K.C. Brennan,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
K.C. Brennan, MD, is a clinician scientist who specializes in the treatment of headache. disorders. His lab studies the basic mechanisms of migraine and post-traumatic headache.
Clinical Locations
Headache Clinic
801-585-7575
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Neurology
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Professor Neurobiology & Anatomy - Adjunct Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Headache and Neuro-Ophthalmology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (Headache Medicine) |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
5.0/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.5/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
5.0/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
December 02, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
dr Brennan is one of the kindest doctors I have
UofU Patient
August 18, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
This provider was wonderful! My last provider had been very frustrating and hard to communicate my needs with. I really look forward to working with Dr. Brennan.
UofU Patient
July 14, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Breannan is a great Doctor. He has helped since I started going to him with my migraine care. He is caring and listens to my complaints. Which is rare in a doctor.
UofU Patient
July 14, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Brennan is fabulous.
UofU Patient
May 07, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Brennan is the B.E.S.T.
UofU Patient
April 30, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr.Brennan was great. I felt at ease immediately and really enjoyed listening to him explain everything as he gave me the injections.
UofU Patient
February 25, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Brennan is very caring and takes his time to explain things and answers any questions I have
UofU Patient
October 29, 2019
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
dr Brennen is the bestest in his field just love him.
UofU Patient
September 24, 2019
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Every time I have my appointment with Dr Brennan, he is always compassionate and caring, which is a rare find now for some Doctors. He explains how something can trigger my migraines. I had a migraine while in office. He was able to inject Botox to an area where I could feel tension. And not so much as I left the office, driving back to work. My migraine started melting away. I would recommend him to anyone suffering from migraines.
UofU Patient
September 24, 2019
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Brennan has been an exceptional listener, incredible educator, and is amazingly encouraging.
UofU Patient
September 23, 2019
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I forgot to ask Dr. Brennens opinion on an option instead of opioids, but I will address that separately. :)
UofU Patient
July 30, 2019
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Always very sure to be doing his part as a team with my other doctors. Asks me questions to be sure all my needs are being met by the "team".
UofU Patient
July 16, 2019
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Brennan is terrific
UofU Patient
June 25, 2019
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Brennan is amazing; he is attentive, caring, and completely empathetic.
UofU Patient
April 18, 2019
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Outstanding treatment
UofU Patient
March 26, 2019
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Brennan has been amazing! He spends time with me talking about me as a person and not just a patient. He shows that he cares and wants the best results from each treatment and what can be done beyond Botox to help me with my migraines. Dr Brennan is definitely one that I will and do recommend to others looking for treatments. Cannot thank him enough!
UofU Patient
March 23, 2019
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Brennan is a very good provider. Since I have been going to him for therapy, the amount of my migraines has gone down. He also has put the injections where I thought it might help and where I have been having pain. Which is nice that he includes me on the Therapy.
UofU Patient
February 26, 2019
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Brennan is awesome!
UofU Patient
January 01, 2019
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
All good. Provider is very friendly, interested in patient, knowledgeable in his medical field! Always ready to answer any questions. I would highly recommend him, & his care, to others!
UofU Patient
December 29, 2018
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Brennan involves me in my pain management protocol and supports non medical treatments.
UofU Patient
December 11, 2018
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Brennen is the best. He's friendly and supportive. He gets excited about his job and helping others.
UofU Patient
December 10, 2018
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
dr brennan is an excellent drI always feel well cared for
UofU Patient
October 18, 2018
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Brennan was being run off of his feet that day. Poor guy!
UofU Patient
September 24, 2018
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
He was rushed as he was so late and I had a difficult time handling the botox pain after such a long wait.
