IOP Publishing and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine strengthen biomedical publishing collaboration
22 Jul 2025 by Kate Giles
IOP Publishing (IOPP) and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) are strengthening their long-standing partnership through a new agreement that will see the transfer of the journal Medical Engineering and Physics (MEP) to IOPP’s platform alongside the launch of Medical Sensors and Imaging (MSI), a new gold open access (OA) journal on behalf of IPEM.
Building on a partnership that began over 50 years ago with the launch of Physics in Medicine & Biology (PMB) in 1972, IOPP is bringing all four IPEM journals into a unified publishing portfolio. By providing high-quality publishing services, global dissemination, and strategic insight, IOPP aims to increase the reach and impact of IPEM’s journals in support of its mission to improve health through the application of physics and engineering in medicine.
MSI and MEP will adopt the same rigorous workflows that underpin the publication of trusted science as in IPEM’s two other journals that are already published with IOPP – Physics in Medicine & Biology and Physiological Measurement (PMEA). This approach ensures that authors benefit from a consistent and high-quality publishing experience across the IPEM journal portfolio. Each journal is led by a dedicated Editor-in-Chief, providing expert guidance and continuity across the disciplines of physics, engineering, and medicine. Together, these journals form a cohesive collection that supports the global scientific community.
All IPEM publications will follow the same article submission and tracking system, ensuring rapid publication times, constructive peer review, and high standards of integrity. In addition, authors will benefit from initiatives such as double-anonymous peer review, co-review opportunities, and structured reviewer feedback – each designed to promote fairness, transparency, and integrity throughout the review process.
Gill Collinson, Chief Executive at IPEM comments: “We are pleased to be expanding our long-standing partnership with IOP Publishing to enhance the purpose-driven, high-quality, support we are looking for in a publishing partner. We’re excited to bring together expertise across the field, open new doors for discovery, and help drive innovations that improve health outcomes and transform lives for the public benefit”.
Violeta Ribarska, Head of Partner Publishing and Engagement at IOP Publishing says: “As one of our valued and long-standing publishing partners, IPEM exemplifies the power of purpose-led collaboration. Together we share a steadfast commitment to prioritising scientific integrity over profit. By combining our resources and expertise, we better support researchers who advance innovation, improve lives, and advance our understanding of the world around us.”
Expanding a leading biomedical portfolio
The addition of MSI and MEP brings IOPP’s biomedical physics and engineering portfolio to 12 dedicated journals. This expansion reflects a decade of strong growth in the field with annual article output increasing by 54% and total annual downloads increasing by 626% between 2015 and 2024. Supported by broad-scope physics titles, the portfolio covers cutting-edge research in medical imaging, biomedical sensors, and healthcare technologies, as well as emerging areas like quantum technologies, machine learning, and personalised medicine, alongside core disciplines such as biomechanics, biomaterials, and medical device development.
For more information visit the dedicated IPEM journal hub: https://iopscience.iop.org/partner/ipem