Khan

M. Babar Khan, MD, PhD

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Morgantown, WV 26506
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Resident

Organization:
School of Medicine
Department:
Neurosurgery
Classification:
Resident

Education

  • MD, Aga Khan University

Publications

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

  1. Jahromi,B., Monachello,G., Khan, M.B.,...,Brandmeir, N.J. Active cerebrospinal fluid exchange versus external ventricular drainage in the neurocritical care unit: An international, restrospective cohort study. Neurosurgery. 2025, June.
  2. Garavaglia, J., Hardigan, T., Turner, R., Monachello, G., Khan, M.B., Hodge, J.O., Brandmeir, N.J.  Continuous intrathecal medication delivery with the IRRAflow catheter: pearls and early experience. Operative Neurosurgery.  2023, August.  
  3. Thakur, V., Kessler, B., Khan, M.B., Hodge, J.O., Brandmeir, N.J. Outpatient deep brain stimulation surgery is a   safe alternative to inpatient admission. Operative Neurosurgery. 2023, July.
  4. Khan, M. B., Ruggieri, R., Tran, N., Sarkaria, J., MacDiarmid, J., Brahmbhatt, H., Boockvar, J.A., Symons, M. Nanocell-mediated delivery of miR-34a counteracts temozolomide resistance in glioblastoma. Molecular Medicine. 2021, March; 25:27
  5. Khan, M.B., Ruggieri, R., Tran, N., Sarkaria, J., MacDiarmid, J., Brahmbhatt, H., Boockvar, J.A., Symons, M. Targeting glioblastoma heterogeneity with miR-34a. Neuro-Oncology. 2019, Nov; 20(suppl_6): vi74.
  6. Khan, M. B., Ruggieri, R., Tran, N., Sarkaria, J., MacDiarmid, J., Brahmbhatt, H., Boockvar, J.A., Symons, M. microRNA-34a packaged in bacterial nanocells overcomes therapeutic resistance in glioblastoma. Neuro-Oncology. 2018, Nov; 20(suppl_6): vi282.
  7. Schneider, J. R., Kulason, K. O., Khan, M. B., White, T. G., Kwan, K., Faltings, L.& Boockvar, J. A. Commentary: Advances in Glioblastoma Therapies: A Collaborative Effort Between Physicians and the Biotechnology Industry. Neurosurgery. 2018, Oct; 83(4): E162-E168.
  8. Khan, M. B., Schneider, J. R., Kwan, K., & Boockvar, J. A. Epigenetic Regulators of Glioma Stem Cells are Potential Therapeutic Targets. Neurosurgery. 2018, May; 82(5): E104-E105.
  9. Khan, M. B., Ruggieri, R., Tran, N., Sarkaria, J., & Symons, M. miR-34a inhibits glioblastoma cell proliferation and sensitizes to temozolomide. Neuro-Oncology. 2017, Nov; 19(Suppl 6): vi73–vi74.
  10. Khan, M.B., Chakraborty, S., & Boockvar, J. A. Use of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cells as a Potential Therapeutic for Glioblastoma. Neurosurgery. 2017, May; 80(5): N33-N34.
  11. Khan, M. B., Chakraborty, S., & Boockvar, J. A. Gross Total Resection of Glioblastoma Improves Overall Survival and Progression-Free Survival Compared to Subtotal Resection or Biopsy Alone. Neurosurgery. 2016, Dec; 79(6): N12-N13.
  12. Khan, A. A., Haider, G., Sheikh, M. R., Ali, A. F., Khalid, Z., Tahir, M. M., Malik, T.M., Salick, M.M., Lakhani, L.S., Yousuf, F.S., Khan, M.B., Saleem, S. Prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Due to Community Violence Among University Students in the World's Most Dangerous Megacity: A Cross-Sectional Study From Pakistan. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 2016, Aug; 31(13): 2302-2315.
  13. Khan, M. B., Riaz, M., & Enam, S. A. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy for obstructive hydrocephalus: Outcome analysis of 120 consecutively treated patients from a developing country. International Journal of Surgery. 2016, Feb; 26: 69-72.
  14. Khan, M. B., Bashir, M. U., Kumar, R., & Enam, S. A. Enduring improvement in Oswestry Disability Index outcomes following lumbar microscopic interlaminar decompression: An appraisal of prospectively collected patient outcomes. Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine. 2015, Dec; 6(4): 195-199.
  15. Javed, G., Khan, M. B., Ahmed, S. I., & Hussain, M. Dhaga Technique for Tissue Plane Preservation after Decompressive Craniectomy: Comparison of New Technique with Institutional Standard. World Neurosurgery. 2015, Sep; 84(3): 709-713.
  16. Khan, M. B., Riaz, M., & Bari, M. E. Multiple cerebral hydatid cysts in 8-year-old boy: A case report and literature review of a rare presentation. Surgical Neurology International. 2015, Jul; 6: 125.
  17. Khan, M. B., Bashir, M. U., Kumar, R., & Bari, M. E. Surgical Treatment of Symptomatic Chiari I Malformation: A Consecutive Case Series from a Developing Country. Neurosurgery Quarterly. 2015, Feb; 25(1): 56-60.
  18. Khan, M. B., Kumar, R., Irfan, F. B., Irfan, A. B., & Bari, M. E. Civilian craniocerebral gunshot injuries in a developing country: presentation, injury characteristics, prognostic indicators, and complications. World Neurosurgery. 2014, Aug; 82(1-2): 14-19.
  19. Khan, M. B., Riaz, M., & Javed, G. Conservative management of significant supratentorial epidural hematomas in pediatric patients. Child's Nervous System. 2014, Jul; 30(7): 1249-1253.
  20. Zanaty, M., Khan, M. B., Chalouhi, N., Tjoumakaris, S. I., Rosenwasser, R. H., & Jabbour, P. Development of normal pressure hydrocephalus after the placement of a pipeline embolization device for the treatment of a large aneurysm: case report. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery. 2014, Jul; 122: 116-119.
  21. Zanaty, M., Khan, M. B., Chalouhi, N., Tjoumakaris, S. I., Rosenwasser, R. H., & Jabbour, P. Hydrocephalus, a Complication of Flow-diversion? JHN Journal. 2014, Jun; 9(2): 6-9.
  22. Khan, M. B., Kumar, R., & Enam, S. A. Thoracic and lumbar spinal surgery under local anesthesia for patients with multiple comorbidities: A consecutive case series. Surgical Neurology International. 2014, Apr; 5(Suppl 3): 62-65.
  23. Khan, M. B., Riaz, M., & Bari, M. E. Is surgical spinal decompression for supratentorial GBM symptomatic drop down metastasis warranted? A case report and review of literature. Surgical Neurology International. 2014, Mar; 5: 40.
  24. Khan, M. B., Riaz, M., Javed, G., Hashmi, F. A., Sanaullah, M., & Ahmed, S. I. Surgical management of traumatic extra dural hematoma in children: Experiences and analysis from 24 consecutively treated patients in a developing country. Surgical Neurology International. 2013, Aug; 4: 103.
  25. Khan, M. B., Soares, D., Tahir, M. Z., Kumar, R., Minhas, K., & Bari, M. E. Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy: a rare brain tumor of childhood. Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2013, May; 23(5): 367-367.
  26. Tahir, M. Z., Khan, M. B., Bashir, M. U., Akhtar, S., & Bari, E. Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea: An institutional perspective from Pakistan. Surgical Neurology International. 2011, Dec; 2: 174.

