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These are exciting times for anyone in the field of molecular diagnostics. Little more than a decade ago, fledgling laboratories were offering only a handful of tests and beginning the transition from Southern blots to nucleic acid amplification technologies. Since that time molecular pathology has experienced explosive growth to become an essential element in biomedical research and medical practice. The identification of new genes and the development of new methodology for gene expression analysis, together with conceptual advances, continue to expand at a very rapid pace. The new and exciting frontier is the application of this knowledge to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. The field of molecular diagnostics is still in its infancy but is here to stay and is gradually changing the face of medicine.
In parallel with these developments, practitioners of molecular diagnostics have connected and become organized. The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) was founded to bring together researchers, laboratory directors, technologists, trainees, and others devoted to molecular diagnostics. AMP is now entering its fifth year and continues to grow and expand through the efforts of an enthusiastic membership. We are about to attend what we anticipate will be our biggest and best meeting yet. The first two official AMP documents have been published this year. We are reaching out to involve associate members and trainees, to interact with other societies and individuals in related areas, and to shape regulations and legislation that will influence research and the practice of molecular diagnostics in the years to come. Now, after a tremendous effort on the part of many individuals within AMP and the American Society of Investigative Pathology (ASIP), we are pleased to present the first issue of The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics (JMD).
The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics is a joint publication of AMP and ASIP intended to serve not only those working in the field but also the general scientific and practicing community. JMD will cover the breadth of the field of molecular diagnostics, including oncology, inherited disease and disease predisposition, infectious disease, forensic and identity testing, pharmacogenomics, and emerging technologies. It will publish original articles reporting new discoveries and scientific advances, clinical trials using molecular methods, outcome studies, and new method development. Senior Associate Editor Karl Voelkerding will be in charge of reviews, editorials, and updates to expand our knowledge and present new concepts. JMD will also serve as the official journal of AMP. It is our goal to become a central resource for those practicing molecular diagnostics and to be an important source for new scientific and clinically relevant information.
JMD will initially be published as Part B of The American Journal of Pathology and will benefit tremendously from the established circulation base and experienced editorial office of this prestigious journal published by ASIP. These two journals will complement one another by covering all aspects of molecular pathology, from basic research to clinical applications. JMD will uphold the high quality and rapid publication of manuscripts for which The American Journal of Pathology is recognized.
We are honored to assume responsibility for The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics. We look forward to working with a stellar team of associate editors and editorial board members, as well as Managing Editor Priscilla Markwood and her team in the editorial office. The vision, time, and hard work of AMP and ASIP members who devoted themselves to the goal of publishing this journal are deeply appreciated. We will strive to ensure that The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics surpasses their vision. To do that, we will need support and input from you. We look forward to receiving and publishing outstanding manuscripts that will advance and expand the field of molecular diagnostics.
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