Robert Mentzer, Jr. , M.D.

Adjunct Research Professor

Director Translational Research

Program Area

Translational Cell Biology and Molecular Biology

Research Interests

Myocardial ischemia, myocardial protection, ischemia/reperfusion injury, ventricular remodeling, autophagy, cardiac mechanics, adenosine, metabolic syndrome. Studies involve in vitro and in vivo small and large animal preparations.

Education/Training

University of Maryland (1972)

Positions and Employment

Dean, Wayne State University Medical School (past)

Support From:

• NIH P01 HL 85577
• NIH R01 HL 60590
• NIH R01 HL 71091
• NIH R01 AG 21568