We welcome Dr. David G Smithard to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Smithard is a Consultant in Elderly and Stroke Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, Woolwich, SE18 4QH, UK; Research Fellow, Department of Sports Science, University of Greenwich, London, SE9 2UG, UK. His main research interests are dysphagia, frailty, care homes, stroke, swallowing rehabilitation and healthy aging. We are grateful to Dr. Smithard for his participation and support.

We welcome Professor Fabio Antonaci to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Prof. Antonaci is a Professor of Neurology, Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, Mondino National Institute of Neurology Foundation, University of Pavia, Italy. His main research interests are neurophysiology, clinical neurology, neurological disorders, neurological diseases, pain medicine, neurology, neurologic examination, clinical neurophysiology, pain and pain management in the elderly. We are grateful to Prof. Antonaci for his participation and support.

We welcome Professor Donatella R. Petretto to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Petretto is a Professor at the Section on Clinical Psychology, Department of Education, Psychology, Philosophy, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy. His main research interests are active ageing, successful ageing, oldest olds, cognitive functioning, well-being, participation, disability and disablement. We are grateful to Dr. Petretto for his participation and support.

We welcome Miyako Tazaki to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Tazaki is a Professor at the Department of psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Toho University, Tokyo, Japan. Her main research interests are dementia, elderly, disability and psychology. We are grateful to Dr. Tazaki for her participation and support.

We welcome Dr. Khue Vu Nguyen to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Nguyen is a Full Project Scientist in Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego, California, USA. His main research interests are molecular biology, genetic diseases, enzymology, biosensors, biopolymers, neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer. We are grateful to Dr. Nguyen for his participation and support.

We welcome Professor James S. Powers to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Powers is a Professor at the Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, USA and Clinical Associate Director, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Geriatrics Research Education and Clinical Center. His main research interests are accidental falls, delirium, dementia, geriatric consultation, geriatric syndromes, and geriatric models of care. We are grateful to Dr. Powers for his participation and support.

We welcome Dr. E. Paul Cherniack from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, USA, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Cherniack’s main research interests are nutrition, frailty, vitamin D, and alternative medicine in the elderly. We are grateful to Dr. Cherniack for his participation and support.

We welcome Dr. Johannes Grillari from BOKU University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Austria, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Grillari is an Associate Professor at Department of Biotechnology, BOKU University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Austria. His main research interests are cellular aging, replicative senescence, RNA biology, pre-mRNA splicing, non-coding RNA miRNA, Vesicle secretion, DNA damage and repair and Ubiquitin-proteasome. We are grateful to Dr. Grillari for his participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Dr. Claudia Voelcker-Rehage to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Voelcker-Rehage is professor of Sports Psychology at Technische Universität Chemnitz. Her research focuses on lifespan motor development and learning, the connection between motor and cognitive performance, and interventions in order to maintain and improve motor and cognitive functioning in older adults as well as to promote lifelong development. We appreciate Dr. Voelcker-Rehage for her participation and support!

We sincerely welcome Professor George Perry, Dean of the College of Sciences, in the University of Texas at San Antonio, USA, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Professor Perry’s studies are focused on the mechanism of formation and physiological consequences of the cytopathology of Alzheimer disease. He is a leading scholar with profound expertise and extensive publications regarding his research. We appreciate Professor Perry's participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Dr. Donald A. Jurivich to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Jurivich is Eva Gilbertson, MD Distinguished Chair of Geriatrics at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He is also a well-known clinician with expertise in immunology, stress, physical activity and exercise. We appreciate Dr. Jurivich for his participation and support!

We welcome Prof. William M. Petrie to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Prof. Petrie is
a professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the School of Medicine at the Vanderbilt University. His areas of expertise are geriatric psychiatry, geriatric assessment, clinical psychiatry, psychopharmacology, etc. We are grateful to Prof. Petrie for his participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Dr. Chas Bountra to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Bountra is Professor of Translational Medicine in the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine and Associate Member of the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Oxford. He has participated in the identification of over 40 clinical candidate molecules for many diseases. We appreciate Dr. Chas Bountra for his participation and support!

