Biography:Santosh Kesari
Santosh Kesari | |
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| Education | University of Pennsylvania - School of Arts and Sciences (1992) University of University of Pennsylvania - PhD degree in molecular biology (1996) University of Pennsylvania - MD (1999) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Neurology and neuro-oncology |
| Thesis | Viral therapy for central nervous system neoplasms: Studies using an ICP34.5 deficient herpes simplex virus in murine models [dissertation]. Philadelphia (PA): University of Pennsylvania; 1996. |
Santosh Kesari is an Indian-American neuro-oncologist and neurologist[1][2] who currently serves as the Chair and Professor of the Department of Translational Neurosciences and Neurotherapeutics at the Saint John’s Cancer Institute.[3][4][5]
Early life and career
Kesari graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Arts and Sciences in 1992. He received a PhD degree in molecular biology in 1996 and a MD from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine in 1999.[6][7]
Kesari is the Director of Neuro-oncology at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, Providence Saint John’s Health Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.[8][9] He also leads the Pacific Neuroscience Research Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute.[10]
Kesari is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN) and of the American Neurological Association (FANA).[11][12]
Scientific work
Kesari is the author of over 250 scientific publications, reviews, or books whose focus lies in the study of cancer stem cells and their role in the formation of brain tumors and resistance to treatment. His h-index is 73.[13]
External links
References
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- ↑ "In Conversation: Can mRNA vaccines treat cancer?" (in en). 2021-05-28. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/in-conversation-treating-cancer-with-mrna-vaccines.
- ↑ Miller, Korin (2018-05-08). "'My Runny Nose Turned Out To Be A Brain Leak'" (in en-US). https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a20514456/csf-leak/.
- ↑ Harter, Clara (2021-07-05). "Santa Monica becomes hotbed for cancer fighting biotech industry" (in en-US). https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-becomes-hotbed-for-cancer-fighting-biotech-industry/206432.
- ↑ Reporter, India-West Staff. "Santosh Kesari-led Team Begins Clinical Trials for Treating Brain Tumors Without Chemotherapy" (in en). https://www.indiawest.com/news/global_indian/santosh-kesari-led-team-begins-clinical-trials-for-treating-brain-tumors-without-chemotherapy/article_ed4bb6b2-473b-11e8-a295-9b779c04ab21.html.
- ↑ "Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, Neuro-oncology | Pacific Neuroscience Institute - Santa Monica, CA" (in en-US). https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/people/santosh-kesari/.
- ↑ "Neuro-Oncologist Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, Joins UC San Diego". https://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/archive/newsrel/health/01-10Kesari.asp.
- ↑ "Cancer research: New advances and innovations" (in en). 2021-06-06. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cancer-research-whats-exciting-the-experts-part-2.
- ↑ "Brain Tumor Signs You Should Never Ignore" (in en-US). https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/brain-tumor-signs-never-ignore-190202506.html.
- ↑ "Aerobic Exercise May Improve Cognitive Function" (in en). 2021-07-13. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/can-aerobic-exercise-improve-cognitive-function-and-decrease-alzheimers-disease-risk.
- ↑ "Directory Search | American Neurological Association (ANA)". https://myana.org/member-directory/search?search_api_views_fulltext=santosh+kesari.
- ↑ "Birth Control Risks May Include Brain Cancer" (in en). Time. https://time.com/3677129/birth-control-risks-may-include-brain-cancer/. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ↑ "Santosh Kesari". http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=txpOnxUAAAAJ&hl=en.
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