Kevin M. Flanigan, MD :: Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio

Kevin M. Flanigan, MD

Kevin M. Flanigan, MD Best Doctors 2011-2012

Center for Gene Therapy
Principal Investigator

Kevin Flanigan Lab
Principal Investigator

Neurology
Physician Team

Neuromuscular Disorders
Physician Team

Neuromuscular Genetic Therapeutics Fellowship
Program Director

Neurosciences
Physician Team

Contact Information

Neurology
700 Children's Dr
Columbus, OH 43205 [ map ]
PH: (614) 722-5615
FX: (614) 722-3273
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The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Childrens Drive
Columbus, OH 43205 [ map ]
PH: (614) 722.5615
FX: (614) 722.3273

Biography

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Kevin M. Flanigan, MD, is an attending neurologist at Nationwide Children’s and Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Flanigan is a principal investigator in the Center for Gene Therapy in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s. His primary research interest is in the genetic and molecular characterization of inherited neuromuscular diseases, and the development of therapies directed toward these diseases. A major focus of his laboratory concerns genotype/phenotype correlation in, with the intention of increasing our understanding of the pathogenesis in this disease and translating this understanding into improved therapies. Dr. Flanigan is named among the “Best Doctors in America.”

Gender:

  • Male

Languages Spoken:

  • English

Research Interests

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Research Center:

Areas of Interest:

  • The Flanigan Lab focuses on the genetic and molecular characterization of inherited neuromuscular diseases, and toward the development of therapies directed toward these diseases. A major focus of the laboratory concerns genotype/phenotype correlation in dystrophinopathies (Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy), with the intention of increasing our understanding of the pathogenesis in this disease and translating this understanding into improved therapies. For example, studies of rare patient mutations have generated hypotheses regarding function of the dystrophin protein, now under study in the lab. Other projects in the lab are dedicated to the molecular characterization of both rare and common neurologic syndromes. One such disorder is giant axonal neuropathy, a rare inherited disorder characterized by degeneration of peripheral nerves with giant axonal swelling full of disorganized neurofilaments. Recent disease gene mapping projects have characterized gene loci responsible for an uncommon form of congenital muscular dystrophy, a novel form of hereditary spastic paraplegia, and a novel form of juvenile recessive amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The goal of the laboratory is a better understanding and improved treatment of these and related diseases. Lab Web Site: http://www.nationwidechildrens.org/flanigan-lab

Education and Training

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Medical School

  • Rush Medical College
    Date Completed: 06/09/1990

Internship

  • University of Michigan Health System
    Date Completed: 07/30/1991

Residency

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
    Date Completed: 06/30/1994

Fellowship

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
    Date Completed: 06/30/1995

Fellowship

  • University of Utah Medical School
    Date Completed: 06/30/1997

Department:

  • Pediatrics

Section:

  • Neurology

Speciality:

  • Neurology, Certified

Date of Appointment at Children's Hospital:

  • 01/29/2010

Professional Experience

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2009–present

  • Principal Investigator, Center for Gene Therapy, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH

2007–2009

  • Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Salt Lake City, UT

2007–2009

  • Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Salt Lake City, UT

2006–2007

  • Visiting Researcher, INSERM Unit 582; Institut de Myologie; l’Hopital Pitie-Salpetriere, Paris, France

2005–2009

  • Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Utah, Department of Human Genetics, Salt Lake City, UT

2005–2009

  • Associate Professor, University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Salt Lake City, UT

2001–2005

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Utah, Department of Human Genetics, Salt Lake City, UT

2000–2007

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Salt Lake City, UT

1999–2004

  • Assistant Professor, University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Salt Lake City, UT

1998–2007

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Salt Lake City, UT

1997–1998

  • Research Assistant Professor, University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Salt Lake City, UT

1996–1998

  • Limited Term Instructor, University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Salt Lake City, UT

1995–1997

  • Limited Term Instructor, University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Salt Lake City, UT

Publications

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Awards, Honors and Organizations

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  • Chief Resident, Neurology, Johns Hopkins Hospital - 1993
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