An open access journal for clinical research?! A collaborative effort around the globe. We speak with Dr. Gregory Nicolas, the managing editor for IJCR (International Journal of Clinical Research). He shares his story on how an idea became a reality and continues to grow. Raised in Lebanon, now living in Brazil, his journey across the hemispheres led him to finding his passion. That passion is now shared with the many diverse members of the team within the organization. The international group has overcome countless obstacles and looks forward to encouraging research and publication.