We sincerely welcome Dr. Tomohiro Chiba, Assistant Professor, from the Kyorin University School of Medicine, Japan, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Neurobiology. Dr. Chiba is a neuropharmacologist and molecular biologist who has been focusing on neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease, ALS, as well as cancers (breast cancer, gliomas and gastric cancer), from the view point of intracellular signaling pathways such as Jak/Stat. We appreciate Dr. Chiba's participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Professor Ralph Martins from the Edith Cowan University, Australia, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Neurobiology. Professor Martins, the Inaugural Chair of the Centre of Ageing and Alzheimer's Disease in Edith Cowan University, is a world leading scientist dedicated to the research on Alzheimer's disease. Professor Martins, in collaboration with Professor Colin Masters, was the first to propose and demonstrate the foundation of Alzheimer's disease. Following the discovery, he attains one achievement after another both in basic research and clinical practice, and has been extensively publishing in this field. We appreciate Professor Martins' participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Dr. Diego E. Rincon-Limas, Assistant Professor, from the University of Florida College of Medicine, USA, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Neurobiology. Dr. Rincon-Limas has been dedicated to the research on neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's, Huntington's, Parkinson's and prion diseases, etc. He and his laboratory focus on the development and application of new technologies to define the molecular pathways leading to neurodegeneration and to identify potential therapeutic targets. We appreciate Dr. Rincon-Limas' participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Professor James L. Roberts from the Trinity University, USA, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Neurobiology. Professor Roberts is an internationally well-known expert, specializing in oxidative stress and brain damage. We appreciate Professor Roberts' participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Professor Francisco J. Barrantes from the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina to join the Editorial Board of OBM Neurobiology. Professor Barrantes is an internationally well-known scholar who is active and extensively publishes in the field of neurobiology. We appreciate Professor Barrantes' participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Professor George Perry, Dean of the College of Sciences, in the University of Texas at San Antonio, USA, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Neurobiology. Professor Perry is a leading scholar with profound expertise and extensive publications in Alzheimer's disease. We appreciate Professor Perry's participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Professor Mark G. Darlison from the Edinburgh Napier University, UK, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Neurobiology. Professor Darlison is a distinguished scholar specializing in molecular neurobiology with particular interest on receptors and ion channels, and their role in diseases such as brain ischaemia and cancer. We appreciate Professor Darlison's participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Dr. Severn B. Churn, Associate Professor and Director of the VCU Brain Bank from the Virginia Commonwealth University, USA, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Neurobiology. Dr. Churn is an accomplished scholar with expertise in neurological disorders. He explores the molecular and cellular mechanisms of altered brain function, and has led multiple research projects on the effects of stroke, epilepsy, head trauma and Alzheimer's disease on brain function and nerve cell survival. We appreciate Dr. Churn's participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Dr. Ricardo C. Araneda, Associate Professor, from the University of Maryland, USA, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Neurobiology. Dr. Araneda is a distinguished scholar with profound expertise in systems neuroscience, olfaction, synaptic transmission, neuromodulation and pharmacology, etc. We appreciate Dr. Araneda's participation and support.