Vascular Research is an international, peer-reviewed open-access journal dedicated to advancing innovative research across the full spectrum of vascular science and vascular surgery. With the slogan "Within the Canal, Beyond the Flow: Bridging Vascular Science and Clinical Innovation", the journal provides a high-quality platform for disseminating fundamental discoveries, clinical evidence, and translational breakthroughs that improve the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of vascular diseases.

Scope of the Journal

1. Fundamental and Mechanistic Research

The journal publishes studies elucidating molecular, cellular, and physiological mechanisms underlying vascular biology and pathology, including:

• Vascular development and remodeling

• Endothelial and smooth muscle cell function

• Mechanisms of inflammation, thrombosis, oxidative stress, and vascular calcification

• Vascular aging, regeneration, and microenvironment biology

• Advanced technologies such as single-cell omics, spatial biology, and AI-enabled mechanistic analysis

2. Clinical Research in Vascular Surgery and Vascular Medicine

The journal prioritizes high-quality clinical studies that enhance the diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases, with emphasis on:

• Major arteries, including aorta, carotid arteries, peripheral arteries, and venous systems

• Atherosclerosis, aneurysms, peripheral artery disease, venous thrombosis, and vascular malformations

• Imaging diagnostics, perioperative management, and interventional therapies

• Surgical innovations, device development, and real-world clinical studies

• Longitudinal cohorts, rare vascular disease registries, and complex case studies

3. Translational and Applied Vascular Science

The journal encourages research with strong translational potential, including:

• Vascular tissue engineering and biomaterials

• Targeted drug delivery systems and nanoparticle therapeutics

• Gene and cell therapy approaches

• AI-based vascular imaging, hemodynamic simulations, and clinical decision-support tools

4. Interdisciplinary and Emerging Directions

To drive cross-disciplinary innovation, the journal welcomes studies integrating:

• Vascular immunology and immune microenvironment

• Metabolic and diabetic vasculopathy

• Aging-related vascular disorders and frailty

• Computational modeling, AI, and machine-learning approaches in vascular research