Robert A Rifkin, MD, PhD

Rifkin R, Wu X, Pereira B, Gill B, Merricks E, Michalak A, Goldberg A, Humala N, Dovas A, Rai G, McKhann G, Slesinger P, Canoll P, Schevon C. A selective small-molecule agonist of G protein-gated inwardly-rectifying potassium channels reduces epileptiform activity in mouse models of tumor-associated and provoked seizures. Neuropharmacology 2024, 265: 110259. PMID: 39662702, PMCID: PMC11726401, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2024.110259.

Dembar A, Mell A, Hsieh V, Chandrasekan S, Rifkin R, Thomas D, Meah Y. Reducing Food Insecurity through Personalized Interventions at the East Harlem Health Outreach Partnership. Journal Of Student-Run Clinics 2020, 6 DOI: 10.59586/jsrc.v6i1.123.

Chen I, Jin D, Rifkin R, Chandrasekaran S, Leader A, Thomas D, Meah Y. Improving Student Clinicians’ Documentation of Lifestyle Modification. Journal Of Student-Run Clinics 2019, 5 DOI: 10.59586/jsrc.v5i1.52.

Laitman B, Chandrasekaran S, Rifkin R, Barnum K, Thomas D, Meah Y. Benefits of a Physician-Scientist-Tailored Curriculum at a Medical Student-Run Free Clinic. Medical Science Educator 2018, 29: 9-10. PMID: 34457440, PMCID: PMC8368602, DOI: 10.1007/s40670-018-00668-z.

Rifkin R, Huyghe D, Li X, Parakala M, Aisenberg E, Moss S, Slesinger P. GIRK currents in VTA dopamine neurons control the sensitivity of mice to cocaine-induced locomotor sensitization. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2018, 115: e9479-e9488. PMID: 30228121, PMCID: PMC6176583, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1807788115.

Mann C, Rifkin R, Nabel E, Thomas D, Meah Y, Katz C. Exploring Antidepressant Adherence at a Student-Run Free Mental Health Clinic. Community Mental Health Journal 2018, 55: 57-62. PMID: 30062631, DOI: 10.1007/s10597-018-0301-5.

Arao R, O'Connor M, Barrett T, Chockalingam L, Khan F, Kumar A, Leader A, Leven E, Power J, Shuham B, Rifkin R, Thomas D, Meah Y, Shah B. Strengthening value-based medication management in a free clinic for the uninsured: Quality interventions aimed at reducing costs and enhancing adherence. BMJ Open Quality 2017, 6: e000069. PMID: 29450274, PMCID: PMC5699148, DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2017-000069.

Batra J, Xu H, Rifkin R, Wang A, Atteberry P, Thomas D, Meah Y. Containing Prescription Drug Costs at a Resource-Limited, Student-Run Clinic for the Uninsured. Journal Of Student-Run Clinics 2017, 3 DOI: 10.59586/jsrc.v3i1.59.

Rifkin R, Moss S, Slesinger P. G Protein-Gated Potassium Channels: A Link to Drug Addiction. Trends In Pharmacological Sciences 2017, 38: 378-392. PMID: 28188005, PMCID: PMC5368012, DOI: 10.1016/j.tips.2017.01.007.

Munoz M, Padgett C, Rifkin R, Terunuma M, Wickman K, Contet C, Moss S, Slesinger P. A Role for the GIRK3 Subunit in Methamphetamine-Induced Attenuation of GABAB Receptor-Activated GIRK Currents in VTA Dopamine Neurons. Journal Of Neuroscience 2016, 36: 3106-3114. PMID: 26985023, PMCID: PMC4792929, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.1327-15.2016.

Rubenstein W, Rifkin R, Huber B, Pedowitz E, Rabkin J, Thomas D, Meah Y. What Drives Faculty to Volunteer at a Student-Run Clinic for the Underserved? Journal Of Student-Run Clinics 2016, 2 DOI: 10.59586/jsrc.v2i1.9.

Saini H, Rifkin R, Gorelik M, Huang H, Ferguson Z, Jones M, Levy M. Passively transferred human NMO-IgG exacerbates demyelination in mouse experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. BMC Neurology 2013, 13: 104. PMID: 23927715, PMCID: PMC3750922, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2377-13-104.

Gorelik M, Janowski M, Galpoththawela C, Rifkin R, Levy M, Lukomska B, Kerr D, Bulte J, Walczak P, Morgan R. Noninvasive Monitoring of Immunosuppressive Drug Efficacy to Prevent Rejection of Intracerebral Glial Precursor Allografts. Cell Transplantation 2012, 21: 2149-2157. PMID: 22508097, DOI: 10.3727/096368912x636911.

Ratchford J, Shore W, Hammond E, Rose J, Rifkin R, Nie P, Tan K, Quigg M, de Lateur B, Kerr D. A pilot study of functional electrical stimulation cycling in progressive multiple sclerosis. NeuroRehabilitation An International Interdisciplinary Journal 2010, 27: 121-128. PMID: 20871141, DOI: 10.3233/nre-2010-0588.

Rifkin R, Maggio E, Dike S, Kerr D, Levy M. n-Dodecyl-β-d-Maltoside Inhibits Aggregation of Human Interferon-β-1b and Reduces Its Immunogenicity. Journal Of Neuroimmune Pharmacology 2010, 6: 158-162. PMID: 20532646, DOI: 10.1007/s11481-010-9226-7.