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John H. Noseworthy, M.D.

  1. Neurologist

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

John Noseworthy, M.D., is the former president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Mayo Clinic.

Prior to his appointment as CEO in 2009, Dr. Noseworthy served as chair of Mayo Clinic's Department of Neurology, medical director of the Department of Development, and vice chair of the Mayo Clinic Rochester Executive Board.

Dr. Noseworthy specialized in multiple sclerosis and spent more than two decades designing and conducting controlled clinical trials.

  1. Multiple sclerosis
  • Multiple sclerosis clinical trials
  1. 1983
    Other - Neurology; Harvard Medical School, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Dr. J.B. MartinMassachusetts General Hospital
  2. 1983
    Research Fellowship - NeurologyMassachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University
  3. 1983
    Centennial Fellow - Centennial Fellow; Pathology, Medical Research Council of Canada, Dr. B. Benacerraf and Dr. M.I. GreeneHarvard Medical School
  4. 1983
    Research Fellowship - PathologyHarvard Medical School
  5. 1981
    Resident - NeuropathologyUniversity of Western Ontario
  6. 1981
    Resident - Neuroimmunology Laboratory, Dr. G.C. EbersUniversity Hospital, London, Ontario
  7. 1981
    Fellow - NeurologyRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  8. 1980
    Resident - NeurologyUniversity of Western Ontario
  9. 1979
    Resident - NeurologyDalhousie University
  10. 1978
    Chief Resident - Internal MedicineDalhousie University
  11. 1977
    Resident - Internal MedicineDalhousie University
  12. 1976
    Internship - Rotating InternshipRoyal Columbian Hospital
  13. 1975
    MDDalhousie University
  14. 1971
    OtherDalhousie University

Certifications

  1. 1981
    NeurologyRoyal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada

Awards and honors

  1. 2017
    50 Most Influential Physician Executives and LeadersModern Healthcare Magazine
  2. 2016
    Geoffrey Beene Builders of Science AwardResearch!America
  3. 2015
    Honorary Doctor of Science, DSCDalhousie University
  4. 2015
    50 Most Influential Physician Executives and LeadersModern Healthcare Magazine
  5. 2015
    Officer of the Order of the Orange-NassauOrder of Orange-Nassau
  6. 2014
    50 Most Influential Physician Executives & LeadersModern Healthcare Magazine
  7. 2013
    50 Most Influential Physician ExecutivesModern Healthcare Magazine
  8. 2012
    Honorary Doctor of Science, DSCUniversity of Western Ontario
  9. 2012
    50 Most Influential Physician ExecutivesModern Healthcare Magazine
  10. 2011
    50 Most Influential Physician ExecutivesModern Healthcare Magazine
  11. 2005
    Alumnus of the YearDalhousie Medical Alumni Association (Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada)
  12. 2004
    Medical Book Competition - First Prize, Neurology for Neurological Therapeutics: Principles and Practice (First Edition)British Medical Association
  13. 1992
    Who's Who in Science and Engineering (Premier Edition)Awarding Organization
  14. 1992
    The Best Doctors in America, First EditionAwarding Organization
  15. 1987
    Medical School Class of 1990 Honorary PresidentUniversity of Western Ontario
  16. 1981
    Centennial FellowMedical Research Council of Canada
  17. 1975
    Dr. C.G. Stewart Gold MedalFaculty of Medicine
  18. 1975
    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  19. 1975
    PrizeDepartment of Psychiatry & Psychology
  20. 1975
    PrizeDepartment of Internal Medicine
  21. 1975
    Prize in PediatricsDr. G.B. Wiswell
  22. 1974
    Book PrizeC.V. Mosby Company
  23. 1974
    PrizeBristol Laboratories
  24. 1973
    Dr. David Ide Memorial PrizeAwarding Organization
  25. 1973
    Book PrizeC.V. Mosby Company
  26. 1973
    Book PrizeLange Company
  27. 1972
    Prize in AnatomyCIBA Company
  28. 1971
    University ScholarshipsAwarding Organization
  29. 1971
    O'Brien ScholarProvince of New Brunswick, Canada

