IJGO welcomes Professor Michael Geary

Professor Michael Geary, Editor-in-Chief, IJGO is happy to welcome Geary as the new Editor-in-Chief from January 2021. Prof has been a member of Editorial Board since 2015, and for past 2 years he part team Associate Editors working on Contemporary Issues in Women's Health section journal. He an excellent clinician with experience Ireland, Canada, United Kingdom. was Clinical Research Fellow 1996 1998 at University College London, where ran Fetal Growth Study, later rose position Assistant Master Rotunda Hospital 1999 post Master/CEO 2002, which held 7 years. head Department Saint Michael's Hospital, Toronto 3 continued be honorary following his return Dublin. His current Director Obstetrics & Gynaecology RCSI, very active made major contributions success journal, handling peer review (both reviewer Editor), editing supplements, authoring submissions section. Given Geary's substantial IJGO, panel were confident that best person assume leadership Mike takes over time when all journals are engaged issue open access publishing. One challenges becoming journal large number our contributors low- middle-income countries relatively high publishing fees authors or their institutions need pay. full agreement principle making publications easily accessible whole world, we continue discuss how achieve this while still remaining publishes good amount research each FIGO global regions. involved these discussions committed maintaining truly international I have enjoyed my 6-year term extremely members editorial office, well Trustees other staff. am sure wonderful people will also work together ensure continues greater heights. comes into office great plans expanding reach influence IJGO. These engage more community reviewers, some whom hope take responsibilities relation under attract high-quality impact improving women's health globally. grateful certain you do everything can make tenure one. Finally, say Ghana, Akwaaba!!