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[edit]
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 an 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.[citation needed]
Kesari is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN) and of the American Neurological Association (FANA).[10][11]
Scientific work[edit]
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.[12]
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References[edit]
- ^ "Ring's Jamie Siminoff and the Power of Entrepreneurial Thinking". Babson Thought & Action. 2021-04-19. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ^ "In Conversation: Can mRNA vaccines treat cancer?". www.medicalnewstoday.com. 2021-05-28. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ^ Miller, Korin (2018-05-08). "'My Runny Nose Turned Out To Be A Brain Leak'". Women's Health. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ^ Harter, Clara (2021-07-05). "Santa Monica becomes hotbed for cancer fighting biotech industry". Santa Monica Daily Press. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ^ Reporter, India-West Staff. "Santosh Kesari-led Team Begins Clinical Trials for Treating Brain Tumors Without Chemotherapy". India West. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ "Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, Neuro-oncology | Pacific Neuroscience Institute - Santa Monica, CA". Pacific Neuroscience Institute. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ^ "Neuro-Oncologist Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, Joins UC San Diego". ucsdnews.ucsd.edu. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ^ "Cancer research: New advances and innovations". www.medicalnewstoday.com. 2021-06-06. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ^ "Brain Tumor Signs You Should Never Ignore". www.yahoo.com. 16 December 2020. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ^ "Directory Search | American Neurological Association (ANA)". myana.org. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ^ "Birth Control Risks May Include Brain Cancer". Time. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ^ "Santosh Kesari". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
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