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John Richert, MD, Neurology, Bethesda, MD

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Neurology Bethesda, MD

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  • Office

    5630 Wisconsin Avenue
    Apt 606
    Bethesda, MD 20815
    Phone+1 202-288-0872

Education & Training

  • National Institutes of health
    National Institutes of healthPost-doc, Myelin Chemistry, Neuroimmunology, 1977 - 1980
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Neurology, 1974 - 1977
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1970
  • Cornell University
    Cornell UniversityB.S., Zoology, 1966

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1980 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1981 - 2022
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • AcademicKeys Who's Who in Medical Sciences Education
  • Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare
  • Marquis Who's Who in the World
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Serum IL-17F does not predict poor response to IM IFNbeta- 1a in relapsing remitting MS.  
    Bushnell, S.E., Zhao, Z., Stebbins, C.C., Cadavid, D., Buko, A.M., Whalley, E., Davis, J.A., Versage, E., Richert, J., Axtell, R., Steinman, L., Medori, R., Neurology, 1/1/2012
  • Placebo-controlled phase 3 study of oral BG-12 or glatiramer in multiple sclerosis.  
    Fox, R.J. and the CONFIRM Study Investigators, N Eng J Med, 1/1/2012
  • Placebo-controlled phase 3study of oral BG-12 for relapsing multiple sclerosis.  
    Gold, R. and the DEFINE Study Investigators, N Eng J Med, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Serum IL-17 levels not confirmed as predictors of non-response to IFN beta in RRMS in a large verification cohort.
    Bushnell, S., Whalley, E., Zhao, J., Buko, A., Versage, E., Stebbins, C., Davis, J., Cadavid, D., Richert, J., Axtel, R., Steinman, L., Medori, R, Triennial meeting of ECTRIMS/ACTRIMS/ LACTRIMS, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 10/21/2011
  • Discovery of serum biomarkers of response to IFN beta-1a in RRMS: Analysis of inflammation proteins.
    Whalley, E., Zhao, J., Buko, A., Versage, E., Stebbins, C., Davis, J., Cadavid, D., Carulli, J., Richert, J., Medori, R., Bushnell, S., Annual meeting of American Academy of Neurology, Honolulu, HI, 4/13/2011
  • Immune regulation in T cells by transcription factor Sp3: Implications for multiple sclerosis
    Schwechter, A., Grekova, M., Ressom, H., Notario, V., Richert, J, American Assn. of Immunologists Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 5/14/2006
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Lectures

  • Fast Forward Think Tank on Progressive MS 
    Boston, MA - 12/1/2010
  • MS research opportunities in Australia and the need for more MS research funding. 
    Canberra. - 3/17/2009
  • 11th Annual BioCEO & Investor Conference. 
    New York - 2/10/2009
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Other

  • Topic: MS. 
    Richert JR, Interviewed by Dr. Frank Adams on "Doctor Radio" (Sirius Radio).
    8/24/2010
  • Oral therapies for MS. 
    Richert JR, Interviewed on National Public Radio (NPR).
    1/20/2010
  • New genetics studies in MS. 
    Richert JR, Interviewed on CNN.
    7/29/2007
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Press Mentions

  • Marquis Who's Who Recognizes Dr. John R. Richert for Professional Efforts in Neuroscience
    Marquis Who's Who Recognizes Dr. John R. Richert for Professional Efforts in NeuroscienceMarch 30th, 2017
  • Study Adds Evidence That Smoking Worsens MS, and Quitting May Help
    Study Adds Evidence That Smoking Worsens MS, and Quitting May HelpJuly 16th, 2009

Grant Support

  • Mechanism Of Suppression Of SP3 Gene Expression In MSNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1998–2000
  • Human T-Cell Receptor Recognition Of MBPNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1994–1997
  • T Cell Recognition Sites On Myelin Basic ProteinNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1994–1995
  • Human T Cell Recognition Sites On Myelin Basic ProteinNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1988–1993
  • Cloning Of Antigen-Specific T Cells From MS PatientsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1985–1987
  • Reagents To Suppress Autoimmune ResponsesNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1985
  • Cloning Of Antigen-Specific T Cells From MS PatientsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1985

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow
  • American Neurological Association
    Member
  • American Association of Immunologists
    Member
  • American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
    Member
  • American Society for Experimental NeuroTherapeutics
    Member