In This Issue:
Dear BioOne Community,
As I write this message, BioOne is preparing for its biggest move yet — merging with our friends (and soon-to-be family!) at Johns Hopkins University Press. Effective September 1, the BioOne team, products, and valued partnerships will become part of Hopkins Press, creating an expanded and even more formidable cross-disciplinary portfolio of trusted research content.
Your dedicated BioOne team — Christine, Beth, Chelsea, Meredith, Amanda, Maggie, and Cheryl — will all remain in place. Furthermore, our publishing platform, serviced by nonprofit partner SPIE, remains unchanged. Providing continuity to this community is a core value of this transition. Together with Hopkins Press we will continue to deliver on BioOne’s mission and the trust that you have instilled in us for more than 25 years. To learn more about the behind-the-scenes impetus and execution of this collaboration, I encourage you to read this joint interview with Hopkins Press leadership published in The Scholarly Kitchen.
I will remain with the dissolving organization through January in order to assist with the many moving pieces involved with a merger of this magnitude. You will likely hear from me again during this time, but not in this forum. As such, let me use this opportunity to say thank you. It’s been an incredible ride, and a sincere privilege. I am so proud of this organization, and excited for the next chapter to come.
In partnership,
Lauren Kane
President/CEO
A Sustainable Future for Our Community: BioOne and Johns Hopkins University Press
On September 1, 2026, BioOne will begin to operate as a discrete business unit of Johns Hopkins University Press, the oldest and one of the most respected university presses in the world. This integration brings together two mission-aligned organizations with deep roots in scholarly communication and a shared commitment to advancing research in the biological, ecological, and environmental sciences. The full details are available in the official press release, and the Scholarly Kitchen has published an in-depth conversation with BioOne President/CEO Lauren Kane and Hopkins Press Executive Director and Chief Transformation Officer Wendy Queen that offers valuable context on the strategic rationale and vision behind the integration.
Lauren and Wendy also hosted a town hall for the BioOne community, providing an opportunity for direct engagement with leadership from both organizations. The conversation reinforced a clear commitment to continuity: BioOne’s core programs — including BioOne Complete, BioOne eBooks, and BioOne’s Subscribe to Open pilot — will remain in place, and the partnerships that have defined this community for 25 years will continue to be a foundational priority.
Since the initial announcement in May, mission continuity has taken center stage. BioOne staff has been working diligently with all our constituents and soon-to-be-colleagues at Hopkins to ensure a smooth transition.
Here are some highlights:
For our library partners, we are putting in place the needed operational changes to service 2027 renewals as part of Hopkins Press. Invoices for 2027 renewals will be sent in Q4, and will be issued by and be payable to Johns Hopkins University Press. This is the only change that will be in effect for library partners.
What won’t change? Access to BioOne content will continue uninterrupted, with the BioOne Digital Library’s continued hosting on the SPIE platform. Likewise, all current license terms for BioOne Complete and BioOne eBook collections will remain in effect.
The BioOne Complete collection will remain unchanged, and our Subscribe to Open pilot will continue with the same cohort of publishers and titles. BioOne Complete, Project MUSE and all other BioOne and Hopkins Press products will remain discrete products available for separate subscription or purchase only.
Finally, all our enduring relationships with consortia and regional sales partners will operate as they always have. Librarians are invited to contact Christine Orr, Senior Director of Business and Community Development with any questions.
All participating publishers are being asked to assign their current licensing agreements to Hopkins Press, allowing for continuous participation and collection of future sustaining royalties. We are pleased to share that this process is successfully moving forward, and we are grateful for the confidence shown by our publishing community. Further, submission workflows will remain unchanged, meaning content delivery and dissemination of research will continue uninterrupted. Meredith Pond, Associate Director of Publishing remains your dedicated contact for any questions.
Importantly, BioOne staff will transfer to Hopkins Press effective September 1, so all stakeholders can rely on the same day-to-day contacts for support. BioOne CEO Lauren Kane will remain with BioOne through its dissolution in January 2027, providing oversight of the transition and integration.
We are dedicated to transparency throughout this process, and we invite you to read more details on our merger information site.
