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Principal Investigator/Program Director (Last, first, middle): Laster, Dan W.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
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NAME
POSITION TITLE
Dan W. Laster
Associate Professor/Clinical
EDUCATION/TRAINING (Begin with baccalaureate or other initial professional education, such as nursing, and include
postdoctoral training.)
INSTITUTION AND LOCATION
DEGREE
YEAR(s)
FIELD OF STUDY
Downstate Medical Center - Brooklyn, NY.
University of Texas at Galveston Galveston, TX.
The University of Texas at Galveston Galveston, TX.
The University of Texas at Galveston Galveston, TX.
Southwestern University - Georgetown,
TX.
Fellowship
1973-1974
Neuroradiology
Residency
1967-1970
Diagnostic Radiology
Internship
1966-1967
Medicine
MD
1966
BS
1962
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A. Positions and Honors. List in chronological order previous positions, concluding with your
present position. List any honors. Include present membership on any Federal Government public
advisory committee.
Positions and Employment
2004 to Present
1990 to 2004
1976 to 1990
1974 to 1976
1972 to 1973
1970 to 1972
Honors
01/1966
01/1966
01/1966
01/1965
Assistant Professor/Clinical, Radiology, Medical School, The University of
Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
Director of Neuroradiology, Clinical, Spohn Hospital, Corpus Christi, TX
Associate Professor, Radiology, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, WinstonSalem, NC
Assistant Professor, Radiology, Medical School, The University of Texas Health
Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
Assistant Professor, Radiology, State University of New York, Downstate
Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
LCDR, Government, United States Public Health Service
Dean's List, University of Texas Medical Branch
Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Texas Medical Branch
Graduated with Honors, University of Texas Medical Branch
Dean's List, University of Texas Medical Branch
01/1964
01/1964
Dean's List, University of Texas Medical Branch
Delta Honorary Scholastic and Service Fraternity
B. Selected peer-reviewed publications (in chronological order). Do not include
publications submitted or in preparation.
Roach ES, Kerr J, Mendelsohn D, Laster DW, Raeside C. Diagnosis of symptomatic and
asymptomatic gene carriers of tuberous sclerosis by CCT and MRI. Ann N Y Acad Sci
1999;615:112-122.
Garner TB, Del Curling O, Kelly DL, Laster DW. The natural history of intracranial venous
angiomas. J Neurosurg 1991 Nov;75(5):715-722.
Roach ES, Kerr J, Mendelsohn D, Laster DW, Raeside C. Detection of tuberous sclerosis in
parents by magnetic resonance imaging. Neurology 1991 Feb;41(2 ( P):262-265.
Elster AD, Moody DM, Ball MR, Laster DW. Is Gd-DTPA required for routine cranial MR
imaging? Radiology 1989 Oct;173(1):231-238.
Semble EL, Elster AD, Loeser RF, Laster DW, Challa VR, Pisko EJ. Magnetic resonance
imaging of the craniovertebral junction in rheumatoid arthritis. J Rheumatol 1988
Sep;15(9):1367-1375.
Semble EL, Elster AD, Loeser RF, LASTER DW, Challa VR, Pisko EJ. Magnetic resonance
imaging of the craniovertebral junction in rheumatoid arthritis. J Rheumatol 1988;15:1367-1375.
Roach ES, Smith T, Terry CV, Riela AR, Laster DW. Magnetic resonance imaging in pediatric
neurologic disorders. J Child Neurol 1987 Apr;2(2):111-116.
Roach ES, Williams DP, Laster DW. Magnetic resonance imaging in tuberous sclerosis. Arch
Neurol 1987 Mar;44(3):301-303.
O'Tuama LA, Laster DW. Oculocerebrorenal syndrome: case report with CT and MR correlates.
AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 1987;8(3):555-557.
Alexander E, Ball MR, Laster DW. Subtemporal decompression: radiological observations and
current surgical experience. Br J Neurosurg 1987;1(4):427-433.
LASTER DW, Reila AR, Penry JK, Schwartze GM. Magnetic resonance imaging and complex
parital seizures. In: Ellingson RJ, Murray NMF, Halliday AM.. Magnetic resonance imaging and
complex parital seizures. London Symposia. New York: Elsevier, 161-173. New York: Elisevier:
Ellingson RJ, Murray NMF, Halliday AM.; 1987.
LASTER DW. MRI of the Lumbar Spine: A practical approach to Image Interpretation In: J Bone
Joint Surg. 63A:637. 1987.
Loeser RF, Semble EL, LASTER DW, Challa VK, Pisko EJ. Magnetic resonance imaging in the
evaluation of cervical spine disease in rheumatoid arthritis 1987. p. S92. (Arthritis Rheum; vol.
