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Edward Kasarskis, MD, Neurology, Lexington, KY

EdwardJosephKasarskisMD

Neurology • Lexington, KY

Professor, Neurology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine

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  • Office

    740 Rose St
    Lexington, KY 40536
    Phone+1 859-323-5661
    Fax+1 859-257-5477

Education & Training

  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1976 - 1979
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1976
  • University of Wisconsin
    University of WisconsinPhD, Biochemistry, 1968 - 1975
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1980 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1975 - 2005
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1979 - 1987
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Trial of Sodium Phenylbutyrate–Taurursodiol for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis  
    Sabrina Paganoni, Michael A Elliott, Samuel Maiser, Margaret A Owegi, Stephen A Goutman, Carlayne E Jackson, Jeffrey D Rothstein, Edward J Kasarskis, Liberty Jenkins, ..., The New England Journal of Medicine
  • ALS Mutations of FUS Suppress Protein Translation and Disrupt the Regulation of Nonsense-Mediated Decay  
    Edward Kasarskis, MD, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Press Mentions

  • UK Pathology Resident Exhibits Photography Collection to Honor Friend with ALS
    UK Pathology Resident Exhibits Photography Collection to Honor Friend with ALSNovember 21st, 2022
  • ALS-Causative Mutations in FUS/TLS Confer Gain- and Loss-of-Function by Altered Association with SMN and U1-snRNP
    ALS-Causative Mutations in FUS/TLS Confer Gain- and Loss-of-Function by Altered Association with SMN and U1-snRNPJanuary 27th, 2020
  • 49ers’ Dwight Clark Tragedy: Can Football Cause ALS?
    49ers’ Dwight Clark Tragedy: Can Football Cause ALS?March 20th, 2017
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Grant Support

  • Early Treatment Of ALS With Nutrition And NippvNational Center For Research Resources2005–2007
  • Early Treatment Of ALS With Nutrition And NippvNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2004–2007
  • Phase III Trial Of Minocycline In Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisNational Center For Research Resources2004–2007
  • Assessment Of Caloric Needs In Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)National Center For Research Resources2004–2005
  • Celebrex In ALSNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Upper And Lower Anthropometry To Assess The Progression Of Weakness In ALSNational Center For Research Resources1996–1997
  • Laser Microprobe Analysis Of Neuronal MercuryNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1988–1990
  • Zinc Nutrition And Alcohol--Effect On Fetal BrainNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism1985–1987
  • Role Of Zinc At The Hippocampal Mossy Fiber SynapseNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1985–1987

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