Linda L. Restifo, MD, PhD
Professor, Neurology
Professor, Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Professor, Clinical Translational Sciences
Professor, Genetics - GIDP
Professor, Neuroscience
Professor, Neuroscience - GIDP
Professor, Entomology / Insect Science - GIDP
Professor, BIO5 Institute
Member of the Graduate Faculty
Degrees
- PhD: Genetics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
- MD: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
- BA: Biology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Internship
Morristown Memorial Hospital, New Jersey, Internal Medicine
Residency
Harvard-Longwood Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Neurology
Fellowship
Harvard Medical School, Boston, Neurology
Board Certifications
Arizona Medical Board, 1993
Research Interests
understanding the genetic control of brain development and neuronal plasticity; drug discovery to make intellectual disabilities and autism treatable with safe and effective medications; molecular diagnosis of neurogenetic disorders; exploration of neurotoxicity of commonly used prescription drugs; technology development to enhance neuroscience research