Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. is a privately held independent publishing company founded by its president, Mary Ann Liebert, in 1980.[2][3] The company publishes peer-reviewed academic journals, books, and trade magazines in the areas of biotechnology, biomedical sciences, medical research, and life sciences; clinical medicine, surgery, and nursing; technology and engineering; environmental science; public health and policy; law, regulation, and education.
| Founded | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Mary Ann Liebert |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | Larchmont, New York[1] |
| Distribution | Worldwide |
| Publication types | Academic journals, books, and trade magazines |
| No. of employees | 100 (2000)[1] |
| Official website | liebertpub.com |
The company's headquarters is in New Rochelle, New York.[3][1]
The company has been described as the first to establish a specialty in genetic engineering.[4]
Publications
editEschewing traditional market research, the publisher seeks out niche topics overlooked by larger publishers.[1] Its portfolio of more than ninety peer-reviewed journals includes:[1][5][6][7]
- AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses
- Antioxidants & Redox Signaling
- Astrobiology
- Autism in Adulthood
- Breastfeeding Medicine
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Childhood Obesity
- The CRISPR Journal
- Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking
- DNA and Cell Biology
- Election Law Journal
- Games for Health Journal
- Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
- Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers
- Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology
- Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology
- Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
- Journal of Computational Biology
- Journal of Correctional Health Care
- Journal of Medicinal Food
- Journal of Neurotrauma
- Journal of Palliative Medicine
- Journal of Women's Health
- LGBT Health
- Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders
- OMICS: A Journal of Integrative Biology
- Population Health Management
- Rejuvenation Research
- Stem Cells and Development
- Surgical Infections
- Sustainability and Climate Change
- Thyroid
- Transgender Health
- Zebrafish
Publications focused on topics outside of the medical field include Westchester Wag, which covers the social scene in Westchester County, New York, and Rinkmagazine, a skating periodical.[1]
History
editThe company's first publication was the Journal of Interferon Research, launched in 1981.[1] Genetic Engineering News was launched the same year, attaining a circulation of 50,000 by 2000.[1] The combined circulation of all titles from the publisher in 2000 was 250,000.[1]
The company's top five publications by revenue as of 2000 were Genetic Engineering News (50,000), Westchester Wag (50,000), Journal of Women's Health and Gender-Based Medicine (5,000), Human Gene Therapy (2,300), and AIDS Research and Human Retrovirus (2,150).[1]
In February 2018, the company launched The CRISPR Journal, a bimonthly journal devoted to research advances and commentary in the field of CRISPR and genome editing.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Worley, Dwight R. (23 July 2000). "Genetic Genius - Part 1". Business. The Journal News. White Plains, New York: Gannett. pp. 1, 2–D. Retrieved 31 July 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ McElroy, Emily; Kubilius, Ramune (2003). "An Interview with Mary Ann Liebert and Tom Mulak" (PDF). Serials Review. 29 (2): 137–143. doi:10.1016/S0098-7913(03)00033-9. S2CID 62532552. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 March 2006.
- ^ a b "Company Overview of Mary Ann Liebert, Inc". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
- ^ Lancaster, Hal (6 August 1995). "Some people are born to be entrepreneurs". Wisconsin State Journal (Reprint from Wall Street Journal). Madison, Wisconsin. p. 1H. Retrieved July 31, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Liebert, Mary Ann (23 July 2000). "Genetic Genius - Part 2". Business. The Journal News. White Plains, New York: Gannett. p. 39. Retrieved 2024-02-24 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Publication List A-Z". Mary Ann Liebert. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- ^ "Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. | Home". Liebertpub.com. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
- ^ "The CRISPR Journal, a new peer-reviewed publication launching in 2018". EurekAlert!. Retrieved 2018-03-04.