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Kristopher T. Kahle, M.D., Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor Adjunct of Neurosurgery at Yale School of Medicine, with additional appointments in Pediatrics and Cellular and Molecular Physiology. He serves as Director of Neonatal and Congenital Anomaly Neurosurgery within the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital.
- MD and PhD from Yale School of Medicine (2007)
- Neurosurgical residency at Massachusetts General Hospital (2014)
- Pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital (2015)
- Postdoctoral research fellowship with Stephen Elledge and David Clapham at Harvard University (2015)
Dr. Kahle's research focuses on identifying the genes and pathways that regulate ion and water homeostasis in the developing nervous system, and how genetically-encoded or maladaptive changes contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders. His work employs molecular genetic tools including whole exome and genome sequencing to discover molecular determinants of conditions like congenital hydrocephalus, with the goal of translating basic science advances into novel therapeutic strategies for pediatric neurosurgical diseases. His clinical practice encompasses disorders of neurodevelopment including hydrocephalus, arachnoid cysts, congenital vascular malformations, Chiari malformations, spina bifida, tethered spinal cord, and pediatric brain and spinal cord tumors.
Analysis of Dr. Kahle's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the molecular genetics of neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly hydrocephalus and related conditions. His research spans from basic molecular mechanisms to clinical applications, with significant work on CSF dynamics, genetic pathways in neural development, and the intersection of neurosurgery with molecular genetics. The publications demonstrate collaborative work with leading researchers in neurogenetics and neurosurgery, often utilizing advanced genomic and proteomic techniques to understand the pathophysiology of pediatric neurological conditions.
Dr. Kahle maintains active research collaborations with numerous colleagues including Richard Lifton, MD, PhD (7 publications), Tyrone DeSpenza Jr, MD, PhD (6 publications), Engin Deniz, MD (3 publications), and Evelyn Lake, PhD (3 publications), among others. His work bridges clinical neurosurgery with cutting-edge molecular genetics research, focusing on translating basic science discoveries into improved clinical outcomes for children with neurosurgical conditions.
Dr. Kahle directs the Neonatal and Congenital Anomaly Neurosurgery program and is affiliated with the Kahle Lab and Yale's Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Program, where his team investigates the molecular basis of neurodevelopmental disorders with the goal of developing novel therapeutic approaches.
