John W. Cole

Dr. John W. Cole is a Professor of Neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and an Associate Professor at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. He is a board-certified vascular neurologist specializing in stroke etiology, genetics, and prevention.

• University of Maryland School of Medicine
• Baltimore VA Medical Center

His research integrates epidemiological and genetic methodologies to explore stroke risk factors, emphasizing genetic predisposition, environmental influences (e.g., smoking, infections), and molecular pathways such as inflammation and coagulation. He leads efforts to develop personalized stroke prevention strategies through genetic testing and novel drug development.

Dr. Cole has received prestigious awards including the Golden Hammer Award for Excellence in Neurological Teaching (2013) and the National Research Service Award (2001-2003). He actively mentors trainees in clinical and database-driven stroke research and serves as a site Principal Investigator for major consortia like the NINDS Stroke Genetics Network (SiGN) and the International Stroke Genetics Consortium (ISGC).