Richard E. Hartman, PhD

Professor, Psychology

Contact Information

Email [email protected]
Phone 909-558-8709

Department of Psychology, Ste. 2 (upstairs)
Loma Linda University
11108 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, CA  92350

Faculty Research Lab

Hartman Behavioral Neuroscience Lab

This lab's research is broadly concerned with promoting healthy brain aging/increasing an individual's "health-span," and generally falls into 1 of 3 overlapping categories: 1) characterizing models of neurodegeneration; 2) preventing neurodegeneration and/or increasing the brain's resiliency; and 3) characterizing the effects of plant-based compounds (phytochemicals) in the brain.

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Dr. Richard Hartman

Degrees

  • PhD, Behavior, Brain and Cognition - Washington University, St. Louis, 2001 

Areas of Specialization

  • Behavioral neuroscience with an emphasis on improving the brain's resiliency against neurodegenerative conditions (e.g., Alzheimer's, stroke, traumatic brain injury) via a variety of therapeutic strategies, but especially diet/nutrition

Current Research Projects

Professional Memberships

  • Society for Neuroscience (SfN)
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • International Behavioural and Neural Genetics Society (IBANGS)
  • Oxygen Club of California (OCC)

Recent Publications and Presentations

Publications

  • Cutting, T & Hartman RE. Underlying mechanisms of (R,S)-ketamine's treatment efficacy for post- traumatic stress disorder and depression: a review, Medicine Advances (2025).
  • Morgan, M., Lopez-Rodriguez, Z., & Hartman, RE. Polyphenol diet and exercise as neuroprotective factors in a Drosophila model of Alzheimer's Disease. Animal Models and Experimental Medicine (2025).
  • Creel WT & Hartman RE. EEG Entropy as a biomarker of emotion regulation and resilience, IBRO Neuroscience Reports (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibneur.2025.10.013
  • Tabaza R, Hartman RE. Impact of gut–brain axis and probiotics on Alzheimer's disease. Neurology International. 2025; 17(10):153. https://doi.org/10.3390/neurolint17100153
  • Bishara MA, Chum PP, Miot FEL, Hooda A, Hartman RE, Behringer EJ. Molecular pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease onset in a mouse model: effects of cannabidiol treatment. Front Neurosci. 2025 Sep 5;19:1667585. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2025.1667585. PMID: 40979532; PMCID: PMC12446314.

Presentations

  • Therapeutic effects of Tibetan singing bowls. E. Christopherson, C. Brenner, & R. Hartman. 2023 WPA Conference, Riverside, California.
  • The effects of relaxation techniques and mindfulness practices on acne vulgaris. M. Petrossian, C. Brenner, & R. Hartman. 2023 WPA Conference, Riverside, California.
  • Comparing Metabolic Satiety Effects of Two Aminopyridine Kv1 Channel Blockers. JL Styadi, E Giang, C Hessinger, D Bellinger & R Hartman. 2023 Western Medical Research Conference, Carmel, California.

Community Engagement

  • Classroom presentations about the brain, Temecula Valley School District (2006-present)