Editorial—Introducing <i>Zoonoses and Public Health's</i> New Co‐Editors in Chief for 2026

Firstly, we would like to begin this Editorial by recognising the outstanding work of Professor Randall Singer, whose leadership as Editor-in-Chief (2020–2025) has left a strong and enduring imprint on Zoonoses and Public Health. Under Professor Singer's guidance, the journal has consistently upheld scientific rigour, intellectual independence, and relevance at the interface of human, animal, and environmental health. Professor Singer's commitment to methodological soundness, interdisciplinary dialogue, and the practical implications of zoonotic research has positioned Zoonoses and Public Health as a trusted venue for high-impact One Health articles. Building on Professor Singer's legacy, we are pleased to introduce ourselves—Professor Christopher Hamilton-West and Dr. Angella Fanelli, as the new Co-Editors-in-Chief of the journal, effective 2026. We will be working together, alongside the journal's Publisher, Wiley, to steward the journal through its next phase of development. Co-Editors-in-Chief Biographies: Professor Christopher Hamilton-West: Professor Hamilton-West is a Professor of Veterinary Epidemiology at the University of Chile, with extensive experience in zoonotic diseases, transboundary animal diseases, and One Health. Professor Hamilton-West's work integrates epidemiology, surveillance, and policy-relevant science in collaboration with international organisations and multidisciplinary networks. Dr. Angela Fanelli: Dr. Fanelli is an epidemiologist working at the intersection of zoonoses, emerging infectious diseases, and One Health, with experience spanning academia, EU institutions, and international organisations. As we look ahead, our editorial vision is firmly rooted in maintaining and strengthening the journal's core values. Zoonoses and Public Health will continue to prioritise robust study design, transparent reporting, and critical appraisal of bias, ensuring that published findings meaningfully advance understanding rather than simply adding volume to the literature. In an era of rapidly expanding research output, the journal has an essential role in helping readers discern reliable evidence that can inform practice, preparedness, and policy. We see particular value in work that synthesises evidence across disciplines, including well-conducted systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and integrative modelling approaches. By encouraging authors to submit their research to Zoonoses and Public Health, we hope to increase the usefulness and relevance of the journal's published research. Zoonoses and Public Health will continue to embrace a broad and forward-looking understanding of zoonoses. This will include a focus on landscape and spatial epidemiology, ecological drivers of disease emergence and persistence, bidirectional transmission between humans and animals, and the complex interfaces where environmental change, governance, and health outcomes intersect. These topics are essential in addressing contemporary challenges, such as climate-sensitive diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and transboundary animal and public health threats. A key ambition we have for Zoonoses and Public Health, as the journal's new Co-Editors-in-Chief, is to further strengthen the link between science and decision-making. We encourage submissions that engage with questions of policy, governance, and implementation, and that reflect how interdisciplinary teams can translate evidence into coordinated action that benefits human, animal, and environmental health simultaneously. Together, we are committed to honouring the journal's legacy while guiding it towards continued scientific excellence, relevance, and impact. We look forward to working closely with authors, reviewers, our Associate Editors, the Editorial Board, and Wiley to ensure that Zoonoses and Public Health remains a leading journal for rigorous, interdisciplinary research worthy of the vision established by those who led the journal before us. The views expressed in this article are purely those of the authors and may not, under any circumstances, be regarded as an official position of the European Commission.