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About BioCore: A Scholarly Publishing Consortium

Empowering scientific societies through collaboration, integrity, and innovation in scholarly publishing.

Built by Societies. For Societies. Empowering Science.

BioCore is a collaborative publishing consortium uniting biology and biomedical scientific societies committed to advancing research integrity, sustainability, and community-driven publishing. With FASEB as the managing member and in full partnership with societies, BioCore provides a society-first alternative to the commercial publishing model—one that reinvests in science, not shareholders.

We believe the future of scientific communication depends on strong, independent societies working together to strengthen trust in research and ensure that discoveries remain accessible for generations to come. 

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Our Mission

To empower scientific societies with the shared resources, expertise, and infrastructure needed to thrive in an evolving publishing landscape, ensuring that advancing science and upholding integrity remain at the heart of scholarly communication.

Why BioCore?

The scholarly publishing landscape is rapidly changing. Rising costs, increasing competition, and commercial consolidation have left many societies vulnerable to financial and operational challenges. BioCore provides a united solution, harnessing the power of collaboration to achieve shared growth and long-term stability. 

Through BioCore, societies can: 

  • Strengthen financial performance and stability through shared investment and revenue strategies
  • Reduce operational burdens with access to collective expertise and scalable services
  • Maintain editorial and strategic independence while gaining the strength of a consortium
  • Leverage collective bargaining power for technology, production, and vendor partnerships
  • Amplify their voice in the global scientific community

For researchers, BioCore ensures that the journals and societies they rely on remain mission-driven, trusted, and sustainable—prioritizing scientific integrity over profit.

Meet Our Current Members

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Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)

The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) unites 22 scientific societies and 110,000 researchers worldwide to advance biological and biomedical science through advocacy, education, and publishing.

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Shock Society

The Shock Society promotes multidisciplinary research and education to advance understanding and treatment of trauma, shock, and sepsis.

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Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (SEBM)

The Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (SEBM) advances discovery in the biomedical sciences and fosters the careers of emerging researchers through publishing, collaboration, and education.

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Society for the Study of Reproduction

With members in more than 50 countries, the Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR) is the world’s leading organization advancing reproductive biology and supporting scientists at every career stage.

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Our Services

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Publishing and Editorial Support

BioCore helps societies streamline journal operations, enhance quality, and maintain editorial independence through shared expertise, modernized workflows, and guidance on peer review and research integrity.

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Marketing and Communications

BioCore strengthens society visibility and impact through coordinated marketing, branding, and outreach strategies that expand journal reach while preserving each society’s unique identity.

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Strategic and Financial Guidance

BioCore provides societies with the data, benchmarking, and financial insight needed to plan confidently, negotiate effectively, and achieve sustainable growth without sacrificing independence.

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Innovation and Futureproofing

BioCore fosters innovation by investing in shared tools, technologies, and cross-society initiatives that help members adapt to change and stay ahead of industry trends.

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Research Integrity and Trust

BioCore enhances the credibility and reliability of society journals through collective action on ethics, transparency, and accountability—reinforcing trust in science and the publishing process.

Meet Our Team

Darla Henderson, PhD

Chief Publications Officer

As Chief Publications Officer of BioCore, Darla Henderson, PhD, leads the consortium’s publishing strategy and collaborative initiatives that advance society-led science. With extensive experience in scholarly publishing, open science, and research integrity, she is committed to strengthening nonprofit publishing models and ensuring scientific integrity remains at the core of discovery.

Chad McCormick, PhD

Associate Director, Research Integrity

As Associate Director of Research Integrity at BioCore, Chad McCormick, PhD, guides the consortium’s efforts to promote ethical publishing practices, transparency, and trust across society-led journals. With experience spanning government and nonprofit leadership, he is dedicated to strengthening research integrity and ensuring that science remains credible, accountable, and community-driven.

Ken Farabaugh, PhD

Managing Editor

As Managing Editor of BioCore, Ken Farabaugh, PhD, oversees editorial operations and publishing strategy across the consortium’s society-led journals. Drawing on his background in pharmacology, molecular biology, and scientific editing, he is committed to advancing high-quality, collaborative publishing that reflects the values of scientific integrity and community.

Sarah Trostle

Senior Marketing and Communications Manager

As Senior Marketing and Communications Manager for BioCore, Sarah Trostle leads strategic marketing, branding, and outreach initiatives that elevate society-led journals and amplify their global impact. With extensive experience in scholarly publishing and communications, she is passionate about connecting research communities and championing the mission-driven values that define BioCore.

Srilaxmi Bhargava

Peer Review Manager

As Peer Review Manager, Srilaxmi Bhargava works with consortium members to ensure their peer review processes remain efficient, effective, and rooted in scientific integrity. Drawing on her experience managing peer review of society-published journals, she is committed to maintaining society autonomy over their peer review workflows and collaborating to determine best practices for the community.