Justin C. Paul, M.D., Curriculum Vitae

• North American Spine Society American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsPhi Beta Kappa Academic Honor SocietyGolden Key National Honor SocietyNational Society of Collegiate Scholars

• Program Director: Dr. Kenneth Egol. Surgical training in all specialties for 5 years with a research fellowship between PGY2 and PGY3 studying contributors to complication rates in spine surgery and spine biomechanics after scoliosis fusion surgery.

Medical Office Doctor
Madison Square Garden Events and New York Yankees

• Coverage for games, concerts and other events for medical Medical/First-Aid offices.

PhD Thesis: Laboratory of Neurobiology and Genetics
The Rockefeller University.

• Sponsor: Dr. Sidney Strickland. To assess the contribution of compromised neurovasculature to Alzheimer’s pathology, we evaluated the blood-brain barrier dysfunction and extravasation of the clot factor, fibrin(ogen), in mouse models of the disease. We determined that fibrin(ogen) contributes to the pathology due to an altered degradation-resistant structure when polymerized to fibrin.

Freelance contributor to “biobytes” podcast and “biosights” videocast, Rockefeller University Press.

• Conducted interviews with authors of selected articles in the Journal of Cell Biology or the Journal of Experimental Medicine to record a news story for broadcast via iTunes and YouTube.

Science Editor for NPR radio show, “Radio Lab,” WNYC.

• Edited scientific content, researched complex topics for the shows, and contributed interviews and blog entries.

Cornell Center for Technology Enterprise and Commercialization (CCTEC)

• Sponsor: Dr. Brian Kelly. Evaluated Cornell’s intellectual property and wrote a business plan for a startup company.

Department of Pediatric Pulmonology
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions

• Sponsor: Dr. Pamela Zeitlin. “In vivo effects of phenylbutyrate on expression and trafficking of CFTR.” We evaluated the effects of phenylbutyrate drug on mRNA transcript levels for the mutant gene in mouse models of cystic fibrosis.

Department of Physiology
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions

• Sponsor: Dr. William Guggino. “Effects of phenylbutyrate on murine model for cystic fibrosis.” We determined the appropriate dosage and pharmacokinetics of phenylbutyrate drug, when administered to mouse models of cystic fibrosis, which bear a mutation in the gene for CFTR.

Quality Control-Chemistry
Genzyme Corp

• Modified Genzyme’s QC Standard Operating Procedures for post-market testing of hyaluronic acid, and monitored enzyme activity and protein purity of alpha-Galactosidase and Thyrogen.

• Vitals Patients’ Choice Award (2020)Healthgrades Honor Roll

Advisory Board, Junior Fellows and Scholars Program, New York Academy of Medicine

Travel Award: XIth International Workshop on Molecular and Cellular Biology of Plasminogen Activation. Stockholm, Sweden

MD-PhD Advisory Committee

Travel Award: American Neurological Association, Association of University Professors of Neurology, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Washington, DC

Paul J and Strickland S. Poster: “A role for fibrin in Alzheimer’s pathology”. Xth International Workshop on Molecular and Cellular Biology of Plasminogen Activation. April, 2005.

Paul J and Strickland S. Podium: “Fibrin deposition accelerates neurovascular damage and neuroinflammation in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease”. XIth International Workshop on Molecular and Cellular Biology of Plasminogen Activation. Stockholm, Sweden. June, 2007.

Feldman DS, Ward JP, Paul JC, Sala D, Errico TJ, Margiotta MS. Podium: “The Effect of Flap Closure Versus Standard Closure of Posterior Spinal Fusion in Neuromuscular Scoliosis”. Pediatric Orthopaedic Club of New York (POCNY). New York, NY. June, 2012.

Quirno M, Campbell K, Yoo A, Cuellar JM, Hoelscher CM, Ricart-Hoffiz PA, Andres TA, Kirsch T, Errico TJ, Lafage V, Paul J. Podium: “The Effect of Prophylactic Local Epidural Steroid Delivery in a Spinal Cord Injury Model”. North American Spine Society’s 27th Annual Meeting. Dallas, Texas. October, 2012.

