In 2026, AOL reviewers continue to make outstanding contributions to the peer review process. They demonstrated professional effort and enthusiasm in their reviews and provided comments that genuinely help the authors to enhance their work.

Hereby, we would like to highlight some of our outstanding reviewers, with a brief interview of their thoughts and insights as a reviewer. Allow us to express our heartfelt gratitude for their tremendous effort and valuable contributions to the scientific process.

Robert Stuver, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA

Robert Stuver

Dr. Robert Stuver is an Assistant Attending in the Lymphoma Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He serves as a clinical investigator, specializing in the conduct and design of clinical trials in T-cell lymphoma and Hodgkin lymphoma. He has published broadly in both areas, specifically focusing on novel therapeutic mechanisms and paradigms, with an emphasis on biologically-based treatment programs. Connect with him on LinkedIn.

Dr. Stuver believes that peer review is the backbone of how we keep published data honest, reliable and meaningful. High-quality peer review ensures rigorous and sound methodology, conclusions that match results, and clear messaging. In his view, peer review is more than accepting or rejecting papers—it is often a key step in the scientific process that elevates work prior to broader dissemination.

According to Dr. Stuver, a good reviewer knows the field, but also approaches each paper with fairness, an open mind, and curiosity. It is important to focus on whether there is a clear and important question, whether the science is sound, and whether the conclusions match the results. In addition, providing feedback that is clear, constructive, and actionable is key. He thinks that respect, practicality, and timeliness are important aspects as well.

“While reviewing can feel invisible, it is a key and foundational step in the scientific process and provides for the good of the broader community. Sound reviews not only improve papers, but also help move the field forward and ultimately inform and improve patient care,” says Dr. Stuver.

(by Isabelle Wang, Brad Li)