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Biography
Dr. Kern is a urologic oncologist in the Murtha Cancer Center at the Uniformed Services University and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He is the founding Director of the Testicular cancer Enterprise for Survivorship, Treatment, and Investigational Sciences “TESTIS” Program at the Murtha Cancer Center, USU. He is also the Program Director of the National Capital Consortium Walter Reed Urology Residency. Prior to completing an advanced fellowship in Urologic Oncology at Indiana University, Dr. Kern was a staff urologist , Urology Service Chief, and Director of Surgical Quality at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital (renamed Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center) Fort Belvoir, VA, for four years. Dr. Kern's research interests are focused on the genetics of germ cell testicular cancer, surgical treatment and management of chemotherapy-resistant testicular cancer, and survivorship. He is also interested in the surgical treatment and quality of life aspects of bladder and prostate cancer. He is board certified by the American Board of Urology and a member of the Society of Urologic Oncology, American Urological Association, and Society of Government Service Urologists. Dr Kern is a member of the Board of Directors for the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation.
Research interests
Education/Academic qualification
Urologic Oncology, Indiana University
1 Jul 2019 → 28 Jun 2021
Medical Doctor, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
1 Jul 2005 → 28 May 2009
Biology, Bachelor, United States Air Force Academy
1 Jun 2001 → 1 Jun 2005
External positions
Member, Board of Directors, Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation
1 Aug 2023 → 1 Aug 2029
Director, Testicular cancer Enterprise for Survivorship, Treatment, and Investigational Sciences TESTIS Program, Murtha Cancer Center, Uniformed Services University-Walter Reed
1 Sep 2022 → 13 Mar 2031
Residency Program Director, National Capital Consortium
1 Jan 2022 → 1 Jan 2028
NCR Product Line Chair, Urology, National Capital Region
1 Oct 2021 → 1 Oct 2027
Keywords
- RD Surgery
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Projects
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mi RNA 371a-3p tests for screening and diagnosis of testicular cancer
Kern, S., Bagrodia, A. & Speir, R. W.
1/09/23 → 1/09/26
Project: Research
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Clinical and Genomic Features of Androgen Indifferent Prostate Cancer
Masur, J., Ratan, A., Wierbilowicz, K., Ayanambakkam, A., Churchman, M. L., Graham, L. S., Grass, G. D., Gupta, S., Kern, S. Q., King, J., Myint, Z., Rounbehler, R. J., Salhia, B., Singer, E. A., Zakharia, Y., Paschal, B. M. & Viscuse, P. V., Jan 2025, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 26, 2, 679.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Metabolic Syndrome Among Testicular Cancer Survivors: Long-Term Follow-Up of the Veterans Affairs Health System
Puri, D., Riviere, P., Meagher, M., Morgan, K., Nelson, T., Yuen, K., Pandit, K., Yodkhunnatham, N., Taylor, J., Herchenhorn, D., Stewart, T., Javier-Desloges, J., Salmasi, A., McKay, R. R., Kern, S. Q., Hofflich, H., Millard, F., Rose, B. & Bagrodia, A., 1 Apr 2025, In: Cancer Medicine. 14, 8, p. e70858Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Osteoporosis Amongst Testicular Cancer Survivors: Long Term Follow-Up of the Veterans Affairs Health System
Yodkhunnatham, N., Riviere, P., Pandit, K., Morgan, K., Meagher, M., Dabbas, M., Nelson, T., Puri, D., Yuen, K., Taylor, J., Herchenhorn, D., Hofflich, H., Stewart, T., Javier-Desloges, J., Salmasi, A., McKay, R. R., Kern, S. Q., Millard, F., Rose, B. & Bagrodia, A., Jun 2025, In: Clinical Genitourinary Cancer. 23, 3, 102332.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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General Obesity and Prostate Cancer in Relation to Abdominal Obesity and Ethnic Groups: A US Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Ahmed, A. E., Martin, C. B., Dahman, B., Chesnut, G. T. & Kern, S. Q., 2024, In: Research and Reports in Urology. 16, p. 235-244 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Incidence rates of bladder and kidney cancers among US military servicemen: Comparison with the rates in the general US population
Bytnar, J. A., McGlynn, K. A., Kern, S. Q., Shriver, C. D. & Zhu, K., 1 Nov 2024, In: European Journal of Cancer Prevention. 33, 6, p. 505-511 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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2025 American Urological Association Young Urologist of the Year Award
Kern, Sean (Recipient), 7 Mar 2025
Prize: Honorary award
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NCCN Oncology Policy Summit Invited Panel Member
Sean Kern (Speaker)
6 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Immunotherapy in Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
Sean Kern (Speaker)
20 Jan 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Testicular Cancer: Military Threats and Opportunities
Sean Kern (Speaker)
20 Jan 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Testicular Cancer Survivorship
Sean Kern (Speaker)
27 Oct 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Management of Testicular Cancer
Sean Kern (Speaker)
16 Oct 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation Keeps the Ball Rolling with In-Person Conference
4/07/25
1 Media contribution
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Urologic oncologist turns to IU mentors for his own testicular cancer treatment
20/12/23
1 Media contribution
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Walter Reed Hosts Convergent Science Virtual Cancer Center Symposium
16/10/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Army Strong: A Prostate Cancer Survivor’s Remarkable Road to Recovery
20/09/23 → 16/10/23
2 items of Media coverage
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Walter Reed Hosts Convergent Science Virtual Cancer Center Symposium
10/10/23
1 item of Media coverage
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