Feldman DS, Ward JP, Paul JC, Sala D, Errico TJ, Margiotta MS. Podium: “The Effect of Flap Closure Versus Standard Closure of Posterior Spinal Fusion in Neuromuscular Scoliosis”. POSNA. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. May 2013.

Feldman DS, Ward JP, Paul JC, Sala D, Errico TJ, Margiotta MS. Podium: “The Effect of Flap Closure Versus Standard Closure of Posterior Spinal Fusion in Neuromuscular Scoliosis”. Sir Robert Jones Lecture. New York, NY. May 9-10, 2012.

Paul J, Lonner B, Goz V, Karia, R, Toombs C, Errico TJ. Poster: “Complication Rates are Reduced for Revision Adult Spine Deformity Surgery Among High Volume Hospitals and Surgeons”. 20th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), July 10-13, 2013 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Paul J, Lonner B, Goz V, Karia, R, Toombs C, Errico TJ. Poster: “Higher Volume Hospitals and Surgeons Perform Increased Rates of Complex Adult Spine Deformity Surgeries”. 20th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), July 10-13, 2013 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Paul J, Lonner B, Goz V, Karia, R, Toombs C, Errico TJ. Poster: “Complication Rates are Reduced for Revision Adult Spine Deformity Surgery Among High Volume Hospitals and Surgeons”. 48th Annual Meeting of The Scoliosis Research Society. September 18th-21st, 2013 in Lyon, France.

Paul J, Lonner B, Goz V, Karia, R, Toombs C, Errico TJ. Podium: “Complication Rates are Reduced for Revision Adult Spine Deformity Surgery Among High Volume Hospitals and Surgeons”. North American Spine Society’s 28th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. October 9-12, 2013.

Goz V, Weinreb JH, Dallas K, Paul J, Lafage V, Protopsaltis T, Errico TJ. Poster: “Cervial Disc Arthroplasty versus Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion; Analysis of Perioperative Outcomes and Trends in Utilization”. North American Spine Society’s 28th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. October 9-12, 2013.

Moal B, Schwab F, Terran J, Paul JC, Protopsaltis T, Errico TJ, Lafage V. Poster: “Prospective Evaluation of Surgical Planning in Adult Sagittal Realignment: root cause analysis of failure”. North American Spine Society’s 28th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. October 9-12, 2013.

Paul JC, Patel A, Godwin E, Bianco K, Naziri Q, Petrizzo A, Lafage V, Paulino C. Poster: “Improved gait stability using center of mass and center of pressure after scoliosis fusion surgery”. North American Spine Society’s 28th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. October 9-12, 2013.

Paul JC, Patel A, Godwin E, Bianco K, Naziri Q, Petrizzo A, Lafage V, Paulino C. Podium (Paper #526): Gait Improvement After Fusion For AIS Is Influenced By Measures In Coronal And Sagittal Planes.” AAOS Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana. March 11-15, 2014.

Paul JC, Patel A, Godwin E, Bianco K, Naziri Q, Petrizzo A, Lafage V, Paulino C. Poster #456: “Reliability and Accuracy of a Digital Video Analysis System for Trunk and Lower Extremity Kinematics”. The 14th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS). Miami Beach, FL. April 30 – May 1, 2014.

Paul JC, Lonner B, Errico TJ. Poster #244: “High-Volume Hospitals and Surgeons Experience Fewer Early Reoperation Events after Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery”. The 21st International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST). Valencia, Spain. July 16-19, 2014.

Paul JC, Lonner B, Errico TJ. Podium #39: “Use of recombinant bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) is associated with reduced risk of reoperation after spine fusion for scoliosis”. The 49th Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society. Anchorage, Alaska. September 10-13, 2014.

Paul JC, Lonner B, Errico TJ. Podium #87: “Frequency and Complication Differences in Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders in Adult Spinal Deformity vs Spinal Fusion”. The 49th Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society. Anchorage, Alaska. September 10-13, 2014.

