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Xiaonan Lu Named Inaugural EiC Of ASM Food Microbiology
New open-access journal will advance research at the intersection of microbiology, biotechnology, public health and agricultural science.
Published on Feb. 6, 2026
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The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) has appointed Xiaonan Lu, Ph.D., as the inaugural editor in chief of ASM Food Microbiology, a new open-access journal focused on cutting-edge research in food safety, biotechnology and sustainable production.
Why it matters
As global attention intensifies around food safety, biotechnology and sustainable production, ASM Food Microbiology will serve as a vital platform for interdisciplinary research that supports more resilient global food networks.
The details
Lu is a professor and an Ian & Jayne Munro Endowed Chair in Food Safety at McGill University. In 2025, he was elected as a member of the College of the Royal Society of Canada and as a Tier-1 Canada Research Chair in Food Safety. Under Lu's leadership, the journal will feature high-impact research in rapidly evolving areas like fermentation, spoilage and preservation, detection technologies, and antimicrobial resistance.
- ASM Food Microbiology will be open for submissions in Spring 2026.
- Lu begins his tenure as the inaugural Editor in Chief on July 1, 2026.
The players
Xiaonan Lu
A professor and an Ian & Jayne Munro Endowed Chair in Food Safety at McGill University, who was elected as a member of the College of the Royal Society of Canada and as a Tier-1 Canada Research Chair in Food Safety in 2025.
American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
The organization that has appointed Xiaonan Lu as the inaugural editor in chief of ASM Food Microbiology, a new open-access journal.
Melissa Junior
The Chief Publishing Officer at ASM, who expressed excitement about welcoming Lu as he helps shape the journal and elevate field-defining discoveries and transformative innovations in food microbiology.
What they’re saying
“It is a privilege to serve as the inaugural Editor in Chief for ASM Food Microbiology. This journal will provide a unique global forum to bridge fundamental and applied sciences in food microbiology, accelerating progress toward safer, more sustainable and more nutritious food systems worldwide.”
— Xiaonan Lu, Inaugural Editor in Chief, ASM Food Microbiology (Mirage News)
“Dr. Lu brings deep expertise in food microbiology along with strong editorial leadership. We are excited to welcome him as he helps shape the journal and elevates field-defining discoveries and transformative innovations in food microbiology.”
— Melissa Junior, Chief Publishing Officer, American Society for Microbiology (Mirage News)
What’s next
ASM Food Microbiology will be open for submissions in Spring 2026, and Xiaonan Lu will begin his tenure as the inaugural Editor in Chief on July 1, 2026.
The takeaway
The launch of ASM Food Microbiology, with Xiaonan Lu at the helm, signifies a critical step in advancing interdisciplinary research that supports more resilient and sustainable global food systems, addressing pressing challenges around food safety, biotechnology and production.
