DavidNFranzMD

Child Neurology • Cincinnati, OH

Professor, Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

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Office
3333 Burnet Ave
Ml 2015
Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone+1 513-636-4222

Fax+1 513-636-3980

Education & Training

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterFellowship, Child Neurology, 1987 - 1990
Wright State UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 1985 - 1987
Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

IN State Medical License 2021 - 2025
KY State Medical License 2021 - 2025
OH State Medical License 1986 - 2025
NC State Medical License 2020 - 2022
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Clinical Trials

Everolimus (RAD001) Therapy of Giant Cell Astrocytoma in Patients With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Start of enrollment: 2007 Jan 01
Completed
Phase 1, Phase 2
A Placebo-controlled Study of Efficacy & Safety of 2 Trough-ranges of Everolimus as Adjunctive Therapy in Patients With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) & Refractory Partial-onset Seizures Start of enrollment: 2013 Apr 29
Completed
Phase 3
Treatment Plan to Provide Expanded Access to Stiripentol for Patients With Dravet Syndrome
Approved for marketing

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Cenobamate's Efficacy for Seizure Treatment in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.
Gewalin Aungaroon, Alexander Cooke, David Ritter, Darcy Krueger, Paul Horn
Pediatric Neurology. 2024-12-01
1 citations
Mammalian Target of Rapamycin Inhibitor Levels Decrease Under Cenobamate Treatment.
Lena-Luise Becker, Karen Agricola, David M Ritter, Darcy A Krueger, David Neal Franz
Pediatric Neurology. 2024-12-01
3 citations
Stiripentol for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Treatment in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.
Gewalin Aungaroon, Amar Mehta, Paul S Horn, David N Franz
Pediatric Neurology. 2023-02-01

Journal Articles

The Effect of Everolimus on Renal Angiomyolipoma in Pediatric Patients with Tuberous Sclerosis Being Treated for Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
Steven Sparagana, John J Bissler, David N Franz, Pediatric Nephrology
Tuberin Regulates Prostaglandin Receptor–Mediated Viability, via Rheb, in mTORC1-Hyperactive Cells
Darcy A Krueger, David N Franz, David J Kwiatkowski, Kantha Medepalli, Brian J Siroky, Jamie K Capal, Clinical Cancer Research

Press Mentions

Drug Reduces Seizure Frequency in Children with Tuberous Sclerosis ComplexSeptember 6th, 2016
Kidneys Sometimes Removed Unnecessarily Due to Misdiagnosis of Genetic DisorderJanuary 10th, 2013

Grant Support

Phase I Trial/Rh Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor In Spinal Muscular AtrophyNational Center For Research Resources1995