Transitions

The astute reader of this issue of TRANSFUSION will note some significant changes to the journal masthead. I had the unpleasant task of accepting the resignation of Margot Kruskall, MD, from her position of associate editor recently. Margot has reluctantly decided to leave her position because of health reasons. Margot has worked diligently as an associate editor for many years, beginning her service in 1997. At the time of her initial appointment, she became the first woman to serve as an associate editor. She is the founding editor of our Transfusion Medicine Illustrated (TMI) feature and is largely responsible for the colorful and thought-provoking images that grace our pages. These illustrated vignettes are being collected into a TRANSFUSION annual calendar that subscribers will soon receive on a yearly basis. In view of Margot's inspired work as an associate editor and her role in initiating the TMI feature and the calendar, the editors have elected to honor her by dedicating the first calendar to Dr Margot Kruskall. We are fortunate that Nancy M. Heddle, MSc, FCSMLS(D), of McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, has accepted a position as associate editor. Anyone following the evolving literature in transfusion medicine and the increasing number of evidence-based clinical trials will be aware of Nancy Heddle's contributions to these fields as an investigator and author. We are delighted that she is willing to bring her expertise to the review of manuscripts for TRANSFUSION in the areas of clinical and laboratory investigation and anticipate that the journal will continue to grow in stature with her increased involvement. It is also noteworthy that Nancy is the first international associate editor that has served TRANSFUSION. We believe that this action is fitting in view of the fact that 50 percent of the manuscripts received by the journal come from countries other than the United States and the acceptance rates for US and non-US manuscripts are nearing equivalence. We are expanding the number of associate editors by the addition of Jay E. Menitove, MD, to our roster. Dr Menitove has been a significant contributor to the journal as a reviewer, author, and editorialist. I expect that he will bring strength to our editorial expertise in the areas of transfusion-transmitted disease, coagulation, and blood center operations. He has also served the AABB in multiple notable roles as a member of the Board of Directors and chair of the Standards Program Committee. He is currently Executive Director and Medical Director of the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City. Although transitions are never easy, we are privileged to have a strong editorial board and an involved and committed readership to support these necessary changes. As always, the associate editors welcome your suggestions about how we can improve TRANSFUSION and look forward to bringing you more pages with diversified topics in the coming year.

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