It's hard to keep all things angiogenic in one JAR!

"All things angiogenic" could mean many things to the many different types of researchers in the field. This diversity of thought is clearly reflected by the articles presented since the launch of the Journal of Angiogenesis Research (JAR) just over a year ago. Clinicians, scientists and educators have used the open access journal JAR, to present a variety of studies and concepts related to angiogenesis. Over the last year, JAR has presented reviews on Notch ligands found in vessels [1], Wnts in the brain vasculature [2], endothelial cell function of relevance to the cardiologist [3], and imaging paradigms to study and diagnose diseases of the vasculature [4]. Research reports on contraceptive-induced angiogenesis [5], on novel angiogenic regulators [6], and on capillary size and vascular permeability [7] represented some of the most highly accessed articles published in JAR. The field is large, diverse, exciting, and fast-paced. With notable ease, the field bridges the disciplines of medical diagnosis and treatment with that of fundamental scientific discovery. The field is relevant; serving as the basis of development of new drugs that are being used to treat cancer patients; those suffering from vision loss, diabetics, and those with other illnesses.As a result of this diversity of thoughts, of research topics, and of researchers, we came to realize that all things angiogenic/vascular could not be kept in one single JAR! The publication platform, developed as a venue for angiogenic researchers, was found to be relevant and of interest to researchers studying the many facets of human vasculature, not limited to those who study the construction of new vessels. Journal of Angiogenesis Research has grown into new areas and new frontiers of research. Our stated aim was "to publish articles from all areas of the 'broad spectrum' of vascular research and from the bench to the bed-side" (September 2009). To best achieve this aim, we here present a new name for the journa