Oral Presentations

  1. Khan, M. B., Brandmeir,N.J. (January 2024). IRRAflow ventricular catheter reduces complications associated with standard EVD. Oral Presentation accepted for presentation at: Neurosurgery Society of Virginias Annual Meeting; White Sulfur Springs, WV, USA.
  2. Khan, M. B., Brandmeir,N.J. (January 2022). Early experiences with IRRAflow, an irrigating ventricular catheter. Oral Presentation presented at: Neurosurgery Society of Virginias Annual Meeting; White Sulfur Springs, WV, USA.
  3. Khan, M. B., (July 2022). Spinal Cord Injury: Current therapy and future translational therapies. Invited Grand Rounds Oral Presentation. Morgantown, WV, USA.
  4. Khan, M. B., (August 2022). Spinal Cord Injury: Management in the acute and rehabilitation phases Invited Grand Rounds Oral Presentation. Morgantown, WV, USA.
  5. Khan, M.D., (January 2023). Hydrocephalus. Invited Presentation at the Department of Pediatrics monthly didactic session. Morgantown, WV, USA.
  6. Khan, M. B., Ruggieri, R., Tran, N., Sarkaria, J., & Symons, M. (April 2018). A microRNA therapy for glioblastoma. Oral Presentation presented at: Oncology Center Meeting of the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research; Manhasset, NY, USA.
  7. Khan, M.B., Ruggieri, R., Tran, N., Sarkaria, J., MacDiarmid, J., Brahmbhatt, H., Boockvar, J.A., Symons, M. (November 2018).  miR-34a can target heterogeneity in glioblastoma. Oral Presentation presented at: 2018 Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuro-Oncology; New Orleans, LA, USA.
  8. Khan, M. B., Ruggieri, R., Tran, N., Sarkaria, J., MacDiarmid, J., Brahmbhatt, H., Boockvar, J.A., Symons, M. (April 2019). MicroRNA nanocells overcome therapeutic resistance in glioblastoma. Oral Presentation presented at: 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons; San Diego, CA, USA.
  9. Khan, M. B., Ruggieri, R., Tran, N., Sarkaria, J., MacDiarmid, J., Brahmbhatt, H., Boockvar, J.A., Symons, M. (November 2019). MicroRNA nanocell therapy for glioblastoma Oral Presentation presented at: SNO-SCIDOT Joint Conference on Therapeutic Delivery to the CNS; Phoenix, AZ, USA.

