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Linda Brzustowicz, MD, Psychiatry, Madison, NJ

LindaMarieBrzustowiczMD

Psychiatry Madison, NJ

Distinguished Professor, Department of Genetics Rutgers University

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  • Office

    40 Green Ave
    Madison, NJ 07940
    Phone+1 862-368-1153

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)/New York State Psychiatric Institute
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)/New York State Psychiatric InstituteResidency, Psychiatry, 1991 - 1994
  • New York State Psychiatric Institute Research
    New York State Psychiatric Institute ResearchFellowship, 1988 - 1991
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityInternship, Pediatrics, 1987 - 1988
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1987, MD, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityA.B, Biochemical Sciences, Cum Laude, 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1995 - 2025

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame Innovators Award 2010
  • New Jersey Medical School Autism Center Research Award 2007
  • NARSAD Staglin Family Music Festival Schizophrenia Research Award 2005
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Phenotype Matters: The Case for Careful Consideration of Relevant Traits.  
    Brzustowicz, LM, Bassett AS, American Journal of Psychiatry
  • Genetic Counselling for Schizophrenia in the Era of Molecular Genetics.  
    Hodgkinson K, Murphy J, O'Neill S, Brzustowicz LM, Bassett AS, Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
  • Genetic Insights into Schizophrenia.  
    Bassett AS, Chow EWC, Waterworth DM, Brzustowicz LM, Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Genetics of Autism. 
    Rutgers Alumni Association Presentation, New Brunswick, NJ
  • Localization of a Gene Contributing to the Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia. 
    New Jersey Neuroscience Symposium, Newark, NJ
  • Localization of Multiple Genes for Schizophrenia Susceptibility. 
    New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
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Grant Support

  • Genetic, Behavioral, And Psychosocial Factors Linking Child Maltreatment To HealtEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2011
  • Elucidating The Role Of Mirna Dysregulation In Schizophrenia And Bipolar DisorderNational Institute Of Mental Health2007–2011
  • Behavioral And Genetic Biomarker Development For Autism And Related DisordersNational Institute Of Mental Health2009–2010
  • Identification And Functional Assessment Of Autism Susceptibility GenesNational Institute Of Mental Health2005–2009
  • Identification And Functional Assessment Of Autism Susc*National Institute Of Mental Health2007–2008
  • Molecular Genetics Of Schizophrenia SusceptibilityNational Institute Of Mental Health2004–2008
  • Genetic Components Of Autism Spectrum DisordersNational Institute Of Mental Health2003–2007
  • Molecular Genetics Of Schizophrenia Locus On 1q21-22National Institute Of Mental Health2001–2003
  • Phenotype Definition In Familial SchizophreniaNational Institute Of Mental Health1997–2001