Professional memberships

  1. 2017 - present
    Member, Board of DirectorsMerck & Co., Inc.
  2. 2014 - present
    Health GovernorWorld Economic Forum
  3. 2007 - 2008
    ChairMayo Clinic 2020 Initiative, Mayo Clinic Board of Governors, Mayo Clinic Committees
  4. 2007 - present
    ChairEditors-in-Chief Committee, American Academy of Neurology
  5. 2007 - present
    MemberBoard of Directors, American Academy of Neurology
  6. 2007 - present
    MemberEditors-in-Chief Committee, American Academy of Neurology
  7. 2006 - 2007
    ChairInternal Advisory Group, Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
  8. 2006 - present
    Vice ChairMayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  9. 2006 - present
    ChairManagement Oversight Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  10. 2006 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  11. 2006 - present
    MemberExecutive Board, American Academy of Neurology
  12. 2005 - 2007
    ChairSearch Committee-Director, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  13. 2005 - 2007
    MemberThree Shields Coordinating Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  14. 2005 - 2007
    MemberPublic Leadership Award Celebrity Task Force, American Academy of Neurology
  15. 2005 - 2007
    MemberMeeting Management Committee, American Academy of Neurology
  16. 2005 - 2006
    Associate ChairThematic Research Subcommittee, Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board
  17. 2005 - 2006
    MemberFinance Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  18. 2005 - 2006
    MemberPersonnel Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  19. 2005 - 2006
    MemberLeadership Task Force, American Academy of Neurology
  20. 2005 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  21. 2004 - 2006
    Medical EditorNeurosciences Update, Mayo Clinic Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  22. 2004 - 2005
    MemberStem Cell Task Force, American Academy of Neurology
  23. 2004
    Vice ChairDirector for Research Search Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  24. 2003 - 2007
    MemberExecutive Committee, Medical Advisory Board, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
  25. 2003 - 2006
    Theme LeaderNeurosciences Theme, Mayo Clinic Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  26. 2003 - 2006
    ChairScience Committee, American Academy of Neurology
  27. 2003 - 2006
    MemberFoundation Research Council, American Academy of Neurology
  28. 2003 - 2004
    ChairPhysician Scientist Task Force, Mayo Clinic Task Forces/Work Groups
  29. 2003 - 2004
    ChairPatient Care Treatment Options Task Force, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
  30. 2003 - 2004
    MemberPhysician Scientist Task Force, Mayo Clinic Task Forces/Work Groups
  31. 2003 - 2004
    MemberClinical Research Subcommittee, Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board
  32. 2003 - 2004
    MemberPharmaceutical Guideline Task Force, American Academy of Neurology
  33. 2003 - 2004
    MemberJoint NMSS-AAN Foundation Task Force, American Academy of Neurology
  34. 2002 - present
    ChairPublication Committee, Sylvia Lawry Multiple Sclerosis Research Center
  35. 2001 - 2006
    Vice ChairMedical Forum, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  36. 2001 - 2005
    MemberAwards Group, American Academy of Neurology
  37. 2001
    MemberReview Committee, Kiebertz Grant, National Institutes of Health
  38. 2001 - present
    Co-ChairAwards Group, American Academy of Neurology
  39. 2001 - present
    ChairScientific Oversight Committee, Sylvia Lawry Multiple Sclerosis Research Center
  40. 2001 - present
    Founding MemberSylvia Lawry Multiple Sclerosis Research Center
  41. 1999
    ChairIndication and practice of immunomodulatory treatment in Europe and North America, Scientific Session, European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis
  42. 1999 - 2001
    ChairAwards Committee, American Academy of Neurology
  43. 1999 - 2001
    ChairAdvisory Committee on Clinical Trials, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
  44. 1999 - 2001
    MemberAwards Committee, American Academy of Neurology
  45. 1998 - 2001
    MemberData Monitoring Committee, Oral Copaxone Trial, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
  46. 1998 - 2000
    MemberMedical Management, International Medical and Science Advisory Board, International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies
