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Research interests
My research applies genetics/genomics to the understanding of gene-environment interactions leading to common complex diseases. These include asthma, COPD, lung transplant rejection, and pain syndromes.
Supervision Expertize
| 2009 | Richard McNeer, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Miami |
| 2007 | Qiongzhen Li, MD, PhD, Genetics of Tobacco Smoke Induced Diseases, Sr. Post,Doctoral Fellow |
| 2007 | Kyoto Fukazawa, MD, Transplant Biology, Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, University of Miami |
| 2007 | Roberto Vazquez,Pardon, PhD, Genetics of Vascular Injury and In,Stent Restenosis, Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Miami |
| 2007 | Yanping Zhang, PhD, Genetics of Pain, Post,Doctoral Fellow, Anesthesiology University of Miami |
| 2007 | Eugene Fu, MD, Genetics of Pain, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Miami |
| 1995 - 1995 | Tiffany Lewis, B.S., candidate for master degree in Biotechnology, The Johns Hopkins University |
| 1995 - 1995 | Matthew B. Kiser, B.Sc., candidate for master degree in Biotechnology, The Johns Hopkins University |
| 1994 - 1995 | Tiffany Lewis, B.S., research, The Johns Hopkins University |
| 1994 - 1995 | M. Christopher Gibbons, M.D., while Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Neurosurgery |
| 1994 - 1995 | Daniel E. Berkowitz, M.D., while Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University |
| 1994 - 1995 | Gary Vita, M.D., Assistant Instructor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University |
| 1994 - 1995 | Jeffrey M. Rosenberg, M.D., Ph.D.,Instructor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University |
| 1994 - 1995 | Pamela Amelung, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Maryland |
| 1994 - 1995 | Deborah Schwengel, M.D., Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University |
| 1994 - 1995 | Susan Ewart, D.V.M., Ph.D. Instructor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University |
| 1994 - 1995 | Anne E. Jedlicka, B.Sc., while master candidate in Biotechnology,The Johns Hopkins University |
| 1993 - 1995 | Matthew B. Kiser, B.Sc., while researcher, The Johns Hopkins University |
| 1993 - 1995 | Constance Monitto, M.D., while Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University |
| 1993 - 1995 | Kenneth J. Holroyd, M.D., while Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University |
| 1993 - 1994 | Gary Vita, M.D., clinical/research fellow,The Johns Hopkins University |
| 1993 - 1994 | Jeffrey M. Rosenberg, M.D., Ph.D., while clinical/research fellow, The Johns Hopkins University |
| 1993 - 1996 | Antonel Olckers, doctoral candidate, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa. |
| 1992 - 1994 | Pamela Amelung, M.D., while clinical/research fellow, University of Maryland |
| 1992 - 1993 | Deborah Schwengel, M.D., while Cinical/Research Fellow, The Johns Hopkins University |
| 1991 - 1994 | Susan Ewart, D.V.M., Ph.D., while doctoral candidate,Johns Hopkins University |
| 1991 - 1993 | Antonel Olckers, Ph.D., masters candidate, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa |
| 1990 - 1994 | Anne E. Jedlicka, B.Sc., while researcher, The Johns Hopkins University |
Education/Academic qualification
The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
1986
The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
1985 → 1986
The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
1984 → 1985
The National Institutes of Health
1982 → 1984
The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
1981 → 1982
The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
1980 → 1981
The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
1979 → 1980
University of Maryland
1975 → 1979
University of Maryland
1971 → 1974
External positions
Medical Director, Medical Affairs, Commercial Operations - supervised up to 5 field-based medical science liaisons supporting brand teams: critical care, immunology, and respiratory. Developed and lead multiple Phase IV project teams, member of publication working groups; oversight of advisor, speaker, and KOL management, CSL Behring
2007Professor Anesthesiology Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management, Director of Translational Research, Director of Academic Affairs, Miller School of Medicine , University of Miami
2007 → …Chairman - Founder biopharmaceuticals company, Provided intellectual property, business plan; hired executive managers, advisors, and consultants; developed project plans, budgets, and business strategy., Arubor Corporation
2006 → 2007Principal consultant in healthcare and biopharmaceuticals consulting practice, Healthcare Consultant
2006 → 2007Chief Executive Officer, President, Board Member, Genaera Corporation
2000 → 2005Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Board Member, Genaera Corporation
1998 → 2000Chief of R&D and Chief of the Institute of Molecular Medicine, Genaera Corporation
1996 → 1998Associate Professor Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University Medical Institutions
1991 → 1995Assistant Professor Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University Medical Institutions
1986 → 1991Keywords
- Application of genetics/genomics to common complex diseases where there there is a significant unmet need.
