openRxiv Launch to Sustain and Expand Preprint Sharing in Life and Health Sciences

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and other organizations. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) has provided critical early support for openRxiv, reinforcing its mission to keep preprint sharing open, independent, and researcher-led.

"Open science is essential to accelerating discoveries and advancing the study of human health and disease," said Stephen Quake, Head of Science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. "With the launch of openRxiv, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is helping ensure that scientists worldwide have the infrastructure needed to share and build upon groundbreaking research freely and openly. CZI has been a longtime supporter of preprint servers, and I am excited for this next phase of progress in scientific communication."

Additionally, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, BMJ Group, and Yale School of Medicine remain key supporters of openRxiv, providing invaluable expertise and guidance to help sustain and grow the preprint ecosystem.

"openRxiv is the natural evolution and progression of free and open access to scientific information," shared Bruce Stillman, President and CEO of CSHL. "bioRxiv and medRxiv have revolutionized the field of science and scientific publishing. The establishment of openRxiv will allow for continued innovation in how the latest scientific results are communicated."

"BMJ Group is a proud partner of openRxiv and supports its success. We recognize the crucial role of preprints and believe that openRxiv's independence from competing interests safeguards these platforms for researchers," said Theodora Bloom PhD, Director of Editorial Operations, BMJ Group. "Researcher-led governance enhances trust and reliability, benefiting both science and the public."

A New Chapter for bioRxiv and medRxiv
openRxiv marks a new chapter in open science by transitioning bioRxiv and medRxiv into an independent nonprofit—keeping rapid, community-focused research sharing at the forefront. A diverse board of scientists and stakeholders guides openRxiv free from single-institution constraints, championing transparent governance and a global vision. By empowering more researchers to share findings early, openRxiv aims to drive faster breakthroughs in life science and health research.

"Preprints have proven indispensable for accelerating discovery, particularly in urgent scientific and public health contexts," said Dr. Richard Sever, Chief Science and Strategy Officer at openRxiv and Co-Founder of bioRxiv and medRxiv. "By establishing openRxiv as an independent nonprofit, we are securing the future of bioRxiv and medRxiv as trusted, researcher-led platforms that will continue to serve the global scientific community."

Interim Chief Operating Officer Tracy Teal shared, "The establishment of openRxiv as an independent non-profit is an exciting moment for open communication in the life sciences, creating more pathways and opportunities for growth and innovation in how we share and connect around research articles."

openRxiv is seeking its first Chief Executive Officer. For more information or to apply, please see the blog.

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About openRxiv
openRxiv is an independent, nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) established to steward bioRxiv and medRxiv, the premier preprint servers for life science and health research. Committed to rapid, open scientific sharing, openRxiv ensures that researchers worldwide can disseminate their findings quickly and transparently, advancing communication at the speed of science. For more information, please visit openrxiv.org.

About the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative was founded in 2015 to help solve some of society's toughest challenges—from eradicating disease and improving education, to addressing the needs of our communities. Through collaboration, providing resources and building technology, our mission is to help build a better future for everyone. For more information, please visit chanzuckerberg.com or email Patricia Flores at [e-mail] with any questions.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Founded in 1890, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, powers transformational discoveries in cancer, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, plant biology and quantitative biology. For more than a century, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has been a powerful and productive environment for developing, connecting and sharing world-changing ideas. Employing 1,000 people, including 600 scientists, students and technicians, CSHL nurtures the constant flow of ideas through a campus and culture designed to cultivate curiosity, discovery and innovation to make lives better. For more information, visit www.cshl.edu.

BMJ Group
BMJ Group is a global healthcare knowledge provider with a vision for a healthier world. We share knowledge and expertise to improve healthcare outcomes for all. Explore our products and resources, and how we are making a difference at bmjgroup.com

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