About the Role

The JID Editor serves a five-year term from June 1, 2027, through May 31, 2032. The journal is a top-ranked publication in dermatology with an Impact Factor of 5.7 (2024), and the Editor plays a critical role in advancing the communication of skin science globally.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic, recognized investigator with a strong commitment to scientific communication. Responsibilities include selecting content for publication, developing a strategic vision for the journal, and recruiting an effective editorial board to reflect the breadth of investigative dermatology.

Co-Editor applications are welcome.

Editorial Operations

Editorial operations have been centered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, since 2002, though recent Editors have been based in locations including Geneva, Switzerland; Dallas; Boston; St. Louis; and Vienna, Austria. Manuscript submission, review, and production are managed through an online system that facilitates remote collaboration and rapid review.

Application Process

An Ad-Hoc committee including both SID and ESDR members will review submitted proposals and interview candidates. Current JID Editor Erwin Tschachler, MD, and Executive Managing Editor Elizabeth Blalock welcome informal discussions with prospective applicants. Contact Ms. Blalock at Blalock@sidnet.org to arrange a conversation.

Key Deadlines

• February 16, 2026: Letters of Intent due
• April 1, 2026: Full proposals due
• April 2026: Virtual interviews with final candidates
• May 13, 2026: Next JID Editor announced
• June 1, 2026–May 31, 2027: Editor transition period

How to Apply

Interested individuals and those wishing to nominate colleagues should contact the SID Office for application requirements:

Society for Investigative Dermatology

2027 JID Editor Search Committee
Attn: Rebecca Minnillo, DM/MPA
526 Superior Avenue, East, Suite 340
Cleveland, OH 44114 USA

Tel: 216-579-9300, ext. 305
Email: minnillo@sidnet.org

Contact Dr. Minnillo for information on the Letter of Intent.

Download the full job description (PDF)

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With this agreement, the Society for Investigative Dermatology is updating its journal subscription model to align with evolving standards in academic publishing and member preferences. Beginning with the January 2026 issue, SID members will receive digital access to the JID as part of their membership, with an optional print upgrade available.

This transition reflects broader shifts across academic publishing toward sustainable, accessible digital access while offering members greater flexibility in how they engage with journal content.

What’s Changing

As part of SID’s renewed agreement with Elsevier, all SID memberships will include full online access to JID. Members who prefer to receive the print edition can add this option for an additional $150 annually.

This change aligns with industry-wide movement toward digital-first publishing. Over the past decade, many leading academic societies and publishers have transitioned to digital-primary or digital-only models in response to rising print production costs, environmental considerations, and member preferences for immediate, searchable online access. Digital subscriptions also enable members to access journal content from any device, anywhere in the world, without delays associated with print distribution.

Members who value the print edition can easily add it to their subscription by contacting Stephanie Flanagan at flanagan@sidnet.org.

In summary:

Your membership will now include an online-only subscription to JID, accessible at jidonline.org with your SID member number.

• A print subscription to JID is available as a $150 add-on to your annual membership fee.
• If you wish to receive the JID in print, please notify Stephanie Flanagan in the SID Office (flanagan@sidnet.org).

The agreement also includes benefits for SID members as authors, including:

• 25% member discount on Article Publishing Charges (APCs) for Open Access publications for which the member is Corresponding Author.
• Simplification of page charges for JID, moving to a flat rate charge per accepted article for submissions received after 1 December 2025.

Direct questions regarding membership and subscriptions to Stephanie Flanagan in the SID Office (flanagan@sidnet.org).
Direct questions regarding publishing in JID and JID Innovations to Elizabeth Blalock, Executive Managing Editor, elizabeth.blalock@sidnet.org).

We thank you for your continued membership and patronage of the society and its journals!