UofU Patient
August 31, 2018
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
This would have been my second visit with Dr. Brennan but unfortunately it never took place. my initial visit was very good, and prompt. This visit I was at the clinic for almost and hour and a half and I did not see him nor have my treatment done. I truly wanted and need to have this treatment done as I have to wait 3 months to get it. I waited and waited for him and he never came to the exam room. After waiting for over an hour I finally decided to leave. This is extremely frustrating as I had to miss a few hours of work, waste my gas, my time and most importantly not get my treatment which I desperately needed for chronic migraines/daily persistent headaches. I just can't belive the doctor said in my chart "I came to the exam room to administer Botox and the patient wasn't there". what kind of standard of care is that?
UofU Patient
August 21, 2018
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
dr Brennan had a plan for a concern I had contacted him about earlier and was prepared and understanding of my needs and explained how it would work. also, the treatment is a combined effort between the two of us where we work together to full my needs.
UofU Patient
August 20, 2018
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Still waiting for a side effect problem call or msg
UofU Patient
May 07, 2018
Dr. Brennan is excellent.
UofU Patient
March 28, 2018
Dr Brennan is the best. I wish all doctors could be like him
UofU Patient
January 22, 2018
The doctor was very friendly. And went through with me what would go on. And helped put my mind at ease.
UofU Patient
December 29, 2017
Dr Brennan is the best!
UofU Patient
October 16, 2017
Dr Brennan deserves a ten out of ten in my book. He is outstanding.
UofU Patient
September 19, 2017
Dr. Brennand always wants to know how I have been doing since the last injections and addresses any concerns.
UofU Patient
September 09, 2017
He was really quick and made my botox relatively painless and he explained everything really well
UofU Patient
August 27, 2017
he asked me very few questions. he abruptly left after proceedure and wasted a complete syringe of botox by throwing it away. he only asked one time where i wanted placement and as a result never hit my severe spots.
UofU Patient
August 21, 2017
Dr. Brennan is a fantastic doctor with wonderful bedside manner and communication skills. I definitely trust him as part of my migraine treatment team.
UofU Patient
August 01, 2017
Dr. Brennan is awesome. He really listens to my concerns and goes out of his way to accommodate my needs. I really appreciate the kindness and respect he shows to me and my wife during my appointments. I am glad to have him on my healthcare team. Thank you, Dr. Brennan.
UofU Patient
July 12, 2017
Dr Brennan is amazing. He knows exactly where to inject the Botox for the best results.
UofU Patient
May 03, 2017
While not my first visit to the clinic it was my first visit with Dr. Brennon. I found him to be very kind and considerate and very knowledgeable. I would definitely visit with him again. Thank you, Dr. Brennon.
UofU Patient
May 02, 2017
Dr. Brennan takes time to answer questions.
UofU Patient
April 17, 2017
Dr Brennan is the best. THE BEST!!!
UofU Patient
March 07, 2017
Very grateful for Dr. Brennan in providing answers to all my questions and working with me to manage chronic migraines.
UofU Patient
March 04, 2017
I had another person besides Dr Brennan, she was very nice, but her technique was not as good. I had a migraine and headaches for 3 days afterwords. This may not have been any fault of hers, I don't know. I just have not had that happen before. I usually just feel tired after my treatments.
UofU Patient
February 07, 2017
Dr. Brennan is an excellent provider. He is so professional and has an excellent bedside manner. He takes as much time as necessary, and explains everything thoroughly. I respect him and trust him implicitly. I'm so grateful for his kind care
UofU Patient
December 07, 2016
I feel that the side effects were not talked about enough because I got very sick the day after and had to research into Botox to find out that it wasn't worrisome.
UofU Patient
December 05, 2016
Dr. Brennan is friendly and professional. He is easy to talk to and showed concern for my condition.
UofU Patient
October 25, 2016
I find Dr. Brennan to be so professional, and knowledgeable. he discusses everything with me, and helps me understand my condition and everything connected with it. It is very clear that he cares about me, involves me in decisions and helps me become well informed.
UofU Patient
September 20, 2016
Dr Brennan is simply the best there is
UofU Patient
September 18, 2016
Excellent care as well as kind compassion for my emotional state that day.
