Dear Young Scholars,

The international journal Cell Organoid is officially launching its Youth Editorial Board recruitment plan! We sincerely invite outstanding young researchers worldwide who are dedicated to organoid research to join our team, grow together with the journal, and promote the development of the organoid research field.

Introduction to the Editor-in-Chief

Wang Kai, Ph.D., is a Researcher in the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Center, and a Principal Investigator at the National Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling. Dr. Wang Kai received his Ph.D. from Peking University (2016) and completed postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School/Boston Children's Hospital and Cornell University (2016-2021). His laboratory focuses on interdisciplinary research involving stem cells, organoids, and tissue engineering, aiming to provide solutions for diseases including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes from the perspectives of disease modeling, gene therapy, and cell therapy. Related research findings have been published as corresponding author (or co-corresponding author) in international journals such as Cell Stem Cell (2025a, 2025b cover), Nat Commun (2024), and Adv Sci (2024). He has undertaken projects funded by the NSFC (Young Scientist B, General Program, Cultivation Program), Beijing Municipal Funds (Outstanding Young Scientist, Science and Technology New Star), and Major Projects on Four Major Chronic Diseases, among others. He serves as a member of the Youth Working Committee of the Chinese Association for Physiological Sciences, a member of the Vascular Branch of the Chinese Society for Anatomy, and a Standing Committee member of the Vascular and Vascular Malformations Branch. Additionally, Researcher Wang Kai serves as an Associate Editor or editorial board member for several international journals, possessing extensive academic editing experience.

Journal Profile

Cell Organoid is China's first international journal focused on organoids, published by Tsinghua University Press via the SciOpen platform. The journal is dedicated to advancing organoid research, publishing high-quality articles covering a broad range of basic, clinical, and translational research topics related to organoids.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• 🧬 Organoid Applications in Disease Modeling
• 💊 Organoid Technology in Drug Screening and Development
• 🏥 Organoid Research in Transplantation Medicine
• 🧫 Tissue Engineering and Bioprinting
• 🔬 Gene Editing and Organoid Technology
• 📊 Methodological Innovations in Organoid Culture, Preservation, and Utilization

Cell Organoid adopts an Open Access publishing model, ensuring your research findings are rapidly disseminated and widely cited.

Journal Website: https://www.sciopen.com/journal/3007-6552

Benefits and Responsibilities of Youth Editorial Board Members

By joining the Cell Organoid Youth Editorial Board, you will receive:

Honor and Recognition

• Receive a two-year appointment certificate issued by the journal.
• Inclusion in the list of Youth Editorial Board members published on the journal's official website and WeChat public account.
• Outstanding members may receive the "Excellent Youth Editorial Board Member" title, along with a certificate and prizes.

Academic Development Opportunities

• Serve as a Guest Editor to organize academic special issues or columns.
• Participate in manuscript peer review to enhance academic discernment.
• Attend journal editorial board meetings to expand academic networks.
• Priority consideration for manuscripts you author or recommend.

Personal Growth Support

• Opportunities to collaborate with top experts in the organoid field globally.
• Rapid access to cutting-edge disciplinary trends, maintaining academic acuity.
• Receive professional training and guidance in journal editing and publishing.

Application Criteria

We expect applicants to meet the following criteria:

• Academic Background: Possess a Ph.D. degree or substantial research experience in organoids.
• Academic Achievements: Have published high-quality papers as a primary author in reputable domestic or international journals within the past 5 years.
• Enthusiasm and Responsibility: Demonstrate strong interest in the journal's development and willingness to participate in tasks such as peer review, writing, soliciting manuscripts, and promotion.

We particularly encourage excellent young scholars currently engaged in postdoctoral research to apply! This is a valuable opportunity for growth, helping you advance more rapidly in your academic career.

How to Apply

Please prepare the following application materials and send them to the journal editorial office:

• Curriculum Vitae (including date of birth, educational and work background, professional title, research field, representative publications, honors, and awards).
• Email Subject Line: Please use: "CO Youth Editorial Board Application + Your Name".
• Application Email: cellorganoid@gmail.com

Advance Together, Create the Future

Joining the Cell Organoid Youth Editorial Board is not only an honor but also an opportunity to grow alongside the journal.

As a Youth Editorial Board member, you will have the chance to engage closely with experts in the organoid field worldwide, stay updated on the frontier dynamics in the discipline, and enhance your academic influence and voice.

We firmly believe that young researchers are the future of scientific development. We hope this platform provides young scholars with opportunities to showcase their talents. Let us work together to advance the field of organoid research and contribute to the cause of human health!

We look forward to your application!

Cell Organoid Editorial Office
September 2025