Dr. Pashtoon Murtaza Kasi

Associate Professor
Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, New York, United States

Highest Degree
Post Doctoral Fellow in Biomedical Sciences from Mayo Graduate School, USA

My URL
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Biography

Dr. Pashtoon Murtaza Kasi is currently a Resident, Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Pittsburgh as well as Fellow Hematology/Oncology, Mayo Clinic. He has completed his Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan. His board certifications include, American Board of Internal Medicine, Basic Life Support/Advanced Cardiac Life Support. He has awarded many honors for his tremendous work and services. He is member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), American Society of Hematology (ASH), American College of Physicians (ACP), American Medical Association (AMA) Member, Arnold P. Gold Foundation - Inducted by University of Pittsburgh for Humanism and Excellence in Teaching. He is one of the 30 presenters for the First Annual Immuno-Oncology Young Investigators Forum, Chicago, IL. His area of research includes Understanding biological mechanisms and approaches to enhancing the efficacy of targeted, Immune based and etherapies in GI Malignancies, Toll-like receptors and their role in drug resistance and immune therapeutics, Translational science with respect to GI cancer treatment and immuno-oncology, Vaccine based approaches for treatment of cancer, Development and conduct of Phase I, II/III clinical trials, Epidemiology and Statistical methods. He has published (48) articles in peer reviewed journals and (7) submissions are in process. He is serving as reviewer for (20) journals.

Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
Oncology
Colon Cancer
Immunotherapy
Apoptosis

Selected Publications

  1. Zaidi, A.H., L.T. Saldin, L.A. Kelly, L. Bergal and R. Londono et al., 2015. MicroRNA signature characterizes primary tumors that metastasize in an esophageal adenocarcinoma rat model. PLoS One, Vol. 10. 10.1371/journal.pone.0122375.
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  2. Kasi, P.M., S.M. Ansell and M.A. Gertz, 2015. Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia. Clin. Adv. Hematol. Oncol., 13: 56-66.

  3. Kasi, P.M., K.P. Pedersen and R.R. McWilliams, 2015. BRCA2 associated pancreatic cancer and current screening guidelines. Cancer 2015; Response to: Mersch J, et al. Cancers associated with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations other than breast and ovarian. Cancer, 121: 269-275.

  4. Kasi, P.M., J.M. Hubbard and A. Grothey, 2015. Selection of biologics for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer: The role of predictive markers. Expert Rev. Gastroenterol. Hepatol., 9: 273-276.
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  5. Kasi, P.M., G. Thanarajasingam, H.D. Finnes, J.C.V. Bisneto, J.M. Hubbard and A. Grothey, 2015. Chemotherapy in the setting of severe liver dysfunction in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. Case Rep. Oncol. 10.1155/2015/420159.
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  6. Kasi, P.M. and K.J. Ruddy, 2015. Factors influencing treatment adherence and discontinuation in women with breast cancer. Breast Cancer Manage., 4: 25-31.
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  7. Haider, M., S.A. Rizvi and P.M. Kasi, 2015. Nelarabine associated myotoxicity and rhabdomyolysis. Case Rep. Hematol. 10.1155/2015/825670.
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  8. Zaidi, A.H., V. Gopalakrishnan, P.M. Kasi, X. Zeng and U. Malhotra et al., 2014. Evaluation of a 4-protein serum biomarker panel-biglycan, annexin-A6, myeloperoxidase and protein S100-A9 (B-AMP)-for the detection of esophageal adenocarcinoma. Cancer, 120: 3902-3913.
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  9. Kosovec, J.E., A.H. Zaidi, Y. Komatsu, P.M. Kasi and K. Cothron et al., 2014. Establishing magnetic resonance imaging as an accurate and reliable tool to diagnose and monitor esophageal cancer in a rat model. PLoS One, Vol. 9. 10.1371/journal.pone.0093694.
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  10. Erqou, S., A. Mohanty, P.M. Kasi and A.A. Butt, 2014. Predictors of mortality among united states veterans with human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus coinfection. ISRN Gastroenterology. 10.1155/2014/764540.
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  11. Trier, H., V.P. Krishnasamy and P.M. Kasi, 2013. Clinical manifestations and diagnostic challenges in acute porphyrias. Case Rep. Hematol. 10.1155/2013/628602.
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  12. Malhotra, U., A.H. Zaidi, J.E. Kosovec, P.M. Kasi and Y. Komatsu et al., 2013. Prognostic value and targeted inhibition of survivin expression in esophageal adenocarcinoma and cancer-adjacent squamous epithelium. PLoS One, Vol. 8. 10.1371/journal.pone.0078343.
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  13. Kasi, P.M., M.M. Patnaik and P.P. Peethambaram, 2013. Safety of pegfilgrastim (neulasta) in patients with sickle cell trait/anemia. Case Rep. Hematol. 10.1155/2013/146938.
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  14. Kasi, P.M., 2013. The use of intravenous neostigmine in palliation of severe ileus. Case Rep Gastrointest. Med. 10.1155/2013/796739.
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  15. Kasi, P.M., 2013. Dialysis for Dabigatran. Reply to: On the reversal of new oral anti-coagulants: can we simply extrapolate data from the animal models to humans? Br. J. Anaesth, 110: 329-332.

