John S. Meyer
Born24 February 1924
London, England
Died17 February 2011
Houston, Texas
EducationTrinity College
Montreal Neurological Institute
McGill University
Yale School of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Medical career
ProfessionPhysician
Sub-specialtiesNeurology
AwardsHarold G. Wolff Award (x 3)
Mihara International Award for Stroke Research

John Stirling Meyer, M.D. (1924–2011) was an American doctor, known internationally for his work in neurology.[1]

He served in the United States Navy at the Naval Hospital Yokosuka Japan, where he conducted research on head injuries on veterans of World War II and the Korean War. In 1954, he became an instructor at Harvard University, and in 1957, he became the founding professor and Chairman of Neurology at Wayne State University School of Medicine.[2] In 1969, he went to Baylor College of Medicine to serve as the Director of the Neurological Institute.[3] He later became the Chairman of Neurology.

He authored books and many scientific papers, and was involved with many associations, committees and councils related to his field.[4] Among them, he served as the Chairman of the President's Commission on Heart Disease, Cancer and Stroke.[5]

In 1940, he immigrated to the United States.[2]

References

  1. ^ "WSU Doctor Named to U.S. Board", The Detroit Free Press, Detroit, Michigan, volume 133, number 313, March 12, 1964, page 6C. (subscription required)
  2. ^ a b "Picked", The Detroit Free Press, Detroit, Michigan, volume 127, number 69, July 12, 1957, page 2. (subscription required)
  3. ^ Rensberger, Boyce. "Stroke Victims Are Aided By Tiny Device", The Detroit Free Press, Detroit, Michigan, volume 139, number 22, May 26, 1969, page 7-B. (subscription required)
  4. ^ "Medical Meet Set Tuesday", The Austin Statesman, Austin, Texas, November 17, 1969, volume 99, number 78, page 47. (subscription required)
  5. ^ "State Briefs", Escanaba Daily Press, Escanaba, Michigan, 55th year, number 314, March 11, 1964, page 14. (subscription required)
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