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Nicholas Johnson, MD, Neurology, Richmond, VA

Nicholas E Johnson MD

Neuromuscular Medicine


Vice chair of research and associate professor of neurology, Virginia Commonwealth University

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  • 1101 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23298

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Education & Training

  • University of Rochester Medical Center
    University of Rochester Medical CenterFellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine (Neurology), 2011 - 2012
  • University of Rochester Medical Center
    University of Rochester Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 2007 - 2011
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine
    University of Arizona College of MedicineClass of 2007
  • University of Arizona
    University of ArizonaBS, Molecular and Cellular Biology and Psychology, 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2013 - 2020
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2011 - 2014
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • Neuromuscular Medicine
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neuromuscular Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
  • Arnold Gold Humanism in Medicine Award University of Rochester, 2010
  • Medical Student Prize for Excellence in Neurology American Academy of Neurology, 2007
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Impact of Congenital and Childhood Myotonic Dystrophy on Quality of Life: A Qualitative Study of Associated Symptoms  
    Johnson NE, Luebbe E, Eastwood E, Chin N, Moxley RT 3rd, Heatwole CR, J Child Neurol, 1/1/2013
  • New insights about the incidence, multisystem manifestations, and care of patients with congenital myotonic dystrophy  
    Hilbert JE, Johnson NE, Moxley RT 3rd, J Pediatr, 1/1/2013
  • Myotonia congenita in a patient who presented with diplopia and ptosis [Letter to the editor]  
    Odrzywolski K, Johnson NE, Twydell PT, Muscle Nerve, 1/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • AB-1003 Trial for LGMD Proceeds After Positive Recommendation
    AB-1003 Trial for LGMD Proceeds After Positive RecommendationMarch 11th, 2025
  • AskBio Advances Gene Therapy Clinical Trial for Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I/R9 with Dosing of First Participant in Second Cohort
    AskBio Advances Gene Therapy Clinical Trial for Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I/R9 with Dosing of First Participant in Second CohortMarch 7th, 2025
  • Avidity Biosciences Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Recent Highlights
    Avidity Biosciences Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Recent HighlightsAugust 9th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Identifying the RNA Splicing and Gene Expression Changes that Cause Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy (Renewal)VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY2018–2029
  • Trial Readiness and Endpoint Assessment in LGMDR1 (TREATing-LGMDR1)VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY2023–2028
  • Establishing Biomarkers and Clinical Endpoints in Myotonic Dystrophy Type-1 (Renewal)VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY2022–2027

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