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Office
6445 Main Street
OPC P24-C026
Houston, TX 77030Phone+1 713-441-3802Fax+1 713-793-1001
Summary
- Professor,Neurological Surgery at Houston Methodist, Vice Chair Neurosurgery, Residency Program Director, and Director of Brain Tumor Center. Specialize in intracranial surgery-subspecialize in pituitary adenomas, having operated >5000 pts. We have novel Rx’s for glioblastoma including gene therapy and a new Rx utilizing oscillating magnetic fields. Visit us at www.houstonmethodist.org/peakcenter
Education & Training
- University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Neurological Surgery, 1978 - 1984
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 1978
- Swarthmore CollegeBA, Psychology minor in Biology, With High Honors, 1970 - 1974
Certifications & Licensure
- HI State Medical License 2016 - 2026
- CA State Medical License 1979 - 2025
- LA State Medical License 2021 - 2025
- TX State Medical License 1985 - 2025
- American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Most Compassionate Doctor Award, Patient's Choice Award Vitals/ American Registry, 2012
- Best Doctor Honor Role for 5 years or more Castle Connolly Best Doctors, 2012
- Certificate of Honor President of the Congress, 5th Int. Conference of Neurosurgery, 2010
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Clinical Trials
- Response Monitoring Trial in Patients With Suspected Recurrence of Glioblastoma Start of enrollment: 2014 May 01
- Efficacy and Safety of FS VH S/D 500 S-apr (Tisseel) as an Adjunct to Sutured Dural Repair in Cranial Surgery Start of enrollment: 2016 Oct 11
- HSV-tk + Valacyclovir + SBRT + Chemotherapy for Recurrent GBM Start of enrollment: 2017 Dec 11
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 169 citationsAssociation of Autologous Tumor Lysate-Loaded Dendritic Cell Vaccination With Extension of Survival Among Patients With Newly Diagnosed and Recurrent Glioblastoma: A P...Linda M Liau, Keyoumars Ashkan, Steven Brem, Jian L Campian, John E Trusheim
JAMA Oncology. 2023-01-01 - 156 citationsNALOXONE REVERSAL OF ISCHAEMIC NEUROLOGICAL DEFICITS IN MANDavid S. Baskin, Yoshio Hosobuchi
Lancet. 1981-08-08 - 563 citationsHER2-Specific Chimeric Antigen Receptor–Modified Virus-Specific T Cells for Progressive Glioblastoma: A Phase 1 Dose-Escalation TrialNabil Ahmed, Vita S. Brawley, Meenakshi Hegde, Kevin Bielamowicz, Mamta Kalra
JAMA Oncology. 2017-08-01
Journal Articles
- Extraventricular Colloid Cyst with Invasion into the Skull Base, Case Report and Literature ReviewStaub, B, Castilla, L, Baskin, DS, World Neurosurgery, 8/2/2013
- Alterations in sensitivity to estrogen, dihydrotestosterone, and xenogens in B-lymphocytes from children with autism spectrum disorder and their unaffected twins/siblingsSharpe, MA Gist, TL, Baskin, DS, Journal of Toxicology, 1/1/2013
- Neuro-endoscopic resection of intraventricular tumors: a systematic outcomes analysisBarber, S, Castilla, L, Baskin, DS, Minimally Invasive Surgery, 1/1/2013
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Press Mentions
- Northwest Biotherapeutics: Data Is Done, Just Wait for ApprovalNovember 23rd, 2022
- Dr. Robert Grossman, Pioneering Neurosurgeon at Houston Methodist Hospital, Dies at 88October 8th, 2021
- A Magnetic Helmet Shrunk a Lethal Tumor in World-First CheckAugust 3rd, 2021
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Grant Support
- Kenneth R. Peak Center-10 Million Dollar GrantKenneth and Donna Peak Foundation2013–Present
Research History
- Director Peak Brain Tumor CenterDirector of the Peak brain tumor center, consisting of Neuro oncology, Neuroendocrinology, and numerous clinical trials. we also have seven PhD scientists performing cutting edge research in brain tumor biology and treatment.2013 - 2025
Professional Memberships
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- Society for Neuro-OncologyMember
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Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- Peak Brain Tumor Centerhttp://www.houstonmethodist.org/peakcenter
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