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The Pseudomonads: Versatile Organisms

Submission Status: OPEN

Submission Deadline: October 31, 2025

About the Collection

Pseudomonads are an incredibly diverse group of microorganisms that play critical roles in human health and disease. They serve as model organisms for studying many topics, including bacterial biofilms, quorum sensing, and mechanisms of iron acquisition. Additionally, they are key players in the investigation of bioremediation and are featured in the study of microbe-plant interactions – both beneficial and pathogenic.

To highlight new and exciting work in this field, we are announcing a Special Collection focused on these organisms. As part of this call, which is now open and will run through October 2025, we are soliciting both Research Articles and Minireviews. When submitting your paper, simply mention “The Pseudomonads” collection and request George O’Toole as the editor in your cover letter.

Submission Process

Please indicate in your cover letter that you are submitting for the special series on The Pseudomonads.

Meet the Editor

George A. O'Toole Dr. George A. O’Toole is the Elmer R. Pfefferkorn Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine. With nearly 30 years of experience in bacterial systems, his research focuses on bacterial biofilm formation, c-di-GMP signaling, surface-sensing pathways, and microbial interactions in polymicrobial infections. His work also explores the impact of gut microbiota on inflammation and health outcomes in children with cystic fibrosis.

Dr. O’Toole has authored 200+ publications and contributed extensively to the Journal of Bacteriology, where he now serves as Editor in Chief. His achievements include an NSF Career Award, a Pew Scholarship, an NIH MERIT Award, and election as a Fellow of AAAS and the American Academy of Microbiology.

About JB

We offer these benefits:

  • Format-neutral submissions
  • Fair and rigorous peer review
  • Rapid publication and global reach
  • Optional double-anonymized peer review (DAPR)

ASM promotes inclusive diversity with equity, access, and accountability in the microbial sciences.