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Michael V. Johnston

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Michael V. Johnston

Dr. Michael V. Johnston was a pediatric neurologist, researcher, and academic leader with extensive contributions to developmental neuroscience and pediatric brain disorders. He served as Director of the Neuroscience Laboratory and as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, and was a Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine .

Dr. Johnston earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh, graduating cum laude, and completed postgraduate training at Johns Hopkins Hospital in pediatrics, neurology, pharmacology, and pediatric neurology . His academic career included faculty and research roles at the University of Michigan before returning to Baltimore to continue his work at Kennedy Krieger Institute.

His research focused on mechanisms of brain injury and recovery in infants and children, with particular emphasis on excitatory neurotransmission and brain plasticity. His laboratory contributed to early work identifying the role of glutamate in neurological injury and explored how these same pathways influence development, learning, and recovery after injury .

Throughout his career, Dr. Johnston was involved in clinical care, research, and education, mentoring trainees and contributing to the advancement of pediatric neurology. His work reflects a long-standing commitment to improving understanding and treatment of neurological conditions affecting the developing brain.

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