Future Science Group

Future Microbiology - special focus

In February 2010 Future Microbiology – will publish a Special Focus Issue on the use of systems biology in understanding pathogenic microbes. Guest Edited by
Brett Finlay (UBC, Canada), Klaus Freuh (OSHU, USA) and Grant McFadden (University of Florida, USA), the issue contains the latest expert opinions and reviews on everything from protein–protein interaction studies to comparative genomics, from the use of microarray technologies to RNAi screens. World-renowned contributors include Alessandro Sette, Phil Felgner, Peter Uetz and Steve Porcella, amongst others.

The issue promises to be the definitive update on the use of systems biology in studying human microbial pathogens, and will contain must-read articles for anyone working in microbiology who wants to remain ahead of the curve and up to date with the latest advances in this booming field. 

The editors are seeking relevant primary research articles to feature in the issue. Any experimental work that utilizes a systems biology approach to dissecting microbial pathogens would be warmly welcomed for consideration. All submissions are subjected to independent peer review before acceptance.

On acceptance you will receive a FREE 1 year online personal subscription to the journal – prospective authors should send a brief outline and title to the Managing Commissioning Editor: Sean Cleghorn.

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