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The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) entered an agreement that designates the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation (JHTR) as BIAA's official scholarly journal beginning January 1, 2009.
"As the nationwide voice of brain injury, our goal is to put timely, relevant research findings into the hands of brain injury clinicians and business leaders as well as policy makers and the media," said Susan Connors, BIAA President and CEO.
The partnership with LWW ensures that each new member of BIAA's Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists will receive a one-year subscription to the leading, peer-reviewed publication in brain injury. Renewing certificants will have an opportunity to subscribe to JHTR at discounted rates.
"JHTR has led the way in brain injury treatment research and practice for nearly 25 years," noted Sandra Kasko, JHTR Publisher. "JHTR is ranked #1 in rehabilitation by the Institute for Scientific Information's 2007 Journal Citation Report. LWW is pleased to partner with BIAA to provide this essential resource."
In concert with BIAA's adoption of JHTR, the Association will introduce the Mitch Rosenthal Memorial Lecture Series in 2009. The Rosenthal Lectures, delivered via teleconference and webinars, will be drawn from each issue's content.
John D. Corrigan, PhD, an editor of JHTR noted, "BIAA and JHTR are two of the nation's oldest, most respected names in the brain injury field. This partnership will extend the good work both organizations do to improve care for individuals with brain injury.
Founded in 1980, the Brain Injury Association of America is the premier source of information for victims of brain injury. BIAA and its nationwide network of state affiliates provide help, hope and healing to the millions of Americans who live with a lifelong disability as a result of brain injury, as well as their families and the researchers, clinicians and professionals who provide treatment and long-term care. For more information about brain injury or the BIAA, visit www.biausa.org.
Our local chapter, The Brain Injury Association of Virginia, Inc. (BIAV) can be contacted at www.biav.net or (804) 355-5748. For additional information concerning the medico-legal aspects of brain injury, visit www.injuryboard.com and click on the brain injury section.
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