Biographical summary
Joline Brandenburg, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in the area of Pediatric Physiatry. She has presented as an expert internationally and nationally for many years. She is an actively advancing the science in her department, and teaching regularly on the topics of:
- cerebral palsy
- spasticity and muscle stiffness in children
- pediatric neuromuscular disorders
- ultrasound elastography
- Botulinum toxin injections
- functional gait disorders
Dr. Brandenburg is an honored member of the PM&R faculty, having received recognition most recently from the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Association of Academic Physiatrists. She in constantly mentoring residents and fellows, as well as participating in large-scale research projects.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Cerebral palsy
- Spina bifida
- Neurodevelopment disorders
- Pediatric muscular dystrophies
- Pediatric spinal cord injury
- Pediatric traumatic and acquired brain injuries
- Pediatric musculoskeletal disorders
- Spasticity management and gait disorders
Mayo Clinic locations
Rochester, Minnesota
Education
- 2010
Fellow - Pediatric Physical Medicine and RehabilitationGillette Childrens Specialty Healthcare/University of Minnesota
- 2008
ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2005
Transitional ResidentGundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, La Crosse
- 2004
MDUniversity of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor
- 2000
BS - BiologyMichigan Technological University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2010
Pediatric Rehabilitation MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2009
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Awards and honors
- 2019
Mayo Clinic Office of Development Benefactor FundingMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2018
Research Career Support and Advancement AwardMayo Clinic
- 2016
Featured LecturerPediatric Broadcast Med
- 2016
Travel Stipend for the Training in Grantsmanship in Rehabilitation ResearchAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
- 2015
Focus on Muscle: Selected as the First Lecturer in this 3-Part Video Series Mayo Clinic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation National Video Series
- 2015
Mayo Clinic Pediatric Team Science AwardMayo Clinic
- 2015
Mayo Clinic CCaTS Career Transition AwardMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2015
Member SpotlightAAPMR Pediatric Passages
- 2008
Earl Elkins Outstanding Resident AwardDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2008
G. Keith Stillwell Memorial Award for Resident ResearchJayanthi Charitable Foundation
- 2008
2008-2010 Mayo Clinic ScholarMayo Clinic
- 2007
Mayo International Health Program ScholarshipMayo Clinic International Health Program
- 2006
Margaret Milbank Bogert Fellow in Pediatric Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAwarding Organization
- 2001
Catherine and Donald D. Finlayson, M.D. Endowed Scholarship FundAwarding Organization
- 2000
Coleman J. and Lois R. Ross Jr., Scholarship FundAwarding Organization
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
TreasurerAmerican Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
- 2022 - present
Steering CommitteeNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- 2021 - 2022
Treasurer ElectAmerican Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
- 2020 - present
ChairCerebral Palsy Common Data Elements, NINDS
- 2020 - present
LiaisonACS PIPs
- 2020 - present
Co-ChairScientific Program Committee, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
- 2020 - present
ChairNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- 2020 - present
CollaboratorCerebral Palsy Research Network
- 2018 - 2021
ChairCommunity Leaders, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2017 - present
Board of DirectorsAmerican Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
- 2017 - present
Committee MemberNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- 2016 - 2020
MemberCerebral Palsy Common Data Elements, NINDS
- 2016 - present
Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
- 2015 - 2016
LeadNeuromotor Skills Workgroup Leader, Cerebral Palsy Common Data Elements, NINDS
- 2015 - 2017
Work Group LeaderNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- 2014 - 2018
Vice Chair and Chair-electPediatric and Developmental Disabilities Council, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2012 - 2017
ChairResearch Committee, American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
- 2012 - 2013
Elected Active MemberSociety for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida
- 2012 - 2020
MemberPM&R Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2012 - present
MemberPediatric & Adolescent Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
- 2012 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Education Committee
- 2012 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education Committee
- 2010 - present
MemberAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
- 2008 - present
MemberAmerican Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
- 2007 - 2008
MemberSpinal Cord Injury Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2007 - present
Active MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2007 - present
MemberAmerican Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2006 - present
MemberPediatric Rehabilitation Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2005 - 2008
MemberAdolescent Autonomic Dysfunction Work Group, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2005 - 2006
MemberPM&R Resident Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2005 - 2008
MemberMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2005 - 2006
MemberMayo Clinic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Resident Education Committee
- 2005 - present
MemberMinnesota Medical Association
- 2005 - present
MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
- 2000 - 2004
Active ParticipantMentorship Program, American Medical Women's Association
- 2000 - 2004
Student MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
- 2000 - 2004
Student MemberAmerican Medical Student Association