UofU Patient
August 23, 2016
dr Brennen included me in the decision making process having been through this procedure once before and aware of my own needs
UofU Patient
August 02, 2016
was seen on Friday and was told my provider was going to call in a script, the script was never called in and it was the weekend so was not able to get the medication I needed
UofU Patient
July 22, 2016
Dr. Brennan is excellent in every area. I would recommend him highly to everyone!
UofU Patient
July 05, 2016
Dr Brennan is just the best, probably favorite dr ever
UofU Patient
July 04, 2016
Appreciate his concern and time he gives me to talk and answer my questions
UofU Patient
June 23, 2016
my only concern is back up for this provider when he is out or unavailable
UofU Patient
April 30, 2016
Dr. Brenin is an amazing soul. He does a great job at what he does in try to help heal people. He always treats you as a total person even when he is just addressing the issues of injections. You should give him a raise.
UofU Patient
April 18, 2016
I don't believe I would be able to find better care anywhere. I would recommend this office to everyone.
UofU Patient
March 15, 2016
Dr. Brennan is the very BEST!
UofU Patient
March 07, 2016
They were concerned about how I was felling.
UofU Patient
February 24, 2016
very good experience yes I highly rcommend this procedure and Dr. Brennan and associates to my friends suffering with needless migraines.
UofU Patient
January 27, 2016
Provider seemed rushed, as I was the last patient of the day
UofU Patient
January 26, 2016
Even though Dr. Brennan was running late, he made sure I had all my questions answered, was concerned about my current migraine challenges, and listened to my coping strategies and resources that I have in Logan. He cares about my overall health and that is immeasurable to me.
UofU Patient
January 12, 2016
I couldn't be any happier with Dr. Brennan. He is so respectful, helpful, and professional. I feel like he asks questions until he understands my situation perfectly. He makes suggestions and gives ideas that feel like they will be very helpful for me regarding the chronic migraines I've had for over 24 years. I feel like finally we are making significant progress. I am so very grateful! I've had only a few minor headaches since June, and it's January!
UofU Patient
November 24, 2015
Dr Brennan is a very concerned and caring professional. Though is is busy, he takes the time to answer questions.
UofU Patient
November 05, 2015
Always a wonderful experience with you facility, the receptionist/secretary Debbie Bettinson is the absolute sweetest/professional/best/goes out of her way to help, awesome nursing staff, and Doctor Brennen is the greatest. When someone (my daughter) is so sick and in so much pain for such a lengthy time of her life, it means so, so much to have such a positive experience time after time.
UofU Patient
September 30, 2015
Dr. Brennen is AWESOME & GREAT, professional, knowledgeable, considerate, and cares. I just wished he had more appointments available.
UofU Patient
September 29, 2015
This was my second visit with Dr. Brennan. He is very professional, answers all questions thoroughly, and makes sure I understand my condition and how the treatment can be helpful, as well as other at-home treatments I can try to help with additional progress toward reducing pain. He has always been extremely helpful and informative, as well as kind and caring on a personal level. I would HIGHLY recommend him to any family and friends! This entire office has always engendered trust and confidence! I am so grateful for their high level of care!
UofU Patient
September 11, 2015
Dr Brennan is just outstanding! He's probably my favorite doctor ever. He is so personable and takes the time to listen. I have a lot of confidence in him and in his ability.
UofU Patient
September 09, 2015
Dr. Brennen is the best!
UofU Patient
August 07, 2015
I was very nervous about the trigger point injections but Dr. Brennan took the time to explain it to me. I thoroughly enjoyed the fact that once he realized I might not be the 'average' patient, he took the time for a discussion with me on the science behind the injections - including past and possible future studies.
UofU Patient
July 21, 2015
Dr. Brennan is excellent.
UofU Patient
July 02, 2015
usually I still have a migraine for at least a couple of weeks. this time I walked out the door without one. We are making progress!!!
