Farewell Cytometry Part A

As I conclude my tenure as Editor-in-Chief of Cytometry Part A, I am pleased to announce that in July 2024, Professor Bartek Rajwa, a long-standing Associate Editor, will assume this role. His extensive experience and dedication make him an excellent successor, poised to lead the journal into an exciting new era. I am confident that under his stewardship, Cytometry Part A will continue to thrive as the premier publication in the field of quantitative single-cell science.

Reflecting on my journey, I am profoundly grateful for the support of my colleagues at ISAC. I especially want to thank the leadership, conference organizers, and speakers who honored me with a heartfelt farewell at the CYTO 2024 conference in Edinburgh, Scotland. Serving the cytometry community for the past 18 years has been both a privilege and a pleasure. I extend my deepest thanks to our authors and readers, whose innovative contributions and insights have been instrumental in advancing the journal.

A special note of gratitude goes to the Associate Editors, esteemed experts who have diligently upheld the highest scientific quality standards. Throughout my term, 46 colleagues have supported my efforts, some for the entire duration and others for several years. Additionally, I am indebted to the hundreds of anonymous reviewers whose dedication and critical evaluations have been crucial. The complete list of reviewers from the past 5 years can be found at the end of this issue of Cytometry Part A (add page number).

This month marks the 44th anniversary of the journal, a milestone that began with its first issue in July 1980, published by founding editor Brian H. Mayall [1]. During my tenure, we celebrated both the 30th [2] and 40th anniversaries [3] of the journal. As I pass the torch to Bartek Rajwa, I wish him a successful start. I am confident that Cytometry Part A, the Journal of Quantitative Single Cell Science, will continue to flourish and make significant contributions to the field for many more years.

Attila Tárnok: Writing – original draft.