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Brain connectivity appoints new Editor-in-Chief, Steven Laureys, MD, PhD, FEAN

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Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News

Brain Connectivity

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An international neuroscience journal dedicated to the publication of innovative research, scientific reviews, and academic communications pertaining to all aspects of anatomical, functional, and causal connections between distinct units within the central nervous system. 

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Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., is pleased that Steven Laureys, MD, PhD, FEAN, has been appointed the new Editor-in-Chief of the journal Brain Connectivity. Dr. Laureys is replacing Paul Edison, MD, PhD, FRCP, as Editor-in-Chief.

Brain Connectivity provides authoritative, peer-reviewed, and original investigations in the areas of neuroscience, neurology, physics, biophysics, computer science, neuroinformatics, developmental biology, genetics, molecular biology, psychiatry, pharmacology, anesthesiology, cell biology, and brain anatomy relevant to the field of brain connectivity. The journal delivers groundbreaking research on all aspects of systems and network-level brain connectivity and brain mapping research.

“Dr. Laureys's appointment as Editor-in-Chief of Brain Connectivity opens great opportunities and an exciting new phase for the journal. His broad visionary approach will ignite fresh perspectives and support curiosity within the field of neuroscience, fostering a deeper understanding of the intricate complexities of neural connections,” said Dr. Nicholas Schiff, Professor of Neuroscience, Brain and Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, New York.

“I'm eagerly anticipating the opportunity to lead Brain Connectivity as Editor-in-Chief, with a focus on curating special issues around related content and emerging topics. My vision also includes selecting captivating covers featuring scientific illustrations or photos that visually depict the intricate complexities of neural connections, captivating our readers and sparking curiosity in the field of neuroscience,” said Dr. Laureys. Steven Laureys is a neurologist, author and keynote speaker, recognized for his expertise in neuroplasticity, neuromodulation, consciousness and cognition. He is Chairholder of the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Neuroplasticity at Laval University, CERVO Brain Research Centre, Canada and Invited Professor at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston. He is Honorary Research Director at the Belgian Fund for Scientific Research and founder of the Coma Science Group and GIGA Consciousness Research Unit at Liège University and of BRAIN-NM NeuroModulation Clinics Antwerp and Amsterdam. He has authored over 500 scientific articles and is one of the most highly cited researchers in his field.

Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., would like to thank Dr. Edison for his dedication and service to the journal.

About the Journal
Brain Connectivity is an international neuroscience journal dedicated to the publication of innovative research, scientific reviews, and academic communications pertaining to all aspects of anatomical, functional, and causal connections between distinct units within the central nervous system. Tables of content and a free sample issue may be viewed on the Brain Connectivity website.

About the Publisher
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers is a global media company dedicated to creating, curating, and delivering impactful peer-reviewed research and authoritative content services to advance the fields of biotechnology and the life sciences, specialized clinical medicine, and public health and policy. For complete information, please visit the Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers website.


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