Projects per year
Personal profile
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 → 1991Research interests
- Application of genetics/genomics to common complex diseases where there there is a significant unmet need.
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Projects
- 4 Finished
CA8 Variants: New Mechanisms Underlying Transitions to Persistent Pain Syndromes
Levitt, R. C., Martin, E. R. & Martin, E. R.
8/13/12 → 7/31/18
Project: Research project
Research Output
De novo EIF2AK1 and EIF2AK2 Variants Are Associated with Developmental Delay, Leukoencephalopathy, and Neurologic Decompensation
Undiagnosed Diseases Network, Apr 2 2020, In : American journal of human genetics. 106, 4, p. 570-583 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Individuals with migraine have a different dry eye symptom profile than individuals without migraine
Farhangi, M., Diel, R. J., Buse, D. C., Huang, A. M., Levitt, R. C., Sarantopoulos, C. D., Felix, E. R. & Galor, A., Feb 1 2020, In : British Journal of Ophthalmology. 104, 2, p. 260-264 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
2
Scopus
citations
Oral Gabapentinoids and Nerve Blocks for the Treatment of Chronic Ocular Pain
Small, L. R., Galor, A., Felix, E. R., Horn, D. B., Levitt, R. C. & Sarantopoulos, C. D., May 1 2020, In : Eye & contact lens. 46, 3, p. 174-181 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
3
Scopus
citations
Periorbital botulinum toxin A improves photophobia and sensations of dryness in patients without migraine: Case series of four patients
Venkateswaran, N., Hwang, J., Rong, A. J., Levitt, A. E., Diel, R. J., Levitt, R. C., Sarantopoulos, K. D., Lee, W. W. & Galor, A., Sep 2020, In : American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports. 19, 100809.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for the Long-Term Treatment of Ocular Pain
Zayan, K., Aggarwal, S., Felix, E., Levitt, R., Sarantopoulos, K. & Galor, A., Aug 1 2020, In : Neuromodulation. 23, 6, p. 871-877 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
2
Scopus
citations
Activities
- 10 Editorial activity
Active voting member of the standing IRB (Journal)
Roy C Levitt (Editor)
2009
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IRB, voting member (Journal)
Roy C Levitt (Editor)
2009
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University of Miami Patent and Copyright Committee (PCC) (Journal)
Roy C Levitt (Editor)
2009
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Clinical Competence Committee (Journal)
Roy C Levitt (Editor)
2008
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Fellowship Committee, Department of Anesthesiology Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management (Journal)
Roy C Levitt (Editor)
2007
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Prizes
High Honors, B.S. in Chemistry
Levitt, Roy C (Recipient), 1974
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
National Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi
Levitt, Roy C (Recipient), 1973
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
National Medical Honor Society Alpha Omega Alpha
Levitt, Roy C (Recipient), 1979
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)