title: Welcome to thyroid research.
abstract: Welcome to the first issue of Thyroid Research, a new journal published by BioMed Central, which aims at providing a platform for both researchers and clinicians to discuss a broad spectrum of thyroidology and related issues. These include physiological mechanisms of thyroid hormone action, secretory regulations, immunological and genetic aspects and, finally, news and information on state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and treatment protocols for more effective management of thyroid disorders.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland. alewin@csk.umed.lodz.pl.
authors.forename: Andrzej
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lewinski
authors.forename: Josef
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Köhrle
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Alevizaki
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Jarzab