The Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology publishes work advancing knowledge of the mechanisms responsible for both normal and diseased cardiovascular function. To this end papers are published in all relevant areas. These include (but are not limited to): structural biology; genetics; proteomics; morphology; stem cells; molecular biology; metabolism; biophysics; electrophysiology; pharmacology and physiology. Papers are encouraged with both basic and translational approaches. The journal is directed not only to basic scientists but also to clinical cardiologists who wish to follow the rapidly advancing frontiers of basic knowledge of the heart and circulation.

JMCC Early Career Author's Prize

The incoming Editor-in-Chief, David Eisner, and Roberto Bolli, President of the ISHR, are pleased to make the following announcement:

We are delighted to announce a new prize designed to recognize outstanding papers published by early career authors in the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology. The first prize (sponsored jointly by ISHR and the publishers, Elsevier) will comprise $750. Two runners up will receive commendations and $250 each. The winners will be announced in the JMCC.

Entries for the JMCC Young Authors Prize are invited from early career scientists who are either the first or last author of a paper published in JMCC in a given year.

Applicants must have received their research degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) less than 6 years before submitting the paper. In the case of candidates who have both a MD and PhD the date of the most recently awarded degree is the relevant one.

US National Institutes of Health (NIH) voluntary posting ("Public Access") policy

Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology and Elsevier facilitate the author's response to the NIH Public Access Policy. For more details please see the Guide for authors