Dr. Landon Trost Named Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Sexual Medicine
Dr. Landon Trost Named Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Sexual Medicine (JSM)
The ISSM is pleased to announce that Dr. Landon Trost has been appointed as the new Editor-in-Chief for The Journal of Sexual Medicine (JSM), effective October 1st.
Landon Trost is a urologist renowned for his expertise in male fertility, Peyronie's disease, and sexual medicine. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and underwent specialized training in Andrology and Infertility. Since July 2019, he has held the position of Director of the Male Fertility and Peyronie's Clinic, where he also oversees Laboratory and Procedural Services. Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Trost holds adjunct and affiliate faculty positions at Brigham Young University, Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Mayo Clinic, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence.
In addition to his clinical and academic roles, Dr. Trost is actively engaged in leadership positions within professional societies such as ISSM and SMSNA. His dedication has been recognized through numerous awards, including the SMSNA Young Investigator Award of Excellence and the prestigious Teacher of the Year accolade from Mayo Clinic Rochester's Department of Urology. Dr. Trost's research endeavors focus predominantly on the treatment of Peyronie’s disease and male infertility, resulting in multiple research grants and publications in esteemed journals. Moreover, he is deeply committed to education, actively contributing to curriculum development and mentoring future generations of medical professionals.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Landon Trost on this well-deserved appointment!
We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing Editor-in-Chief, Dr. John P. Mulhall, for his tireless efforts and significant contributions to advancing the journal during his tenure.
Dr. Trost's Vision for the Future of JSM:
Dr. Trost brings with him a visionary approach to further elevate JSM's impact and outreach. His vision includes initiatives to enhance the journal's impact factor through innovative article series, such as epidemiology papers, "How I Do It" technique showcases, and sections on innovations, complications, and rare sexual medicine findings, among others. Additionally, he aims to improve outreach efforts, foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, and refine the reviewer selection process. Dr. Trost also proposes strategic considerations for the future of open access and financial sustainability, including further expanding JSM’s reach into social media. Other key initiatives will include simplifying the submission process, consolidating invitations sent to ISSM members for reviews (avoiding duplications and overtaxing individual contributors), clarifying key factors needed to achieve an acceptance in the journal, enhancing services provided by the journal including pre-submission draft reviews and writing services, among others. By implementing these strategic initiatives, Dr Trost is committed to ensuring that JSM remains at the forefront of sexual medicine research and education.
The Journal of Sexual Medicine publishes multidisciplinary basic science and clinical research to define and understand the scientific basis of male, female, and couples sexual function and dysfunction. As an official journal of the International Society for Sexual Medicine and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health, it provides healthcare professionals in sexual medicine with essential educational content and promotes the exchange of scientific information generated from experimental and clinical research.
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