  47. 1998 - 1999
    TrusteeMinnesota Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
  48. 1998 - 1999
    ChairData Safety Monitoring Committee, International MS Secondary Progressive Avonex Controlled Trial, International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies
  49. 1998 - 1999
    ChairExternal Data and Safety Monitoring Committee, International MS Secondary Progressive Avonex Controlled Trial, International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies
  50. 1998 - 1999
    External ConsultantMS Clinical Trials Programs, Astra-Arkas
  51. 1998 - 1999
    External ConsultantPrimary Progressive MS Clinical Trials Program, TEVA-Marian
  52. 1998 - 1999
    External ConsultantImmunex
  53. 1998 - 1999
    External ConsultantNovartis
  54. 1998 - 1999
    MemberData Safety Monitoring Committee, MS Research Program, Novartis
  55. 1998 - 1999
    MemberData Monitoring Committee, ESIMS IVIg Trial, Bayer Pharmaceuticals
  56. 1998 - 1999
    MemberExternal Data and Safety Monitoring Committee, European Study of IVIg Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis, Bayer Pharmaceuticals
  57. 1997 - 2006
    MemberScience Committee, American Academy of Neurology
  58. 1997 - 1999
    MemberMayo Clinic Facilities Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  59. 1997 - 1999
    Program Scientific AdvisorAstra
  60. 1997 - 1999
    MemberNominations Committee, American Academy of Neurology
  61. 1997 - 1999
    MemberClinical Advisory Board, Anergen
  62. 1997 - 1998
    MemberSteering Committee, PRIBOCAT
  63. 1996 - 1997
    MemberPractice Enhancement Program, Department of Neurology
  64. 1996 - 1997
    MemberManagement Committee, Practice Enhancement Program, Department of Neurology
  65. 1996
    ChairExternal Data Safety and Monitoring Committee, Ares-Serono
  66. 1995 - 2000
    MemberMedical Advisory Board, Biogen
  67. 1995 - 1999
    ChairPerformance and Safety Monitoring Board, IFN-beta Research Programs, Ares-Serono
  68. 1995 - 1997
    MemberNeurology Search and Selection Committee, Department of Neurology
  69. 1994 - 2001
    MemberPerformance and Safety Monitoring Board, Neurologic AIDS Research Consortium, National Institutes of Health
  70. 1994 - 1999
    ChairThe John Dystal Multiple Sclerosis Research Award Subcommittee, American Academy of Neurology
  71. 1994 - 1997
    ChairResearch Committee, Department of Neurology
  72. 1994 - 1997
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Neurology
  73. 1994 - 1997
    MemberAdministrative Committee, Department of Neurology
  74. 1994 - 1997
    MemberRecruitment Committee, Department of Neurology
  75. 1994 - 1997
    MemberAcademic Promotions Committee, Department of Neurology
  76. 1994 - 1997
    MemberNational Society Memberships Committee, Department of Neurology
  77. 1993 - 1998
    Editorial Board MemberCONTINUUM Program, American Academy of Neurology
  78. 1993 - 1994
    ChairSubtask Force Committee, Neurosurgery Hospital Planning Task Force, Department of Neurology
  79. 1993
    MemberResearch Resources Subcommittee, Research Computing Facility Task Force, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
  80. 1992 - 2007
    MemberMedical Advisory Board, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
  81. 1992 - 1995
    ChairDemyelinating and Immune Diseases, CONTINUUM Program, American Academy of Neurology
  82. 1992 - 1995
    Participating PhysicianDorothy Day Hospitality House
  83. 1992 - 1994
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Neurology
  84. 1992 - 1994
    MemberRetreat Implementation Task Force, Department of Neurology
  85. 1992 - 1994
    MemberNeurosurgery Hospital Planning Task Force, Department of Neurology
  86. 1992 - 1993
    MemberData Base Committee, Department of Neurology
  87. 1992
    MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  88. 1991 - 1997
    ChairMultiple Sclerosis Special Interest Group, Department of Neurology
  89. 1991 - 1997
    MemberMultiple Sclerosis Special Interest Group, Department of Neurology
  90. 1991 - 1997
    MemberHospital Practice Committee, Department of Neurology
  91. 1991 - 1997
    Topic ChairMS and Related Diseases, Annual Meeting Scientific Program, American Academy of Neurology
  92. 1991 - 1997
    MemberScientific Program Subcommittee, American Academy of Neurology
  93. 1991 - 1995
    MemberDemyelinating and Immune Diseases, CONTINUUM Program, American Academy of Neurology
