Umut was recently assigned to be the Section Editor for “Molecular Physiology” in Elsevier’s prestigious insect journal “Current Opinion in Insect Science (IF:5.8)! In this new role, Dr. Umut will be responsible for the Molecular physiology section of the 2026 issue.
“The Current Opinion journals” are unique in the way they systematically review each life science in a series of themed issues or “sections”. Current Opinion in Insect Science is a systematic review journal that provides specialists with a unique and educational platform to keep up to date with the expanding volume of information published in the field of Insect Science. The journal aims to provide a comprehensive and objective literature review of the field by ensuring that all topics within the themed section are covered. The following 11 defined areas are covered by Current Opinion in Insect Science.
- Ecology
- Insect genomics
- Global Change Biology
- Molecular Physiology (Including Immunity)
- Pests and Resistance
- Parasites, Parasitoids and Biological Control
- Behavioural Ecology
- Development and Regulation
- Social Insects
- Neuroscience
- Vectors and Medical and Veterinary Entomology
Section Editors, who are major authorities in their area, are appointed by the Editorial Board members and the Editors in Chief of the journal based on their knowledge and expertise in the field. They divide their section into a number of topics, ensuring that the field is comprehensively covered and that all issues of current importance are emphasized. Congratulation on your new role Dr. Umut!
