In 2024, the scientific journal Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz reached the milestone of 115 years. Founded in 1909, with the aim of disseminating research carried out in IOC, the publication has become an international journal with global reach, recognized as one of the most relevant in the biomedical field, especially in parasitology and tropical medicine.

Throughout its history, 'Memórias' has published important studies, such as the description of the complete cycle of Chagas disease; it has stood out with detailed articles, in two languages ​​and with a wealth of illustrations; it was a pioneer in online publishing, always remaining a diamond-level open access journal, with no fees charged to readers or authors.

In the special coverage of this date, check out a report on the trajectory of 'Memórias'; a timeline with milestones from the 115 years; a gallery with iconic images from articles and testimonials from those who contributed to the publication.

In the 'Memoirs' pages, see also the special series of articles that revisits the first issue of the periodical and the editorial that discusses the past and future of the magazine.

On December 10, 2024, the 'Somos Manguinhos' project brought together several generations of editors, collaborators and authors in the Emmanuel Dias auditorium. Watch below:

Check out the coverage of the 115th anniversary of 'Memoirs' below: 

'We are Manguinhos' pays tribute to 115 years of the magazine 'Memórias' 

Event brought together editors, authors and collaborators who participated in the journal's trajectory

'Memórias' Magazine: 115 years of scientific publication

In the select group of centennial periodicals, the magazine is a protagonist and witness to transformations in science communication

Testimonies from those who contributed to the century-old trajectory

Editorial team, authors, reviewers, authorities and partners sent messages for the 115 years of 'Memoirs' 

Special series of articles revisits the first edition of 'Memoirs'

Authors discuss what happened from 1909 to 2024 on topics such as diphtheria, plague, malaria parasites, amoeba and insect vectors

Timeline highlights milestones in 115 years of publishing

Infographic presents the trajectory of the periodical 'Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz', from 1909 to the present day

Editorial addresses the trajectory and discusses the future of 'Memoirs'

The magazine's editors draw attention to the transformations in the field of scientific publications over more than a century

Study Center celebrates 115 years of the magazine 'Memórias'

The activity's theme was 'Old images, current reflections: the priority agenda of the IOC highlighted in the Memoirs of IOC'