30).
Curnes JT, Laster DW, Ball MR, Moody DM, Witcofski RL. MRI of radiation injury to the brain.
AJR Am J Roentgenol 1986 Jul;147(1):119-124.
Curnes JT, Laster DW, Koubek TD, Moody DM, Ball MR, Witcofski RL. MRI of corpus callosal
syndromes. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 1986;7(4):617-622.
LASTER DW. Pocket Atlas of Cranial Magnetic Resonance Imaging. In: Surg Neurol, 26:99.
1986.
Roach ES, Wulliams D, LASTER DW. Magnetic resonance imaging of tuberous sclerosis. 1986.
p. 408-409. (Ann Neurol; vol. 20).
Spinos E, Laster DW, Moody DM, Ball MR, Witcofski RL, Kelly DL. MR evaluation of Chiari I
malformations at 0.15 T. AJR Am J Roentgenol 1985 Jun;144(6):1143-1148.
Branch CL, Laster DW, Kelly DL. Left atrial myxoma with cerebral emboli. Neurosurgery 1985
May;16(5):675-680.
Laster DW, Penry JK, Moody DM, Ball MR, Witcofski RL, Riela AR. Chronic seizure disorders:
contribution of MR imaging when CT is normal. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 1985;6(2):177-180.
LASTER DW. Tethered spinal cord with lipoma. Differential diagnosis and discussion. In:
Theros EG, ed.. American College of Radiology, Continuing Education Syllubus and Text on
Head and Neck Diseases, ver. III, Chevy Chase, MD, 548 - 560.. 1985.
Roach ES, Smtih TJ, Terry CV, Ricla AR, LASTER DW. Magnetic resonance imaging in
pediatric neurological disorders. 1985. p. 415. (Ann Neurol; vol. 18).
Laster DW, Ball MR, Moody DM, Witcofski RL, Kelly DL. Results of nuclear magnetic resonance
with cerebral glioma. Comparison with computed tomography. Surg Neurol 1984
Aug;22(2):113-122.
Riela AR, Penry JK, Laster DW, Schwartze GM. Magnetic resonance imaging and complex
partial seizures. 1984. p. 161-173. (Electroencephalogr Clin Neurophysiol Suppl; vol. 39).
LASTER DW, Penry JK, Moody DM, Ball MR, Ricla AR, Witcofski RL. Magnetic resonance
imaging in chronic complex partial seizures with normal tomography. 1984. p. 679. (Epilepsia;
vol. 5).
Alexander E Jr., LASTER DW. Chapter II: Evaluation of a pediatric patient with suspected
intracranial tumor In: Amador LV, ed.. Brain Tumors in the Young. Springfield: Charles C
Thomas, 43-61.. Springfield: Charles C. Thomas; 1983.
Ford CS, Cruz J, Biller J, LASTER DW, White DR. Bilateral internuclear ophthalmoplegia in
carcinomatous meningitis J Clin Neuro Ophthalmol 1983;3:127-130.
Karstaedt N, LASTER DW, Moran PR, Wolfman NT, Witcofski, RL. NMR imaging in the
qualitative evaluation o flow. 1983. (Radiology; vol. 149, no. P).
Karstaedt N, LASTER DW, Moran PR, Wolfman NT, Witcofski RL. NMR imaging in the
qualitative evaluation of flow, 1c. 1983. p. 771. (WIP; vol. 256).
LASTER DW. Recognition of pre-enhancement ring denisty on CT in resolving intracranial
hematoma AJNR 1983;4:1257
Roach ES, Laster DW, Sumner TE, Volberg FM. Posterior fossa arachnoid cyst demonstrated
by ultrasound. J Clin Ultrasound 1982 Feb;10(2):88-90.
Biller J, Laster DW, Howard G, Toole JF, McHenry LC. Cranial computerized tomography in
carotid artery transient ischemic attacks. Eur Neurol 1982;21(2):98-101.
Roach ES, LASTER DW. Prolonged course of meningitis due to an arachnoid cyst. 1982. p.
204. (Radiology; vol. 144).
Roach ES, Laster DW. Prolonged course of meningitis due to an arachnoid cyst. Arch Neurol
1981 Nov;38(11):720-721.
Carlin L, Biller J, Laster DW, Toole JF. Monocular blindness in nasopharyngeal cancer. Arch
Neurol 1981 Sep;38(9):600-600.
Bivins D, Biller J, LASTER DW, McLean WT. Recovery of posttraumatic locked-in syndrome
with basilar artery occlusion. Surg Neurol 1981;16:230-234.
Six EG, Cowley AR, Kelly DL, Laster DW. Thrombosed aneurysm of the vein of Galen.
