Summary :
Well Known eminent Neurologist and epileptologist with more than 35years experience in the field from National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore . Nationally & Internationally acclaimed as postgraduate teacher, researcher and administrator for his contribution in the field of Epilepsy, Demyelinating disorders , Neuro Infections including HIV Neurolgy.
Experience:
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Established ‘Comprehensive Epilepsy Program’ including Epilepsy Surgery program , Video EEG facility at the prestigious National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences ( NIMHANS) , Bangalore
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As, Professor of Neurology , Post graduate teacher & researcher for more than four decades, trained number of neurologists who are working all over India & abroad
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Was Director Vice Chancellor, NIMHANS from June 2010 to Jan 2016, instrumental in getting the status of “Institute of national Importance’ to NIMHANS by act of Parliament in 2012, brought state of art technology such as MEG, PET-MRI and Simultaneous MRI-EEG to India . Initiated number of new courses in Neurology and Psychiatry for the first time in the country. Established number of International collaborations
Specialty Interests:
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Epilepsy - Diagnosis and management of difficult to treat epilepsy , Reflex Epilepsy, Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy(JME) , progressive myoclonic epilepsy (PME) , Electroencephalography, Video EEG, Pre surgical evaluation for epilepsy, Imaging in epilepsy ; Genetics of Epilepsy and Psycho social & Legal aspects of epilepsy
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Demyelinating Disorders : Diagnosis & management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) both acute and chronic with recent advances in Imaging , drug management and neuro rehabilitation; Neuromyelitis Optica ( NMO) and other emyelinating disorders such as Vascultis, Sjogren syndrome, Neuro Bechet’s disease
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Neuro Infections : Neuro tuberculosis both brain and spine , Diagnosis & management of spinal arachanoditis; Auto Immune encephalitis, Viral encephalitis , HIV Neurology specially in relation to opportunistic neuro infections diagnosis and management
Research & Publications :
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Has more than 275 publications in the well known National International journals including 50 chapters in the books and Seven monograms in epilepsy, neuroepidemiology and Techniques in neurosciences
Speciality And Areas Of Interest
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Epilepsy, Electroencephalography ( EEG), Video EEG
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Demyelinating disorders – Multiple Sclerosis ( MS), Neuromyelitis Optica ; and other demyelinating disorders
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Neuro Infections Including Neuro TB & HIV Neurology
Work Experience
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Consultant in Neurology , NIMHANS , Bangalore : 1982-2017 (35 years)
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Ex.Professor of Neurology , NIMHANS : 2000 -17
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Former Director & Vice Chancellor , NIMHANS : 2010-2016
Awards and Achievements
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‘Ambassador for Epilepsy’ from ILAE & IBE 2017
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Sir M.Visvesvaraya Senior Scientist State award for the year 2016
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Karnataka Rajyothsava Award by Government of Karnataka 2014
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Asia Oceanian Outstanding Achievement Award in Epilepsy 2011
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Basanti Devi Amir Chand ICMR award 2010
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Sir CV Raman Award for Young Scientists 1998
Research and Publications
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276 Publications Including 51 Chapters in books
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7 Monograms in Epilepsy, & Epidemiology
Professional Memberships and Certifications
CERTIFICATIONS:
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Neuroepidemiology & Epilepsy
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NINDS, National Institute of Health ( NIH), USA
MEMBERSHIPS:
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Member, President, Indian Academy of Neurology ( IAN) 2011-12
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Member ,President, Indian Epilepsy Society ( IES) 2014-16
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Chair, Regional Executive Committee, South East Asian Epilepsy ( 2014-17)
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Fellow, Royal College of Physicians ( FRCP) ( London)
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Fellow ,Academy of Medical sciences (FAMS)
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