Mayo Clinic and International Critical Care Experts Visit ICS Editorial Office to Discuss Journal Development and Academic Collaboration

On November 5, 2026, the West China–Mayo International Forum of Critical Care Medicine 2026, took place in Chengdu, China. During this international academic event, critical care experts from Mayo Clinic and Emory University School of Medicine in the United States, as well as from France, Ireland, Croatia, Australia, Italy, among others, visited the editorial office of Intensive Care Science (ICS) for an academic exchange.

The visit brought together more than 20 participants, including 13 critical care experts from Mayo Clinic and other international experts (Figure 1). They were joined by ICS Editors-in-Chief, Professor Yan Kang of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Professor Craig Coopersmith of Emory University School of Medicine; Executive Editor Professor Xuelian Liao of West China Tianfu Hospital, Sichuan University; and Professor Wanhong Yin of West China Hospital, Sichuan University.

The participants exchanged views on the journal's development, academic positioning, international collaboration, and emerging areas of critical care research.

A Warm Welcome and Introduction to ICS

The meeting opened with remarks from Yufei Wang, Director of the ICS Editorial Office. He welcomed the visiting experts and expressed his appreciation for their interest in the journal. He noted that, as a young journal, ICS is exploring opportunities for growth and development. Exchanges with internationally recognized experts provide valuable perspectives on the needs and expectations of the global critical care community and help identify opportunities for broader academic collaboration (Figure 2).

Professor Xuelian Liao then presented an overview of the journal, entitled Intensive Care Science: Progress, Impact and Global Collaboration. Her presentation introduced the background and aims of ICS, its academic scope, progress to date, and plans for future development. She highlighted the journal's commitment to publishing high-quality research and promoting the exchange of scientific knowledge across the international critical care community (Figure 3).

Since its launch, ICS has continued to build its editorial capacity and expand its international reach. The journal's editorial team currently comprises 22 members from 10 countries, including eight researchers named in the 2026 World's Top 2% Scientists list. Submissions have been received from 25 countries (Figure 4).

To date, ICS has published 15 articles. Authors of published articles represent six countries. Seven authors of published articles were also recognized in the 2026 World's Top 2% Scientists list.

Exploring Opportunities for Academic Collaboration

Professor Liao also outlined several potential areas for collaboration with the international critical care community. These include international multicenter research, editorials and perspectives on emerging scientific and clinical topics, special issues and expert consensus statements, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of early-career researchers.

She emphasized that the journal welcomes contributions not only through manuscript submissions, but also through recommendations of high-quality research, peer review, special-topic planning, and collaborative research initiatives. Such engagement would help broaden the journal's academic perspectives, strengthen its international connections, and support the dissemination of important advances in critical care medicine.

The visiting experts shared their perspectives on the development of an international academic journal and the evolving needs of the critical care community. The exchange provided an opportunity to explore areas of mutual interest and potential future collaboration (Figure 5).

Looking Ahead: Building Connections Across the Global Critical Care Community

In his concluding remarks, Professor Yan Kang thanked the visiting experts for taking the time to meet with the ICS editorial team and share their insights. He expressed confidence in the journal's future development and encouraged the experts to continue supporting ICS through manuscript recommendations, suggestions for academic topics, special-issue planning, international research collaboration, and peer review.

He emphasized the importance of bringing together expertise from different countries, institutions, and disciplines, and expressed the hope that ICS would serve as a platform for connecting the global critical care community and facilitating the exchange of knowledge and ideas (Figure 6).

Moving Forward Together

The event was a valuable opportunity for the ICS editorial team to engage with internationally recognized experts. As a young international open-access journal, ICS will continue to strengthen its editorial standards, broaden its international engagement, and promote the exchange of high-quality research and clinical insights.

Through the collective efforts of its editors, authors, reviewers, and international colleagues, the journal aims to establish itself as a trusted platform that advances critical care practice and science worldwide.

Editorial Office

Intensive Care Science

Email: editorial_office@journal-ics.org