How to get your paper published in IJAA and JGAR
Organised by ISAC and Elsevier
18 February 2026
11.00 - 12.00 CET / 21.00 - 22.00 AEDT
Join ISAC and Elsevier for an expert-led webinar offering practical insights into publishing high quality antimicrobial research. The session will cover the latest developments in scientific publishing from Elsevier, guidance on publishing successfully in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents (IJAA) from the Editor-in-Chief and editorial insights from the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance on what journals look for in strong submissions.
PROGRAMME
The publisher's view: the latest developments in the publishing industry - Caroline Moors, Elsevier Executive Publisher
How to publish high-impact antimicrobial research successfully in IJAA - Prof. Jian Li, Editor-in-Chief, International Journals of Antimicrobial Agents
What journal editors look for: insights from the Editor-in-Chief of JGAR - Prof, Athanasios Tsakris, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance (JGAR)
Moderators: Prof. Marco Falcone (ISAC Executive Committee) / Andrea Hoogenkamp-O'Brien (Elsevier Publishing Director)
SPEAKER BIOS
Professor Jian Li is Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents (IJAA) and an elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, and the American Academy of Microbiology. He heads the Laboratory of Antimicrobial Systems Pharmacology at the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Melbourne, Australia. His research focuses on antimicrobial pharmacology and drug discovery, highlighted by the development of a novel antimicrobial lipopeptide advanced from concept to clinical trials. Professor Li serves as an invited reviewer for more than 200 international journals and over 35 funding agencies worldwide.
Professor Athanasios Tsakris is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance (JGAR). He has been a Professor of Microbiology at the Medical School of the University of Athens since 2006. He graduated from the Medical School of Athens and received postgraduate training in clinical microbiology at North Middlesex University Hospital and the Central Public Health Laboratory in London. He obtained his PhD from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London. He is a Fellow in medical microbiology and virology of the Royal College of Pathologists, London. He has served as a visiting professor at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Dr Tsakris has been a Scientific Advisory Board Member in the EU for research on antimicrobial resistance, and has acted as an evaluator of research programs in several organizations. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance of the ISAC.
Caroline Moors is an Executive Publisher at Elsevier. She is responsible for a list of infectious diseases journals, including the ISAC journals, IJAA & JGAR. Based in Amsterdam, Caroline brings over 15 years of experience in journal publishing, having previously worked for SAGE and Emerald Publishing in the UK.
Professor Marco Falcone is an infectious diseases specialist whose work centres on the clinical and molecular epidemiology of multidrug resistant organisms and improving prevention and treatment strategies. He has led national and international studies on anti infective agents and published extensively on major infections, with 230+ indexed papers, 14000+ citations and an H index of 61. His work has appeared in top journals and earned major awards, including the IDSA Emanuel Wolinsky Award. He co authored ESCMID MDR Gram negative guidelines, serves on SIMIT and ESCMID boards, is a frequent invited speaker, and is Professor of Infectious Diseases at the University of Pisa.
Andrea Hoogenkamp‑O’Brien is a senior publishing executive at Elsevier, where she leads Journal Development and Editor Engagement across the STM Journals division. With extensive experience in scientific publishing strategy, she works closely with global editorial boards, researchers, and institutions to strengthen journal performance, enhance author experience, and support high‑quality research dissemination. Andrea is a frequent speaker at international conferences and academic workshops, offering practical insights on publishing best practices, research visibility, and the evolving landscape of scholarly communication.
