JAY CHUN, MD
Honors & Awards
NIH Individual National Research Service Award NS9308l-01Al
AANS/CNS Best Resident Paper Award 2002
GICD Medtronic Traveling Grant
NIH Individual Research Award Grant
Creighton University Superior Scholastic Achievement Citation
Creighton University Dean's Lists
Creighton University Honors Program
Phi Sigma Biological Honor Society
SPECIALTIES:
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Dr. Jay Chun, is a prominent figure in spinal neurosurgery. His approach combines cutting-edge technology with compassionate, personalized patient care. Specializing in minimally invasive and complex spinal surgeries, cervical artificial disc replacement, and evidence-based therapies, Dr. Chun stays updated on the latest advancements in neurosurgery to offer the most effective treatments.
As former Chief of Neurosurgery and Director of an integrated spine program, he is dedicated to improving patients' lives through his patient-centered approach. He created an integrated spine program to develop patient-specific treatment plans amongst a team of physicians in different specialties. He is known among his peers for providing excellent care to patients, physicians, and medical professionals alike, making him a trusted figure in neurosurgery.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Emory Clinic Atlanta, GA 2004 (Complex Spine Fellowship)
University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) San Francisco, CA 2003 (Neurosurgery Residency)
Columbia University: College of Physicians and Surgeons New York, NY (M.D.-Ph.D.)
Columbia University New York, NY (MPhil, MA.)
Creighton University Omaha, NE (B.S. Biology)
PUBLICATIONS:
Chun, J., M. Delgado: Novel and noninvasive targeting of central nervous system using hematopoietic stem cells: a therapeutic approach. In preparation.
Chun, J., P. Mummaneni, G. Rodts, R. Haid: Long term multi center evaluation of Cl-C2 lateral mass fixation. In preparation.
Chun, J., P. Mummaneni, R. Haid: Posterior cervical fixation from Cl-C4 using Vertex system. Submitted to J of Neurosurgery.
Mummaneni, P., J. Chun, R. Haid: Management of thoracic disease. Submitted to Contemporary Neurosurgery.
Chun, J., P. Mummaneni, B. Birch. Cervical Pedicle Screws: Progress in Neurological Surgery: Advances in spinal stabilization. Editor Regis Haid, Krager Publications: Accepted.
Chun, J., S. Berven, M. Berger, D. Bradford. Management of fixed sagittal plan deformity. In preparation.
Chun, J., M. Gulati, M. Lawton. Spontaneous occlusion of spinal AVM. Accepted to Surgical Neurology.
Chun, J., E. Chang, M. Holland. Failures of conservative treatment in traumatic brain injury. Submitted to Surgical Neurology.
Holland, M., J. Chun, E. Chang. Traumatic intraparenchymal contusions: risk factors and natural evolution. Submitted to Neurosurgery.
Chun, J., K. Lamborn, V. Halbach, M. Berger. Delayed surgical resection minimizes intraoperative blood loss in embolized meningiomas. Neurosurgery 50:1231-5, 2002.
Chun, J., W. Smith. Angiogram occult dAVF presenting with superficial siderosis. Accepted to Surgical Neurology.
Chun, J., W. Rosenberg. Traumatic nerve root neuroma causing recurrent cervical radiculopathy. Accepted to Surgical Neurology.
Chun, J., S. Patel, W. Dillon, M. Berger. Surgical management of symptomatic cervical epidural varix. AJNR: 4: 622-4, 2002.
Chun, J., M. Lawton, V. Halbach, C. Wilson, W. Smith. Multimodality treatment of infectious intracranial aneurysms. Neurosurgery 48:1203-1214, 2001.
Lawton, M., J. Chun, C. Wilson, V. Halbach. Ethmoidal dural arteriovenous fistulae: an assessment of surgical and endovascular management. Neurosurgery 45: 805-811, 1999.
Chun, J., Y. Yang and D. Landry. Anti-Cocaine Antibodies: Improved diversity by varied presentations of a transition state analog. Accepted to J. of American Chemical Society.
Chun, J., J. Korner, T. Kreiner, R. Scheller and R. Axel. The function and differential sorting of a family of Aplysia prohormone processing enzymes. Neuron 12: 831-844 (1994).
Korner, J., J. Chun, L. O'Bryan, and R. Axel. Prohormone processing in Xenopus oocytes: Characterization of cleavage signals and cleavage enzymes. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 88:11393-11397 (1991).
Korner, J., J. Chun, D. Harter, and R. Axel. Isolation and functional expression of prohormone processing enzyme, murine prohormone convertase 1. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 88: 6834- 6838 (1991).
RESEARCH:
2001 Postdoctoral Fellow "Role of Stem Cell in Neoplasm and Injury" "Stem cell delivery of anti-angiogenesis factors in a mouse glioma model" Dept. of Neurosurgery UCSF San Francisco, CA
2000 Microvascular Surgery Consultant Harry Buncke M.D. Microsurgery Laboratory at CPMC, San Francisco, CA
1993-95 Faculty: Associate Scientist "Cloning and Molecular Characterization of Cocaine Catalytic Antibodies." Donald Landry M.D., Ph.D. (Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons)
1994-95 Biomedical Research Consultant Pharmalytics Inc. San Jose, CA
1994-95 Samuel Rudin Fellowship Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons
1988 NIH Medical Research Fellowship "Neuronal Voltage Dependent Calcium Channels." Dr. Marshall Nirenberg (NHLBI). Summer.
1987 NIH Medical Research Fellowship "Novel Protein-120D Which Co-isolates with Complement 2." Dr. Michael Frank (Director of LCL NlAID) Summer.
1986 American Lung Association Medical Research Fellowship "Mechanism of Pertussis Toxin Induced Hypersensitivity in Asthma."Dr. Robert Townley (Director of St. Joseph Hospital Allergic Disease Center)
1985 NIH Summer Research Fellowship "Complement 2 Isolation." Dr. Carl Hammer (LCL NIAID)
1985-86 Teaching Assistant Advanced Physiology Dr. Theodore Burke (Creighton University: Dept. of Biology)
1985 FDA Guest Researcher "Morphological Effects of Pertussis Toxin on CHO Cell Lines." Dr. Charles Manclark (Director of Pertussis Branch, Bureau of Biologics) Summer.
1984 American Heart Association Medical Research Fellowship "Characterization of Leukotriene (LTC4) Receptor in the Guinea Pig Myocardium." Dr. John Cheng, Creighton University Medical School
1983 Creighton University Medical School Student Research Fellowship "Leukotriene Induced Hypersensitivity." Dr. Robert Townley (Chief of Allergy and Immunology) Summer.
1983 Pathology Laboratory Assistant II (University of Nebraska Medical Center) Summer.
1982-83 Research Technician Dr. Robert Townley (Chief of Allergy and Immunology: Creighton Univ. School of Medicine) Summer.
1980-82 NYU Medical Research Center Student Research Volunteer (Westinghouse Science Talent Search Semi Finalist) Role of Von Willebrand Factor in the Coagulant Activity of Anti-Hemophiliac Factor. Dr. Marjorie Zucker