School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony – Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9am & 12pm AST | Watch The Ceremony

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    Esther Naomi Johnson, BSc, MBBS

    • Lecturer
    • Full Time Faculty
    Researcher
    • School of Medicine
    • Researcher
    • Basic Sciences
    • Physiology, Neuroscience & Behavioral Sciences
    Esther Johnson
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    Bio

    Dr. Esther Johnson is a medical doctor and lecturer in the Department of Physiology, Neuroscience, and Behavioral Sciences, with a strong passion for medical education and student mentorship. A lecturer in the areas of physiology and neuroscience, Dr. Johnson is committed to fostering critical thinking and evidence-based practice among future healthcare professionals.

    Recently, Dr. Johnson has expanded her research interests to public health, chronic diseases, and adolescent mental health, focusing on understanding and addressing the growing health challenges faced by teenagers. By combining clinical insight with research, Dr. Johnson seeks to develop practical, evidence-based strategies that improve health outcomes and inform policy.

    Dr. Johnson seeks to bridge the gap between education, research, and real-world health impact as she continues to inspire students, colleagues, and communities through teaching, research, and public health engagement.

    Research & Interests

    • Mental Health
    • Chronic Diseases
    • Technology
    • Digital Teaching
    • Public Health
    • Teenage Behaviors
    • Pathophysiology of diseases

    Affiliations

    • Registered Medical Practitioner, Medical Council of Guyana
    • International Association of Medical Science Educators, Member

    Journal Articles

    • The Lancet, Nature, Science, British Medical Journal (BMJ), PLOS ONE, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), Public Health Reports, American Journal of Public Health (AJPH), Frontiers in Public Health.

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