Karisa Schreck, M.D., Ph.D.

Karisa Colleen Schreck, M.D., Ph.D.

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  • Assistant Professor of Neurology

Specializes in: Adults (18+ years), Geriatrics (55+ years)

Female

Expertise

Brain Cancer, Brain Tumors, Cancer Genetics, Gliomas, Meningiomas, Neurology, Targeted/Biologic Therapy ...read more

Research Interests

Clinical Trials; Resistance to Small-Molecule Targeted Therapies; Personalized Medicine; Predictive Biomarkers for Treatment. ...read more

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Locations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Appointment Phone: 410-955-9441
600 N. Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21287
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Background

Karisa Schreck, assistant professor of neurology, oncology and neurosurgery, 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 Adult Brain Tumor Consortium and the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology.

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Titles

  • Assistant Professor of Neurology
  • Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
  • Assistant Professor of Oncology

Departments / Divisions

Centers & Institutes

Education

Degrees

  • MD PhD; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2012)

Residencies

  • Neurology; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2016)

Fellowships

  • Neuro-Oncology; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2019)
  • Neuro-Oncology; National Institutes of Health (2019)

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry And Neurology (Neurology) (2016)

Research & Publications

Clinical Trial Keywords

BRAF, ketogenic diet,

Clinical Trials

Dr. Schreck conducts clinical trials of small molecule targeted therapies in glioma and other primary brain tumors.

Contact for Research Inquiries

201 N Broadway
Viragh Bldg, Rm. 9179, Box#3
Baltimore, MD 21287 map

Videos & Media

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Podcast - Engineering Hero: Treating Brain Cancer by Targeting Mutated Neural Pathways, Embedded Computer Design, 12/5/2023

Video - Engineering Hero: Combatting Brain Cancer Mutations with Neuroscience,  Embedded Computer Design, 11/29/2023

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