The ëJournal of Vascular Researchí publishes original articles and reviews of scientific excellence in vascular biology, physiology and pathophysiology. The scope of the journal covers a broad spectrum of vascular and lymphatic research including vascular structure, vascular function, hemodynamics, mechanics, cell signalling, intercellular communication, growth and differentiation. Papers employing cellular, biophysical and molecular techniques, as well as more classical approaches are welcome. Manuscript processing times are, consistent with stringent review, held to 5ñ6 weeks for the first decision, and 3ñ4 weeks for Rapid Communications. Publication time from date of acceptance should be no more than 5 months, and shorter for Rapid Communications and Correspondence