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Robert Martuza, MD, Neurosurgery, Boston, MA

Robert Lawrence Martuza MD

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Skull Base


William and Elizabeth Sweet Professor of Neuroscience in the Department of Surgery, Mass Gen Hosp

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  • 55 Fruit StWht 502 Neurosurgery MghBoston, MA 02114

  • Phone+1 617-726-8581

  • Fax+1 617-726-4814

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Education & Training

  • Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital
    Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1974 - 1980
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1973 - 1974
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1976 - 2021
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1991 - 2002
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1993 - 2001
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1993 - 2000
  • Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2004-2014
  • Boston Magazine Castle Connolly, 2008-2013
  • America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2005-2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Sequestration of T Cells in Bone Marrow in the Setting of Glioblastoma and Other Intracranial Tumors  
    Peter E Fecci, Cosette A Dechant, Robert L Martuza, Karolina Woroniecka, Brian V Nahed, James E Herndon, William T Curry, Aladine A Elsamadicy, John H Sampson, Michael..., Nature

Authored Content

  • Histopathological Prognostic Factors of Recurrence Following Definitive Therapy for Atypical and Malignant Meningiomas RelatedApril 2018
  • Histopathological Prognostic Factors of Recurrence Following Definitive Therapy for Atypical and Malignant Meningiomas RelatedApril 2018
  • Histopathological Prognostic Factors of Recurrence Following Definitive Therapy for Atypical and Malignant Meningiomas RelatedApril 2018
  • Histopathological Prognostic Factors of Recurrence Following Definitive Therapy for Atypical and Malignant Meningiomas RelatedApril 2018
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Press Mentions

  • Brain Infusion of Genetically Modified Poliovirus Is Used to Treat Glioblastoma
    Brain Infusion of Genetically Modified Poliovirus Is Used to Treat GlioblastomaAugust 19th, 2019
  • 'Passion of a Surgeon'
    'Passion of a Surgeon'September 1st, 2017
  • The One Symptom of a Brain Tumor You Should Never Ignore Is Actually Really Common
    The One Symptom of a Brain Tumor You Should Never Ignore Is Actually Really CommonSeptember 27th, 2016
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Grant Support

  • Oncolytic HSV Immunovirotherapy for brain tumorsMASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL2024–2029
  • Neuroscience Resident Research ProgramNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2012
  • Genetically Engineered Viruses For Prostate Cancer TherapyNational Cancer Institute2007–2012
  • Genetically Engineered Viruses For Brain Tumor TherapyNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2000–2012
  • Training Program In Nervous System TumorsNational Cancer Institute2006–2007
  • Genetically Engineered Viruses For Prostate Cancer TherNational Cancer Institute2004–2006
  • Clinical Research Training Program In NeurooncologyNational Cancer Institute2001–2005
  • Genetically Engineered Viruses For Brain Tumor TherapyNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1994–1999
  • National CNS Tumor ConsortiumNational Cancer Institute1994–1997
  • Molecular Targeting Of Therapy For Nervous System TumorsNational Cancer Institute1993–1995
  • Hormonal Modulation Of NeurofibromatosisNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1985–1988
  • Neurofibromatosis: Cellular Features, Hormonal ControlsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1985–1986

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