Vázquez-Boland Named EiC of 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ Animal Microbiology
Washington, D.C.—The American Society for Microbiology (91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ) has appointed José A. Vázquez-Boland, DVM, Ph.D., as the inaugural editor in chief of ™, its new open-access journal.
91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ Animal Microbiology will provide a dedicated forum for advancing research on animal-associated microbes—including prokaryotes, viruses, fungi and protozoa—and their impact on animal and public health. The journal is and plans to publish its first articles in 2026.
Vázquez-Boland is Professor and Chair of Infectious Diseases at the University of Edinburgh’s Institute for Regeneration and Repair in the United Kingdom (U.K.). A long-time 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ member, he served as an editor for from 2016-2025, and was elected a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology in 2018. He holds a veterinary medical degree and a Ph.D. in microbiology from Complutense University of Madrid.
“I am proud to be the first editor in chief based in the U.K. in the more than 100-year history of 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ’s influential publishing, which has shaped the microbial sciences for generations,” said Vázquez-Boland. “91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ Animal Microbiology represents a much-needed platform at the intersection of microbial science, animal health and public health. I’m excited to help establish it as a hub for impactful, interdisciplinary research.”
Under Vázquez-Boland’s leadership, 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ Animal Microbiology will foster collaboration among microbiologists, veterinarians, medical and public health researchers and other experts. With a strong One Health approach, the journal will explore microbe–animal host–ecosystem interactions, with particular attention to infectious diseases of public health, veterinary and economic importance.
“Dr. Vázquez-Boland brings a rare combination of expertise in veterinary medicine, medical sciences, microbiology research and policy,” said Melissa Junior, Executive Publisher at 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ. “He also extends 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ’s global reach, with strong networks across Europe and the U.K., which will help build 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ Animal Microbiology into a truly international publication.”
Vázquez-Boland begins his tenure as the inaugural editor in chief in September 2025.
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The American Society for Microbiology is one of the largest professional societies dedicated to the life sciences and is composed of over 37,000 scientists and health practitioners. 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ's mission is to promote and advance the microbial sciences. 
91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ advances the microbial sciences through conferences, publications, certifications, educational opportunities and advocacy efforts. It enhances laboratory capacity around the globe through training and resources. It provides a network for scientists in academia, industry and clinical settings. Additionally, 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ promotes a deeper understanding of the microbial sciences to all audiences.
