Department of Translational Neurosciences and Neurotherapeutics

09/12/2017

Another success story from Dr. Santosh Kesari at Pacific Neuroscience Institute and John Wayne Cancer Institute.

Researchers are turning to a relatively simple solution that begins here on Earth.

08/16/2017

OLIG2 inhibitor developed by Dr. Santosh Kesari granted orphan drug status by FDA

Curtana Pharmaceuticals Granted FDA Orphan Drug Designation for CT-179 for the Treatment of Gliomas. Curtana Pharmaceuticals, a privately-held, preclinical stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to CT-179, the…

07/31/2017

Gene-altering therapy on the cusp of FDA approval may soon be treating children with advanced leukemia.

07/31/2017

Precision medicine focuses on a patient's unique biology. Dr. Santosh Kesari uses genetic profiling & targeted treatment healing one person at a time.

07/31/2017

For starters, the condition is more common than you'd think.

07/31/2017

Researchers say activities such as crossword puzzles maintain brain health in people ages 50 and older. Here are some other tips to keep your brain sharp.

07/30/2017

ABTA Scholarships Now Available for Annual Patient and Family Conference

Our mission: advancing the understanding and treatment of brain tumors.

Join the February 28-Mile Walk Challenge for the American Brain Tumor Association: https://ow.ly/yBOH50UAMRv

07/20/2017

Arizona Sen. John McCain has a brain tumor, the Republican lawmaker's office announced Wednesday.

06/21/2017

Dr. Kesari in the news

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05/02/2017

Cancer is a family disease. No, I am not referring to the small percentage of cancers that can be passed on from one generation to the next—that is another topic that requires a different blog. What I mean is that a diagnosis of cancer affects the whole family.

“Whatever they told you about juggling multiple balls and dropping self-care is not true. That ball does not get dropped. It does not get picked up in the first place.”

Cancer is a family disease, the negative effects of caregiving extending to family and beyond. Our new program now supports family caregivers. Read more.

04/25/2017

One of the many clinical trials we have at John Wayne Cancer Institute/Pacific Neuroscience Institute

Patients diagnosed with Glioblastoma, the most lethal form of brain cancer, face unbelievable challenges and grueling treatment.

04/18/2017

Promising results with Novocure's Optune device

Data from a post hoc analysis of the EF-14 clinical trial of Optune in combination with temozolomide for the treatment of newly diagnosed glioblastoma

04/04/2017

Dr. Kesari... in a league of his own

Doctors at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica are working with a NASA group to test ways to make space travel safer for astronauts.

02/28/2017

“Never underestimate a mother’s love”

Many young people’s lives are affected by brain cancer. Read about this mother's determination to do something about it and raise money for cancer research.

02/08/2017

“Doctors told my son to go home to hospice. I couldn’t accept that for my child, so I found someone who wouldn’t either. Dr. Kesari is there to fight with us, to give Sean hope when there was none.” -Michele Hunter

02/01/2017

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Pacific Neuroscience Institute clinical experts & researchers use advanced treatments for brain & neurological disorders. Watch our video & learn more!

01/26/2017

NASA & Neuroscientists Prepare to Visit Mars | Pacific Neuroscience Institute https://t.co/AdI3lk8zeb

Increased eye and brain pressure pose serious health risks to astronauts on long missions to Mars and beyond. Read how our neuroscientists are helping NASA.