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About Matthew Kesic

Matthew Kesic earned his BS and MS in Molecular Genetics from Youngstown State University. He received his PhD in Virology and Immunology from The Ohio State University. He had over 10 years of higher education teaching experience before transitioning from teaching health science education to practicing clinical medicine. He received his Master of Physician Assistant Practice from Campbell University in 2020. After practicing at Duke Urgent Care, he returned to his passion of teaching in 2021.

Dr. Kesic's research is studying the protease/antiprotease balance in the airway of asthma patients and how this influences susceptibility to a viral infection. He has extensive experience in molecular & cellular biology techniques along with a repertoire of newly develop mechanistic viral assays. Dr. Kesic is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed by the North Carolina Medical Board. He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Physician Assistant Education Association. He is an editorial board member for the Journal of Bones and Muscles Study. 

Positions

Present Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Program, Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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Grants

2012 - 2014 IL-1β induces IL-8 production from Human Airway epithelial cells
NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP) - Clinical Research Application
Role: Principle Investigator
$35,000
2012 - 2013 Integration and application for technology in the Biology
Technology Integration Plan (TIP) - Methodist University
Role: Principle Investigator
$6,000
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Professional Service and Affiliations

2018 - Present Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants
2018 - Present Member, North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
2017 - Present Editorial Board Member, Journal of Bones and Muscles Study
2013 - Present Member, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
2009 - Present Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science
2016 - 2018 Member, Program Assessment Committee, Methodist University Physical Therapy Department
2015 - 2018 Chair, Faculty Development Committee, Methodist University Physical Therapy Department
2015 - 2018 Examsoft Administrator, Methodist University School of Health Sciences
2014 - 2017 Member and Chair (2016-2017), Curriculum Committee, Methodist University
2013 - 2015 Editorial Board Member, Monarch Review, Methodist University
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Honors and Awards

  • Curriculum in Toxicology Research Award, UNC Chapel Hill, Curriculum in Toxicology, 05/2011
  • Visiting Pulmonary Scholar Award, UNC Chapel Hill, Curriculum in Toxicology, 05/2011
  • President’s Award for Faculty Research and Creative Expression, Methodist University, 5/2016
  • Outstanding Clinical Performance, Campbell University Physician Assistant Program, 7/2020

Education

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2018 - 2020 MPAP, Campbell University ‐ Physician Assistant Program
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2004 - 2009 PhD, The Ohio State University
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2002 - 2004 M.S., Youngstown State University ‐ Molecular Genetics
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1998 - 2002 B.S., Youngstown State University ‐ Biology
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Book Chapters (1)

Publications (23)

Posters (11)