5 February 2019

The editors of Communications Biology recognize Peter Friedl, theme Cancer development and immune defense, as reviewer of the month for his exceptional contributions to peer review.

Peter Friedl

According to Communications Biology the featured reviewers are those who have:
  • made a significant and positive contribution to the peer review process, regardless of whether the paper was eventually accepted by the journal;
  • taken both a broad and detailed view of the paper;
  • demonstrated professionalism and compassion in their reviews; and
  • provided comments that truly help the authors to improve their work.
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