Journal Of Medical Toxicology Joins Springer's Biomedical Publishing Portfolio

Main Category: Biology / Biochemistry
Also Included In: Medical Devices / Diagnostics;  Public Health
Article Date: 26 Nov 2009 - 1:00 PST

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Springer and the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) have signed an agreement to collaborate on the publication of the Journal of Medical Toxicology (JMT), the official journal of the ACMT, beginning in March 2010. It was previously published by the University of Pennsylvania Press.

The Journal of Medical Toxicology, an international, peer-reviewed journal, is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of medical toxicology. The quarterly journal focuses on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of poisoning, toxicity and other adverse health effects resulting from medications, chemicals, occupational and environmental substances, and biological hazards. Journal of Medical Toxicology publishes original articles, illustrative cases, review articles and other special features. Christian A. Tomaszewski of the University of California San Diego Medical Center is Editor-in-Chief.

Leslie R. Dye, Managing Editor and Associate Editor of Journal of Medical Toxicology and a Board Member of the American College of Medical Toxicology, said, "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with Springer, one of the giants in medical and academic publishing. One of the most significant advantages is Springer's ability to disseminate Journal of Medical Toxicology to libraries throughout the world through its many national and international consortia agreements. Journal of Medical Toxicology's greater availability in libraries through SpringerLink will significantly increase its readership, as well as its impact factors, with the goal of securing more high-quality submissions."

Michael D. Weston, Senior Editor of Biomedical Engineering at Springer, said, "We are pleased the American College of Medical Toxicology chose Springer to publish the Journal of Medical Toxicology. The leadership of ACMT and the journal editor, managing editor, editorial board members and authors have created a well-respected journal in just a few years. Springer's global presence and expertise in the electronic marketplace will aid the College's mission of advancing the care of poisoned patients worldwide. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration with ACMT to further develop the journal as the primary source for trusted research in medical toxicology."

Journal of Medical Toxicology
ISSN: 1556-9039 (print version)
ISSN: 1937-6995 (electronic version)

Source: Joan Robinson
Springer