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Jason Chua, MD, Neurology, Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins Hospital

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Neurology • Baltimore, MD

Assistant Professor

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Summary

  • Dr. Chua is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology and Division of Movement Disorders at Johns Hopkins. He received his training at the University of Michigan, where he obtained medical and graduate degrees, then completed a residency in neurology and a combined clinical/research fellowship in movement disorders and neurodegeneration.

    Dr. Chua’s primary research interests are in neurodegenerative disease with a special focus on autophagy — an essential housekeeping process in cells that is particularly important for the health of neurons. Autophagy may provide a way to break down the buildup of toxic proteins found in neurodegenerative diseases, thereby forming the basis of new treatment strategies for these incurable conditions. He has received multiple research grants to support his work, including from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the Don't Forget Morgan Foundation for beta-propellor protein-associated neurodegeneration.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemResidency, Neurology, 2015 - 2019
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2015
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganPhD, Neuroscience, 2009 - 2013
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityBA, Biology, Classics, 2002 - 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2015 - 2022
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Neurologic Complications of CAR-T TherapyApril 2019
  • Neurologic Complications of Immune Checkpoint InhibitorsApril 2019

Grant Support

  • Harnessing neuronal autophagy to rescue alpha-synuclein-related proteotoxicity in Parkinson disease.American Academy of Neurology2021–2024
  • Defining the neuron-specific mechanisms of autophagy dysfunction and cellular toxicity in β-propeller protein- associated neurodegenerationDon’t Forget Morgan Foundation Grant2020–2022
  • R25 Research Education Grant for Residents and Fellows in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuropathology, and NeuroradiologyNINDS2019–2021
  • Ruth L. Kirschstein F31 National Research Service AwardNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2012–2013
  • R01 Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in Health-Related ResearchNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2010–2011

Committees

  • Member, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Newsletter Committee 2020 - 2021

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Neurology - AAN
    Member
  • International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
    Member
  • American Physician Scientists Association
    Member
  • Society for Neuroscience
    Member
  • American Neurological Association
    Member

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Jason Chua, Dr. Jason Chua, MD, Dr. J Chua