Victoria E. Johnson is the principal investigator of the Johnson Lab at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She specializes in traumatic brain injury (TBI), a complex and heterogeneous disorder that affects approximately 2.5 million individuals annually. Through innovative translational approaches, her research aims to further understand the detrimental acute and evolving neuropathologies associated with TBI, specifically focusing on the mechanisms of white matter degeneration and the pathological permeability of the blood-brain barrier. Johnson's commitment to advancing knowledge in this field is underscored by her leadership in various research initiatives and collaborations. Her contributions to the understanding of TBI have been recognized in significant publications and presentations, including her lab's recent paper acceptance in the journal Brain, which discusses tau immunophenotypes and their relation to chronic traumatic encephalopathy and aging. Additionally, she supports the development of emerging scientists through opportunities such as post-doctoral fellowships in her lab.
Johnson Lab • Philadelphia, PA
Leading research on traumatic brain injury and its associated effects.