Dr. Joseph Friedman

Biography

Joseph H. Friedman is a Professor of Neurology at Brown University with an extensive background in movement disorders. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of Chicago, followed by a Master's degree in the same field from Washington University, and obtained his MD from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons. Friedman completed his residency in Neurology at the Neurological Institute of New York. Since moving to Rhode Island in 1982, he has been actively involved in clinical research focusing primarily on Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and drug-induced movement disorders. Over his prolific career, Friedman has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles and has served on the editorial boards of various neurology journals. His roles have included being the editor-in-chief of the Rhode Island Medical Journal for over two decades, and he has been an elected fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. Friedman's research interests delve into the behavioral aspects of movement disorders, particularly regarding drug-induced psychosis and fatigue in Parkinson's patients. He also collaborates on multiple NIH-funded studies exploring the genetic factors of Parkinson's disease and evaluating neuroprotective agents.

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