UofU Patient
June 15, 2015
Just love Dr. Brennan!
UofU Patient
April 24, 2015
my experience with this doctor was markedly different than before. He was very kind, very willing to answer my questions, treated me respectfully, and gave me prompt treatment without delay or even putting me through another series of activities to determine whether I was being honest about my condition. I really appreciated being respected and being given information at my level of understanding.
UofU Patient
April 22, 2015
Dr. Brennan did an excellent job of explaining what he was doing. Excellent 'bed side' manner. One of the best doctors I have ever experienced.
UofU Patient
April 14, 2015
Dr. Brennan was concerned about my overall health challenges. He indicated that was important information for my migraine treatment plan. He offered to be contacted by my psychiatrist in treating the chronic pain challenges I face.
UofU Patient
March 06, 2015
dr Brennan is the absolute best. Him & Susan Baggaley are the best drs you have up there, would recommend them to anyone!!!
UofU Patient
February 24, 2015
Outstanding care. Can't say enough good things about this physician
UofU Patient
November 19, 2014
Excellent and caring doctor! I appreciate how concerned Dr. Brennan is with the botox treatments. He tries to make sure that each injection is placed where I can get the most pain relief from this treatment! ;)
UofU Patient
September 08, 2014
dr Brennan was awesome. he talks to you in words that u can understand and makes sure that you do before proceeding. he is constantly asking if u r ok during the procedure. u have complete confidence in Dr. Brennan.
UofU Patient
August 17, 2014
Dr. Brennan is a very kind, courteous and likeable person. He addressed my concerns and wanted to make sure that I was happy with the botox procedure and wanted to know of any areas in my head/neck/back that would benefit from the treatments that I needed for my migraines.
UofU Patient
August 04, 2014
Dr Brennan is outstanding. He is so easy to communicate with and truly listens to what I have to say. I wish more doctors were like him.
UofU Patient
July 05, 2014
Have all ready recommended DR BRENNAN
UofU Patient
June 02, 2014
dr Brennan was awesome. he explained the procedure as he went. I was extremely happy with dr. Brennan.
UofU Patient
April 28, 2014
Dr Brennan is down to earth, easy to talk to. I rate him very highly.
UofU Patient
April 28, 2014
I think Dr. Brennan is the best! He is awesome!
UofU Patient
April 14, 2014
Dr. Brennan seemed a bit rushed that day. I travel 5 hours each way and spend the night in a hotel each time I see Dr. Brennan since he is a specialist that I trust. It's important to me to have time to ask questions and discuss the treatment.
UofU Patient
March 06, 2014
All Good
UofU Patient
February 05, 2014
As an established patient of Dr. Digre's this wasn't my first visit to the clinic; however, it was my first visit with Dr. Brennan for Botox and he was very informative and answered all my questions very thoroughly.
UofU Patient
January 27, 2014
had concerns about medication and felt like it wasn't addressed effectively
UofU Patient
December 31, 2013
Dr. Brennan spent extra time with me to carefully go over my medications and PT to make sure that I'm doing all I can to improve my health. I really appreciate his attention and concern.
UofU Patient
December 28, 2013
Dr. Brennan was incredibly caring and helpful. He always cares a great deal about my Botox injections and their efficacy, but he also made great efforts to help relieve my immediate pain.
UofU Patient
December 21, 2013
extremely positive experience
UofU Patient
October 21, 2013
Please introduce the role of the resident/fellow who comes into the room with scheduled physician. It was not clear to me that the physician that I was scheduled for is not the one who would perform the procedure.
UofU Patient
October 14, 2013
he always takes great care to make sure that he places the injections the the best places
UofU Patient
October 07, 2013
I thought the doctor was very good, very personable and knowledgeable. I felt very comfortable during my appointment.
