Deanna Saylor, MD, MHS
Associate Professor of Neurology
Areas of Interest
Global neurology, Neuro-HIV, Stroke, Multiple sclerosis, Transverse myelitis, Neuromyelitis optica, Implementation science, Medical education, Clinical and research training in low-resourced settings, Quality improvement, Sub-Saharan Africa
About
Dr. Saylor is a neurologist specializing in neuro-infectious disease, neuroimmunology, and global health. She is also a clinical researcher with a public health background, so her work primarily includes epidemiology and implementation science/quality improvement studies with some clinical intervention work. Currently, the majority of her research is in Africa (Zambia and Uganda) where she focuses on utilizing implementation science approaches to improve the delivery of neurological care, particularly stroke care; innovative medical education approaches to improve neurology training in regions with few neurologists; and epidemiological and intervention studies to better understand the mechanisms of and develop appropriate treatments for HIV-associated cognitive impairment and HIV-associated stroke.
Honors and Awards:
- 2024 Zambia Health Summit and Awards Excellence in Medical Education and Mentorship
- 2nd place, 2024 University of Liverpool Global Brain Health Changemaker Challenge
- 2023 American Academy of Neurology / American Brain Foundation Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award
- 2022 American Neurological Association Distinguished Neurology Teaching Award
- 2022 Johns Hopkins Alumni Association Global Achievement Award
- 2021 American Academy of Neurology Mridha Spirit of Neurology Award
- 2021 American Academy of Neurology Neuro-Infectious Disease Award
- 2019 Johns Hopkins Institute for Excellence in Education Lisa J. Heiser Award for Junior Faculty Contribution in Education
- 2018 American Academy of Neurology A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award
- 2017 Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Department of Neurology Neurology Outstanding Educator in Clinical Faculty Award
Memberships
- Chair, Global Neurology Section, American Academy of Neurology
- Vice Chair, Global Engagement Committee, American Neurological Association
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Education
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Undergraduate
The Ohio State University
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Medical School
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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Residency
Johns Hopkins Hospital
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Fellowship
Johns Hopkins Hospital
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Graduate Degree
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health