Resources & Education

Asthra Health Resources & Education is a curated hub for patients, caregivers, and clinicians seeking clear, research-informed guidance—spanning precision oncology, complex neurologic conditions, immune dysfunction, and latest research-informed care. We translate evolving evidence into practical next steps, including how to evaluate emerging therapies, molecular testing, and clinical trial pathways when appropriate.

Featured Resources

Talks, Interviews, and Research Links

Explore selected educational content and external references featuring Dr. Kesari’s work in precision neuro-oncology, complex neurology, and research-driven care. Each item links out to the original source for viewing or reading.here

Dr. Kesari talks about a Pemetrexed clinical trial for progressive chordoma at Chordoma Foundation

December, 2024

Dr. Kesari talks about Phase 1 Foundation support of a transformational Glioblastoma immunotherapy clinical trial

September, 2024

SurvivingTerminalCancer.com

September, 2024

Join us for “Personalized Medicine” and hear podcast host Kym Douglas explore the possibilities with Saint John’s Health Center physician Dr. Santosh Kesari.

August, 2023

Dr. Kesari interviewed by Target Cancer podcast

July, 2022

Chosen as Researcher of the Month by Medical Oncology Association of Southern California, Dr. Kesari speaks with Dr. Monty Pal

July, 2022

In conversation with Medical News Today about mRNA vaccines for brain tumor

May, 2021

Progress in Neuro-Oncology – Santosh Kesari, M.D.

December, 2020

Live Webinar with the Musella Foundation.

June, 2020

Practical Genomics in Neuro Oncology – Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, FANA, FAAN

February, 2020

In a JWCI podcast, Dr. Kesari talks about glioblastoma treatment, increasing survival and minimizing neurotoxicity.

October, 2018

Dr. Kesari and patient Rusty Doms on the news across the country for the new treatment of glioblastoma.

October, 2017

Dr. Kesari is part of a celebrity panel for the “Jump, Jive & Thrive” Survivorship Summit.

October, 2017

Dr. Santosh Kesari talks to abc7 about how a virus can trick the immune system into attacking tumor cells.

October, 2017

NASA and PNI work together to help resolve brain pressure in astronauts. See Dr. Kesari’s interview on KSAT12.

September, 2017

Dr. Kesari is asked to comment on Sen. John McCain’s prognosis after his GBM surgery. ABC7 reports.

July, 2017

Drs. Kesari and Saria speak with ABC7 news about their collaboration with NASA to test a device to help astronauts travel more safely.

April, 2017

(VIDEO BROKEN) Drs. Kesari and Achrol commence a new targeted therapy clinical trial for GBM patients. ABC7 reports.

April, 2017

Leroy Hood, MD, PhD, Michael Prados, MD, & Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, discuss brain tumor research before speaking at the 2nd Annual Innovative Approaches to Brain Tumor Management Course.

February, 2017

Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, speaks about Precision Immunotherapy Approaches for Brain Cancers at Seattle Science Foundation.

February, 2017

Patients suffering from brain tumors are finding that wearing devices that deliver low-intensity electric fields can help improve their health outcomes. Dr. Santosh Kesari’s patient shares his story in this CBS2 video news story.

February, 2017

A Man on a Mission: Dr. Kesari speaks about his motivations in becoming a neuro-oncologist, physician-researcher at John Wayne Cancer institute and the therapy options he can offer to his patients.

November, 2016

Checkpoint inhibitors, vaccines, viral therapy may offer multiple treatment options for brain tumors – Dr. Kesari discusses advances in these immunotherapy options at the 2016 ASCO Annual Meeting.

August, 2016

Dr. Kesari speaks about precision medicine on The Doctor’s Channel.

July, 2016

A new prodrug takes aim at glioblastoma. Talk on The Doctor’s Channel by Dr. Santosh Kesari.

May, 2016

Thinking outside the box, Dr. Santosh Kesari works with a teen and her family to significantly improve her health after the diagnosis of a glioblastoma. The story was reported by abc7.com.

January, 2016

Cure awarded Dr. Santosh Kesari with a 2015 GBM Heroes award for his work in glioblastoma research. Hear Valerie Harper speak about her experience and see Dr. Kesari receive his award from a happy patient at the awards ceremony.

