John S. Meyer
Medical doctor, researcher, educator
About John S. Meyer
Lived 1924 – 2011 (aged 86). John S. Meyer was a British military officer, neurologist, physician and university teacher.
John Stirling Meyer, M.D. (1924–2011) was an American doctor, known internationally for his work in neurology.
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. In 1969, he went to Baylor College of Medicine to serve as the Director of the Neurological Institute. 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. Among them, he served as the Chairman of the President's Commission on Heart Disease, Cancer and Stroke.
In 1940, he immigrated to the United States.
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Who was John S. Meyer?
Medical doctor, researcher, educator
When was John S. Meyer born?
John S. Meyer was born on 24 February 1924 in London.
When did John S. Meyer die?
John S. Meyer died on 17 February 2011 in Houston.
What was John S. Meyer's occupation?
John S. Meyer was a military officer, neurologist, physician and university teacher.
What nationality was John S. Meyer?
John S. Meyer was British.
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