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Journal of Clinical Apheresis

The Journal of Clinical Apheresis, the official publication of ASFA, provides the world's premier source of current information in the field of apheresis.  The Journal presents work in all aspects of basic and clinical research, practical applications, emerging technologies and regulation in apheresis and related fields including hematology, nephrology, neurology, rheumatology, transplantation, cellular therapies, blood banking, transfusion medicine and others.

Submitting a Manuscript

ASFA invites you to submit a manuscript to the Journal of Clinical Apheresis (JCA). The JCA has recently increased its frequency to publish six times a year which will provide authors with more exposure. It is the world's premier source of current information in the field of apheresis, making it the best vehicle for getting your research out to the right audience. The Journal presents work in all aspects of basic and clinical research, practical applications, emerging technologies and regulation in apheresis and related fields including hematology, nephrology, neurology, rheumatology, transplantation, cellular therapies, blood banking, transfusion medicine, and others.

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For information on the editorial policy, and submitted manuscript status, contact:

Robert Weinstein, MD
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Clinical Apheresis

University of Massachusetts Medical School
UMass Memorial Medical Center
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA  01655
E apheresis@townisp.com

Publication Schedule

The 2008 Journal of Clinical Apheresis publication schedule is as follows: 

  • Volume 23, Issue 1: February, 2008
  • Volume 23, Issue 2: April, 2008
  • Volume 23, Issue 3: June, 2008
  • Volume 23, Issue 4: August, 2008
  • Volume 23, Issue 5: October, 2008
  • Volume 23, Issue 6: December, 2008
2007 Impact Factors

Journal of Clinical Apheresis = 1.471 (44th out of 63)
Transfusion Apheresis Science = 0.970 (58th out of 63)
Therapeutic Apheresis Dialysis = 1.225 (53rd out of 63)

Online Access

ASFA Members with a journal subscription are entitled to register for online access to the Journal of Clinical Apheresis through the John Wiley & Sons website. Download instructions for registering.  Should you require any assistance accessing the Journal of Clinical Apheresis online, please contact:

Lucy Woo
Membership Manager
John Wiley & Sons
E lwoo@wiley.com