Paul JC, Lonner B, Errico TJ. Poster #251: “Populations at risk for reoperation after spine fusion for scoliosis”. The 49th Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society. Anchorage, Alaska. September 10-13, 2014.

Paul JC, Lonner B, Errico TJ. Podium: “Use of recombinant bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) is associated with reduced risk of reoperation after spine fusion for scoliosis”. AAOS Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, Nevada. March 24- 28, 2015.

Paul JC, Lonner B, Errico TJ. Poster: “High-Volume Hospitals and Surgeons Experience Fewer Early Reoperation Events after Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery”. AAOS Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, Nevada. March 24- 28, 2015.

Paul JC, Lonner B, Errico TJ. Poster: “Chronic Conditions That Increase the Risk of Reoperation After Adult Lumbar Fusion Surgery”. AAOS Annual Meeting. Orlando, Florida. March 1-5, 2016. Selected for Poster Tour.

Passias P, Poorman G, Jalai C, Diebo B, Vira S, Baker J, Shenoy K, Hasan S, Buza J, Bronson W, Paul J, Kaye D, Atanda A, Lafage V, Errico T. “Incidence of Congenital Spinal Abnormalities Among Paediatric Patients and their Association with Scoliosis and Systemic Anomalies.” The 51st Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society. Prague, Czech Republic. September 21-24, 2016.

Poorman G, Jalai C, Diebo B, Vira S, Baker J, Shenoy K, Hasan S, Buza J, Bronson W, Paul J, Kaye D, Atanda A, Lafage V, Errico T, Passias P. “Congenital vs. Idiopathic scoliosis: Comparison of In-hospital Co-morbidities Using Nationwide Inpatient Database (KID).” The 51st Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society. Prague, Czech Republic. September 21-24, 2016.

Louie P, Basques B, Paul J, Phillips F. “Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion with Stand-alone PEEK Cages with Integrated Screws Compared to an Allograft and Plate Construct” ISASS, Boca Raton, FL. April 12-14, 2017.

Cruz DL, Jalai C, Day L, Paul J, Errico TJ, Bess RS, Passias PG. Use of Recombinant Bone Morphogenetic Protein In Subaxial Cervical Spine Fusions. AAOS San Diego, CA. Mar 14-18, 2017.

Shifflett GD, Kaikaus J, Goczalk MG, Basques BA, Louie P, Paul J, Phillips FM. Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion with Stand-Alone Peek Cages with Integrated Screws Compared to an Allograft and Plate Construct. AO Spine North America 15th Annual Fellows Forum. Banff, Alberta, CA March 23-26, 2017. Selected for Best Poster.

Paul JC, Lonner B, Errico TJ. E-poster: “High-Volume Hospitals and Surgeons Experience Fewer Early Reoperation Events after Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery”. Safety in Spine Surgery Summit. New York, NY, Feb 2017.

Paul JC, Lonner B, Errico TJ. E-poster: “Greater Operative Volume Is Associated with Lower Complication Rates in Adolescent Spinal Deformity Surgery”. Safety in Spine Surgery Summit. New York, NY, Feb 2017.

Osman N, Paul JC, Passias PG. Use of recombinant bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) is not associated with reduced risk of reoperation after laminectomy and posterior lumbar fusion”. North American Spine Society’s 32nd Annual Meeting. Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL October 25-28, 2017.

Paul J, Strickland S, Melchor JP. Fibrin deposition accelerates neurovascular damage and neuroinflammation in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease. J Exp Med. 2007 Aug 6;204(8):1999-2008. PMID: 17664291.

Park L, Gallo E, Anrather J, Wang G, Norris EH, Paul J, Strickland S, Iadecola C. Key role of tissue plasminogen activator in neurovascular coupling. Proc Natl Acad Sci. 2008 Jan 22;105(3): 1073-1078 PMID: 18195371.

Paul J*, Cortes-Canteli M*, Norris EH, Bronstein R, Ahn HJ, Fenz KM, Strickland S. Amyloid-beta-dependent conversion of fibrin to a pathogenic degradation-resistant matrix: a possible contributing factor to Alzheimer’s Disease. Neuron. 2010. 66, 695-709. *Contributed equally. Selected for issue’s cover. PMID: 20547128.

