The Scientia International Journal for Biological Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sandra Santasusagna as its Founding Editor-in-Chief.
Based in Spain, Dr. Santasusagna is a PhD scientist with international experience in translational research, biomedical research, scientific writing and editing, regulatory and compliance processes, clinical trial documentation and academic teaching.
Her appointment marks an important step in the development of the Scientia International Journal for Biological Sciences, strengthening the journal’s academic leadership and its commitment to high-quality, interdisciplinary, multilingual and open access scientific publishing.
An academic profile in biological sciences, translational research and scientific communication
Dr. Sandra Santasusagna holds a PhD in Medicine and Translational Research, with a focus on Oncology and Cancer Biology, from the University of Barcelona.
Her academic and professional trajectory brings together biomedical research, preclinical and translational science, scientific writing, manuscript editing, clinical research documentation and medical communication.
This combination of research experience and scientific communication expertise aligns closely with the mission of the Scientia International Journal for Biological Sciences, which seeks to promote rigorous and accessible scientific publication across the biological sciences, life sciences, biomedical research and related interdisciplinary fields.
Research, editing and higher education
Dr. Santasusagna has more than ten years of international experience in translational research, scientific writing and editing. She has authored more than seventeen peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, as well as posters, oral presentations and conference materials.
Her expertise includes editing, reviewing and finalizing clinical study reports, protocols and manuscripts for clinical trials, as well as translating complex biomedical and preclinical data into clear, high-quality scientific deliverables.
She is also an Associate Professor at Universidad Isabel I and Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, where she mentors graduate students in curriculum development projects and guided-learning activities related to lifelong learning technologies, biology and psychobiology.
Her academic competencies include molecular biology, cell culture, life sciences, oncology and biomedical research, with a strong interest in clinical research, scientific communication and medical writing.
Strengthening the journal’s editorial development
As Founding Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Sandra Santasusagna will provide academic and strategic leadership for the Scientia International Journal for Biological Sciences. Her role will include contributing to the development of the journal’s scope, thematic sections, editorial board, peer review standards and international positioning.
The journal will be supported by Scientia International’s editorial and technical team, which provides operational support for the OJS platform, editorial workflows, DOI assignment, metadata, multilingual publication, institutional communication and publication processes.
Through this structure, the Editor-in-Chief can focus on academic leadership, editorial quality, the development of the journal’s scientific identity and the consolidation of a strong international network of authors, reviewers and editorial board members.
Open access, multilingual science and biological research
The Scientia International Journal for Biological Sciences is part of the Scientia International Journals network, a multilingual open access publishing platform committed to academic quality, open peer review and global scientific circulation.
The journal publishes scientific articles in Portuguese, Spanish and English, provides multilingual metadata and promotes open access as a way to expand the visibility, accessibility and social impact of scientific knowledge.
With the appointment of Dr. Sandra Santasusagna, the journal reinforces its commitment to biological sciences, translational research, biomedical innovation, scientific communication and international collaboration.
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