2011 Lumbar Intradiscal Platelet Rich Plasma: A Prospective, Double-blinded, Randomized Controlled Study. Gregory Lutz MD, Christopher Lutz MD, Jennifer Solomon MD, Vijay Vad MD, Jeffrey Radecki MD, Tamar Kessel MD, Hospital for Special Surgery. This randomized, controlled, prospective study will investigate the efficacy of platelet rich plasma in the treatment of chronic axial low back pain in patients with lumbar intervertebral disc disease. Currently enrolling patients.
2011 Efficacy Of Euflexxa Versus Corticosteroids In The Treatment Of Hip Osteoarthritis. Tamar Kessel MD, Jennifer Solomon MD, Peter Moley MD, Hospital for Special Surgery. This randomized, controlled, prospective study will investigate the efficacy of Euflexxa versus corticosteroids in the treatment of hip osteoarthritis. Currently awaiting IRB approval.
2011 Efficacy Of Heel Lifts To Treat Knee Osteoarthritis In Patients With Leg Length Discrepancy. Tamar Kessel MD, Jennifer Solomon MD, Hospital for Special Surgery. This study will look at the use of heel lifts to treat knee osteoarthritis in patients found to have a significant leg length discrepancy. Currently awaiting IRB approval.
2010 Muscle Work and Exercises. Antonio Cocchiarella MD, Tamar Kessel MD, New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia and Cornell. A review article on the basic physiology and broad benefits of exercise. Accepted to be published December 2011 in The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine.
2009 Visual Deficits And Cognitive Impairments As The Presenting Symptoms Of An Adolescent With Mitochondrial Myopathy, Encephalopathy, Lactic Acidosis, And Stroke (MELAS Syndrome): A Case Repot. Tamar Kessel MD, Chi-Chang Lin MD, New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia and Cornell. This case demonstrates that multiple extensive strokes in MELAS may present with more visual spatial and cognitive deficits than strength or sensory deficits.
2008 Subclavian Steal Syndrome and Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome, A Case Report. Tamar Kessel, MD, Michael Stubblefield, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. This case demonstrates possible causal link between radiation fibrosis syndrome and subclavian steal syndrome.
Summer, 2004 Summer Research Fellow.
Joan W. Berman, PhD, Departments of Pathology and Microbiology and Immunology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Examined the role of tight junction proteins in human aortic smooth muscle cells, and in the progression from stable to unstable plaques in human atherosclerosis.
Summer, 2002 Summer Undergraduate Research Program.
Joan W. Berman, PhD, Departments of Pathology and Microbiology and Immunology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Characterized the
expression of hepatocyte growth factor in human atherosclerotic plaques, and examined the mechanism of hepatocyte growth factor induced smooth muscle cell migration.
Summer, 2001 Trauma Coordinator.
Thomas Robb, D.O., Chief of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, St. Barnabas Hospital, Department of Surgery. Conducted a triage assessment to document and pinpoint weaknesses of the trauma center.
Summer, 2000 Trauma Coordinator.
Thomas Robb, D.O., Chief of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, St. Barnabas Hospital, Department of Surgery. Conducted a study that determined prevalence of bicycle helmet use in the Bronx, and managed a bicycle helmet program.
PUBLICATIONS
Antonio Cocchiarella MD, Tamar Kessel MD. Muscle Work and Exercises. Accepted to be published December 2011 in The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine.
Tamar Kessel MD, Michael D. Stubblefield MD. “Subclavian Steal Syndrome and Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome: A Case Report.” American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2010 71sr Annual Assembly, Poster Presentation, Seattle Washington.
Tamar Kessel MD, Chi-Chang Lin MD. “Visual Deficits And Cognitive Impairments As The Presenting Symptoms Of An Adolescent With Mitochondrial Myopathy, Encephalopathy, Lactic Acidosis, And Stroke (MELAS Syndrome): A Case Repot.” American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2009 70th Annual Assembly, Poster Presentation, Austin Texas.
A. Kumar MD, M. Shaikh MD, M. Sharma MD, T. Kessel MD, S. Jesmajian MD. “Left Bundle Branch Block Masks Hyperkalemia – A Myth.” New York Chapter American College of Physicians 2008 Downstate Scientific Meeting, Poster Presentation.
Harry Ma, Tina M. Calderon, Tamar Kessel, Anthony W. Ashton, and Joan W. Berman. Mechanisms of Hepatocyte Growth Factor–Mediated Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Migration. Circulation Research 93(11): 1066-1073, 2003.
Tamar Kessel, Harry Ma, Tina M. Calderon, Stephen M. Factor, and Joan W. Berman. “The Role of Hepatocyte Growth Factor in
Atherosclerosis.” 2002 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Program Poster Session.
ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS
May 2011 Nutritional Deficiency and Excess In Neuromuscular Syndromes. Neurological Institute of Columbia University Medical Center, Grand Rounds.
January 2011 A Large-Scale Chemical Screen For Regulators Of The Arginase 1 Promoter Identifies The Soy Isoflavone Daidzein As A Clinically
Approved Small Molecule That Can Promote Neuronal Protection Or Regeneration Via A CAMP-Independent Pathway. Weill Cornell Medical Center, Journal Club.
November 2010 Subclavian Steal Syndrome and Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome: A Case Report. American Academy of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation 71sr Annual Assembly, Poster Presentation, Seattle Washington.
August 2010 Brain Development And The Role Of Experience In The Early Years. Blythedale Children’s Hospital, Journal Club.
July 2010 Spina Bifida (Myelodysplasia): A Review. Blythedale Children’s Hospital, Grand Rounds.
February 2010 Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection For Chronic Achilles Tendionapthy. Columbia University Medical Center, Journal Club.
January 2010 Functional Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle. Columbia University Medical Center, Grand Rounds.
November 2009 Mechanisms of Motor Recovery Post Stroke. Weill Cornell Medical Center.
October 2009 Visual Deficits And Cognitive Impairments As The Presenting Symptoms Of An Adolescent With Mitochondrial Myopathy, Encephalopathy, Lactic Acidosis, And Stroke (MELAS Syndrome): A Case Repot. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 70th Annual Assembly, Poster Presentation, Austin Texas.
October 2009 Multiple Sclerosis. Weill Cornell Medical Center.
September 2009 Scapular Winging. Hospital for Special Surgery, Grand Rounds.
August 2009 Impingement Syndrome and Rotator Cuff Tear. Hospital for Special Surgery.
August 2009 Subclavian Steal Syndrome and Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Grand Rounds.
April 2009 Feasibility of Gait Training for Acute Stroke Patients Using Functional Neuromuscular Stimulation (FNS) With Implanted Electrodes. Columbia University Medical Center, Journal Club.
February 2009 Functional Anatomy of the Brain. Weill Cornell Medical Center, Grand Rounds
