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Katharine Rose Colton

Assistant Professor of Neurology
Neurology, Neurocritical Care

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Neurology · 2021 - Present Neurology, Neurocritical Care, Neurology
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery · 2023 - Present Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery

Recent Publications


Management of traumatic brain injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome-What evidence exists? A scoping review.

Journal Article J Intensive Care Soc · May 2025 INTRODUCTION: Up to 20% of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) develop acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which is associated with increased odds of mortality. Guideline-based treatment for ARDS includes "lung protective" ventilation strate ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Navigating the blood-brain barrier: enhancing blood culture practices in the neuro-ICU.

Journal Article Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol · January 27, 2025 This study evaluates the implementation of a blood culture (BCx) algorithm in the neurology ICU (NICU) to reduce BCx event (BCE) rates. Results show a reduction in BCE rates, without increasing adverse outcomes. The findings support the feasibility of BCx ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Incidence of Myocardial Injury and Cardiac Dysfunction After Adult Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Journal Article J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · October 1, 2024 Myocardial injury and cardiac dysfunction after traumatic brain injury (TBI) have been reported in observational studies, but there is no robust estimate of their incidences. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the pooled inciden ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Mid-Atlantic praGmatic NETwork for Inclusive Clinical trials in emergency care (MAGNETIC)

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke · 2023 - 2028

REASSESS: REpeated ASSEssment of SurvivorS in Intracerebral Hemorrhage study (REASSESS ICH)

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Johns Hopkins University · 2023 - 2025

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Education, Training & Certifications


Duke University, School of Medicine · 2015 M.D.