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Karen Johnson, MD, Preventive Medicine, Memphis, TN

KarenChandlerJohnsonMDMPH

Preventive Medicine Memphis, TN

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

Professor and Endowed Chair, Preventive Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

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  • Office

    Univ Of Tennessee N Pauline St
    # 66
    Memphis, TN 38163
    Phone+1 901-448-5900
    Fax+1 901-448-7041

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
    Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthResidency, Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, 1988 - 1990
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1988
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    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

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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 Women  
    Liviu Klein, Karen C Johnson, JoAnn E Manson, Cora E Lewis, ScienceDirect
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Press Mentions

  • Nationally Known Pediatric Infectious Disease Researcher Named Vice Chancellor for Research
    Nationally Known Pediatric Infectious Disease Researcher Named Vice Chancellor for ResearchJune 5th, 2024
  • UTHSC Researchers Sweep UT President’s Awards Five Years in a Row
    UTHSC Researchers Sweep UT President’s Awards Five Years in a RowAugust 9th, 2021
  • Coronavirus Live Blog: Shelby County Confirms 93 Cases
    Coronavirus Live Blog: Shelby County Confirms 93 CasesMarch 23rd, 2020

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