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Robert Nussbaum, MD, Medical Genetics, San Francisco, CA

RobertLNussbaumMD

Medical Genetics • San Francisco, CA

Clinical Genetics, Clinical Molecular Genetics

Professor, Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine

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  • Office

    513 Parnassus Ave
    # HSE901E
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    Phone+1 415-476-3200
    Fax+1 415-502-0720

Education & Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, 1978 - 1980
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1978
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1995 - 2007
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1984 - 1994
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1981 - 1985
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics Clinical Genetics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Elected Member Institute of Medicine, 2004
  • Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 1987
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comparison of Universal Genetic Testing vs Guideline-Directed Targeted Testing for Patients with Hereditary Cancer Syndrome  
    Scott Okuno, Luke Mountjoy, Cameron S Thorpe, Edward D Esplin, Robert L Nussbaum, Alan H Bryce, Tanios S Bekaii-Saab, Aleksandar Sekulic, JAMA Oncology
  • Distinguishing Variant Pathogenicity from Genetic Diagnosis  
    Heidi L Rehm, Robert L Nussbaum, JAMA
  • Height and Body Mass Index as Modifiers of Breast Cancer Risk in BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers: A Mendelian Randomization Study  
    Susan M Domchek, Wendy K Chung, Patricia A Ganz, Robert L Nussbaum, Journal of the National Cancer Institute
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Press Mentions

  • http://thesmarterbusiness.com/Thompson-Thompson-Genetics-in-Medicine-by-Nussbaum-Md-Robert-Mcinnes-Md-Phd-Frsc-Roderick-R-W-Saunders2007-Paperback-7th-Edition.pdf
    http://thesmarterbusiness.com/Thompson-Thompson-Genetics-in-Medicine-by-Nussbaum-Md-Robert-Mcinnes-Md-Phd-Frsc-Roderick-R-W-Saunders2007-Paperback-7th-Edition.pdfJune 27th, 2020
  • Why Not All Genetic Testing Is Created Equal on Coast Live
    Why Not All Genetic Testing Is Created Equal on Coast LiveJune 17th, 2019
  • Invitae Study of 143,000 Patients Shows Importance of Routinely Including Deletion and Duplication Detection with Sequencing in Genetic Testing
    Invitae Study of 143,000 Patients Shows Importance of Routinely Including Deletion and Duplication Detection with Sequencing in Genetic TestingJune 13th, 2018
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Grant Support

  • Combined BAC Transgenic And Knock-Out Mouse Model Of Lowe Syndrome NephropathyNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2012
  • Glucocerebrosidase Mutations In A Mouse Synucleinopathy ModelNational Institute On Aging2011
  • GI Endotoxin As An Environmental Trigger In An Alpha-Synuclein Transgenic MouseNational Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences2010–2011
  • Combined BAC Transgenic And Knock-Out Mouse Model Of Lowe Syndrome NephropathyNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010
  • Glucocerebrosidase Mutations In A Mouse Synucleinopathy ModelNational Institute On Aging2009–2010
  • Studies On Mouse VIT C TransporterNational Human Genome Research Institute2002–2005
  • The Lowe Oculocerebrorenal SyndromeNational Human Genome Research Institute2000–2005
  • Genetics Of Parkinson'S DiseaseNational Human Genome Research Institute1997–2005
  • Outcomes Of Education And Counseling For HnpcctestingNational Human Genome Research Institute2004
  • Lowe Oculocerebrorenal SyndromeNational Human Genome Research Institute1995–2004
  • Positional Cloning Of Autosomal Dominant Fanconi SyndromNational Human Genome Research Institute2001
  • Studies On Mouse Vitamin C TransporterNational Human Genome Research Institute2001
  • Mouse Vitamin C TransporterNational Human Genome Research Institute2000
  • Batten DiseaseNational Human Genome Research Institute2000
  • Mouse Model For Batten'S DiseaseNational Human Genome Research Institute1999
  • Genetics Of ParkinsonNational Human Genome Research Institute1998–1999
  • Mice Defective In Phosphatidylinositol SignalingNational Human Genome Research Institute1995–1999
  • Mutation Analysis In Patients With Lowe Oculocerebrorenal SyndromeNational Human Genome Research Institute1996–1998
  • Triplet Repeat Amplification In The Fragile X SyndromeNational Human Genome Research Institute1995–1997
  • Isolating The Gene For ChoroideremiaNational Eye Institute1987–1993
  • Molecular Genetic Analysis Of Lowe'S SyndromeEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1989–1992
  • Postdoctoral Training In Molecular Genetic ResearchNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences1988–1992
  • Genetic &Molecular Studies In Lowe'S SyndromeEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1987–1988
  • Molecular Analysis Of Fragile X In Somatic Cell HybridsEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1985–1987

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