Dr. Mark D. Johnson, MD, PhD is a distinguished professor and surgeon-scientist with a translational research focus on brain tumor pathogenesis and treatment. Dr. Johnson is the founding chair of the UMass Chan Department of Neurological Surgery, as well as the co-director for career development and mentorship in the UMass Chan MSTP program and a founder of the UMass Chan Leadership Institute for Growth, Health and Transformation (LIGHT).

 

After earning his MD and PhD at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Johnson completed neurosurgical residency at the University of Washington before returning to Harvard Medical School to serve as an assistant professor of surgery and as an associate surgeon in the Department of Neurosurgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

 

Dr. Johnson is passionate about mentorship and diversity within medicine and scientific research. He has personally mentored dozens of successful surgeons, physicians, and researchers across all stages of education, including early-career faculty. He is particulary excited to attend the 2024 APSA Northeast Conference as the keynote speaker to share his experience and advice with the next generation of physician-scientists.