Clay Johnston (academic)
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S. Claiborne "Clay" Johnston is the former Dean of the Dell Medical School and Frank and Charmaine Denius Distinguished Dean's Chair at the University of Texas at Austin.[1][2] Dell Medical School opened in 2016 with Johnston being named as the inaugural dean in January 2014[3] In July 2021, Johnston announced that he would step down as the dean of the Dell Medical School. He officially left his position on August 31, 2021.[4]
Johnston received a BS in Physics from Amherst College before studying medicine at Harvard University.[5] He has also received a Ph.D. in epidemiology from the University of California, Berkeley, and practices medicine as a neurologist.[5] Prior to his appointment at Dell Medical School, Johnston served as Vice Chancellor of Research at UCSF.[3][5]
In 2019, Johnston was elected to the National Academy of Medicine.[6]
Career
Clay Johnston began his academic career at the University of California, San Francisco, where he worked as a neurologist and stroke researcher. He served as director of stroke services at UCSF and later held faculty positions in neurology and epidemiology.[7]
At UCSF, Johnston also took on research leadership roles. He served as associate vice chancellor of research, directed the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, and helped establish the Center for Healthcare Value. [8]
His research has focused mainly on stroke prevention, transient ischemic attack, and improving treatment for patients at risk of stroke. He has contributed to major clinical studies on the use of antiplatelet therapy in patients with acute ischemic stroke and high-risk transient ischemic attack. [9]
In 2014, Johnston was appointed the inaugural dean of Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin. In this role, he helped lead the development of the new medical school's education, research, and clinical programs. [10]
In 2019, Johnston was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in recognition of his contributions to stroke research, neuroscience, and medical education. [11]
Johnston stepped down as dean of Dell Medical School in 2021. He later became involved in health care delivery and co-founded Harbor Health, a Texas-based health care company. [12]
References
- ↑ "Clay Johnston". utexas.edu. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
- ↑ "S. Claiborne Johnston". Retrieved December 17, 2016.
- 1 2 "Inaugural Dean Named at UT Austin's Dell Medical School" (Press release). University of Texas. January 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Macones, Harris Appointed to Interim Leadership Roles". Dell Medical School. August 23, 2019. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
- 1 2 3 Barr, Greg (January 21, 2014). "Johnston named dean of UT Dell Medical School". Austin Business Journal. Archived from the original on January 22, 2014.
- ↑ "Dean of Dell Medical School elected to National Academy of Medicine - The Daily Texan". The Daily Texan. Archived from the original on November 5, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ↑ "Clay Johnston, PhD, MD, MPH in | Harbor Health". harborhealth.com. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
- ↑ Clay, Johnston. "the university of texas at Austin".
- ↑ Hamilton, Reeve (January 29, 2014). "Clay Johnston: The TT Interview". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
- ↑ Hamilton, Reeve (January 29, 2014). "Clay Johnston: The TT Interview". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean, Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin | Aspen Ideas". Aspen Ideas Festival. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Final Reflections: A Conversation With Clay Johnston". Dell Medical School. Retrieved June 26, 2026.