Professor, Psychology
Contact Information
Email rhartman@llu.edu
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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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
- Lakshmi S, Essa MM, Hartman RE, Guillemin GJ, Sivan S, Elumalai P. Exosomes in Alzheimer's Disease: Potential Role as Pathological Mediators, Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets. Neurochem Res. 2020 Nov;45(11):2553-2559. doi: 10.1007/s11064-020-03111-1. Epub 2020 Aug 25. Review. PubMed PMID: 32840760
- Hartman RE, Nathan NH, Ghosh N, Pernia CD, Law J, Nuryyev R, Plaia A, Yusof A, Tone B, Dulcich M, Wakeman DR, Dilmac N, Niles WD, Sidman RL, Obenaus A, Snyder EY, Ashwal S. A Biomarker for Predicting Responsiveness to Stem Cell Therapy Based on Mechanism-of-Action: Evidence from Cerebral Injury. Cell Rep. 2020 May 12;31(6):107622. doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2020.107622. PubMed PMID: 32402283.
- Tan A, Morton KR, Lee JW, Hartman RE, Lee G. Adverse childhood experiences and depressive symptoms: Protective effects of dietary flavonoids. J Psychosom Res. 2020 Feb 11;131:109957. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2020.109957. PubMed PMID: 32088426.
- Hartman RE, Patel D. Dietary Approaches to the Management of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Adv Neurobiol. 2020;24:547-571. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-30402-7_19. PubMed PMID: 32006373.
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.
- Kirsch WM, Holshouser B, Brier-Jones J, Whinnery C, Jaeger A, Iwakoshi N, Hudson S, Nie Y, Petersen F, Vinters HV, Zhang XB, Crofton A, Barnes S, Hartman RE, Magaki S, Shannon S, Fabian F, Smallwood J. Microparticle Therapy for Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy. 7th International CAA Conference 9/30/20 to 10/1/20
- Nelson GA, Gangadharmath U, Jones T, Hartman RE, Gifford P. Radiation Effects on Synapse Number. Radiation Research Society.
- Holshouser B, Gangadharmath U, Hartman RE, Jones T, Eliamani S, Stanbouly S, Gifford P, Nelson GA. In vivo Synaptic Density Imaging with 18F-UCB-H Detects Effects of Space Irradiation in the Rat Brain. Society of Nuclear medicine and Molecular Imaging Conference.
Community Engagement
- Classroom presentations about the brain, Temecula Valley School District (2006-present)