Joining the Journal of Wound Care team has given me a unique opportunity to contribute towards dissemination of information in the field to complement my current activities in research and education. As a lecturer and researcher, I knew my role but moving on to unfamiliar territory it is important for me to have a vision for the journal in advancing wound management, research and education. Practitioners, researchers and educators share the goal of delivering excellence in wound care and the journal aims to ensure its articles are relevant and interesting to all concerned professionals.