Neurology
Michael Schwarzschild, MD PHD
Julieanne Dorn Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Michael Schwarzschild, MD, PhD, is a neurologist specializing in movement disorders, particularly Parkinson's disease and related neurodegenerative conditions. He directs the Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory at the MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease, where his team investigates molecular mechanisms in mouse models of Parkinson's disease to develop improved therapies. His research focuses on purinergic pathways, including the neuroprotective properties of caffeine and adenosine
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- Harvard Medical School — MD, 1990
- Harvard Medical School — PhD, Neuroscience, 1988
- Princeton University — Undergraduate, Biochemistry
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Movement Disorders
Conditions & Treatments
Parkinson's DiseaseMovement Disorders
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice