Journal of Structural Biology, Vol.163, No.3, 196-200, 2008
A profile of Fritiof S. Sjostrand - The founding editor
The Journal of Ultrastructure Research was founded in 1957 by Fritiof S. Sjostrand, who served as Editorin-Chief until 1990, when the journal changed the name to the journal of Structural Biology. This profile summarizes the developments that led to the start of the journal and aspects of Fritiof Sjostrand's scientific and personal carrier. (C) 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Keywords:background for a new journal in biological electron microscopy;pioneering developments in ultramicrotomy;international center for electron microscopy in Stockholm;scientific discoveries regarding mitochondria and retinal networks;immigration to the United States