Open Access with Biomed Central

Abstract

Open access online publishing is a viable publishing option and is supported by authors, funders, institutions, and governments. Open access online publishing maximizes research visibility, optimizes scientific progress and clinical practice, and benefits society as a whole. Melissa Norton has responsibility for the editorial decisions on the BioMed Central series of medical journals. Melissa is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and joined BioMed Central in 2005.