Promoting clinical biology research in Cameroon

CALM offers a rigorous, recognised and lasting publication venue for researchers in clinical biology, medical biochemistry, haematology, immunology and medical microbiology.

Our mission

Aims of the journal

The Cameroonian Annals of Laboratory Medicine (CALM) aims to promote research in clinical biology and related disciplines in Cameroon and the sub-region. It offers SCBC members and the scientific community a rigorous, recognised and lasting publication venue that meets international standards.

  • Regular publication: two issues per year
  • Open access: free online publication
  • Bilingual: French and English website
  • International standards: compliant with COPE, ICMJE and OJS
  • Review: double-blind peer review

Scientific fields covered

CALM publishes original work in the following disciplines.

Clinical biology

Analysis and interpretation of diagnostic tests, medical biology laboratory, quality and quality assurance.

Medical biochemistry

Biochemical studies, immunoassay, endocrine metabolism and biomarkers.

Haematology

Clinical haematology, haemostasis, immunohaematology and haemato-oncology.

Immunology

Immunopathology, immunodeficiencies, immunotherapy and vaccinology.

Medical microbiology

Bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology, antimicrobial susceptibility testing and emerging pathogens.

Editorial structure

The journal offers the following sections.

Original articles

Complete original research, with rigorous methodology and in-depth discussion.

Case reports

Remarkable clinical or biological observations, with discussion and lessons learned.

Literature reviews

Critical syntheses of the scientific literature on current topics.

Editorials

Editorial viewpoints on current issues in clinical biology.

Short communications

Preliminary results and technical notes of scientific interest, in short format.

Letters to the editor

Comments and discussions on published work.

Call for papers

CALM Issue 1

The journal invites researchers, practitioners and clinical biology professionals to submit their original work. All types of clinical, experimental and epidemiological studies are accepted, provided they meet established scientific standards.

Frequency: two issues per year

Access: open, online publication

Review: double-blind peer review

Languages: French and English, with bilingual title, abstract and keywords

Go to the submission platform

Contact

For any question about the journal, submissions or publishing.

Publisher: Cameroonian Society of Clinical Biology (SCBC)

E-mail: contact@jscbc-calm.cm

Website: https://jscbc-calm.cm

Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon

Announcements

Current Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2027): Vol. 1, No 1 (2027)
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Launch number

Published: 2026-10-21

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