Thoracic surgery research on a “larger” scale

In this special issue of the Journal of Thoracic Diseases, the Editor-In-Chief, Professor Jie He, has graciously given the editors and authors a wonderful opportunity to highlight the value of outcomes research on a scale that is beyond that of each of our individual institutions. Hence, this special issue is entitled, “Population-based Research and Outcomes Associated with Thoracic Diseases” and is dedicated to providing the readers insights and guidance into pursuing outstanding science at the population level.