Karen Chandler Johnson MD MPH
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
Professor and Endowed Chair, Preventive Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
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Univ Of Tennessee N Pauline St# 66Memphis, TN 38163
Phone+1 901-448-5900
Fax+1 901-448-7041
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Education & Training
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthResidency, Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, 1988 - 1990
University of TennesseeResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1988
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1985
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 1987 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Preventive Medicine Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
Clinical Trials
- Sibutramine to Reduce Weight Gain and Improve Smoking Cessation Rates Start of enrollment: 2002 Sep 01
- Nicotine Patch and Bupropion to Reduce Smoking Rates in Younger, Low-Income, and Minority Individuals Start of enrollment: 2004 Jan 01
- Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes Study Start of enrollment: 2013 Oct 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Energy intake is associated with dietary macronutrient densities: inversely with protein and monounsaturated fat and positively with polyunsaturated fat and carbohydra...Ross L Prentice, Aaron K Aragaki, Cheng Zheng, JoAnn E Manson, Lesley F Tinker
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2025-03-13 - Identifying Younger Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis Using USPSTF-Recommended Osteoporosis Risk Assessment Tools.Henry W Zheng, Alex A T Bui, Kristine E Ensrud, Nicole C Wright, JoAnn E Manson
JAMA Network Open. 2025-03-03 - Associations between decreases in adiposity and reductions in HbA1c and insulin use in the Look AHEAD cohort.Rebecca Palmer, Rebecca H Neiberg, Kristen M Beavers, Steven E Kahn, Denise K Houston
Obesity. 2025-03-01
Journal Articles
- Long-Term Association of Depression Symptoms and Antidepressant Medication Use with Incident Cardiovascular Events in the Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) Cl...Karen C Johnson, Thomas A Wadden, Mace Coday, Diabetes Care
- Characteristics of Self‐Reported Sleep and the Risk of Falls and Fractures: The Women's Health Initiative (WHI)Karen C Johnson, Carolyn J Crandall, Erin S LeBlanc, Rebecca D Jackson, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research
- Clinical Research Physical Activity and Incidence of Heart Failure in Postmenopausal WomenLiviu Klein, Karen C Johnson, JoAnn E Manson, Cora E Lewis, ScienceDirect
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Press Mentions
AI Is in the Doctor’s Bag—and Primary Care Is Ready to Use ItFebruary 24th, 2025- Nationally Known Pediatric Infectious Disease Researcher Named Vice Chancellor for ResearchJune 5th, 2024
- UTHSC Researchers Sweep UT President’s Awards Five Years in a RowAugust 9th, 2021
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Grant Support
- Targeted Approaches To Weight Control For Young Adults Grant With Rcu ProposalNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2009–2011
- The Look Ahead Continuation: Action For Health In DiabetesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2011
- The Look Ahead ContinuationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006
- A Clinical Trial Of Two Medications On Smoking CessationNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2002–2006
- Study Of Health Outcomes Of Weight-Loss (SHOW)National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2004–2005
- The Use Of Sibutramine In Smoking CessationNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2001–2005
- Vanguard Center For Women'S Health InitiativeWomen'S Health Initiative - Office Of The Director Nih1999–2000
- Effects Of Low Dose Contraception On Plasma Renin ActivityNational Center For Research Resources1996–1999
- Treating Nicotine Addiction In PregnancyNational Institute On Drug Abuse1997–1998
- Effects Of Nicotine Patch On Smoking Cessation In Premenopausal WomenNational Center For Research Resources1996–1998
- TONE Ancillary Insulin StudyNational Center For Research Resources1996–1997
- Norplant Effect On Cardiovascular Risk In Young WomenEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1994–1997
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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