Edward Kasarskis

[No Title] at Rhetoric and Writing, University of Kentucky0 Followers

Exploring transformative approaches to understanding and addressing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Dr. Edward Kasarskis is a distinguished figure in both the medical and academic communities. With a specialization in ALS, Dr. Kasarskis has dedicated his career to advancing research and treatment options for this challenging neurological condition. His expertise was prominently featured on the podcast "Office Hours," where he provided insightful discussions on ALS and the global phenomenon of the Ice Bucket Challenge, which raised significant awareness and funds for ALS research. In addition to his medical pursuits, Dr. Kasarskis is an integral part of the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies at the University of Kentucky. His interdisciplinary approach bridges the gap between medical science and effective communication, enhancing the understanding of complex medical issues through innovative rhetoric and digital strategies. Dr. Kasarskis's work at the university exemplifies his commitment to fostering a comprehensive educational environment that encourages critical thinking and effective communication in the context of scientific and medical discourse.

Research Interests

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS treatment options neurological conditions medical communication rhetoric in science digital communication strategies interdisciplinary studies

Publications

1 - Abstract 2964: Transcriptional regulation of manganese superoxide dismutase gene reveals a novel mechanism by which FUS/TLS functions as a tumor suppressor,Cancer Research

Sanjit K. Dhar , Edward Kasarskis , Haining Zhu , Bert C. Lynn , Daret K. St. Clair ,

, 2964-2964, 2012-04-01

2 - Self-Regulation and Executive Functioning as Related to Survival in Motor Neuron Disease: Preliminary Findings,Psychosomatic Medicine

Natasha E. Garcia-Willingham , Abbey R. Roach , Edward J. Kasarskis , Suzanne C. Segerstrom ,

, 665-672, 2018-09-01

3 - Higher Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Diet Is Associated with Slower Disease Progression in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis,Annals of Neurology

Ikjae Lee , Hiroshi Mitsumoto , Seonjoo Lee , Edward Kasarskis , Michael Rosenbaum , Pam Factor‐Litvak , Jeri W. Nieves ,

, 217-229, 2023-11-29

4 - Cardiovascular Diseases, Medications, and ALS: A Population-Based Case-Control Study,Neuroepidemiology

Hoda S. Abdel Magid , Barbara Topol , Valerie McGuire , Jessica A. Hinman , Edward J. Kasarskis , Lorene M. Nelson ,

, 423-432, 2022-01-01

5 - Lysine acetylation regulates the RNA binding, subcellular localization and inclusion formation of FUS,Human Molecular Genetics

Alexandra Arenas , Jing Chen , Lisha Kuang , Kelly R Barnett , Edward J Kasarskis , Jozsef Gal , Haining Zhu ,

, 2684-2697, 2020-07-21

6 - Prenatal Ethanol Exposure Decreases Hippocampal Mossy Fiber Zinc in 45‐Day‐Old Rats,Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research

Daniel D. Savage , Christine Y. Montano , Linda L. Paxton , Edward J. Kasarskis ,

, 588-593, 1989-08-01

7 - Mutations in the SOD2 Promoter Reveal a Molecular Basis for an Activating Protein 2-Dependent Dysregulation of Manganese Superoxide Dismutase Expression in Cancer Cells,Molecular Cancer Research

Yong Xu , Fang Fang , Sanjit K. Dhar , Antonio Bosch , William H. St. Clair , Edward J. Kasarskis , Daret K. St. Clair ,

, 1881-1893, 2008-12-01

8 - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis among 1991 Gulf War Veterans: Evidence for a Time-Limited Outbreak,Neuroepidemiology

Ronnie D. Horner , Steven C. Grambow , Cynthia J. Coffman , Jennifer H. Lindquist , Eugene Z. Oddone , Kelli D. Allen , Edward J. Kasarskis ,

, 28-32, 2008-01-01

9 - ALS mutations of FUS suppress protein translation and disrupt the regulation of nonsense-mediated decay,Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Marisa Kamelgarn , Jing Chen , Lisha Kuang , Huan Jin , Edward J. Kasarskis , Haining Zhu ,

, 2018-11-19

10 - Retrograde axonal transport and motor neuron disease,Journal of Neurochemistry

Anna‐Lena Ström , Jozsef Gal , Ping Shi , Edward J. Kasarskis , Lawrence J. Hayward , Haining Zhu ,

, 495-505, 2008-07-01

11 - Genes and Environmental Exposures in Veterans with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: The GENEVA Study,Neuroepidemiology

Silke Schmidt , Kelli D. Allen , Valerie T. Loiacono , Barbara Norman , Catherine L. Stanwyck , Kristina M. Nord , Christina D. Williams , Edward J. Kasarskis , Freya Kamel , Valerie McGuire , Lorene M. Nelson , Eugene Z. Oddone ,

, 191-204, 2008-01-01

12 - Serum and urine zinc response in head-injured patients,Journal of Neurosurgery

Craig J. McClain , Diana L. Twyman , Linda G. Ott , Robert P. Rapp , Phillip A. Tibbs , Jane A. Norton , Edward J. Kasarskis , Robert J. Dempsey , Byron Young ,

, 224-230, 1986-02-01

13 - Protein modification by the lipid peroxidation product 4‐hydroxynonenal in the spinal cords of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients,Annals of Neurology

Ward A. Pedersen , Weiming Fu , Jeffrey N. Keller , William R. Markesbery , Stanley Appel , R. Glenn Smith , Edward Kasarskis , Mark P. Mattson ,

, 819-824, 1998-11-01

14 - Cerebellar Hemangioblastoma Symptomatic during Pregnancy,Neurosurgery

Edward J. Kasarskis , Phillip A. Tibbs , Charles Lee ,

, 770-772, 1988-04-01

15 - Myasthenia gravis associated with etanercept therapy,Muscle & Nerve

Dominic B. Fee , Edward J. Kasarskis ,

, 866-870, 2009-04-16

16 - Arsenic poisoning in Central Kentucky: A case report,American Journal of Industrial Medicine

Geoffrey A. Kelafant , Edward J. Kasarskis , Sanford W. Horstman , Chaim Cohen , Arthur L. Frank ,

, 723-726, 1993-12-01

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