Ricciardi BF, Paul J, Kim A, Russell LA, Lane JM. Osteoporosis drug therapy strategies in the setting of disease modifying agents for autoimmune disease. Osteoporos Int. 2013 Feb;24(2):423-32. PMID: 22955310.

Paul JC, Unnanuntana A, Goldsmith SJ, Killeen RP, Lane JM. Extra-articular Knee Lesion with High Fluorodeoxyglucose-Uptake on Positron Emission Tomography. Bull NYU Hosp Jt Dis. 2013;71(2):170-4. PMID: 24032621

Cheriyan T, Ryan D, Weinreb J, Paul JC, Lafage V, KirschT, Errico TJ. Spinal cord Injury models: A review. Spinal Cord. 2014 Aug;52(8):588-95. PMID: 24912546.

Paul JC, Patel A, Bianco K, Godwin E, Naziri Q, Maier S, Lafage V, Paulino C, Errico T. Gait stability improvement after fusion surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is influenced by corrective measures in coronal and sagittal planes. Gait Posture. 2014 Sep;40(4):510-5. PMID: 25023225.

Goz V, Weinreb JH, Dallas K, Paul J, Lafage V, Errico TJ. Cervial Disc Arthroplasty versus Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion; Analysis of Perioperative Outcomes and Trends in Utilization. J Spine. 2014 Sep 8.Vol 3. Issue 5: 178.

Paul JC, Lonner B, Toombs C. Greater Operative Volume Is Associated with Lower Complication Rates in Adolescent Spinal Deformity Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2015 Feb 1;40(3):162-70. PMID 25398035.

Paul JC, Petrizzo A, Rizzo JR, Bianco K, Maier S, Errico TJ, Lafage V. Feasibility of a Cost-Effective, Video Analysis Software-based, Mobility Protocol for Objective Spine Kinematics and Gait Metrics: a Proof of Concept Study. PM R. 2015 Mar;7(3):336-9. PMID: 25543099.

Burkhart G, Paul JC, Rizzo JR. Objective Mobility in Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis: A How-To on Objectifying Function in Management Decisions. J Pain Relief 3:165. doi: 10.4172/2167-0846.1000165.

Paul JC, Lonner BS, Vira S, Errico TJ. High-Volume Hospitals and Surgeons Experience Fewer Early Reoperation Events after Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery. Spine Deform. 2015 Volume 3, 496-501. PMID: 27927537.

Paul JC, Lonner BS, Goz V, Weinreb J, Karia R, Toombs CS, Errico TJ. Complication rates are reduced for revision adult spine deformity surgery among high-volume hospitals and surgeons. Spine J. 2015 May 1. PMID: 25937293.

Ward JP, Feldman DS, Paul J, Sala DA, Errico TJ, Otsuka NY, Margiotta MS. Wound Closure in Nonidiopathic Scoliosis: Does Closure Matter? J Pediatr Orthop. 2015 Jul 24. PMID: 26214326

Paul JC, Lonner BS, Vira S, Kaye ID, Errico TJ. Use of recombinant bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) is associated with reduced risk of reoperation after spine fusion for adult scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2015 Sep 1. PMID: 26335682.

Paul JC, Lonner BS, Vira S, Errico TJ. Reoperation rates after long posterior spinal fusion: use of recombinant bone morphogenetic protein in idiopathic and non-idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deformity. July 2016, Vol.4(4):304–309. PMID: 27927521.

Paul JC, Lonner BS, Vira S, Errico TJ. Does Reoperation Risk Vary for Different Types of Pediatric Scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2016 Sep 3. PMID: 27603188.

Paul JC, Lonner B, Goz V, Karia, R, Toombs C, Errico TJ. An Operative Complexity Index Shows Higher Volume Hospitals and Surgeons Perform More Complex Adult Spine Deformity Operations. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2016 Nov;74(4):292-269. PMID: 27815948.

Toombs C, Paul JC, Lonner B. Frequency and Complication Differences in Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders in Adult Spinal Deformity vs Spinal Fusion. Spine. Publication status: Submitted.

