
Overview
Karisa Schreck is co-director of the BRAF Brain Tumor Center at Johns Hopkins. Her research focuses on the development of small-molecule targeted therapies for patients with primary brain tumors. Dr. Schreck has specific expertise in the treatment of BRAF gene mutations. As such, she works with Christine Pratilas’ laboratory to investigate resistance mechanisms to BRAF-targeted therapy. Dr. Schreck also writes and runs clinical trials for novel targeted agents through the Comprehensive Brain Tumor Center and the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology.
Dr. Schreck is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, and Glioblastoma.
Dr. Schreck is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 66 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Schreck is currently accepting new patients.
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Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
Dr. Jaishri Blakeley is the Marjorie Bloomberg Tiven Professor of Neurofibromatosis in Neurology, Oncology, and Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, director of the Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Neurofibromatosis Center and director of the Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program (NTAP). She is an active clinician-scientist specializing in the care of people with NF1, NF2, LZTR1, SMARC1 schwannomatoses, and primary brain tumors. Her research expertise in the development of clinical trials for nervous system tumors and specifically, early clinical-translational studies including tumor pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic investigations, imaging biomarkers for rare nervous system tumors, and incorporation of patient-focused, functional endpoints into efficacy studies. She has been the national or international leader of 7 clinical trials focused on therapies for glioblastoma, NF1 and NF2. In 2012 she cofounded the NTAP to dramatically shift the landscape of NF1 via necessary, efficient, and expert discovery, translational and clinical research. NTAP focuses on therapeutics, fosters collaboration, facilitates open and timely sharing of results, and streamlines the research process to accelerate therapies for plexiform and cutaneous neurofibromas. Through NTAP, Dr. Blakeley has supported and collaborated with more than 80 laboratories and research teams across the globe enabling meaningful therapeutic development for NF1-associated neoplasms and supporting the development of an exceptional community of clinician scientists focused on NF1 via the Francis S. Collins Scholars Program in Neurofibromatosis Clinical and Translational Research. Her research and programmatic efforts are all in the service of improving outcomes for the patients with NF1, NF2, schwannomatosis, and primary brain cancer for whom she is honored to provide care. Dr. Blakeley is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Schwannomatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Laminectomy. Dr. Blakeley is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Blakeley is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Hospital
John Laterra is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Laterra is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Laterra is currently accepting new patients.
Neurology Care Center
Stephen Reich is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Reich is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reich is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology, 1989. Dr. Reich is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karisa C. Schreck
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karisa C. Schreck?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karisa C. Schreck by calling their office at 410-955-8964. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karisa C. Schreck a top-rated expert for Glioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karisa C. Schreck is classified as an Elite expert for Glioma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Karisa C. Schreck specialize in?
While Dr. Karisa C. Schreck is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Astrocytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Karisa C. Schreck participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karisa C. Schreck has published 66 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glioma. You can view a list of Dr. Karisa C. Schreck's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karisa C. Schreck accept my insurance?
Dr. Karisa C. Schreck accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-8964 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- GliomaDr. Schreck isElite. Learn about Glioma.
- Distinguished
- AstrocytomaDr. Schreck isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Schreck isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain TumorDr. Schreck isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Schreck isDistinguished. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- EpendymomaDr. Schreck isDistinguished. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GlioblastomaDr. Schreck isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Schreck isDistinguished. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- GliosarcomaDr. Schreck isDistinguished. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Schreck isDistinguished. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Schreck isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Schreck isDistinguished. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Schreck isDistinguished. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Advanced
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Schreck isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Experienced
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Schreck isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Schreck isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- MedulloblastomaDr. Schreck isExperienced. Learn about Medulloblastoma.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Schreck isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)Dr. Schreck isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2).
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Schreck isExperienced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- PineoblastomaDr. Schreck isExperienced. Learn about Pineoblastoma.
- SchwannomatosisDr. Schreck isExperienced. Learn about Schwannomatosis.
