Kenneth S. Rosenthal, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology and Immunology

Northeastern Ohio Universities
Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy
4209 State Route 44, P.O. Box 95
Rootstown, Ohio 44272-0095
Phone: (330) 325-6134
E-Mail: ksr@neoucom.edu

 

Education:

1977 Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana, IL.
1976 M.A., University of Illinois, Urbana, IL.
1973 B.S., University of Delaware, Newark, DE.

 

Professional Experience:

1991-Present Professor of Microbiology/Immunology, Department of Integrative Medical Sciences, Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy, Rootstown, OH.
1984-1991 Associate Professor of Microbiology/Immunology, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, OH.
1984-Present Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Akron, Akron, OH.
2002-Present Adjunct Member, Graduate Faculty, Department of Chemistry, School of Graduate Studies, Youngstown University, Youngstown, OH.
1985-1986 Director, Regional Cancer Resource Center Cancer Control Consortium of Ohio, Regions 7, 8, and 10 (N.E. Ohio, except Cuyahoga and Ashtabula Counties).
1983-1985 Academic Director, Regional Cancer Resource Center Cancer Control Consortium of Ohio, Regions 7, 8, and 10 (N.E. Ohio, except Cuyahoga and Ashtabula Counties).
1979-Present Graduate Faculty, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Area Committee (1979-1989); Cell Biology Area Committee (1979-1989); School of Biomedical Sciences (1989-present); Kent State University, Kent, OH.
1979-1984 Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology/Immunology, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, OH.
1982-1984 Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Akron, Akron, OH.
1992-1993 Visiting Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Cleveland, OH.
1977-1979 Research Fellow, Harvard Medical School, Department of Microbiology and Sidney Farber Cancer Treatment Center, Tumor Virology Department, Boston, MA.
1974-1977 Research Assistant, University of Illinois, Department of Biochemistry, Urbana, IL.
1973-1976 Teaching Assistant, University of Illinois, Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry, Urbana, IL.

 

Research Interests:

  • The interaction of herpes simplex virus (HSV) with its host leading to disease and immunity.

  • Study of the biochemistry and cell biology of HSV glycoprotein synthesis, virion assembly and release.

  • Study of the ICP34.5 gene and protein and its contribution to neuroinvasive disease (encephalitis).

  • Study of the mode of action of the antiviral drugs, tromantadine and D609.

  • Development of a heteroconjugate anti-HSV vaccine.

  • Development of CEL-1000, an immunomodulating treatment for HSV and other infections.

  • Use of flow cytometry in cell biological and immunological analysis.

  • Development of a polymer device for transplantation and immunoisolation of porcine islet cells for treatment of Type I diabetes.

     

    Recent Publications:

    Dr. Rosenthal's publications listed in PubMed


    Rosenthal, K.S. and Patel, S. 2007. Microbial Adaptation: Putting the best team on the field. Infect. Dis. in Clin. Prac. 15:330-334.

    Rosenthal, K.S. and J.G. Wilkinson. 2007. Flow cytometry and immunospeak. Infect. Dis. in Clin. Prac. 15(3):183-191.

    Bower S. and Rosenthal, K.S.. 2006. Bacterial Cell Walls: The Armor, Artillery, and Achilles Heel. Infect. Dis. in Clin. Prac. 14:309-317.

    Rosenthal, K.S. and D.H. Zimmerman. 2006. Vaccines: All Things Considered. Clin. Vaccine Immunol. 13:821-829.

    Rosenthal, K.S. 2006. Viruses: Microbial Spies and Saboteurs. Infect. Dis. in Clin. Prac. 14:97-106.

    Rosenthal, K.S.. 2006. Vaccines Make Good Immune Theater: Immunization as Described in a Three Act Play. Infect. Dis. in Clin. Prac. 14:35-45.

    Rosenthal, K.S. 2005. Are Microbial Symptoms "Self-Inflicted?" The Consequences of Immunopathology. Infect. Dis. in Clin. Prac. 13:306-311.

    Rosenthal, K.S. 2005. Vaccines--All Things Considered. Part II. IDrugs 8:109-111.

    Rosenthal, K.S. 2005. Vaccines--All Things Considered. Part 1. IDrugs 8:107-109.

    Zimmerman, D.H., and Rosenthal, K.S. 2005. The LEAPS Approach to Vaccine Development. Frontiers in Bioscience. 10:790-798.

    Goel, N., Zimmerman, D.H., and Rosenthal, K.S. 2005. Ligand Epitope Presentation System Vaccines against Herpes Simplex Virus. Frontiers in Bioscience 10:966-974.