By publishing in Biology Open, my team benefited from fast, yet thorough peer review that provided thoughtful and constructive feedback on our manuscript. On top of efficient article production and responsive editorial communications, the Read & Publish Open Access agreement with the University of Toronto allowed us to publish free of charge, making our work immediately accessible without redirecting limited grant funds away from research activities.
This optimized publishing process is very valuable for students and trainees, because it helps their work reach the scientific community quickly while supporting their development as emerging researchers.
I hope this agreement is continued, as it accelerates the sharing of important research findings while helping laboratories make the best use of hard-to-come-by research funds.