Journal of Cell Science publishes cutting-edge science, encompassing all aspects of cell biology.
The journal is led by Editor-in-Chief Michael Way and a respected team of Editors who are research-active academics and leaders in their respective fields; they are supported by an outstanding Editorial Advisory Board that reflects all relevant areas in cell biology, including recently emerging fields. Rigorous peer review and fair decisions form the bedrock of the journal and maintain Journal of Cell Science as a solid forum for communicating the best research.
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: Samantha Lewis
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.
