RichardMichaelMortensenMD

Endocrinology • Ann Arbor, MI

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Professor, Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan Medical School

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Office
1301 Catherine St
7641 Medical Sciences Ii
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone+1 734-763-2021

Fax+1 734-936-8813

Education & Training

Brigham and Women's HospitalFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1987 - 1989
Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1987
Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

MI State Medical License 2001 - 2020

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

14 citations
Itaconate suppresses atherosclerosis by activating a Nrf2-dependent antiinflammatory response in macrophages in mice.
Jianrui Song, Yanling Zhang, Ryan A Frieler, Anthony Andren, Sherri Wood
The Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2023-12-12
9 citations
Aconitate decarboxylase 1 regulates glucose homeostasis and obesity in mice.
Ryan A Frieler, Thomas M Vigil, Jianrui Song, Christy Leung, Daniel R Goldstein
Obesity. 2022-09-01
15 citations
Aconitate decarboxylase 1 suppresses cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in mice.
Thomas M. Vigil, Ryan A. Frieler, KiAundra L. Kilpatrick, Michael M. Wang, Richard M. Mortensen
Experimental Neurology. 2022-01-01

Press Mentions

Donor Hearts Can Be Reprogrammed with Medication for Longer Storage, Improved Transplant OutcomesFebruary 8th, 2023
Synergistic Research Between the Center of Arrhythmia Research and the Michigan Biology of Cardiovascular Aging at the University of MichiganNovember 10th, 2017
Eight Medical School Faculty Honored for Excellence in Basic Sciences TeachingJanuary 22nd, 2016

Grant Support

Metabolic Responsive Factors In Cardiovascular DiseaseNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2006–2009
New G-Protein Signaling PathwaysNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2003–2006
Muscarinic And Adenosine Receptor Signal TransductionNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2000–2001
Muscarinic And Adenosine Receptor Signal TransductionNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1998–2000
Genetic Analysis Of G-Protein FunctionNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences1997
Structure-Function Analysis Of G Protein SubunitsNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences1994–1996