Community Highlights
BioOne Complete 2027 Renewals and Collection Updates
In 2027, BioOne Complete will include 219 titles and more than 240,000 articles in the biological sciences, delivering our library subscribers and users a wealth of current and backfile content. This represents a stable collection, with no additions or departures. The 2027 title lists for BioOne Complete and other librarian resources are available via the BioOne Digital Library.
Existing BioOne Complete subscribers are now being furnished renewal quotes directly or via your partnering consortia. Please watch your inbox. Libraries can confirm their renewal now by reaching out to us at Library.Services@BioOne.org.
Important: New Payment Details
BioOne will issue renewal invoices beginning in Q4 from BioOne at Johns Hopkins University Press, and payments will be due to JHUP. We will supply you with updated remittance information when you receive your invoice; if you require this information in advance to update your vendor or payment systems, please reach out to us at library.services@bioone.org. Note that if you already have JHUP or Project MUSE included in your vendor or payment systems, no change will be needed – you can use the same details for BioOne invoices.
Celebrating the 2026 BioOne Ambassador Award Recipients
BioOne is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 BioOne Ambassador Award, recognizing early-career scientists who excel at communicating their research to broader audiences and fostering greater public understanding of science. Now in its ninth year, the award highlights rising talent across BioOne’s community of scientific societies and publishing partners. Each honoree is nominated by a BioOne publishing partner and receives a $1,000 award in recognition of their work.
BioOne Ambassadors represent the next generation of excellence in scientific communication — researchers who translate complex findings into accessible narratives that advance both scientific discourse and informed public conversation. Learn more about this year’s recipients in the BioOne Ambassador Award showcase.
Yana Korneeva
University of Cádiz
Our Invisible Neighbor
Nominated by SEO/BirdLife for research published in Ardeola.
Dr. Matthew Girard
National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution
The Power of a Name: How Understanding Biodiversity Leads to Sustainable Oceans
Nominated by the American Society of Ichthyology and Herpetology for research published in Ichthyology & Herpetology.
Dr. Maria Teresa Reinoso-Perez
Cornell University
Invisible Enemies: The Secret Battles Fought in Blood
Nominated by Wildlife Disease Association for research published in the Journal of Wildlife Diseases.
Sarah K. Morris
University of Vermont
The Andes of Colombia & Ecuador as a Barrier to Fern and Lycophyte Species from Mesoamerica
Nominated by Missouri Botanical Garden Press for research published in the Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Chandler Olson
The University of Alabama
Why I Study Biodiversity: Uncovering Hidden Diversity in Solenogasters
Nominated by American Malacological Society for research published in American Malacological Bulletin.
United by Insects: Entomology Across the US-Mexico Border
The United States shares a 3,000-kilometer border with Mexico that is crossed 250,000 times daily in both directions by passenger vehicles and commercial trucks. Arthropod pests may hitchhike in them, a high risk for the invasion of exotic pests. Southwestern Entomologist is the primary scientific journal in both countries for regulatory policies and information on potential invasive pests, fostering bilateral collaboration.
Behind every research paper is a human story of curiosity, dedication, and discovery. Our latest Publisher Profile highlights one such story — that of Dr. Carlos A. Blanco, Editor of Southwestern Entomologist, published by the Society of Southwestern Entomologists.
Dr. Blanco’s journey began with glass jars full of captured arthropods and a question from his 80-year-old mother that challenged him to articulate why his work truly mattered. That moment of reflection shaped a career spanning the U.S. Extension Service, a decade in the chemical industry, and 25 years as a researcher and regulator with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
This Publisher Profile explores how a binational society of Mexican and American entomologists is tackling some of the most pressing pest management challenges across a shared 3,000-kilometer border, and why getting accurate science into the hands of regulators and the public has never been more critical. Dr. Blanco also shares how the Subscribe to Open pilot with BioOne is expanding access to research for scientists in both countries, many of whom depend on timely publication to maintain their grants and livelihoods.
Read the full profile to learn more about Dr. Blanco and the Society of Southwestern Entomologists’ work at the intersection of science, policy, and international collaboration.