  16. Pal, K.M., P.M. Kasi, M. Tayyeb, S.M. Mosharraf and Z. Fatmi, 2012. Correlates of morbidity and mortality in severe necrotizing pancreatitis. ISRN Surg. 10.5402/2012/215193.
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  17. Kulkarni, H.S. and P.M. Kasi, 2012. Rituximab and cytokine release syndrome. Case Rep. Oncol., 5: 134-140.
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  18. Kassi, M., P.M. Kasi, A.K. Afghan, S.M. Marri, M. Kassi and I. Tareen, 2012. The role of fine-needle aspiration cytology in the diagnosis of Basal cell carcinoma. ISRN Dermatol. 10.5402/2012/132196.
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  19. Kasi, P.M., H.A. Tawbi, C.V. Oddis and H.S. Kulkarni, 2012. Clinical review: Serious adverse events associated with the use of rituximab-a critical care perspective. Crit. Care, Vol. 16. .
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  20. Kasi, P.M., H.A. Naqvi, A.K. Afghan, T. Khawar and F.H. Khan et al., 2012. Coping styles in patients with anxiety and depression. ISRN Psychiatry. 10.5402/2012/128672.
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  21. Kasi, P.M., 2012. Proposing the use of hyponatremia as a marker to help identify high risk individuals for lung cancer. Med. Hypotheses, 79: 327-328.
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  22. Brooke, V., S. Goswami, A. Mohanty and P.M. Kasi, 2012. Aortic dissection and renal failure in a patient with severe hypothyroidism. Case Reports Med. 10.1155/2012/842562.
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  23. Kasi, P.M., R. Ramirez, S.S. Rogal, K. Littleton and K.E. Fasanella, 2011. Gallbladder agenesis. Case Rep. Gastroenterol., 5: 654-662.

