The Company of Biologists

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Not-for-profit publisher of Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms and Biology Open. Host of community sites the Node, preLights and FocalPlane. Supporting biologists and inspiring biology.

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The Company of Biologists@biologists· 25d

Thank you Scott Williams @scottwilliams9.bsky.social for sharing your experience of fee-free #OA publishing @dev-journal.bsky.social via our #ReadAndPublish agreement at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Read Scott’s paper: journals.biologists.com/dev/article/...

While Development has been my lab’s journal of choice for many years due to the ease and transparency of the review and publication process and the target audience, the fact that our institution has a Read & Publish agreement with The Company of Biologists makes this truly a no-brainer. In these times of skyrocketing APC fees and diminishing funding, we appreciate how The Company of Biologists makes it possible to get your science out there in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The Company of Biologists@biologists· 26d

Thank you to organisers @jpvincentlab.bsky.social & Lewis Halsey and everyone who joined us at this week's Workshop on Solving the Mysteries of Energy Expenditure Compensation www.biologists.com/workshops/ #BiologistsWorkshops

The Company of Biologists@biologists· 27d

Did you know that for each Research Article or Review article we publish, we plant a tree in a UK forest? We also fund the restoration & preservation of ancient woodland for each peer review. These trees are also represented together in a virtual forest forest.biologists.com

The Company of Biologists@biologists· 28d

We are pleased to support #CRYO2026 this week. Discover us on the Whova app and learn more about how we can support you and your research. Wishing everyone a great conference in Seattle.

The Company of Biologists@biologists· 29d

Last chance to secure early-bird registration and submit an abstract for #DMM2026cancer. Deadline: 17 July Organisers amatrudalab.bsky.social, bandolab.bsky.social, Ana Banito & Elaine Mardis look forward to reading your abstract. Register now to be selected for a short talk. bit.ly/46r84Ca

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Title: Innovative Preclinical Models for Pediatric Cancer Research

Date: 13 – 15 October 2026

Location: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Conference Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA

Organisers: James Amatruda, Pratiti (Mimi) Bandopadhayay, Ana Banito and Elaine Mardis

The Company of Biologists@biologists· Jul 11

Thank you Ysabel Giraldo for sharing your experience of fee-free #OA publishing @jexpbiol.bsky.social via our #ReadAndPublish agreement @ucriverside.bsky.social Read Ysabel’s paper: journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/... Is your institution participating too? bit.ly/3O7BxGi

Being able to publish our research Open Access in Journal of Experimental Biology through my institutions’ Read & Publish agreement with The Company of Biologists has made it possible for our work to quickly reach a global audience.

The Company of Biologists@biologists· Jul 10

Last chance today to collect notebooks, posters, subject collections and more at #ISSCR2026. Visit us at booth 1005 in the Exhibition Hall to get yours.

The Company of Biologists@biologists· Jul 9

Are you attending #ISSCR2026 in Montreal this week? Visit our stand to complete our quick survey and be in with a chance of winning a special goodie bag.

The Company of Biologists@biologists· Jul 9

It’s the last day of #SEBConference in Florence today, so come and see us to pick up your free @jexpbiol.bsky.social T-shirt if you haven’t done so yet.

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The Company of Biologists@biologists· Jul 8

Do come and say hello to our Editors today. They will be happy to answer any questions you have about publishing in our journals @amjeve.uk @tristanrodriguez72.bsky.social @irenemiguel-aliaga.bsky.social @dev-journal.bsky.social @biologyopen.bsky.social @dmmjournal.bsky.social

The Company of Biologists@biologists· Jul 8

We’re all set up for #ISSCR2026. Come and see us in the exhibition hall at Booth 1005 to find out about our journals and for info about our charitable grants and Workshops, as well as for free special issues, posters and giveaways.

The Company of Biologists@biologists· Jul 7

We’re all set up for the #SEBConference! Come and see us in the exhibition hall during coffee and lunch breaks for a catch-up with our Editors, info about our charitable grants or free special issues, posters and giveaways.

The Company of Biologists@biologists· Jul 6

Thank you Paul Delgado Olguin @pauldelgadoolguin.bsky.social for sharing your experience of fee-free #OA publishing @biologyopen.bsky.social via our #ReadAndPublish agreement @utoronto.ca Read Paul’s paper: tinyurl.com/287krpvp Is your institution participating too? bit.ly/3O7BxGi

By publishing in Biology Open, my team benefited from fast, yet thorough peer review that provided thoughtful and constructive feedback on our manuscript. On top of efficient article production and responsive editorial communications, the Read & Publish Open Access agreement with the University of Toronto allowed us to publish free of charge, making our work immediately accessible without redirecting limited grant funds away from research activities. This optimized publishing process is very valuable for students and trainees, because it helps their work reach the scientific community quickly while supporting their development as emerging researchers. I hope this agreement is continued, as it accelerates the sharing of important research findings while helping laboratories make the best use of hard-to-come-by research funds.

