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Mark Tuszynski, MD, Neurology, San Diego, CA

MarkHTuszynskiMD

Neurology • San Diego, CA

Professor, Neurosciences, UCSD School of Medicine

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  • Office

    200 W Arbor Dr
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Phone+1 800-926-8273

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Ph.D., Neurosciences, 1988 - 1991
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1987 - 1988
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Neurology, 1984 - 1987
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1984 - Present
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1986 - 2027
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Stem Cell Grafts and Rehabilitation Combined Boost Spinal Cord Injury Results
    Stem Cell Grafts and Rehabilitation Combined Boost Spinal Cord Injury ResultsOctober 28th, 2022
  • The Best Countries Around the World for Medical Progress
    The Best Countries Around the World for Medical ProgressJune 29th, 2021
  • ClearPoint Neuro: A Biotech Portfolio Play
    ClearPoint Neuro: A Biotech Portfolio PlayApril 5th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • “Neural Stem Cells for Spinal Cord Injury: Studies leading to an IND”VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM2024–2028
  • “Neural Stem Cells for Spinal Cord Injury: Studies leading to an IND”VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM2024–2028
  • Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy after Cervical Contusion SCI in NHPsUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO2023–2028
  • Rapid In Vivo Screening of Combination Gene Therapies for Axonal Regeneration after Spinal Cord InjuryUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO2024–2026
  • A Clinical Trial of AAV2-BDNF Gene Therapy in Alzheimer's DiseaseUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO2021–2026
  • The Primate Corticospinal Connectome and TranscriptomeUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO2017–2026
  • SCI Consortium Study: 3D Printed Scaffolds for Primate Spinal Cord Injury RepairVA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM2021–2025
  • Improved Intrathecal BDNF Gene Therapy for Alzheimer's DiseaseUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO2020–2025
  • RR&D Gordon Mansfield Spinal Cord Injury ConsortiumVA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM2015–2025
  • RR&D Gordon Mansfield Spinal Cord Injury ConsortiumVA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM2015–2025
  • Contusive Spinal Cord Injury Model DevelopmentVeterans Affairs2012
  • Gene Therapy For Alzheimer'S DiseaseNational Institute On Aging2010–2012
  • Plasticity And Regeneration In The Primate Spinal CordNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2001–2012
  • Gene Therapy For Treatment Of Spinal Cord InjuryNational Center For Research Resources2005–2011
  • Gene Therapy For Alzheimers DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources2003–2011
  • Neurobiological Aspects Of AgingNational Institute On Aging2005–2009
  • Combinatorial Approaches To SCINational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2004–2008
  • Gene Therapy For Treatment Of Spinal InjuryNational Center For Research Resources2003–2004
  • Netrins And Gene Therapy After Spinal Cord InjuryNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2001–2003
  • Gene Therapy In PrimatesNational Institute On Aging2002
  • Estrogen Mediated Neuronal Plasticity In The BrainNational Institute On Aging1999–2002
  • Safety &Feasibility Of Direct In Vivo NGF Gene Transfer To Primate BrainNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Diffusion NGF &Biological Response From Basal Forebrain Cholinergic NeuronsNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Gene Therapy In PrimatesNational Institute On Aging1997–2001
  • Ex Vivo Schwann Cell Gene Therapy For CNS RepairNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1998–2000
  • Gene Therapy In CNS Trauma (NGF04)National Center For Research Resources1998
  • Gene Therapy In CNS TraumaNational Center For Research Resources1997
  • Genetically Modified Cells In PrimatesNational Institute On Aging1994
  • Cholinergic Neuronal Regeneration In The CNSNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1987

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