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Office
1 Joslin Pl
Boston, MA 02215Phone+1 617-309-1928
Summary
- Dr. Jean Schaffer, MD is a cardiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. She is currently licensed to practice medicine in Massachusetts and Missouri. She is a Professor at Washington University School of Medicine.
Education & Training
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1989 - 1993
- Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1989
- Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
- MA State Medical License 1988 - 2025
- MO State Medical License 1996 - 2021
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 2003
Clinical Trials
- Lipid Biomarkers for Diabetic Heart Disease Start of enrollment: 2013 Mar 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 24 citationsDevelopment and validation of LC-MS/MS method for determination of very long acyl chain (C22:0 and C24:0) ceramides in human plasma.Hui Jiang, Fong-Fu Hsu, Marsha S. Farmer, Linda R. Peterson, Jean E. Schaffer
Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 2013-07-16 - 38 citationsMacrophages modulate cardiac function in lipotoxic cardiomyopathyJoel D. Schilling, Heather M. Machkovech, Alfred H.J. Kim, Reto Schwedwener, Jean E. Schaffer
American Journal of Physiology. Heart and Circulatory Physiology. 2012-12-01 - 1458 citationsTriglyceride accumulation protects against fatty acid-induced lipotoxicityLaura L. Listenberger, Xianlin Han, Sarah Lewis, Sylvaine Cases, Robert V. Farese
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 2003-03-18
Grant Support
- Lipid Biomarkers For Diabetic Heart DiseaseNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2012
- Diabetes Research &Training CenterNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2012
- Cellular Mechanisms That Promote Or Prevent LipotoxicityNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2003–2012
- Lipid Biomarkers For Diabetic ComplicationsNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2009–2010
- Faculty Recruit For Washington University Diabetic Cardiovascular Disease CenterNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2009–2010
- Cellular Mechanisms That Promotes Or Prevent LipotoxicityNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007
- Identification Of Biomarkers For Early Diabetic CardiomyopathyNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
- Cellular Mechanisms That Promote Or Prevent LipotoxicityNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006
- Molecular Basis Of Long Chain Fatty Acid TransportNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1998–2006
- Molecular Mechanism Of Long Chain Free Patty Acid UptakeNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1995–1996
- Molecular Mechanism Of Long Chain Free Patty Acid UptakeNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1993–1995
- Molecular Mechanism Of Long Chain Free Fatty Acid UptakeNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1992–1993