Journal of Clinical Pathology
is a broad scope pathology journal from BMJ and ACP, publishing academic research and practical clinical advice
Impact Factor: 3.4
Citescore: 7.9
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Journal of Clinical Pathology considers unsolicited submissions of a variety of article types, including original research, short reports and reviews.
Information is also provided on editorial policies and open access.
All manuscripts should be submitted online.
JCP Turns 75!
Launched in 1947 by the British Medical Association (BMA), the Journal of Clinical Pathology has grown into a highly respected and important resource for pathologists over the last 75 years. To celebrate the journal's anniversary in 2022, we are reflecting on key achievements and highlighting some of the most influential research that the journal has published. Visit the journal's Anniversary page to find a video and infographic celebrating the journal's history, milestones, and most noteworthy papers.
New Editor-in-Chief appointed
We are delighted to announce that Professor Vikram Deshpande has been appointed as the new Editor-in-Chief for Journal of Clinical Pathology.
Professor Deshpande is Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School and Pathologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, in the USA. His research has focused on surgical pathology in the areas of gastrointestinal and connective tissue diseases. His contributions to the field of IgG4-related disease have been instrumental in establishing diagnostic criteria, as well as pioneering new treatments for this disease. Professor Deshpande has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, editorials, reviews and book chapters and has been an invited speaker at major national and international pathology meetings.
Professor Deshpande will officially take up his post as Editor-in-Chief on 1st January 2023, succeeding Professor Tahir Pillay.
Most Read Articles
Original research:
Plasma viscosity, immunoglobulins and risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality: new data and meta-analyses24 February 2023
Best Practice Articles
Best practice:
One-step embedding method for maintaining orientation of pathological tissue specimens using agar thin films16 October 2023
Best practice:
Cost analysis of archives in the pathology laboratories: from safety to management2 August 2023
Latest Articles
Short report:
Droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) using FFPE DNA to assess methylation status of MGMT gene among patients with IDH mutant astrocytoma and IDH wild-type glioblastoma17 November 2023
Review:
Emerging mesenchymal tumour types and biases in the era of ubiquitous sequencing17 November 2023
Editorials:
Her2 low (but not negative): the newest biomarker on the block for gastro-oesophageal adenocarcinoma17 November 2023
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Current Issue
Short report:
Droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) using FFPE DNA to assess methylation status of MGMT gene among patients with IDH mutant astrocytoma and IDH wild-type glioblastoma17 November 2023
Review:
Emerging mesenchymal tumour types and biases in the era of ubiquitous sequencing17 November 2023
Editorials:
Her2 low (but not negative): the newest biomarker on the block for gastro-oesophageal adenocarcinoma17 November 2023