UofU Patient
September 09, 2013
Dr. Brennan was very nice and took the time to explain medications and other treatment options for my headaches. I was impressed with how long he spent with me and never seemed rushed. He took the time to answer any questions and throughly explained my treatment plan, and the other services the clinic provides. Thanks!
UofU Patient
August 22, 2013
Good
UofU Patient
August 14, 2013
Dr Brennan was amazing and spent extra time with me explaining lots of different things. I appreciated it.
UofU Patient
August 14, 2013
Dr. Brennan is knowledgeable, caring and genuine.
UofU Patient
August 12, 2013
dr Brennan went above&beyond spending extra time explaining procedures and other related things.
UofU Patient
July 16, 2013
Dr. Brennan and the staff are always excellent.
UofU Patient
June 25, 2013
Dr. Brennan was very short with me when I was trying to give him my medical history. He kept saying he had to go and seemed very impatient. It took almost two years for me to finally get an appt. and I think he should have acted more patient with me. He seemed knowledgeable however.
UofU Patient
March 11, 2013
First time meeting and having patient care with Dr. Brennan. Found him to be very likeable, professional, and informative. Was very at ease with his care during my procedure.
UofU Patient
December 03, 2012
His confidence in his diagnosis was comforting but really threw us off balance because we did not think it would be so easy without an MRI.
UofU Patient
November 27, 2012
He let me know exactly what he was doing and why. I felt very comfortable with the injections I was getting because he knew so much about them and informed me about as much as he knew. I would have to say it was the best doctors visit I have had.
UofU Patient
October 04, 2012
Very caring about my situation. Nice to have this experience with a doctor.
UofU Patient
October 04, 2012
Dr. Brennan has been an excellent provider throughout our experiences with him. He has provided the only lasting relief she has received after years of trying many treatments. We understand that her headaches are very complicated and impossible to cure, but Dr. Brennan has our complete confidence and has met with a good measure of success.
UofU Patient
July 09, 2012
We are just grateful that you have accepted our case and hope you can resolve the problem so wecan get back to work and live a normal/productive life again.
UofU Patient
May 18, 2012
EVerything was excellent. We appreciate being given the opportunity to participate in this experimental treatment.
UofU Patient
February 14, 2012
Dr. Brennan was wonderful
UofU Patient
February 03, 2012
Dr. Brennan was very clear and concise with what needs to happen and I appreciate him explains things so well on a level that I could understand.
K.C. Brennan, MD, is a clinician scientist who specializes in the treatment of headache. disorders. His lab studies the basic mechanisms of migraine and post-traumatic headache.
Academic Locations
College of Health
801-581-8129
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Neurology
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Professor Neurobiology & Anatomy - Adjunct Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Headache and Neuro-Ophthalmology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (Headache Medicine) |
Research Interests
- Migraine
- Cortical Spreading Depression
- Headache Disorders
Education History
| Other Training | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Summer Course Imaging Structure and Function in the Nervous System |
| Fellowship | David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Department of Neurology Headache, Neurophysiology Fellow |
| Residency | David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Neurology Resident |
| Internship | George Washington University Medical Center Internal Medicine Intern |
| Professional Medical | Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Medicine M.D. |
| Certification | Georgetown University Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Sciences Certificate |
| Undergraduate | Georgetown University School of Foreign Service B.A. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Cortez MM, Millsap L, Brennan KC, Campbell CL (2019). Craniofacial Autonomic Dysfunction in Migraine: Implications for Treatment and Prognosis. (Epub ahead of print) J Neuroophthalmol.
- Shuttleworth CW, Andrew RD, Akbari Y, Ayata C, Balu R, Brennan KC, Boutelle M, Carlson AP, Dreier JP, Fabricius M, Farkas E, Foreman B, Helbok R, Henninger N, Jewell SL, Jones SC, Kirov SA, Lindquist BE, Maciel CB, Okonkwo D, Reinhart KM, Robertson RM, Rosenthal ES, Watanabe T, Hartings JA (2019). Which Spreading Depolarizations Are Deleterious To Brain Tissue? (Epub ahead of print) Neurocrit Care.