  94. 1991 - 1993
    ChairLong Range Space Committee, Department of Neurology
  95. 1991 - 1993
    MemberLong Range Space Committee, Department of Neurology
  96. 1991 - 1992
    MemberCAD Appointment System Task Force, Department of Neurology
  97. 1991
    Elected MemberAmerican Neurological Association
  98. 1991
    Elected MemberCentral Society for Neurological Research
  99. 1990 - 1995
    MemberClinical Trial Monitoring Committee, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
  100. 1990 - 1993
    MemberInterdisciplinary Spinal Cord Injury Committee, Department of Neurology
  101. 1989 - 2005
    MemberAdvisory Committee on Clinical Trials, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
  102. 1989 - 2005
    MemberInternational Medical and Science Advisory Board, International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies
  103. 1989 - 1990
    MemberAppointments, Promotion, and Tenure Committee, Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, University of Western Ontario
  104. 1989 - 1990
    MemberPractice Plan Advisory Committee, Faculty of Medicine, University of Western Ontario
  105. 1989 - present
    Elected MemberInternational Medical and Science Advisory Board, International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies
  106. 1988 - 1990
    RepresentativePostgraduate Medical Education Committee, Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, University Hospital, London, Ontario
  107. 1988 - 1989
    MemberSelection Committee for Chairman, Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, University of Western Ontario
  108. 1987 - 1990
    MemberMedical Audit and Tissue Committee, University Hospital, London, Ontario
  109. 1987 - 1989
    MemberGrants Committee Neurosciences "A", Medical Research Council of Canada
  110. 1986 - 1990
    MemberPharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, University Hospital, London, Ontario
  111. 1985 - 1986
    MemberThe Dean's Advisory Committee on Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Western Ontario
  112. 1984 - 1986
    MemberMedical Education Committee, University Hospital, London, Ontario
  113. 1983 - 1990
    Course CoordinatorOccupational Therapy Course 345 Clinical Neurosciences, University of Western Ontario
  114. 1983 - 1990
    MemberOccupational Therapy Course 345 Clinical Neurosciences, University of Western Ontario
  115. 1983 - 1989
    MemberMedical Advisory Committee, Ontario Multiple Sclerosis Society
  116. 1981
    MemberRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  117. 1974 - 1975
    PresidentAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  118.  
    MemberStrategy Development Support Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  119.  
    External ReviewerAlberta Health Services Research
  120.  
    External ReviewerConrad N. Hilton Foundation
  121.  
    External ReviewerMedical Research Council of Canada
  122.  
    External ReviewerMultiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
  123.  
    External ReviewerNational Multiple Sclerosis Society
  124.  
    External ReviewerNational Institutes of Health
  125.  
    External ReviewerOntario Mental Health Foundation
  126.  
    External ReviewerOffice of Orphan Products Development, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  127.  
    External ReviewerOffice of Research Administration, University of Toronto
  128.  
    External ReviewerScientific Program, American Academy of Neurology
  129.  
    External ReviewerHuman Frontier Science Program Organization
  130.  
    External ReviewerMedical Research Council, UK
  131.  
    FellowAmerican Academy of Neurology
  132.  
    Voting MemberSociety of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
  133.  
    MemberSteering Committee on Multiple Sclerosis, Division of Mental Health, World Health Organization
  134.  
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  135.  
    MemberCanadian Neurological Society
  136.  
    MemberCanadian Medical Association
  137.  
    MemberCanadians for Health Research
  138.  
    MemberLondon and District Academy of Medicine
  139.  
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  140.  
    MemberOntario Medical Society
  141.  
    MemberCanadian Society for Clinical Investigation

Publications

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Research activities

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