American neurologist, associate adjunct professor of neurology at UCLA. DOJ-released EFTA files show correspondence with Epstein from 2010-2019. Passed student information to Epstein. Received $100,000 donation from Epstein.
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Background
Mark Jude Tramo, MD PhD, is an American neurologist and neuroscientist who holds the position of Associate Adjunct Professor of Neurology at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine. He is also the founder of the Institute for Music & Brain Science, an organization that seeks to advance knowledge about the neurological basis of music. His professional and academic work focuses on the intersection of neuroscience, music cognition, and brain function.
Tramo's academic affiliations are documented in his email signature blocks, which identify him as holding appointments in the Department of Neurology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The Institute for Music & Brain Science, which he founded, was based at 2220 Lynn Road, Suite 300, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, according to financial documents in the EFTA files.
Tramo appears extensively in the DOJ-released EFTA (Epstein Financial Transaction Analysis) files, which reveal a sustained personal, professional, and financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein spanning from at least 2009 through 2018. In addition to intellectual correspondence, Tramo also appears to have provided medical consultation to Epstein regarding spinal and neurological issues.
Epstein Connection
Mark Tramo maintained a documented, multi-year relationship with Jeffrey Epstein that encompassed personal friendship, intellectual exchange, medical consultation, and financial patronage. EFTA files reveal email correspondence between Tramo and Epstein (or facilitated through Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff) spanning from at least May 2009 through October 2018. Tramo addressed Epstein informally in emails (e.g., 'hey superstar,' 'hey dude,' 'So great to hear your voice'), indicating a familiar personal relationship. Epstein's entity Gratitude America LLC issued a check for $100,000 to the Institute for Music & Brain Science (Tramo's organization) dated February 6, 2017. Tramo also appears to have provided medical advice to Epstein, including reviewing his back MRI and advising on nerve conduction studies. A June 2019 chat log lists Tramo among academics under consideration for an unspecified purpose, alongside names like Seth Lloyd, Lawrence Krauss, and Noam Chomsky. Notably, the relationship continued well after Epstein's 2008 conviction.
Key Allegations(6)
Received a $100,000 payment from Epstein's entity Gratitude America LLC via Deutsche Bank Trust, made payable to the Institute for Music & Brain Science, dated February 6, 2017.
documentedMaintained regular email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from at least 2009 through 2018, continuing well after Epstein's 2008 sex offense conviction.
documentedProvided medical consultation to Epstein, including review of Epstein's back MRI and advice on nerve conduction studies.
documentedSent an email to Epstein in October 2018 referencing an alleged Oval Office meeting involving Donald Trump, Kanye West, and Jim Brown, framing Kanye West's behavior as an example of hypomania.
documentedListed in a June 2019 chat log among academics and media figures apparently under consideration for engagement, alongside Seth Lloyd, Lawrence Krauss, Noam Chomsky, and others.
documentedFounded the Institute for Music & Brain Science, which Epstein described as seeking to advance knowledge about the neurological basis of music.
documentedLegal Status
Mark Tramo is not known to have been charged, convicted, or investigated in connection with the Epstein case. He appears in DOJ-released EFTA files as a correspondent, financial recipient, and associate of Jeffrey Epstein.
Notable Statements(5)
“hey superstar...you must be embedded”
“hey dude (note the new california vernacular) - you said you wanted to talk this weekend”
“So great to hear your voice/voicemail, JEE”
“Hi Jeffrey - following up and checking in”
“Jst ran into rhea She will be contacting the dev officer again”
Key Relationships(8)
Received $100,000 check from Epstein's entity Gratitude America LLC via Deutsche Bank Trust, dated 2/6/2017, payable to The Institute for Music & Brain Science (efta-01348706, efta-01358558, sd-10-EFTA01348706, sd-10-EFTA01358558).
Sustained personal correspondence with Epstein from at least 2009 through 2018, using familiar and affectionate language. Also provided medical consultation on Epstein's spine (efta-efta02048774, efta-02251019, efta-efta01785366).
Lesley Groff, Epstein's assistant, facilitated numerous communications between Tramo and Epstein, relaying messages and scheduling requests (efta-efta02037819, efta-efta01948338, efta-efta01850282, efta-efta01904679, efta-02564725, efta-02566285, efta-efta01806211, efta-efta02003891).
Michael Wolff appears scheduled for lunch on the same day as Tramo's scheduled Skype call with Epstein (efta-02264563). Wolff also mentioned in the June 2019 chat log alongside Tramo (d-14510).
Richard Kahn appears in the same daily schedule as Tramo's Skype call with Epstein (efta-02264563).
Tramo emailed Epstein in October 2018 referencing an alleged Oval Office encounter involving Donald Trump, Kanye West, and Jim Brown (d-28405, d-16308).
Seth Lloyd listed alongside Tramo in the June 2019 chat log mentioning academics (d-14510).
John Brockman and his Edge organization mentioned in the same June 2019 chat log as Tramo (d-14510).
Timeline(30 events)
Epstein responds affirmatively to a message about Mark Tramo, indicating ongoing communication.
Tramo confirms visit to Epstein: 'great! - see you Sat 5/23 mid-morning...'
Email from Epstein to Tramo.
Tramo emails Epstein checking in: 'How are you? I hope all is well.'
Epstein replies to Tramo: 'I'll try tomorrw.'
Tramo emails Epstein using casual language, discussing a planned weekend conversation.
Tramo responds to Yale Daily News questions about Music and the Brain, with Kristen Ng CC'd.
Email exchange between Tramo and Epstein about weekend plans.
Email with Tramo CC'd.
Tramo emails Epstein: 'hey superstar...you must be embedded.'
Tramo follows up with Epstein.
Lesley Groff relays to Epstein that Tramo called after his lecture.
Lesley Groff coordinates between Tramo and Epstein.
Epstein instructs staff to 'have him talk to me tomorow' regarding Tramo.
Email regarding Tramo asking if Epstein will be around.
Email exchange about Tramo hoping to speak with Epstein.
Lesley Groff relays that Tramo emailed again requesting to meet.
Tramo requests to finish an interrupted phone call with Epstein.
Tramo emails Epstein: 'Hi Jeffrey - following up and checking in.'
Tramo calls Epstein to wish Happy Thanksgiving; Groff relays the message.
Epstein instructs Tramo to 'call again monday.'
Epstein emails Tramo: 'sounds great, too late for me to make it.'
Tramo emails Epstein: 'So great to hear your voice/voicemail, JEE.'
Epstein instructs staff to send his back MRI to Mark Tramo for review.
Email reports that East River facility does not do nerve conduction studies, in context of Tramo's medical involvement.
Epstein emails Tramo about conducting an experiment 'encouraged by Norm's wholly justified' [text truncated].
Tramo emails Epstein regarding a link, music experiment, etc.
$100,000 check issued from Gratitude America LLC (via Deutsche Bank Trust) to The Institute for Music & Brain Science, Mark Tramo MD PhD.
Tramo emails Epstein about an alleged Oval Office meeting involving Donald Trump, Kanye West, and Jim Brown, framing it as a case study in hypomania.
Tramo listed in a chat log among academics and media figures alongside Seth Lloyd, Lawrence Krauss, Noam Chomsky, John Brockman, and Michael Wolff.
At a Glance
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Document Mentions
Email Mentions (1)
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