John S. Meyer

John Stirling Meyer, M.D. (1924–2011) was an American doctor, known for his work in neurology. He served in the United States Navy at the Naval Hospital Yokosuka Japan, where he conducted research on head injuries on veterans of World War II and the Korean War. In 1957, he became the founding professor and Chairman of Neurology at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Later, he became the Chairman of Neurology of Baylor College of Medicine. He also served as the Chairman of the President's Commission on Heart Disease, Cancer and Stroke.

John S. Meyer
Born24 February 1924
London, England
Died17 February 2011
Houston, Texas
EducationTrinity College
Montreal Neurological Institute
McGill University
Yale School of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Medical career
ProfessionPhysician
Sub-specialtiesNeurology
AwardsHarold G. Wolff Award (x 3)
Mihara International Award for Stroke Research

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