Lonner BS, Toombs C, Paul J, Shah S, Shufflebarger H, Flynn J, Newton P. Resource Utilization in AIS Surgery: Is There Opportunity for Cost-Savings? Spine Deformity. Publication status: Accepted.

Vira S, Husain, Q, Jalai C, Paul J, Poorman C, Yoon R, Looze C, Lonner B, Errico T, Passias P. The Inter- and Intra-Observer Reliability of the Sanders Classification versus the Risser Stage: A Comparative Analysis of Skeletal Maturity in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2016 Nov 17. PMID: 27861212.

Poorman G, Jalai C, Diebo B, Vira S, Baker J, Shenoy K, Hasan S, Buza J, Bronson W, Paul J, Kaye D, Atanda A, Lafage V, Errico T, Passias P. Congenital vs. Idiopathic scoliosis: Comparison of In-hospital Co-morbidities Using Nationwide Inpatient Database (KID). J Pediatr Orthop. Publication status: Submitted.

Passias P, Poorman G, Jalai C, Diebo B, Vira S, Baker J, Shenoy K, Hasan S, Buza J, Bronson W, Paul J, Kaye D, Atanda A, Lafage V, Errico T. Incidence of Congenital Spinal Abnormalities Among Paediatric Patients and Their Association with Scoliosis and Systemic Anomalies. J Neurosurg Pediatrics. Publication status: Submitted.

Lonner BS, Paul JC, Auerbach JD, Estreicher MB, Kean KE, Lee MB. Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Release with Anterior or Posterior Fusion: Long-term Analysis and Reflections on a Learning Curve. Spine Journal. Publication status: Drafting.

Louie P, Paul JC, Markowitz, J, Bell JA, Basques BA, Yacob A, An HS. Stability-preserving Decompression in Degenerative versus Congenital Spinal Stenosis: Demographic patterns and Patient Outcomes. Spine J. Publication Status: Accepted.

Paul JC, Norton R, Protopsaltis T. Chapter 56: Traumatic Cervical Spinal Fracture Surgery. Spinal Disorders and Treatment: The NYU-HJD Comprehensive Textbook. Editors: Errico, T. J., T. Cheriyan, et al., Jaypee Brothers,Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited (2015). ISBN-13: 978-9351524953

Norton R, Paul JC, Protopsaltis T. Chapter 57: Traumatic Thoracolumbar Spinal Fracture Surgery. Spinal Disorders and Treatment: The NYU-HJD Comprehensive Textbook. Editors: Errico, T. J., T. Cheriyan, et al., Jaypee Brothers,Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited (2015). ISBN-13: 978-9351524953

Knox JB, Paul JC, Schwab. Chapter 53: Surgical Treatment of Adult Degenerative Deformities. Spinal Disorders and Treatment: The NYU-HJD Comprehensive Textbook. Editors: Errico, T. J., T. Cheriyan, et al., Jaypee Brothers,Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited (2015). ISBN-13: 978-9351524953 pp:406-413.

Paul JC, Lonner BS, Toombs CS. Chapter 52: Operative Management of Pediatric Deformities. Spinal Disorders and Treatment: The NYU-HJD Comprehensive Textbook. Editors: Errico, T. J., T. Cheriyan, et al., Jaypee Brothers,Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited (2015). ISBN-13: 978-9351524953

Paul JC, Cheriyan T, Petrizzo A, Errico TJ. Chapter 40: Overview of Spinal Deformity Surgery. Spinal Disorders and Treatment: The NYU-HJD Comprehensive Textbook. Editors: Errico, T. J., T. Cheriyan, et al., Jaypee Brothers,Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited (2015). ISBN-13: 978-9351524953

Paul JC, Cheriyan T, Errico, TJ. Chapter 39: History of Surgical Management of Spinal Disorders. Spinal Disorders and Treatment: The NYU-HJD Comprehensive Textbook. Editors: Errico, T. J., T. Cheriyan, et al., Jaypee Brothers,Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited (2015). ISBN-13: 978-9351524953