JAMA Health Forum has appointed Dr. Sandro Galea, dean and Robert A. Knox Professor at the Boston University School of Public Health, as its new editor-in-chief. Dr. Galea will officially take on this role starting January 1, 2025, succeeding Dr. John Z. Ayanian, the founding editor-in-chief.
Dr. Galea brings nearly 25 years of experience as a population health scientist, with an extensive background in studying the social determinants of health, mental health, and trauma. His research has examined the effects of large-scale traumatic events such as the September 11 attacks, Hurricane Katrina, and conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa, shedding light on the impact of war and disaster on public health.
In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Galea has held various editorial roles, including serving as an Associate Editor for the American Journal of Epidemiology and Science Advances. He has also been a member of several editorial boards, including the Bulletin of the World Health Organization, PNAS Nexus, and SSM – Population Health.
Dr. Galea’s academic credentials include a medical degree from the University of Toronto and graduate degrees from Harvard University and Columbia University. He also holds honorary doctorates from the University of Glasgow and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Ayanian, who has led JAMA Health Forum since its founding, is currently the Alice Hamilton Distinguished University Professor of Medicine and Healthcare Policy and Director of the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation at the University of Michigan. Under his leadership, the journal has gained significant recognition, with 2.8 million article views per year and a Journal Impact Factor of 9.5.
Dr. Galea will step down as dean of Boston University’s School of Public Health at the end of 2024 to assume a new role as the inaugural Margaret C. Ryan Dean of the School of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
JAMA Health Forum is a leading peer-reviewed, open-access journal that focuses on health policy and strategies that influence medicine and healthcare worldwide.
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