We sincerely welcome Professor Gilles Berrut to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics.
Pr. Berrut is a Professor at Nantes University Hospital, who founded Gérontopôle Pays de la Loire in 2010. President of French Geriatric Society in 2009-2011, member of council of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Pr. Berrut is a leader in geriatric research at the university, and has great research achievements in biology of aging and geriatrics. We appreciate Pr. Berrut’s participation and support!

We sincerely welcome Dr. Rocío Fernández-Ballesteros to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Fernández-Ballesteros is an Emeritus Professor at Autonomous University of Madrid. She is well-known for her scientific achievements in psychology of aging. We appreciate Dr. Fernández-Ballesteros for her participation and support!

We sincerely welcome Dr. Patrick Kehoe to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Kehoe is a professor of Translational Dementia Research at University of Bristol. His expertise covers the development of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, particularly the role of renin angiotensin system in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease. We appreciate Dr. Kehoe's participation and support!

We sincerely welcome Dr. Frieda R. Butler, Professor Emerita at George Mason University, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Butler has served as consultant, gerontological authority and health advisor to numerous agencies and organizations. Her research areas include long-term care; behavioral problems in nursing homes residents; wellness promotion; end-of-life care; grandparents parenting grandchildren; dementia and other related topics. We appreciate Dr. Butler for her participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Dr. Volodymyr Mavrych to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Mavrych is a Professor of Neuroscience at St. Matthew's University, and a Senior Fellow at New Westminster College. He is skilled in gross anatomy and osteology, and has published intensively on age-related changes in the lumbar vertebrae. We appreciate Dr. Mavrych for his participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Professor Åke Wahlin from Jönköping University School of Health and Welfare to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Professor Wahlin is an eminent gerontologist, whose research concentrates on cognitive psychology, including age-related cognitive abilities and functioning. We appreciate Professor Wahlin's participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Dr. Heike Anderson-Schmidt to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Anderson-Schmidt is an active researcher at University Medical Center Goettingen and Clinical Research Group 241. She has a great deal of expertise in psychopathology and is training as a psychotherapist. We appreciate Dr. Anderson-Schmidt for her participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Dr. Nancy B. Emerson Lombardo to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Emerson Lombardo is the founder and president of the Brain Health and Wellness Center, as well as a founder of both the Alzheimer's Association and Alzheimer's Disease International. She has worked in the fields of Alzheimer's disease and services for older adults since 1980. We appreciate Dr. Emerson Lombardo for her participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Dr. Leonid A. Gavrilov to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Gavrilov is a principal investigator from Center on Aging, NORC at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on biodemography of human longevity, mathematical modeling of aging and mortality, as well as genetics of aging and longevity. We appreciate Dr. Gavrilov for his participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Professor Susan A. Farr from Saint Louis University School of Medicine to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Professor Farr's research concentrates on the learning and memory changes associated with aging and diseases such as Alzheimer's. Her laboratory has developed antisenses targeting key proteins in Alzheimer's and examined various therapies to combat age-related cognitive changes including antioxidants. We appreciate Professor Farr for her participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Dr. Jigar Jogia from Aston University, UK, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. An academic psychologist associated with Aston Brain Centre, Dr. Jogia is active both in research and teaching in the field of neuropsychology, neuroimaging, cognitive neuroscience and neuropharmacology. We appreciate Dr. Jogia's participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Dr. Lisa A. Hollis-Sawyer to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Hollis-Sawyer is a gerontology program coordinator and an active researcher specializing in aging workforce and retirement issues, elder care, older learners and other diversity in aging topics. We appreciate Dr. Hollis-Sawyer's participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Dr. Michael Fossel to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Fossel is the founder and president of Telocyte, a company aimed at curing Alzheimer's disease. He is also an active expert specializing in human aging, telomeres, telomerase therapy, age-related diseases, especially Alzheimer's disease. We appreciate Dr. Fossel's participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Dr. Kelly Niles-Yokum, from the University of La Verne, USA, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Niles-Yokum is an active gerontologist, specializing in the impact of policies and programs on older adults and their families, etc. We are grateful to Dr. Niles-Yokum for her participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Dr. Jose Fontanilla, from The University of Arkansas, USA, to join the Editorial Board of OBM Geriatrics. Dr. Fontanilla is an active geriatrician, specializing in Dementia, Delirium, Polypharmacy, Pharmacogenetics, and Sleep Apnea, etc. We appreciate Dr. Fontanilla for his participation and support.