Neurosurgery 1980 Sep;7(3):274-278.
Watson NE, Cowan RJ, Ball MR, Moody DM, Laster DW, Maynard CD. A comparison of brain
imaging with gamma camera, single-photon emission computed tomography, and transmission
computed tomography: concise communication. J Nucl Med 1980 Jun;21(6):507-511.
Lennington BR, Laster DW, Moody DM, Ball MR. Traumatic pseudoaneurysm of ascending
cervical artery in neurofibromatosis: complication of chiropractic manipulation. AJNR Am J
Neuroradiol 1980;1(3):269-270.
Buonanno FS, Cooper MR, Moody DM, Laster DW, Ball MR, Toole JF. Neuroradiologic aspects
of cerebral disseminated intravascular coagulation. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 1980;1(3):245-250.
Six EG, Kelly DL Jr, Moody DM, LASTER DW, Ball MR, Cowley AR. Absence of collapsing cord
sign in hydromyelia. Neurosurgery 1980;6:654-656.
Smith H, Moody D, Ball M, LASTER DW, Kelly DL, Alexander E. The trapped temporal horn: a
trap in neuroradiological diagnosis. 1980. p. 275. (AJNR; vol. 1).
Ball MR, Moody DM, LASTER DW, Watson N, Cowan RJ, Ball J. Comparison of transmission
computed tomography (EMI 1005) and single photon emission computed tomography (Cleon
710) in head scanning: a preliminary report. 1980. p. 112-113. (AJNR; vol. 1).
Watson NE Jr., Cowan RJ, Ball MR, Moody DM, LASTER DW, Maynard CD. A comparison of
brain imaging with gamma camera, single photon emission computed tomography and
transmission computed tomography: concise communication. 1980. p. 889. (Radiology; vol.
137).
Cowley AR, Moody DM, Alexander E, Ball MR, Laster DW. Distinctive CT appearance of cyst of
the cavum septi pellucidi. AJR Am J Roentgenol 1979 Sep;133(3):548-550.
Sowers JJ, Moody DM, Naidich TP, Ball MR, Laster DW, Leeds NE. Radiographic features of
granulocytic sarcoma (chloroma). J Comput Assist Tomogr 1979 Apr;3(2):226-233.
Buonanno FS, Moody DM, Ball MR, Cowan RJ, Laster DW, Ball JD. Radionuclide sinography:
diagnosis of lateral sinus thrombosis by dynamic and static brain imaging. Radiology 1979
Jan;130(1):207-213.
Lennington BR, Laster DW, Moody DM, Ball MR. Pre-enhancement ring density in resolving
intracerebral hematomas. Comput Tomogr 1979;3(2):105-109.
Smith II, Moody D, Ball M, LASTER DW, Kelly DL Jr, Alexander E Jr. The trapped temporal
horn: A trap in neuroradiological diagnosis. Neurosurgery 1979;5:245-249.
Wiggins WS, Moody Dm, Toole JF, LASTER DW, Ball MR. Clinical and computerized
tomographic study of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage. 1979. p. 560. (Radiology; vol.
131).
Sowers JJ, Moody DM, Naidich TP, Ball MR, LASTER DW, Leeds NE. Radiolographic features
of granulocytic sarcoma (chloroma). 1979. p. 786. (Radiology; vol. 132).
Buonanno FS, Moody DM, Ball MR, LASTER DW. Computed cranial tomographic findings in
cerebral sinovenous occlusion. 1979. p. 562. (Radiology; vol. 30).
Smith H, Moody DM, Ball MR, LASTER DW, Kelly DL Jr.. The trapped temporal horn - a trap in
neuroradiological diagnosis. 1979. p. 546. (Neurosurgery; vol. 4).
Buonanno FS, Moody DM, Angel JN, Ball MR, LASTER DW, Toole JF. Computerized
tomographic (CCT) and neuropathologic findings in cerebral sinovenous occlusion. 1979. p. 97.
(Stroke; vol. 10).
Wiggins WS, Moody DM, Toole JF, Laster DW, Ball MR. Clinical and computerized tomographic
study of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage. Arch Neurol 1978 Dec;35(12):832-833.
Buonanno FS, Ball MR, Laster DW, Moody DM, McLean WT. Computed tomography in lateinfantile metachromatic leukodystrophy. Ann Neurol 1978 Jul;4(1):43-46.
Buonanno FS, Moody DM, Ball MR, Laster DW. Computed cranial tomographic findings in
cerebral sinovenous occlusion. J Comput Assist Tomogr 1978 Jul;2(3):281-290.
Laster DW, Moody DM, Ball MR. Resolving intracerebral hematoma: alteration of the 'ring sign'
with steroids. AJR Am J Roentgenol 1978 May;130(5):935-939.
