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Richard Wurtman, MD, Internal Medicine, Cambridge, MA

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Internal Medicine • Cambridge, MA

Faculty Member, Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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  • Office

    300 Boylston St
    Unit 1295
    Cambridge, MA 02139
    Phone+1 617-253-6731
    Fax+1 617-253-6882

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1964 - 1965
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1961 - 1962
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1960 - 1961
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1960

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1961 - 2021

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who
  • Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Dr. Sircus: Do You Want to Live Forever?
    Dr. Sircus: Do You Want to Live Forever?May 11th, 2022
  • Souvenaid and Dementia – Can Souvenaid Prevent Dementia?
    Souvenaid and Dementia – Can Souvenaid Prevent Dementia?October 8th, 2021
  • Journey of a Late Blooming Biochemical Neuroscientist
    Journey of a Late Blooming Biochemical NeuroscientistJune 28th, 2020
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Grant Support

  • Psychopharmacological Effects Of Exogenous CholineNational Institute Of Mental Health1985–2008
  • Carbohydrates As A Treatment To Increase Efficacy Of A Weight Loss ProgramNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
  • The Effect Of Creatine Supplementation On Methionine RequirementsNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • The Effect Of Alpha-Lactalbumin On Plasma Amino Acid LevNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Survey Of Women With Premenstrual DiscomfortNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Effect Of Single Meals On Plasma Uridine LevelsNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Carbohydrates As A Treatment To Increase Efficacy Of A Weight Loss ProgramNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Alpha-Lactalbumin And Complex Carbohydrates For The Treatment Of PremenstrualNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Neural And Endocrine Regulation Of Brain And BehaviorNational Institute Of Mental Health1985–2003
  • In Vivo MRS Studies Of Choline Uptake &Metabolism In Brain--Alzheimers DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources1999–2001
  • Effects Of CHO &Protein Rich Weight Loss Reduction Plans--Efficacy Of DenNational Center For Research Resources1998–2001
  • Effects Of Physiological Doses Of Melatonin On Human Sleep BehaviorNational Center For Research Resources1996–2001
  • Phentermine Hydrochloride Effects On Blood Dopamine &Serotonin LevelNational Center For Research Resources1999
  • Dose Dependency Effects Of Physiologic Doses Of Melatonin On Sleep &BehaviorNational Center For Research Resources1999
  • Blood Pressure, WT Loss &Mood In Obese Women Tx W/ Phentermine HydrochlorideNational Center For Research Resources1999
  • Aging And Sleep--Role Of MelatoninNational Institute On Aging1996–1998
  • Neural &Endocrine Regulation Of Brain And BehaviorNational Institute Of Mental Health1994–1998
  • Psychopharmacological Effects Of Exogenous CholineNational Institute Of Mental Health1989–1998
  • Neural &Endocrine Regulation Of Brain &BehaviorNational Institute Of Mental Health1988–1992
  • Aspartame Effects On Amino Acids, Transmitters, &CNSNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1985–1986

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