December, 2015

Dr. Santosh Kesari uses cutting edge procedures to treat rare brain cancers. His methods are doing wonders for this amazing young lady who wasn’t given much of a chance for survival by other doctors and medical institutions. This story was also covered recently on Inside Edition.

March, 2013

Dr. Kesari participating in a discussion in a Series: “The Atlantic Meets The Pacific.“

December, 2012

Dr. Kesari discusses academia-industry relations to facilitate rapid advances

August, 2011

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Resources & Education

Talks, Interviews, and Research Links

Dr. Kesari talks about a Pemetrexed clinical trial for progressive chordoma at Chordoma Foundation

Dr. Kesari talks about Phase 1 Foundation support of a transformational Glioblastoma immunotherapy clinical trial

SurvivingTerminalCancer.com

Join us for “Personalized Medicine” and hear podcast host Kym Douglas explore the possibilities with Saint John’s Health Center physician Dr. Santosh Kesari.

Dr. Kesari interviewed by Target Cancer podcast

Chosen as Researcher of the Month by Medical Oncology Association of Southern California, Dr. Kesari speaks with Dr. Monty Pal

In conversation with Medical News Today about mRNA vaccines for brain tumor

Progress in Neuro-Oncology – Santosh Kesari, M.D.

Live Webinar with the Musella Foundation.

Practical Genomics in Neuro Oncology – Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, FANA, FAAN

In a JWCI podcast, Dr. Kesari talks about glioblastoma treatment, increasing survival and minimizing neurotoxicity.

Dr. Kesari and patient Rusty Doms on the news across the country for the new treatment of glioblastoma.

Dr. Kesari is part of a celebrity panel for the “Jump, Jive & Thrive” Survivorship Summit.

Dr. Santosh Kesari talks to abc7 about how a virus can trick the immune system into attacking tumor cells.

NASA and PNI work together to help resolve brain pressure in astronauts. See Dr. Kesari’s interview on KSAT12.

Dr. Kesari is asked to comment on Sen. John McCain’s prognosis after his GBM surgery. ABC7 reports.

Drs. Kesari and Saria speak with ABC7 news about their collaboration with NASA to test a device to help astronauts travel more safely.

(VIDEO BROKEN) Drs. Kesari and Achrol commence a new targeted therapy clinical trial for GBM patients. ABC7 reports.

Leroy Hood, MD, PhD, Michael Prados, MD, & Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, discuss brain tumor research before speaking at the 2nd Annual Innovative Approaches to Brain Tumor Management Course.

Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, speaks about Precision Immunotherapy Approaches for Brain Cancers at Seattle Science Foundation.

Patients suffering from brain tumors are finding that wearing devices that deliver low-intensity electric fields can help improve their health outcomes. Dr. Santosh Kesari’s patient shares his story in this CBS2 video news story.

A Man on a Mission: Dr. Kesari speaks about his motivations in becoming a neuro-oncologist, physician-researcher at John Wayne Cancer institute and the therapy options he can offer to his patients.

Checkpoint inhibitors, vaccines, viral therapy may offer multiple treatment options for brain tumors – Dr. Kesari discusses advances in these immunotherapy options at the 2016 ASCO Annual Meeting.

Dr. Kesari speaks about precision medicine on The Doctor’s Channel.

A new prodrug takes aim at glioblastoma. Talk on The Doctor’s Channel by Dr. Santosh Kesari.

Thinking outside the box, Dr. Santosh Kesari works with a teen and her family to significantly improve her health after the diagnosis of a glioblastoma. The story was reported by abc7.com.

Cure awarded Dr. Santosh Kesari with a 2015 GBM Heroes award for his work in glioblastoma research. Hear Valerie Harper speak about her experience and see Dr. Kesari receive his award from a happy patient at the awards ceremony.

Dr. Santosh Kesari uses cutting edge procedures to treat rare brain cancers. His methods are doing wonders for this amazing young lady who wasn’t given much of a chance for survival by other doctors and medical institutions. This story was also covered recently on Inside Edition.

Dr. Kesari participating in a discussion in a Series: “The Atlantic Meets The Pacific.“

Dr. Kesari discusses academia-industry relations to facilitate rapid advances

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