Phenotype was founded in the summer of 2008 by the Committee of the Oxford University Biochemical Society as a newsletter by scientists and for scientists. Over the next few years, Phenotype transitioned from a departmental newsletter to a printed journal that reaches all science departments at Oxford. You can read about the history of the journal in the TT2019 issue, including updates from the founding members! Phenotype is completely volunteer-run and welcomes contributions from students, postdocs, and group leaders. The mission of the journal is to inform the scientific community about scientific developments in Oxford and beyond.