- Chung LS, Brennan KC, Rolston JD (2019). Early Focal Brain Injury Predicts Spreading Depolarizations after Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Neurosurgery, 85(2), E188-E189.
- Pietrobon D, Brennan KC (2019). Genetic mouse models of migraine. Journal of Headache and Pain Online, The, 20(1), 79.
- Cortez MM, Rae N, Millsap L, McKean N, Brennan KC (2019). Pupil Cycle Time Distinguishes Migraineurs From Subjects Without Headache. Front Neurol, 10, 478.
- Sawant-Pokam PM, Suryavanshi P, Mendez JM, Dudek FE, Brennan KC (2017). Mechanisms of Neuronal Silencing After Cortical Spreading Depression. Cereb Cortex, 27(2), 1311-1325.
- Kaufmann D, Bates EA, Yagen B, Bialer M, Saunders GH, Wilcox K, White HS, Brennan KC (2016). sec-Butylpropylacetamide (SPD) has antimigraine properties. Cephalalgia, 36(10), 924-35.
- Bogdanov VB, Middleton NA, Theriot JJ, Parker PD, Abdullah OM, Ju YS, Hartings JA, Brennan KC (2016). Susceptibility of Primary Sensory Cortex to Spreading Depolarizations. J Neurosci, 36(17), 4733-43.
- Kinard KI, Smith AG, Singleton JR, Lessard MK, Katz BJ, Warner JE, Crum AV, Mifflin MD, Brennan KC, Digre KB (2015). Chronic migraine is aaociated with reduced corneal nerve fiber density and symptoms of dry eye. Headache, 55(4), 543-9.
- Tang YT, Mendez JM, Theriot JJ, Sawant PM, Lpez-Valds HE, Ju YS, Brennan KC (2014). Minimum conditions for the induction of cortical spreading depression in brain slices. J Neurophysiol, 112(10), 2572-9.
- Lopez-Valdes HE, Clarkson AN, Ao Y, Charles AC, Carmichael ST, Sofroniew MV, Brennan K (2014). Memantine enhances recovery from stroke. Stroke, 45(7), 2093-100.
- Chang J, Brennan K, He D, Huang H, Miura R, Wilson P, Wylie J (Summer 2013). A Mathematical Model of the Metabolic and Perfusion Effects on Cortical Spreading Depression. PLoS ONE.
- Clarkson AN, Lopez-Valdes HE, Overmann JJ, Charles AC, Brennan KC, Thomas Carmichael S (2013). Multimodal examination of structural and functional remapping in the mouse photothrombotic stroke model. J Cereb Blood Flow Metab, 33(5), 716-723.
- Brennan KC, Bates EA, Shapiro RE, Zyuzin J, Hallows WC, Huang Y, Lee HY, Jones CR, Fu YH, Charles AC, Ptacek LJ (2013). Casein kinase 1 delta mutations in familial migraine and advanced sleep phase. Sci Transl Med, 1(5), 1-11.
- Bogdanov VB, Bogdanov OV, Koulchitsky SV, Chauvel V, Multon S, Makarchuk MY, Brennan KC, Renshaw PF, Schoenen J (01/01/2013). Behavior in the open field predicts the number of KCl-induced cortical spreading depression in rats. Behav Brain Res, 236, 90 - 93.
- Theriot JJ, Toga AW, Prakash N, Ju, YS, Brennan KC (In Press). Cortical sensory plasticity in a model of migraine with aura. J Neurosci, 32(44), 15252-61.
- Ahn AH, Brennan KC (2012). Unanswered questions in headache: how does a migraine attack stop? Headache, 52(1), 186-7.
- Chang JC, Brennan KC, Chou T (2011). Tracking monotonically advancing boundaries in image sequences using graph cuts and recursive kernel shape priors. IEEE Trans Med Imaging, PMC2215697.
