Explore a curated collection of remarkable work by early career investigators and rising stars in the field of neuroscience.
We are excited to bring you a special collection, curated by ACS Chemical Neuroscience Topic Editor Ee Phie Tan (Scripps Research Institute), highlighting the recent work of future leaders, or in other words, rising stars on promising trajectories across diverse domains in neuroscience worldwide. In this 'Future Leaders in Neuroscience' collection, the journal wishes to underscore the remarkable potential that each of these early career investigators has brought forward to appreciate the innovative discoveries they have made through these manuscripts.
Moreover, by assembling these diverse pieces of the puzzle, such as breakthroughs in understanding protein aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases, novel neuroimaging techniques, the neuropharmacological effects of pharmacological compounds, and the application of machine learning, we aim to provide you with a comprehensive view of the expansive landscape of neuroscience. Think of it as a panoramic outlook on the future of the field, where emerging leaders push the boundaries of these research areas. With enthusiasm, we anticipate that their contributions will play a vital and ongoing role in addressing the gaps within the field of neuroscience in the years to come!
As you explore this collection, it is crucial to acknowledge the imperfect nature of the process for selecting the featured manuscripts. This collection collates previously published ACS Chemical Neuroscience manuscripts from the labs of individuals addressing intricate neuroscience issues, who, as defined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), are still in the early stages of their careers as investigators. Using this definition, these researchers are within a ten-year window of their terminal research degree or the post-graduate clinical training end date, whichever is later.
Recognizing the potential caveats and complexities that may arise from this selection process, we invite you to perceive it not as a source of limitations but as an initiative and opportunity to establish a dedicated platform that specifically focuses on showcasing the promising work of emerging researchers.
Furthermore, we wish to underscore our unwavering commitment to supporting early career authors. We warmly welcome submissions from early career authors to ACS Chemical Neuroscience, and our editors stand ready to assist in demystifying the publication process. For early career authors seeking guidance, simply include a note in your cover letter or send an email to eic@chemneuro.acs.org, and we will be more than happy to help!
Additionally, we extend an invitation to all readers to actively participate as a reviewer for the journal. Your engagement is pivotal in upholding the standards of excellence we strive for in the field of neuroscience. In addition, ACS also offers several online resources to assist in the paper publication process:
Online Courses
- ACS Reviewer Lab (2-hour peer review training course)
- ACS Author Lab (1-hour training course for how to prepare a strong manuscript
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- Mastering the Art of the Cover Letter
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- Overcoming the Biggest Hurdle: How to Start Writing Your Paper
We hope you find these resources helpful. Enjoy your exploration!
