We sincerely welcome Professor Miguel A. Pappolla from the University of Texas Medical Branch, USA, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Neurobiology. Professor Pappolla has been among the first investigators to identify evidence of oxidative stress in Alzheimer's disease brain. His scientific work, includes more than 100 publications and book chapters in neuroscience, is extensively cited in textbooks worldwide. He has served the public at large for over 20 years as a consultant for the NIH and a full Professor or Faculty at several of the most prestigious medical schools in the USA (LSU New Orleans, Mount Sinai Medical School in New York City, University of Texas at Houston) where he taught Neurosciences to medical students and medical residents for over 30 years. We appreciate Professor Pappolla for his participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Professor Aleksander A. Mathé from Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Neurobiology. Professor Mathé is a senior researcher and professor who is internationally well-known for his expertise and contribution to the field of Psychiatry. We appreciate Professor Mathé for his participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Professor Linda Larson-Prior from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, USA, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Neurobiology. Professor Larson-Prior has been dedicated to the study on brain states and state transitions, as well as to mentoring, aiming to help talented individuals fulfill their potential in their study and career. We appreciate Professor Larson-Prior for her participation and support. 

We sincerely welcome Dr. Jigar Jogia from Aston University, UK, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Neurobiology. Dr. Jogia, an academic psychologist associated with the Aston Brain Centre, is a young scientist active both in research and teaching in the field of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, mental health and neuroscience. We appreciate Dr. Jogia for his participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Professor Jesper Mogensen from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Neurobiology. Professor Mogensen is the founder and head of The Unit for Cognitive Neuroscience (UCN) affiliated to the Department of Psychology. He is an internationally well-known neuroscientist with expertise in neurocognitive organization of the brain, neuroplasticity, brain injury, functional recovery and neurocognitive reorganization. We appreciate Professor Mogensen for his participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Professor Bart Ellenbroek from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Neurobiology. Professor Ellenbroek is an expert specializing in behavioural neurogenetics. He and his group focus on the aetiology and neurobiology of symptoms related to several psychiatric disorders. We appreciate Professor Ellenbroek's participation and support. 

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.