Team
Norman Haughey
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2003 – 2009: Assistant Professor, Dept. of NeurologyThe Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
2009 – 2014: Associate Professor, Dept. of Neurology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
2011 – present: Joint Appointment, Dept. of Psychiatry, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
2014-present: Professor, Dept. of Neurology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
Joint Appointment, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
2015 – present: Vice Chair of Research, Dept. of Neurology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
EDUCATION
1992 B.A. (honors), Psychology, University of Winnipeg
1998 Ph.D, Pharmacology, University of Manitoba
1999-2000 Postdoctoral Fellow, Center on Aging, University of Kentucky
2000-2002 Visiting Fellow, Laboratory of Neurosciences, Gerontology Research Center, National Institute on Aging, NIH
Pragney Deme
Assistant Professor
I hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry with a specialization in analytical mass spectrometry and have completed postdoctoral research fellowships at the University of Central Florida and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM). With over 13 years of research experience, my expertise encompasses chromatographic methods, mass spectrometry, biochemistry, and bioinformatics. These skills have been applied to diverse fields, including drug discovery and the identification of biomarkers for diseases such as neurodegenerative disorders, cancers, and cardiovascular conditions. In January 2025, I joined the Department of Physiology at Tulane University as an Assistant Professor.
My research focuses on identifying diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for neurological complications, including Alzheimer’s disease, peripheral neuropathies, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Cardiometabolic diseases, viral infections and cancers. To achieve this, I employ advanced bioanalytical mass spectrometry techniques and cutting-edge bioinformatics tools, such as artificial intelligence and interaction network inference from multiomics data. Throughout my career, I have contributed significantly to the study of complex biological systems by integrating multiple disciplines to uncover disease mechanisms and explore potential therapeutic interventions. My work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation, driving impactful advancements in medical research and diagnostics with a particular focus on neurological disorders.