The Company of Biologists@biologists· Jul 3

Extended early-bird deadline is 17 July for #DMM2026cancer. Organisers amatrudalab.bsky.social, bandolab.bsky.social, Ana Banito & Elaine Mardis look forward to seeing you and reading your abstract. Register now for your chance to be selected for a short talk. bit.ly/46r84Ca #PediatricCancer

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Innovative Preclinical Models for Pediatric Cancer Research
Date: 13 – 15 October 2026

Location: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Conference Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA

Organisers: James Amatruda, Pratiti (Mimi) Bandopadhayay, Ana Banito and Elaine Mardis

The Company of Biologists@biologists· Jul 2

Couldn't attend a Keystone Symposia @keystoneSymposia.bsky.social? Want ongoing access? View and register for available On Demand conferences at hubs.la/Q03WVrbp0

The Company of Biologists@biologists· Jun 28

Thank you Kacy Gordon @kacylynn.bsky.social for sharing your experience of fee-free #OA publishing @dev-journal.bsky.social via our #ReadAndPublish agreement at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Read Kacy’s paper: tinyurl.com/mvtcvdeb Is your institution participating too? bit.ly/3O7BxGi

Development was our first choice to publish Fred Koitz’s dissertation research. UNC Chapel Hill’s Read & Publish agreement with The Company of Biologists allows our work to reach a broad audience of developmental biologists and satisfy our funder’s Open Access requirement, all at no additional cost to the lab. We are grateful for the opportunity!

The Company of Biologists@biologists· Jun 24

Thank you Guillaume Jacquemet @guijacquemet.bsky.social for sharing your experience of fee-free #OA publishing @biologyopen.bsky.social via our #ReadAndPublish agreement @utu.fi Read Guillaume’s paper: journals.biologists.com/bio/article/... Is your institution participating too? bit.ly/3O7BxGi

We chose to publish our article in Biology Open for several reasons. One important factor was our wish to support The Company of Biologists, which plays an active and valuable role in supporting our scientific community. The Read & Publish agreement with our institution also made it possible for us to publish our work fee-free as Open Access, ensuring that the article is immediately accessible to everyone. Overall, the publication experience was smooth, constructive and efficient.

The Company of Biologists@biologists· Jun 23

Funded places are available for early-career researchers at our Workshop on Integrating Physiology and Behaviour in Assessment of Ectotherm Heat Tolerance, 7 – 10 March 2027, organised by Michael Ørsted & Johannes Overgaard Find out more and apply at www.biologists.com/workshops/ma...

Integrating Physiology and Behavior in Assessment of Ectotherm Heat Tolerance
Date: 7-10 March 2027

Location: Buxted Park, East Sussex, UK

Organisers: Michael Ørsted and Johannes Overgaard

The Company of Biologists@biologists· Jun 18

Thank you to organisers to James Hombría and Antónia Monteiro @monteirolab.bsky.social and everyone who joined us at this week's Workshop on 'Novelty, Co-option and Divergence During Gene Network Evolution' biologists.com/workshops #BiologistsWorkshops

The Company of Biologists@biologists· Jun 17

Thank you Benedikt Meixner @benemeixner.bsky.social for sharing your experience of fee-free #OA publishing @biologyopen.bsky.social via our #ReadAndPublish agreement @fau.de Read Benedikt’s paper: journals.biologists.com/bio/article/... Is your institution participating too? bit.ly/3O7BxGi

I was very happy to publish fee-free Open Access through our institution’s Read & Publish agreement. For me, the real value was that this enabled not only Open Access, but also a smooth, quick, and genuinely constructive peer-review process. Biology Open’s practice of compensating reviewers is rare and, in my view, contributes to a more respectful and high-quality review culture. The fact that a tree was also planted in recognition of the article made the experience even more positive. Overall, this felt like an excellent use of university-supported publishing funds.

The Company of Biologists@biologists· Jun 5

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay. We are joining in the #NowForClimate campaign and share our resources for mitigating climate change. Check our free carbon footprint calculator and sustainable grants at www.biologists.com/sustainabili...