Spring Conference Recap and What’s Ahead This Fall
It has been an active season for the BioOne team, connecting with the community at ER&L Fest, SCELCapalooza, London Book Fair, UKSG, and the STM US Annual Conference. At SSP, Communications and Engagement Manager Amanda Rogers presented two sessions on marketing partnerships and creating inclusive environments for colleagues with disabilities in scholarly publishing.
Looking ahead to fall, BioOne President/CEO Lauren Kane will be speaking at ALPSP, joining the M&A in Scholarly Publishing panel and the Conference Wrap Up. Christine Orr and Chelsea Tharp will also be at the Frankfurt Book Fair and the Charleston Library Conference, together with our new Hopkins Press colleagues.
ALPSP Annual Conference and Awards
9-11 September, 2026
Manchester, UK
Frankfurt Book Fair
7-11 October, 2026
Frankfurt, Germany
Charleston Library Conference
November 2-6, 2026
Charleston, SC
If you’ll be attending any of these fall conferences, we’d love to see you. Please contact us for an appointment.
Una Conversación Global: Celebrating 25 Years of BioOne Complete with a Spanish-Language Webinar
In celebration of BioOne Complete’s 25th anniversary, BioOne partnered with KGL/Accucoms to host a special webinar conducted entirely in Spanish — a first for BioOne and a meaningful step toward deeper engagement with our communities in Latin America and Spain. The session brought together voices from across the BioOne ecosystem, including publishers, librarians, and partners, to reflect on the challenges of sustainability in scholarly publishing, the impact of BioOne on the research community, and the enduring importance of accessible, reliable research in the biological, ecological, and environmental sciences.
Panelists included Cristian Pereira, Library System Director of Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose de Caldas in Colombia; Dr. Carlos Blanco, Editor of Southwestern Entomologist; Dr. Taran Grant, Editor in Chief of the South American Journal of Herpetology; Fanny Monegro, Regional Manager BENELUX and Spain at KGL/Accucoms; and Christine Orr, Senior Director of Business and Community Development at BioOne.
Launched in 2001, BioOne Complete has grown from an initial cohort of 42 titles from 34 publishers to today’s collection of 219 titles from 157 publishers. As the collection has grown in scope and reach, it remains the primary means of realizing BioOne’s founding mission — returning support funds to participating publishers while maximizing access to research for users around the globe. If you missed the live session, the recording is available to watch now.
Featured in the BioOne Digital Library
BioOne Welcomes…
BioOne supports sustainable scholarly communications by partnering with libraries worldwide to expand access to essential scientific research. We are thrilled to welcome new libraries that have recently enriched their holdings with BioOne Complete, the BioOne Complete Archive, and BioOne eBooks collections, advancing global discovery and knowledge sharing.
- University of New South Wales
- Cal Poly Pomona
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Texas Christian University
- University of West Alabama
Recent Topics in BioOne Vista
Articles featured in BioOne Vista bring even greater visibility and connect more researchers directly to the critical scientific content available in BioOne Complete, expanding reach within the scholarly community.
Free To Read Top & Trending Research
All articles in our July 2026 edition of Top & Trending Research are free to read through September 31, 2026, with thanks to BioOne Complete’s participating publishers.
Visit the Article Collection Archive
Browse past editions of BioOne Vista, Top & Trending Research, and other content collections.
Field Notes
BioOne Partners In the News:
When BioOne’s publishing partners make headlines, it demonstrates the real-world impact of our mission to maximize access to critical research. Recent news coverage featuring our partners and their research highlights how our community amplifies critical scientific work, ensuring it reaches audiences beyond academia.
BioOne is an innovative nonprofit collaborative and the leading content aggregator in the biological, ecological, and environmental sciences. More than 150 global scientific societies and nonprofit publishing organizations include their journals in BioOne’s flagship product, BioOne Complete, for the benefit of 5,500 accessing institutions and millions of researchers worldwide. Since 2001, BioOne has returned more than $83 million in royalty sharing back to its participants, with a commitment to share research more broadly, equitably, and sustainably.