Neurology Times Introduces Editorial Advisory Board

NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Medica US announces that Neurology Times, an online community and information resource for neurologists and other healthcare providers, has established an Editorial Board to help guide the new site's editorial tone and direction and contribute ideas and content.

The inaugural Neurology Times Editorial Board members are:

• Andrew Wilner, MD, former Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at Brown University School of Medicine, is a neurologist, medical journalist, and medical advisor for Accordant Health Services Epilepsy Disease Management Program in North Carolina. Dr. Wilner's contributions to Neurology Times include "Closer and Closer to the Cause of Multiple Sclerosis," a report from the recent ACTRIMS/ECTRIMS meeting, and "Predicting Late Seizures After Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A New Tool."
• Anthony H. Risser, PhD, a neuropsychologist and pharmaceutical CNS clinical trials consultant, teaches applied methodology for University of Liverpool Online and provides diagnostic assessment of patients with neurodegenerative diseases, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other disorders. His contributions to Neurology Times include "Perhaps the Nose Knows: UPSIT and Alzheimer Disease," a report from the Alzheimer's Association's AAIC14 Denmark conference, and "In Praise of the Amnesia Case Study."
• Sreeram Ramagopalan, PhD, a research scientist at the University of Oxford and Evidera in London, has a special interest in the epidemiology of multiple sclerosis. He has authored or coauthored more than 200 publications and presented his work internationally. Dr. Ramagopalan's contributions to Neurology Times include "Multiple Sclerosis Causes Excessive Deaths, Study Says" and "Stay Alert to Sleep Problems in Multiple Sclerosis"

"We are delighted that these leading professionals will be sharing their expertise with our readers," said Neurology Times Group Editorial Director Susan Kweskin. "We continue to develop our Editorial Board and are looking for more MDs and other health care professionals interested in joining the board."

About UBM Medica US
Addressing today's healthcare information needs, UBM Medica US, delivers strategic, integrated communications solutions and comprehensive reach -- online, in print, via custom programs and live events. Improving the effectiveness of healthcare through information and education, UBM Medica US provides unbiased clinical, practical, and business information for physicians, providers and payers resulting in improved quality of care for patients around the world. Through journals, magazines, online communities, live and digital events, and other valuable resources, UBM Medica US also delivers comprehensive communication solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries. Online communities include CancerNetwork.com, ConsultantLive.com, DiagnosticImaging.com, RheumatologyNetwork.com, OBGYN.net, PhysiciansPractice.com, PsychiatricTimes.com and SearchMedica.com. UBM Medica US is part of UBM Americas which, through a range of aligned interactive environments, both physical and digital – increases business effectiveness for both customers and audiences through meaningful experiences, knowledge and connections.  Headquartered in New York, UBM Americas brings together UBM's healthcare business, UBM Medica US; UBM Tech's technology communities, live events and custom services; UBM Canon's advanced design and manufacturing event, online and print brands; UBM Connect New York's catering, cruise shipping, contact-center management, and fine, specialty and custom chemical communities; and UBM Mexico's concrete, construction and hospitality services shows.  For more information, visit www.UBMMedicaUS.com.

About UBM plc
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