The Company of Biologists@biologists· Jun 4

ECRs – apply by 12 June for a funded place at our Workshop on Rethinking Cell Differentiation and Development: A Unicellular Perspective, organised by Elena Casacuberta & James Gahan @jgahan.bsky.social Find out more at biologists.com/workshops/de... #BiologistsWorkshops

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Workshop: Rethinking Cell Differentiation and Development: A Unicellular Perspective
Organisers: Elena Casacuberta and James Gahan

Date: 6 – 9 December 2026

Venue: Buxted Park, East Sussex, UK

The Company of Biologists@biologists· Jun 1

Thank you Kimberley Evason for sharing your experience of fee-free #OA publishing @dmmjournal.bsky.social via our #ReadAndPublish agreement @utah.edu @uofubiology.bsky.social Read Kimberley’s paper: tinyurl.com/b5echzv5 Is your institution participating? bit.ly/3O7BxGi

“My co-authors and I were very pleasantly surprised to learn that our Disease Models & Mechanisms article could be published Open Access at no charge to us through the Read & Publish agreement between The Company of Biologists and The University of Utah. In recognition of our article, The Company of Biologists even planted a holly tree in the Young People’s Forest at Mead in Derbyshire!”

The Company of Biologists@biologists· May 27

Thank you Rodrigo Fernandez-Gonzalez @rodrigofg.bsky.social for sharing your experience of fee-free #OA publishing @dev-journal.bsky.social via our #ReadAndPublish agreement with @utoronto.ca Read Rodrigo’s paper: tinyurl.com/2peknzn6 Is your institution participating too? bit.ly/3O7BxGi

“The opportunity to publish our article fee-free for Open Access under the Read & Publish agreement with the University of Toronto was the cherry on the cake. Not only is Development one of my favourite journals, with a fair and streamlined review process, but publishing fee free gives our work much wider visibility and provides an opportunity to get much more feedback. In the current funding environment, agreements such as the one between The Company of Biologists and the University of Toronto are key to be able to stretch research dollars while broadly disseminating research outputs.”

The Company of Biologists@biologists· May 26

Last few days left to submit your idea for a Workshop for our 2028 programme. Send us your proposal by 29 May 2026 at www.biologists.com/workshops/pr... #BiologistsWorkshops

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The Company of Biologists@biologists· May 23

Our guest author Jeroen Dobbelaere has posted his final blog in our series on how to make labs more sustainable. His final piece looks at funding and next steps. www.biologists.com/stories/how-... Catch up on his previous posts: www.biologists.com/storycategor... #sustainability #greenlabs

Blog series: How to make labs more sustainable

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The Company of Biologists@biologists· May 15

Thank you Glenn Tattersall @tattersallg.bsky.social for sharing your experience of fee-free #OA publishing @jexpbiol.bsky.social via our #ReadAndPublish agreement with Brock University Canada @brocklibrary.bsky.social @brocku.ca Read Glenn’s paper: bit.ly/4dkECjx

“Publishing this work in Journal of Experimental Biology as fee-free Open Access through the Read & Publish agreement was extremely valuable. It allowed our research to be immediately accessible to the broad community interested in animal physiology and environmental biology without the barrier of article processing charges. Agreements like this make it much easier for researchers to share their work widely and ensure that publicly funded research can reach the audiences who can build on it.”

The Company of Biologists@biologists· May 8

Thanks Tom Hiscock @hiscocklab.bsky.social for sharing your experience of fee-free #OA publishing @dev-journal.bsky.social via our #ReadAndPublish agreement with @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social Read Tom’s paper bit.ly/4d7sJ0u Is your institution participating? bit.ly/3O7BxGi

“Extremely helpful to be able to publish Open Access via my institution’s Read & Publish agreement. Streamlined process that was very easy to follow, and ensures the paper reaches a broad audience with minimal hassle; plus Development is one of my favourite journals!”

The Company of Biologists@biologists· May 7

Additionally, we are again look for proposals for the #GlobalSouth. These proposals will differ from the standard Workshop programme as we will look to bring the event to your region. Find out more at www.biologists.com/workshops/pr...

The Company of Biologists@biologists· May 4

Deadline is 8 May for ECRs to apply for funded place at our Workshop 'Integrating Multi-Modal, Multi-Scale Models of Cardiovascular Disease Mechanisms', organised by Jennifer Davis, Christine Mummery & Beth Pruitt. Find out more & apply at biologists.com/workshops/no...