Journal of Cell Science publishes cutting-edge science encompassing all aspects of cell biology, from cell signalling, migration, adhesion and division, through to cancer cell biology, immunology, neurobiology and mechanobiology; visit our Aims and Scope page for details.
The journal, which was established in 1853, is currently led by Editor-in-Chief Michael Way and a respected team of research-active Academic Editors. The journal publishes Research Articles, Short Reports and Tools & Resources articles, in addition to review-based articles that synthesise the latest findings in the field.
Journal of Cell Science is published by The Company of Biologists, a not-for-profit organisation that exists to benefit science, not shareholders. The journal prides itself in being a community journal, providing Travelling Fellowships, Training Grants and support for early-career researchers.
Find out more about the benefits of publishing in Journal of Cell Science.
Open Access publishing options
We recognise the benefits of Open Access publishing and, as one of the very first Transformative Journals, we offer several publishing options to all of our authors, whatever their funder or financial status.
Read more about the OA options we offer our authors.
The Forest of Biologists 
As part of a biodiversity initiative from The Company of Biologists, Journal of Cell Science plants a native tree in a UK forest for each published Research and Review article. We are also funding the restoration and preservation of ancient woodland and dedicating these trees to our peer reviewers. All of these trees are represented together in a virtual forest. Find out more about The Forest of Biologists.
Currently on FocalPlane
Every fortnight we highlight a microscopy image and the researcher(s) that acquired it. If you have an image that you’d like to share, upload it to our gallery and send us an email at [email protected].
Check out our fortnightly posts curating the latest preprints from the microscopy field. Each post focus on a different topic, covering new tools and techniques in imaging, bioimage analysis tools and applications in cell and developmental biology.
The FocalPlane Network is an international directory of researchers with microscopy expertise. Register yourself on FocalPlane and you can then join the Network in your profile. We aim to be an inclusive site that will help promote diversity in the microscopy community.
Cell Scientists to Watch
Cell scientist to watch: Angelika Harbauer
See more from our interview series here.
Community resources
You can now post and search for jobs in cell biology on FocalPlane. Unlike the jobs posted on our microscopy job board, these jobs don’t have to have a microscopy component. If you need help to create your listing, contact us at [email protected].
Cell biology conference calendar
To help you plan your conference travel, we’ve created calendar of events in cell biology on FocalPlane. You can post your own event by registering with FocalPlane or you can contact us at [email protected].
Cell Science at a Glance posters
Our Cell Science at a Glance posters are useful visual primers that explain established topics in cell biology.