Poster Presentations

  1. Khan, M.B., Lewis, J. (February 2025). Ectopic pituitary neuroendocrine tumors: A case report and literature review. Poster presented at: Annual Scientific Meeting of the North American Skullbase Society; New Orleans, LA, USA.
  2. Khan, M. B., Brandmeir,N.J. (April 2022). Early experiences with IRRAflow, an irrigating ventricular catheter. Poster presented at: Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons; Philadelphia, PA, USA.
  3. Khan, M. B., Ruggieri, R., Tran, N., Sarkaria, J., & Symons, M. (February 2018). microRNA-34a sensitizes to Stupp therapy Poster presented at: Feinstein Institute Academic Retreat at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA.
  4. Khan, M. B., Ruggieri, R., Tran, N., Sarkaria, J., Boockvar, J.A. & Symons, M. (October 2017). Tumor Suppressor microRNA-34a Inhibits Glioblastoma Cell Proliferation and Sensitizes to Radiation Poster presented at: 2017 Annual Meeting of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons; Boston, MA, USA.
  5. Khan, M. B., Ruggieri, R., Tran, N., Sarkaria, J., MacDiarmid, J., Brahmbhatt, H., Boockvar, J.A. & Symons, M. (August 2018). Targeting Glioblastoma Therapeutic Resistance with miR-34a Poster presented at: Mechanisms and Models of Cancer Annual Meeting organized by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA.
  6. Khan, M. B., Ruggieri, R., Tran, N., Sarkaria, J., MacDiarmid, J., Brahmbhatt, H., Boockvar, J.A.& Symons, M. (October 2018). Targeting glioblastoma heterogeneity with miRNA nanocells Poster presented at: Annual Scientific Meeting of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons; Houston, TX, USA.
  7. Khan, M. B., Ruggieri, R., Tran, N., Sarkaria, J., MacDiarmid, J., Brahmbhatt, H., Boockvar, J.A.& Symons, M. (May 2018). Therapeutic targeting of glioblastoma heterogeneity Poster presented at: Feinstein Academy of Scholars Annual Symposium; New York City, NY, USA.
  8. Kobets, J.A., Khan, M.B., Kwan, K, Schneider, J, Ruggieri, R, Friedman, J, Boockvar, J.A. & Symons, M. (April 2018). Lipopolysaccharide-mediated, Paramagnetic Nanoparticle Disruption of the Blood-Brain Barrier for Delivery of SiRNA in a GBM6 Model of Glioblastoma Poster presented at: Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons; New Orleans, LA, USA.
  9. Khan, M. B., Javed, G., Ahmed, S. I., & Hussain, M. (April 2014). Tissue plane preservation after decompressive craniectomy with the "dhaga technique" Poster presented at: Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons; San Francisco, CA, USA.

About M. Babar Khan

Dr. Babar Khan earned his medical degree from Aga Khan University Medical College in Pakistan and completed a PhD in molecular biology studying therapeutic resistance emanating from intra-tumor heterogeneity in glioblastoma at the Elmezzi Graduate School of Molecular Medicine at the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. Originally from Swabi, Pakistan, he is passionate about endovascular and skull base neurosurgery, with a specific research interest in developing intra-arterial therapies for brain tumors.

Dr. Khan has been recognized for his clinical excellence, receiving the RNI award of excellence in clinical care, and he continues to build on a growing list of research publications.

Outside the hospital, he enjoys spending time with his wife—who is also a resident physician in family medicine—and their energetic one-year-old daughter. When time allows, he unwinds with video games and takes every chance he gets to enjoy the outdoors.