John Morgan

John Morgan is a Professor at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG), part of Augusta University, with primary affiliation in the Department of Neurology. He also holds academic appointments in The Graduate School and the College of Allied Health Sciences, specifically within the Departments of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. He serves as Director of the Movement and Memory Disorder Programs, Director of MCG's Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence, and Director of the Georgia Memory Net Memory Assessment Center.

His research interests focus on Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementias. His work bridges clinical neurology with translational neuroscience, particularly in neurodegenerative conditions. He has contributed to understanding treatment patterns in progressive supranuclear palsy, psychosis management in Parkinson’s, cognitive impacts of cannabidiol in Alzheimer’s models, and functional rehabilitation in dystonia.

His recent publications (2020–2021) reflect a strong clinical and research trajectory in neurology, with emphasis on movement disorders and cognitive impairment. These works span real-world clinical studies, preclinical models, and functional assessments in patient populations.

Scientific Awards:

• Outstanding Faculty Award, MCG Faculty Senate, 2022
• Outstanding Faculty Award, Augusta University, 2022
• Exemplary Teaching Award, MCG, 2021
• Exemplary Teaching Award, Augusta University/Medical College of Georgia, 2019

Dr. Morgan is actively involved in academic service, serving on key committees including the Department of Neurology Research Committee, Promotion and Tenure Committee (as Chair since 2015), and the Education Committee. He teaches courses such as Neurology (RNEU 5000, NEUR 5000), Clinical Clerkships, and Practica in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. He mentors students and residents in neurology, movement disorders, and cognitive neuroscience, although specific advisees are not listed. He is not described as part-time or retired and remains a central figure in clinical, educational, and research missions at MCG.

He is affiliated with multiple interdisciplinary units, including the Georgia Memory Net and collaborative programs across allied health, indicating leadership in integrated care models for neurodegenerative diseases.