Because my term as Editor began on January 1, 2001, I can take no credit for any of this success. Instead it reflects the leadership of the past Editors, most recently John Ward and Michael Fry, and the efforts of the Associate Editors and of Martha Edington and Judy Fye. These people have successfully guided Radiation Research through a period in which many other journals have experienced difficulties.

The Annual report mentions that one member of the Editorial Board, Tony Leadon, finished his term on July 1, 2001. In addition, Theodore S. Lawrence left the Editorial Board in the fall of 2000 because of other commitments and John Moulder’s role changed to that of Senior Editor. Bruce Kimler, Simon Powell, and Vijayalami joined the Editorial Board January 1, and Amy Kronenberg joined the Board on July 1. In addition, Jay Lubin and Richard Maughan, have recently agreed to join the Editorial Board. (Some badly overworked editors are breathing sighs of relief at the arrival of these reinforcements.)