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Author: Marcia Ratner

I earned my doctoral degree in Behavioral Neuroscience from Boston University School of Medicine where I trained in the Department of Neurology with the late Dr. Robert Feldman. I subsequently completed an NIH/NIA post-doctoral fellowship in the Biochemistry of Aging. I am a board certified toxicologist and a member of the Society of Toxicology and the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology. I currently use in vivo electrophysiological techniques to investigate the effects of chemicals on learning and memory function in healthy subjects and those with age-related neurodegenerative diseases. I have provided expert consultations to law firms, government agencies and industry.

Chronic “Toxic” Encephalopathy: The Other CTE

Marcia H. Ratner PhD, DABT discusses Chronic Toxic Encephalopathy, a lesser discussed form of CTE.

Finding Motivation in Parkinson’s Self-Advocates

Marcia Ratner, Ph.D. discusses how her experience at the Parkinson’s Policy Forum has given added motivation to her work.

The Role of Exposure to Neurotoxic Chemicals in Neurodiversity

Marcia Ratner, Ph.D. discusses the role neurotoxic chemicals can play in creating neurodiverse conditions, and gives tips on prevention and treatment options.

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