Michael Edwin Kafrissen MD MSPH

Research Scientist MIT AgeLab

MIT AgeLabMITCambridge, MA 02142

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Education & Training

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia HospitalResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1974 - 1977
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1974

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Certifications & Licensure

PA State Medical License Active through 2026
OH State Medical License 1978 - 1984

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

45 citations
Using self-reported data to assess the validity of driving simulation data.
Bryan Reimer, Lisa A. D'Ambrosio, Joseph F. Coughlin, Michael E. Kafrissen, Joseph Biederman
Behavior Research Methods. 2006-05-01
10 citations
Waiting for the second coming
Jerome F. Strauss, Michael Kafrissen
Nature. 2004-11-04
14 citations
Efficacy safety and cycle control of five oral contraceptive regimens containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol.
Katherine D. LaGuardia, Gary A. Shangold, Alan C. Fisher, Andrew J. Friedman, Michael Kafrissen
Contraception. 2003-06-01