  24. Kasi, P.M., R. Mounzer and G.H. Gleeson, 2011. Cardiovascular side effects of atomoxetine and its interactions with inhibitors of the cytochrome p450 system. Case Rep. Med. 10.1155/2011/952584.
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  25. Kasi, P.M., 2011. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and gemcitabine. Case Rep. Oncol., 4: 143-148.
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  26. Kasi, P.M., 2011. Malignant hyperthermia and idiopathic hyperckemia. Case Rep. Med. 10.1155/2011/194296.
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  27. Kasi, P.M. and D.T. DeArmond, 2011. Birt-hogg-dube syndrome: Answering questions raised by a case report published in 1962. Case Rep. Oncol., 4: 363-366.
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  28. Fatima, M., P.M. Kasi, S.N. Baloch, M. Kassi, S.M. Marri and M. Kassi, 2011. Incidence, management and outcome of molar pregnancies at a tertiary care hospital in quetta, pakistan. ISRN Obstet. Gynecol. 10.5402/2011/925316.
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  29. Fatima, M., P.M. Kasi, S.N. Baloch and A.K. Afghan, 2011. Experience of emergency peripartum hysterectomies at a tertiary care hospital in Quetta, Pakistan. ISRN Obstet. Gynecol. 10.5402/2011/854202.
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  30. Afghan, A.K., M. Kassi, P.M. Kasi, A. Ayub, N. Kakar and S.M. Marri, 2011. Clinical manifestations and distribution of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Pakistan. J. Trop. Med. 10.1155/2011/359145.
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  31. Fatima, M., H. Nawaz, M. Kassi, R. Rehman and P.M. Kasi et al., 2009. Determining the risk factors and prevalence of osteoporosis using quantitative ultrasonography in Pakistani adult women. Singapore Med. J., 50: 20-28.
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  32. Kassi, M., P.M. Kasi, S.M. Marri, I. Tareen and T. Khawar, 2008. Vector control in cutaneous leishmaniasis of the old world: A review of literature. Dermatol. Online J., Vol. 14. .
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  33. Kassi, M., M. Kassi, A.K. Afghan, R. Rehman and P.M. Kasi, 2008. Marring leishmaniasis: The stigmatization and the impact of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Pakistan and Afghanistan. PLoS Negl. Trop. Dis., Vol. 2. 10.1371/journal.pntd.0000259.
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  34. Fatima, M., P.M. Kasi, R. Rehman and S.N. Baloch, 2008. Quintuplets born to a woman without fertility treatment in Pakistan. Fertil. Steril., 90: e17-e20.
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  35. Umer, M., H. Nawaz, P.M. Kasi, M. Ahmed and S.S. Ali, 2007. Outcome of triple procedure in older children with developmental dysplasia of hip (DDH). J. Pak. Med. Assoc., 57: 591-595.
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  36. Shafiq, M., M. Tanwir, A. Tariq, P.M. Kasi and M. Zafar et al., 2007. Epilepsy: Public knowledge and attitude in a slum area of Karachi, Pakistan. Seizure, 16: 330-337.
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  37. Saeed, F., M. Kassi, S. Ayub, R. Rehman, P.M. Kasi and J.H. Rizvi, 2007. Factors influencing medical student participation in an obstetrics and gynaecology clinic. J. Pak. Med. Assoc., 57: 495-498.
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  38. Kasi, P.M., T. Khawar, F.H. Khan, J.G. Kiani and U.Z. Khan et al., 2007. Studying the association between postgraduate trainees' work hours, stress and the use of maladaptive coping strategies. J. Ayub. Med. Coll Abbottabad, 19: 37-41.
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  39. Kasi, P.M., R. Rehman and F. Saeed, 2007. Refusing male medics. BioMed. J., 15: 169-212.

  40. Kasi, P.M., M. Kassi and T. Khawar, 2007. Excessive work hours of physicians in training: maladaptive coping strategies. PLoS Med., Vol. 4. .
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  41. Achakzai, M., M. Kassi and P.M. Kasi, 2007. Seroprevalences and co-infections of HIV, hepatitis C virus and hepatitis B virus in injecting drug users in Quetta, Pakistan. Trop. Doctor, 37: 43-45.
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  42. Achakzai, M. and P.M. Kasi, 2007. Mothers who kill their children. J. Pak. Psych. Soc., 4: 50-51.

  43. Janjua, N.Z., P.M. Kasi, H. Nawaz, S.Z. Farooqui and U.B. Khuwaja et al., 2006. Acute health effects of the tasman spirit oil spill on residents of Karachi, Pakistan. BMC Public Health, Vol. 6. 10.1186/1471-2458-6-84.
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  44. Kassi, M. and P.M. Kasi, 2005. Diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis by fine needle aspiration cytology: A report of 66 cases. Trop. Doctor, 35: 50-51.
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  45. Gilani, A.I., U.I. Gilani, P.M. Kasi and M.M. Khan, 2005. Psychiatric health laws in Pakistan: From lunacy to mental health. PLoS Med., Vol. 2. 10.1371/journal.pmed.0020317.
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  46. Kassi, M., I. Tareen, A. Qazi and P.M. Kasi, 2004. Fine-needle aspiration cytology in the diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis. Ann. Saudi Med., 24: 93-97.
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  47. Kasi, P.M., A.I. Gilani, K. Ahmad and N.Z. Janjua, 2004. Blinding trachoma: A disease of poverty. PLoS Med., Vol. 1. 10.1371/journal.pmed.0010044.
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  48. Kasi, P.M. and A.I. Gilani, 2004. Trachoma still ignored in developing countries. Lancet, 363: 1736-1738.
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  49. Kasi PM, A.I. Gilani and A.H. Zaidi, 2004. Improvement of water and sanitation for developing countries. Lancet, 363: 899-900.
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