We are delighted to welcome Dr Papa Salif Sow, Professor of Infectious Diseases from the University of Dakar in Senegal, as the new Co-Editor-in-Chief for Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS).  Dr Sow has served as Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases since 2002 and is also the President of the African Network of AIDS Physicians in Africa and Coordinator of the Regional Centre for Research and Training at Fann Hospital, Dakar, Senegal.  Dr Sow’s extensive experience in raising awareness and medical help for HIV/AIDS sufferers in Africa will greatly help to raise the profile of the journal and ensure that JIAS continues to publish high-quality articles on important aspects of AIDS research from all areas of the world. You can keep up to date with the latest articles by signing up for email article alerts.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr Elly Katabira who is stepping down as Co-Editor-in-Chief of JIAS. His contribution to the journal over the last few years is highly valued and we are pleased to have his ongoing support as a member of the Editorial Board.

JIAS transferred to BioMed Central in September 2008 and provides an open access forum for essential and innovative HIV/AIDS research. To find out more about JIAS please visit the journal website.