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About Dr. de Guzman Strong

Dr. de Guzman Strong is Associate Scientist in the Department of Dermatology and Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences (HFH + MSU). She received her PhD in Human Genetics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed post-doctoral training at the National Human Genome Research Institute. She was recruited to the Division of Dermatology (Department of Medicine) at Washington University in St. Louis as an Assistant Professor to build an independent program for skin barrier research. The impact of her research on skin barrier diversity, and its contributions to understanding health disparities led to her recruitment by the Center for Cutaneous Biology and Immunology and the Henry Ford Cancer Institute at Henry Ford Health in Detroit.

Dr. de Guzman Strong is a longtime member of the Society of Investigative Dermatology with extensive editorial experience. She has been a regular presenter at the SID meetings and has been active in committee and leadership activities for SID programming. She has served as an Associate Editor of JID Innovations since the journal’s inception in 2021 with additional editorial experience with the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology and PLoS Genetics.

Selection process

JID Innovations was launched in January 2021, with Russell P. Hall, III, MD appointed as its inaugural Editor. As his tenure approaches its planned conclusion at the end of 2025, SID and ESDR initiated a formal search for the journal’s next Editor.

A joint selection committee of members from both SID and ESDR led the process, following a global call for applications that attracted a strong pool of qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds.  The committee reviewed applications and conducted interviews to identify the strongest candidate to guide the journal into its next chapter.

At the conclusion of the interview process, Dr.  de Guzman Strong distinguished herself with a compelling editorial vision for JID Innovations that emphasizes collaborative, team-based science, integration of skin research across systems, and rigorous, high-integrity peer review to strengthen the journal’s value to the skin research community. Ultimately, Dr. de Guzman Strong’s innovative research background, editorial acumen, and dedication to serving the field of investigative dermatology differentiated her as the top choice to lead JID Innovations beginning next year.

Dr. Hall will work closely with Dr. de Guzman Strong throughout this editorial transition. “It has been an honor to serve as Editor for JID Innovations with an exceptional Editorial Board,” said Dr. Hall.

“Dr. de Guzman Strong has served as an Associate Editor during our initial 5 years and is uniquely qualified to serve as the new Editor. I am confident that she will be an exceptional Editor committed to the mission and growth of JID Innovations.”

“I am truly honored to be selected as incoming Editor of JID Innovations,” said Dr. de Guzman Strong. “I want to congratulate Dr. Russell Hall for his outstanding leadership as our inaugural Editor. I look forward to furthering the success of the journal with our SID and ESDR members and beyond by recognizing scientific innovation for skin connectivity and its impact to health.”

About JID Innovations

JID Innovations launched in January 2021 as an online-only Open Access companion publication to the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.  JID Innovations  provides an international forum for the rapid publication of high-quality, peer reviewed research in the field of skin biology and disease. JID Innovations features original scientific reports related to all aspects of skin science from molecular studies to population health, including studies addressing the pathogenesis and treatment of skin diseases. Submissions should address questions that are important and relevant to the community of researchers and clinicians focused on skin biology and disease. Submissions may confirm or challenge current knowledge, inform the community of a new technology or resource, advance a new hypothesis, or challenge existing paradigms. www.jidinnovations.org

About the Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID)

Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Cleveland, the SID has nearly 2,500 members worldwide and provides a premier forum for skin biology research and education to fuel transformative scientific discoveries and medical innovations that improve human health. The SID fosters excellence and a sense of belonging for a diverse community of trainees, scholars, and researchers. The SID publishes the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, the premier journal dedicated to research in cutaneous biology as well as its sister gold open-access publication, JID Innovations. The Annual Meeting of the SID attracts over 1,600 participants who gather to exchange research and information about the latest scientific advances in the field of dermatology. For more information, visit /www.sidnet.org

About the European Society for Dermatological Research (ESDR)

Founded in 1970, the European Society for Dermatological Research (ESDR) is a non-profit organization promoting basic and clinical science related to dermatology. The ESDR is the largest investigative dermatology society in Europe with a current membership of about 1,000. By supporting investigative dermatology, the ESDR contributes towards improving the health of patients suffering from skin and venereal disease. For more information, visit www.esdr.org

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