Publications Committee

AAN COMMITTEES

The Publications Committee sets the policies and strategy for the AAN’s overall publishing portfolio.  With membership consisting primarily of editors-in-chief and editors of the AAN publications, the Committee ensures communication, cross-collaboration, and innovation with the ultimate goal of delivering excellence in neurological content across all publishing channels to AAN members and the neurology community.

Chair: Jose G. Merino, MD, MPhil, FAAN

Vice Chair: Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN

Staff Liaison: Jason Kopinski, CAE, MS, Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Executive Director

Job Description

Responsibilities

The principal publications and electronic media coordinated by the Committee include the following:

  1. Neurology®
  2. Neurology® Clinical Practice
  3. Neurology® Genetics
  4. Neurology® Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation
  5. Neurology® Education
  6. Neurology Today®
  7. Continuum®
  8. Continuum® Audio
  9. AANe-news
  10. Brain & Life®and BrainandLife.org
  11. Brain & Life® en Espanol
  12. Brain & Life®Books Series
  13. Neurology Minute® Podcast
  14. Neurology® Podcast
  15. Brain & Life Podcast

Also includes AAN publication products, patient education books, and professional reference books.

Selection/Appointment 

The Chair and members of the Committee are appointed by the AAN President.

Meeting Schedule

The Committee will meet two to three times per year (spring, summer, and fall); at least one time per year in person, typically at the Annual Meeting.  

Estimated Time Commitment

Approximately 10–20 hours per year, including email correspondence, but excluding travel time.

Committee Composition

Committee composition includes 15 members:

  • Editor-in-Chief of Neurology®
  • Editor-in-Chief of Neurology® Clinical Practice
  • Editor-in-Chief of Neurology® Genetics
  • Editor-in-Chief of Neurology® Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation
  • Editor-in-Chief of Neurology® Education
  • Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today®
  • Editor-in-Chief of Continuum®
  • Editor-in-Chief of Continuum® Audio
  • Editor-in-Chief of AANe-news
  • Editor-in-Chief of Brain & Life®
  • Editor of Brain & Life® en Espanol
  • Editor of Brain & Life®Books Series
  • Editor of the Neurology Minute® Podcast
  • Editor of Neurology® Podcast
  • Editor of Brain & Life Podcast