The Launch of a New COPD Journal

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The COPD Foundation on Its Twentieth Anniversary

“…Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation ( JCOPDF) was launched in May 2014 as the first nonprofit, open-access journal focused on COPD. 6 Under the leadership of founding Editor-in-Chief James D. Crapo, MD, (2014−2020), and current Editor-in-Chief Mark T. Dransfield, MD, (2020−present), this peerreviewed medical/scientific journal includes an editorial board comprised of the world's leading COPD experts. In 10 years, the JCOPDF has interacted with over 2500 COPD researchers and accepted manuscripts from 31 countries.…”

“…The mission of the Foundation is to help millions of people live longer and healthier lives by advancing research, advocacy, and awareness to stop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, and nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease. 5 Over the last 20 years, the COPDF has concentrated not only on the need for enhanced research, including the development of a COPD-specific medical journal, 6 but also on increasing awareness and advocacy, providing education for patients, family members, health care providers, and providing a vehicle for the patient voice (Figure 3). In addition, the COPDF has been a leader in bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease, which is found in up to 30% of COPD patients, 7,8 and developed the first patient research registry for patients with bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease.…”