Roy H Hamilton: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Editor

Abstract

Roy H Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAN, who is one of two Associate Editors for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for the Neurology® journals, published by the American Academy of Neurology.1 He is also professor of Neurology, Psychiatry, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Penn and Vice Chair of Diversity and Inclusion for the Department of Neurology. In this interview with Science Editor, Dr Hamilton discusses his role with the Neurology® journals as a DEI Editor focusing on broadening the definition of expert peer review and helping ensure that the journals use best publishing practices related to unbiased research and reporting. Science Editor: Tell us about your job and organization. How did you get involved in an editorial role? Dr Roy Hamilton: I’ve been involved in the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) for many years since I was a medical student, and I have benefited greatly from AAN programs. I received scholarships to meetings, participated in AAN’s Diversity Leadership Program, and advanced in my career as a recipient of a clinical training research fellowship. I’ve held a number of administrative roles at Penn related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where I also run a research lab focused on the use of non-invasive brain stimulation (transcranial magnetic stimulation [TMS]) and transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) in neurology. As a researcher, I understand the peer-review process and was already engaged in editorial leadership activities for other journals and had knowledge of the scientific literature, so it seemed a logical step to move into the […]