Origins of the Journal of Human Immunity
The International Alliance for Primary Immunodeficiency Societies (IAPIDS) and Rockefeller University Press (RUP) entered a partnership to launch Journal of Human Immunity (JHI), the official journal of IAPIDS, in December 2024. This collaboration will ensure that JHI emerges as the destination for exciting research into human immunity, with a particular focus on inborn errors of immunity.
JHI publishes research articles, reviews, perspectives, letters, editorials, and commentaries that provide novel insights into the physiology and pathology of human immunity through the study of genetic defects and their phenocopies, including the study of leukocytes and other cells. Its focus on human inborn errors of immunity encompasses conditions as diverse as infection, autoimmunity, autoinflammation, malignancy, and allergy. Human inborn errors of immunity include monogenic disorders with complete (Mendelian traits) or incomplete (non-Mendelian) penetrance. The journal welcomes other types of genetic basis (e.g., digenic) if causality is genetically unquestionable or if the immunological mechanism is documented (or both). JHI will publish descriptions of new genotypes, immunological phenotypes, and clinical phenotypes, which may result from hitherto understudied ancestries or environments.
“The Journal of Human Immunity represents a bold step forward in advancing our study of human immunity through the lens of the growing list of genetic defects and their multiple consequences,” said IAPIDS President Elie Haddad, a clinician-researcher in pediatric immunology, full professor at the University of Montreal, and head of the Immunology and Rheumatology department at CHU Ste-Justine. “IAPIDS is proud to partner with Rockefeller University Press to establish JHI as the global leader in the field, ensuring equitable access to groundbreaking research through its open access model.”
IAPIDS core member societies include the African Society for Immunodeficiencies (ASID), Asia Pacific Society for Immunodeficiencies (APSID), Clinical Immunology Society (CIS), European Society for Immunodeficiencies (ESID), and the Latin American Society for Immunodeficiencies (LASID). “Our member societies recognized the need for a journal that would fully align with our mission and values,” Haddad explained. “The creation of JHI is a direct response to that need, and we see it as an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the field.”
JHI is led by Editor-in-Chief Jean-Laurent Casanova, MD, PhD, the Levy Family Professor at The Rockefeller University and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator. “Our editorial team—all of whom have a proven track record of scientist and editor—is committed to making JHI the go-to publication for novel insights into the physiology and pathology of human immunity through the study of genetic defects,” Dr. Casanova said. “With the support of RUP and IAPIDS, we are confident that JHI will quickly establish itself as an indispensable resource for researchers and clinicians alike.”
Susan King, PhD, Executive Director of RUP, adds, “We are delighted and honored that IAPIDS chose to enter into a joint venture with RUP to publish JHI. The journal fits seamlessly into our first-class publishing processes, joining our portfolio of nonprofit journals established by the research community, where editorial decisions and policies are driven by scientists who actively contribute to their fields.”
The journal’s open access model ensures that all content is freely available to readers worldwide, with competitive article processing charges (APCs), discounted for members of IAPIDS societies and fully waived for corresponding authors from lower- and middle-income countries. This commitment aligns with JHI's mission to reduce barriers to knowledge dissemination and foster inclusivity within the global scientific community.
JHI will be open for submissions in February. Please see our instructions for authors for more information.
About IAPIDS: The International Alliance for Primary Immunodeficiency Societies (IAPIDS) exists to advance the member professional societies in education of those engaged in the care of patients with PID (also known as inborn errors of immunity, IEI) and promote member societies in disseminating and advancing the basic, translational, and clinical science of PID and related knowledge, all in the name of advancing the well-being and care of patients affected by PID and related conditions. For more information, visit https://www.theiapids.org.
About Rockefeller University Press: Rockefeller University Press (RUP) is committed to quality and integrity in scientific publishing. We use the latest technologies and carry out rigorous peer review, applying the highest standards of novelty, mechanistic insight, data integrity, and general interest to fulfill our mission of publishing excellent science. RUP publishes Journal of Cell Biology (JCB), Journal of Experimental Medicine (JEM), and Journal of General Physiology (JGP) and co-publishes Life Science Alliance (LSA). RUP’s nonprofit journals were established by the research community, and editorial decisions and policies continue to be driven by scientists who actively contribute to their fields, appreciate the value of peer review, and desire a better publication experience for all.