- Tang YT, Kim J, Lopez-Valdes HE, Brennan KC, Ju YS (2011). Development and characterization of a microfluidic chamber incorporating fluid ports with active suction for localized chemical stimulation of brain slices. Lab Chip, 11(13), 2247-54.
- Lopez-Valdes HE, Beltran-Parrazal L, Brennan KC, Charles AC (2010). Bradykinin increases resensitization of purinergic receptor signaling in glioma cells. Cancer Cell Int, 10, 35.
- Chang JC, Shook LL, Biag J, Nguyen EN, Toga AW, Charles AC, Brennan KC (2010). Biphasic direct current shift, haemoglobin desaturation and neurovascular uncoupling in cortical spreading depression. Brain, 133(Pt 4), 996-1012.
- Bates EA, Nikai T, Brennan KC, Fu YH, Charles AC, Basbaum AI, Ptacek LJ, Ahn AH (2010). Sumatriptan alleviates nitroglycerin-induced mechanical and thermal allodynia in mice. Cephalalgia, 30(2), 170-8.
- Charles A, Flippen C, Romero Reyes M, Brennan KC (2007). Memantine for prevention of migraine: a retrospective study of 60 cases. J Headache Pain , 8(4), 248-50.
- Brennan KC, Romero Reyes M, Lopez Valdes HE, Arnold AP, Charles AC (2007). Reduced threshold for cortical spreading depression in female mice. Ann Neurol, 61(6), 603-6.
- Brennan KC, Beltran-Parrazal L, Lopez-Valdes HE, Theriot J, Toga AW, Charles AC (2007). Distinct vascular conduction with cortical spreading depression. J Neurophysiol, 97(6), 4143-51.
- Beltran-Parrazal L, Lpez-Valds HE, Brennan KC, Daz-Muoz M, de Vellis J, Charles AC (2006). Mitochondrial transport in processes of cortical neurons is independent of intracellular calcium. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol, 291(6), C1193-7.
- Brennan KC, Jurewicz EC, Ford B, Pullman SL, Louis ED (2002). Is essential tremor predominantly a kinetic or a postural tremor? A clinical and electrophysiological study. Mov Disord, 17(2), 313-6.
- Sakai N, Brennan K, Weiss L, Matile S (1997). Toward Biomimetic Ion Channels Formed by Rigid-Rod Molecules: Length-Dependent Ion-Transport Activity of Oligo(p-Phenylene)s. J Am Chem Soc, 119, 8726-8727.
Review
- Digre KB, Brennan KC (2012). Shedding light on photophobia. [Review]. J Neuroophthalmol, 32(1), 68-81.
- Brennan KC, Charles A (2010). An update on the blood vessel in migraine. [Review]. Curr Opin Neurol, 23(3), 266-74.
- Charles A, Brennan KC (2010). The neurobiology of migraine. [Review]. Handb Clin Neurol, 97, 99-108.
- Charles A, Brennan K (2009). Cortical spreading depression-new insights and persistent questions. [Review]. Cephalalgia, 29(10), 1115-24.
- Brennan KC, Charles A (2009). Sleep and headache. [Review]. Semin Neurol, 29(4), 406-18.
- Matsumoto J, Saver JL, Brennan KC, Ringman JM (2005). Mitochondrial encephalomyopathy with lactic acidosis and stroke (MELAS). [Review]. Reviews in Neurological Diseases, 2(1), 30-4.
Book Chapter
- Charles A, Brennan KC (2010). The neurobiology of migraine. In Handb Clin Neurol (97, pp. 99-108).
- Brennan KC, Toga AW (2009). Intraoperative optical imaging. In Frostig R (Ed.), Methods for in vivo Optical Imaging of the Central Nervous System. CRC Press.
- CharlesAC, Brennan KC (2008). Glial cell calcium signaling. In Squire L (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Neuroscience. Elsevier Press.
