Recent decades have witnessed an unprecedented explosion of scientific innovation, driven by the deep convergence of clinical medicine, life sciences, information technology, materials science, and quantum computing. This technological wave is fundamentally reshaping industrial paradigms and societal structures while acting as a powerful catalyst for transformative advances in healthcare. Landmark achievements such as the completion of the Human Genome Project, the continuous refinement of gene-editing tools like CRISPR-Cas9, and the sophisticated interpretation of multi-omics data—including genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics, single-cell omics, and spatial multi-omics—have provided unparalleled insights into the molecular and cellular foundations of human life. Simultaneously, the proliferation of wearable devices, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, cloud computing, and the Internet of Medical Things has resolved longstanding bottlenecks in processing massive medical datasets, enhancing clinical decision-making efficiency, and enabling telemedicine and remote patient monitoring systems that transcend geographical limitations.
These advances are catalyzing a comprehensive upgrade and digitalization of public health systems worldwide. Innovative drug development is accelerating dramatically, while medical diagnosis is evolving from a purely human, experience-based discipline toward one increasingly augmented by AI and other cutting-edge technologies. Detection capabilities have reached new heights of timeliness, accuracy, and personalization. Personalized precision medicine is now benefiting millions of patients, particularly those battling cancer, while regenerative medicine and tissue engineering are pioneering novel approaches to repairing damaged human tissues and organs.
Amidst this rapidly evolving landscape of medical frontiers, the global scientific community urgently requires a comprehensive medical journal that serves as both a platform for academic communication and a bridge for translating scientific breakthroughs into clinical practice and fostering international medical cooperation. With profound pride and a deep sense of responsibility, the inaugural issue of MedScience is introduced, marking a new identity for the Chinese Academy of Engineering medical journal and ushering in a fresh chapter dedicated to serving the global medical community.
The publication was originally established in January 2007 under the title Frontiers of Medicine in China. As medical science advanced rapidly across the globe, the editorial team recognized the growing necessity for a more influential platform dedicated to academic exchange of cutting-edge medical research. In 2011, the journal was renamed Frontiers of Medicine, broadening its scope to encompass the latest developments in clinical medicine, basic medical sciences, translational medicine, epidemiology, public health, health policy, and traditional Chinese medicine. Through the unwavering efforts and generous support of the editorial board, contributing authors, peer reviewers, and the broader medical community, the journal steadily elevated its academic standing and international visibility, achieving several significant milestones including indexing in Scopus in 2009, PubMed/Medline in 2010, and the Science Citation Index Expanded in 2016.
The new name MedScience reflects an evolved and refined editorial philosophy. "Med" represents medicine, underscoring the fundamental mission of serving human health, while "Science" symbolizes an unwavering commitment to originality, rigor, and innovation in scientific inquiry. Under this new identity, MedScience aspires to transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries, serving as a dynamic platform that integrates cutting-edge insights across the entire spectrum of medical sciences. Special emphasis will be placed on the convergence of clinical medicine, life sciences, and advanced technologies, with particular focus on emerging fields such as cell and gene therapy, AI-driven drug discovery and diagnostics, organoids and regenerative medicine, precision medicine, and environmental health—domains positioned to drive transformative breakthroughs in healthcare.
There is a firm conviction that MedScience, as an important platform for international academic exchange, will continue to expand its influence, broaden its scholarly reach, and better serve its community of authors, readers, and reviewers. Through these efforts, the journal aims to make meaningful contributions to the advancement of human health and to open a new and compelling chapter for medical science on the global stage..
DOI：10.1007/s11684-026-1252-9