Mark Damone Johnson

Mark Damone Johnson is a distinguished Professor and current Maroun Semaan Chair in Neurosurgery at UMass Chan Medical School, where he leads the Department of Neurological Surgery. He also holds affiliations with the NeuroNexus Institute and multiple graduate programs in Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, and Translational Science.

• Education:
  • BA in Chemistry, Amherst College
  • MD, Harvard Medical School
  • PhD in Neurobiology, Harvard University

Dr. Johnson's research spans neurosurgical innovation, brain tumor biology, and hydrocephalus mechanisms. His work integrates molecular genetics and clinical outcomes to improve treatment for glioblastoma, meningioma, and cerebrovascular disorders. Recent publications emphasize machine learning applications in predicting neurological complications and genetic determinants of tumor progression.

Scientific contributions include:

• Maroun Semaan Chair in Neurosurgery
• High-impact studies on angiogenesis, neuro-oncology, and neurosurgical techniques

As a principal investigator, he has secured significant grants for glioblastoma research and mentored trainees in neurosurgery and biomedical sciences. His lab investigates cell signaling pathways in brain tumors and develops novel diagnostic tools for cerebrovascular diseases.