Robert M Mentzer Jr. MD
Cardiovascular Surgery
Professor of Surgery and Physiology, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine
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4160 John R StSte 615Detroit, MI 48201
Phone+1 313-745-4195
Fax+1 313-993-8669
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Education & Training
University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1978 - 1980- University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1971 - 1978
University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1971
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 1973 - 2020
MI State Medical License 2006 - 2016
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 9 citationsThe Role of Reactive Oxygen Species, Kinases, Hydrogen Sulfide, and Nitric Oxide in the Regulation of Autophagy and Their Impact on Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury in ...A. V. Krylatov, Leonid N. Maslov, Sergey Y Tsibulnikov, Nikita S. Voronkov, Alla A. Boshchenko
Current Cardiology Reviews. 2021-01-01 - 18 citationsIntermittent Use of a Short-Course Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Therapy Limits Adverse Cardiac Remodeling via Parkin-dependent Mitochondrial TurnoverJuliana de Freitas Germano, Chengqun Huang, Jon Sin, Yang Song, Kyle C Tucker
Scientific Reports. 2020-05-19 - 34 citationsMyocardial hypothermia increases autophagic flux, mitochondrial mass and myocardial function after ischemia-reperfusion injury.Stefanie Marek-Iannucci, Amandine Thomas, Jean Hou, Annunziata N. Crupi, Jon Sin
Scientific Reports. 2019-07-10
Press Mentions
Wayne State Names New Dean of Medical SchoolJanuary 10th, 2020
How Cells React to Injury from Open-Heart SurgeryApril 6th, 2017
Grant Support
- Autophagy, Adenosine And Pyruvate Protection During Heart SurgeryNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2009–2011
- Adenosine And Pyruvate Protection During Heart SurgeryNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2006–2008
- Adenosine And Pyruvate Protection During Heart SurgeryNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1997–2005
- Work Conditions Of Surgery Residents And Quality Of CareAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2001–2002
- Actions Of Adenosine In Normal And Ischemic MyocardiumNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1995–1999
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