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Herbert Lin, MD, Nephrology, Boston, MA

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Nephrology • Boston, MA

Associate Professor of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital

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  • Office

    55 Fruit Street
    Renal Associates
    Boston, MA 02114
    Phone+1 617-726-5661
    Fax+1 617-726-2894

Education & Training

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Nephrology, 1998 - 1999
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1998
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 2008
  • Fellow (ASNF) American Society of Nephrology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Betaglycan (TGFBR3) Functions as an Inhibin A, but Not Inhibin B, Co-Receptor in Pituitary Gonadotrope Cells in Mice  
    Herbert Lin, MD, Endocrinology

Press Mentions

  • Kidneys and Covid-19: Renal Manifestations of the Novel Coronavirus
    Kidneys and Covid-19: Renal Manifestations of the Novel CoronavirusMay 30th, 2020
  • Mass. General Study Reveals How the Body Disposes of Red Blood Cells, Recycles Iron
    Mass. General Study Reveals How the Body Disposes of Red Blood Cells, Recycles IronJuly 18th, 2016

Grant Support

  • Regulation Of BMP Signaling In KidneyNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2011
  • Mechanisms Of Action Of HemojuvelinNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2011
  • Role Of The BMP Co-Receptor Dragon (RGMB) In Ovarian Follicle DevelopmentEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2010
  • Regulation Of BMP Signaling In The KidneyNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2009
  • RGS Proteins And Protein TraffickingNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999–2003

Professional Memberships

Dr. Herbert Lin, Dr. Herbert Lin, MD, Dr. H Lin, Dr. Herbert Yah-Fuu Lin