Moody DM, Laster DW, Ball MR, Crowe JE, McWhorter JM. Emergency plain film radiology of
the nontraumatized patient with altered consciousness. Radiol Clin North Am 1978
Apr;16(1):49-64.
Laster DW, Moody DM, Ball MR. Computerized cranial tomography of free intracranial fat in
congenital tumors. Comput Tomogr 1978;2(4):257-265.
LASTER DW, Moody DM, Ball MR. Epidermoid tumors with intra-ventricular and subarachnoid
fat. 1978. p. 127. (Neuroradiology; vol. 15).
Laster DW, Moody DM, Ball MR. Epidermoid tumors with intraventricular and subarachnoid fat:
report of two cases. AJR Am J Roentgenol 1977 Mar;128(3):504-507.
LASTER DW, Moody DM, Ball MR. Computerized tomography of resolving intracerebral
hematomas alteration of the ring sign with steroids. 1977. p. 393. (Invest Radiol; vol. 12).
Quencer RM, Tenner MS, Rothman LM, Laster DW. Jugular venography for evaluation of
abnormalities of the skull base. J Neurosurg 1976 Apr;44(4):485-492.
Rothman L, Rose JS, Laster DW, Quencer R, Tenner M. The spectrum of growing skull fracture
in children. Pediatrics 1976 Jan;57(1):26-31.
LASTER DW. Bilateral carotid body tumors (figures and legends). In: Teplick RG, Haskin ME,
Eds.. Roentgenologic Diagnosis, v 2. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 1294-1296.. 1976.
LASTER DW, Rose JS, Tenner MS, Rothman LM, Quencer RM. Intracranial Hosdgkin's
disease with suture diastasis and superior sagittal sinus occlusion. NY State J Med
1976;76:1512-1515.
LASTER DW. Bronchogenic cysts involving esophagus. NY State J Med 1976;76:1507-1511.
Rose JS, Levin DC, Goldstein S, LASTER DW. Congenital absence of the pulmonary valve
associated with congenital aplasia of the thymus (DiGeorge's syndrome). AJR 1974;122:97102.
LASTER DW, Rothman L, Tenner MS, Quencer RM. An unusual manifestation of intracranial
Hodgkin's disease, suture diastasis and superior sagittal sinus occlusion. 1974. p. 280.
(Neuroradiology; vol. 6).
Laster DW, Citrin CM, Thyng FJ. Bilateral carotid body tumors. Am J Roentgenol Radium Ther
Nucl Med 1972 May;115(1):143-147.
Roach ES, Kerr J, Mendelsohn D, Laster DW, Raeside C. Diagnosis of symptomatic and
asymptomatic gene carriers of tuberous sclerosis by CCT and MRI. Ann N Y Acad Sci
;615:112-122.
O‘Tuama LA, Laster DW. Oculocerebrorenal syndrome: Case Report with CT and MR
correlates. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol ;8(3):555-557.
Riela AR, Penry JK, Laster DW, Schwartze GM. Magnetic resonance imaging and complex
partial seizures. Electroencephalogr Clin Neurophysiol Suppl ;39:161-173.
Alexander E, Ball MR, Laster DW. Subtemporal decompression: radiological observations and
current surgical experience. Br J Neurosurg ;1(4):427-433.
Curnes JT, Laster DW, Koubek TD, Moody DM, Ball MR, Witcofski RL. MRI of corpus callosal
syndromes. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol ;7(4):617-622.
Laster DW, Penry JK, Moody DM, Ball MR, Witcofski RL, Riela AR. Chronic seizure disorders:
contribution of MR imaging when CT is normal. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol ;6(2):177-180.
Biller J, Laster DW, Howard G, Toole JF, McHenry LC. Cranial computerized tomography in
carotid artery transient ischemic attacks. Eur Neurol ;21(2):98-101.
Lennington BR, Laster DW, Moody DM, Ball MR. Traumatic pseudoaneurysm of ascending
cervical artery in neurofibromatosis: complication of chiropractic manipulation. AJNR Am J
Neuroradiol ;1(3):269-270.
Buonanno FS, Cooper MR, Moody DM, Laster DW, Ball MR, Toole JF. Neuroradiologic aspects
of cerebral disseminated intravascular coagulation. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol ;1(3):245-250.
Lennington BR, Laster DW, Moody DM, Ball MR. Pre-enhancement ring density in resolving
intracerebral hematomas. Comput Tomogr ;3(2):105-109.
Laster DW, Moody DM, Ball MR. Computerized cranial tomography of free intracranial fat in
congenital tumors. Comput Tomogr ;2(4):257-265.