- Brennan KC, Charles AC (2008). Mechanisms of cortical spreading depression as targets for migraine therapy. In OlesenJ, Ramadan N (Eds.), Frontiers in Headache Research: Innovative Drug Development for Headache Disorders. Oxford University Press.
Editorial
- Brennan KC, Ahn AH (2013). Unanswered questions in headache: So what is photophobia, anyway? Headache, 53(10), 1673-4.
- Brennan KC (2011). Turn down the lights! An irritable occipital cortex in migraine without aura. Neurology, 76(3), 206-7.
- Charles A, Brennan KC (2008). A touch of increased pain: cutaneous allodynia in migraine. Ann Neurol, 63(2), 130-2.
- Charles A, Brennan KC (2007). Sumatriptan-naproxen combination for acute migraine. Nat Clin Pract Neurol, 3(11), 604-5.
Abstract
- Lopez-Valdes HE, Clarkson AN, Carmichael ST, Charles AC, Brennan KC (2009). Chronic treatment with memantine enhances recovery of somatosensory maps in a mouse stroke model. Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Chicago, IL [Abstract].
- Brennan KC, Chang J, Shook L, Biag J, Nguyen E, Toga AW, Charles AC (2009). Biphasic DC shift, hemoglobin desaturation, and neurovascular uncoupling in cortical spreading depression. 134th Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association, Baltimore MD. Selected for Platform Presentation. [Abstract].
- Lopez-Valdes HE, Biag J, Chang J, Toga AW, Charles AC, Brennan KC (2008). Long term optical intrinsic signal imaging of forepaw and hindpaw cortex in mouse. Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC [Abstract].
- Chang J, Shook L, Charles AC, Brennan KC (2008). Significant hemoglobin desaturation during cortical spreading depression. 133rd Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association, Salt Lake City UT [Abstract].
- Brennan KC, Romero Reyes M, Lopez-Valdes HE, Arnold AP, Charles AC (2007). Reduced threshold for cortical spreading depression in female mice. 13th Annual Congress of the International Headache Society, Stockholm, Sweden [Abstract].
- KC Brennan, Hector E Lpez-Valds, Marcela Romero Reyes, Arthur P Arnold, Andrew C Charles (2007). Reduced threshold for cortical spreading depression in female mice. American Headache Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Chicago IL. Selected for Platform Presentation. [Abstract].
- Brennan KC, Shapiro RE, Xu Y, Ptacek LJ, Fu YH, Charles AC (2006). Alterations in spreading depression in a transgenic mouse carrying a novel potential migraine gene. (Selected for Platform Presentation, awarded Best Poster Prize), Migraine Trust International Symposium, London, UK [Abstract].
- KC Brennan, Robert Shapiro, Louis Ptcek, and Andrew Charles (2006). Reduced threshold for cortical spreading depression and increased vasodilatation in mice expressing CK1dT44A. American Headache Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Los Angeles CA. Selected for Platform Presentation. [Abstract].
- KC Brennan, Ying Xu, Louis Ptcek, and Andrew Charles (2006). Reduced threshold for cortical spreading depression in mice expressing CK1dT44A. Channels, Receptors, and Synapses Meeting. Cold Spring Harbor NY. Selected for Platform Presentation. [Abstract].
- KC Brennan, Jeremy Theriot, Kevin Cury, Arthur W Toga, Andrew C Charles (2005). Changes in arterial caliber can precede cortical spreading depression. 12th Annual Congress of the International Headache Society, Kyoto, Japan. Selected for Platform Presentation. [Abstract].
- Brennan KC, Guiou M, Cury K, Prakash N, Toga A, Charles AC (2004). Flufenamic acid prevents optical intrinsic signal changes associated with spreading depression. UCLA Joint Neurology Residency and Postdoctoral Research Symposium [Abstract].
Other
- Brennan K, Digre K, Baggaley S (2012). Headache- A Patient's Guide.