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Projects 1991 2019
Long Acting Local Analgesics: HSV-CA8 Biotherapeutics
4/1/18 → 3/31/19
Project: Research project › Exploratory/Developmental Grants
Carbonic Anhydrases
Analgesics
Ryanodine Receptor Calcium Release Channel
Calcium
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
CA8 Variants: New Mechanisms Underlying Transitions to Persistent Pain Syndromes
Levitt, R. C., Martin, E. R. & Martin, E. R.
8/13/12 → 7/31/17
Project: Research project › Research Project
Carbonic Anhydrases
Pain
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism
Neuralgia
Sciatica
AMINOSTEROL COMPOUNDS AS THERAPEUTICS FOR ASTHMA
8/15/00 → 2/28/05
Project: Research project › Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase I, Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase II
Asthma
Therapeutics
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Lymphocytes
Antigens
MALIGNANT HYPERTHERMIA SUSCEPTIBILITY--MOLECULAR STUDIES
7/1/91 → 6/30/96
Project: Research project › Research Project
Malignant Hyperthermia
Lipase
Genes
Ryanodine Receptor Calcium Release Channel
Genetic Heterogeneity
Research Output 1975 2018
3
Citations
Botulinum Toxin A for the Treatment of Photophobia and Dry Eye
Diel, R. J., Kroeger, Z. A., Levitt, R. C., Sarantopoulos, K. D., Sered, H., Martinez-Barrizonte, J. & Galor, A., Jan 1 2018, In : Ophthalmology. 125, 1, p. 139-140 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Photophobia
Type A Botulinum Toxins
2
Citations
Epidemiology of discordance between symptoms and signs of dry eye
Ong, E. S., Felix, E., Levitt, R. C., Feuer, W. J., Sarantopoulos, K. D. & Galor, A., May 1 2018, In : British Journal of Ophthalmology. 102, 5, p. 674-679 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Signs and Symptoms
Epidemiology
Pain
Eye Diseases
Forehead
3
Citations
Epidemiology of Persistent Dry Eye-Like Symptoms After Cataract Surgery
Iglesias, E., Sajnani, R., Levitt, R. C., Sarantopoulos, K. D. & Galor, A., Jul 1 2018, In : Cornea. 37, 7, p. 893-898 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Cataract
Epidemiology
Pain
Eye Pain
Refractive Surgical Procedures
Epidemiology of Persistent Postsurgical Pain Manifesting as Dry Eye-Like Symptoms After Cataract Surgery
Sajnani, R., Raia, S., Gibbons, A., Chang, V., Karp, C., Sarantopoulos, K. D., Levitt, R. C. & Galor, A., Dec 1 2018, In : Cornea. 37, 12, p. 1535-1541 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Cataract
Epidemiology
Odds Ratio
Confidence Intervals
Pain
Human carbonic anhydrase-8 AAV8 gene therapy inhibits nerve growth factor signaling producing prolonged analgesia and anti-hyperalgesia in mice
Zhuang, G. Z., Upadhyay, U., Tong, X., Kang, Y., Erasso, D. M., Fu, E., Sarantopoulos, K. D., Martin, E. R., Wiltshire, T., Diatchenko, L., Smith, S. B., Maixner, W. & Levitt, R. C., Apr 24 2018, (Accepted/In press) In : Gene Therapy. p. 1-15 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Carbonic Anhydrases
Hyperalgesia
Nerve Growth Factor
Inositol
Genetic Therapy
Activities 1988 2009
- 10 Editorial activity
Active voting member of the standing IRB (Journal)
Roy C Levitt (Editor)2009
Activity: Editorial work types › Editorial activity
IRB, voting member (Journal)
Roy C Levitt (Editor)2009
Activity: Editorial work types › Editorial activity
University of Miami Patent and Copyright Committee (PCC) (Journal)
Roy C Levitt (Editor)2009
Activity: Editorial work types › Editorial activity
Clinical Competence Committee (Journal)
Roy C Levitt (Editor)2008
Activity: Editorial work types › Editorial activity
IRB Reviews, Department of Anesthesiology Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management (Journal)
Roy C Levitt (Editor)2007
Activity: Editorial work types › Editorial activity
Prizes
High Honors, B.S. in Chemistry
Roy C Levitt (Recipient), 1974
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
National Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi
Roy C Levitt (Recipient), 1973
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
National Medical Honor Society Alpha Omega Alpha
Roy C Levitt (Recipient), 1979
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)