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Michael Selzer, MD, Neurology, Philadelphia, PA

MichaelESelzerMD

Neurology Philadelphia, PA

Professor, Neurology, Temple University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    3400 Spruce St
    Fl 2
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone+1 215-662-3606
    Fax+1 215-926-9325

Education & Training

  • New York University
    New York UniversityPh.D., Physiology, 1964 - 1968
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 1968
  • University of Pennsylvania
    University of PennsylvaniaA.B., 1959 - 1962

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1971 - 2022
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American Neurological Association, 2013
  • Fellow American Society of Neurorehabilitation, 2011
  • Fellow Royal College of Physicians, 2007
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Role of CSPG receptor LAR phosphatase in restricting axon regeneration after CNS injury  
    Xu B, Park D, Ohtake Y, Li H, Hayat U, Liu J, Selzer ME, Longo FM, Li S, Neurobiol Dis, 1/1/2015
  • Selective expression of CSPG receptors PTPsigma and LAR in poorly regenerating reticulospinal neurons of lamprey  
    Zhang K.G., Hu J, Selzer ME, J Comp Neurol, 1/1/2014
  • Neurogenesis in the lamprey central nervous system following spinal cord transection  
    Zhang G, Pizarro IV, Swain GP, Kang SH, Selzer ME, J Comp Neurol, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Cytokeletal messages are present in regenerating tips of lamprey axons after spinal cord transection.
    Jin L-Q, Pennise CR, Jahn KS, Austell C, Freylikh N, Selzer ME, Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 1/1/2013
  • Effects of chondroitinase on regeneration and survival of axotomized spinal-projecting neurons in the lamprey.
    Hu J, Zhang KG, Selzer ME, Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 1/1/2013
  • Assessing the role of lamprey Ndel1 in axon regeneration.
    Zhang KG, Li X-M, Selzer ME, Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

  • Axon regeneration in the injured central nervous system. 
    Vienna, Ausrtria - 1/22/2013
  • Environmental vs. neuron-intrinsic determinants of axon regeneration in the transected lamprey spinal cord. 
    Milwaukee, WI - 1/1/2013
  • Clinical Trials to Promote Regeneration in Spinal Cord Injury; What Does The Clinician Need to Know in Order to Inform SCI Patients? 
    Chennai, India - 1/28/2012
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Other

  • Harnessing the Brain’s Power to Adapt after Injury. Cerebrum: The Dana Forum on Brain Science 
    Selzer ME
    http://www.dana.org/news/cerebrum/
    1/1/2007
  • What does the Future Hold for Biological Interventions to Aid Recovery? 
    Selzer ME, Tessler AR, YourDoctor.com
    1/1/2001

Grant Support

  • Guidance Molecules In Spinal Cord RegenerationNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009
  • Center For Experimental Neurorehabilitation TrainingEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2009
  • Center For Experimental Neurorehabilitation TrainingEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2005–2009
  • Guidance Molecules In Spinal Cord RegenerationNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2000–2009
  • Regeneration In The Spinal Cord-Role Of NeurofilamentNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2000–2003
  • Clinical Research Education In Mental HealthNational Institute Of Mental Health1998–2002
  • Regeneration In The Spinal Cord: Role Of NeurofilamentNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2000
  • Research Training In Neurologic RehabilitationEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1992–1999
  • Regeneration In The Spinal Cord--Role Of NeurofilamentNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1995–1997
  • Glial Cells And Spinal Cord RegenerationNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1995–1997
  • Regeneration In The Spinal Cord--Role Of NeurofilamentsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1994
  • Regeneration In The Spinal Cord - Role Of NeurofilamentNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1991–1993
  • Growth Cone Guidance In The Spinal CordNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1988–1990
  • Regeneration In The Spinal CordNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1987–1988
  • Regeneration In The Lamprey Spinal CordNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1986