Clinical Microbiology Reviews: genesis of a journal
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Microbial Communities in Nature and Laboratory - Interview
Published on: May 28, 2007
1Departments of Pathology and Medicine, The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60637-1470, USA. j-morello@uchicago.edu
Abstract:
In 1986 planning for a new ASM review journal, Clinical Microbiology Reviews (CMR), began. CMR would publish articles primarily of interest to persons concerned with pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis, epidemiology, and control of human and veterinary pathogens. The first issue was published in January 1988, with quarterly publication since then. The journal quickly became successful in terms of subscribers and impact on the field, earning a strong national and international reputation. The achievements of CMR are owed to many persons, including the editorial board, the production team, and especially the contributing authors.
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