Dr. Ashwin Venkataraman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ashwin Venkataraman is an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist at South London Maudsley NHS Trust. He specializes in brain health and has research interests that encompass neuroimaging, ultra-low-field MRI, biomarkers, neuropsychopharmacology, and the mechanisms of dementia. Ashwin's work employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop automated brain image analysis tools for clinical diagnosis and prognosis of patients. He has contributed to various peer-reviewed journals including Science Translational Medicine and Molecular Psychiatry, focusing on Alzheimer’s and cellular mechanisms related to disease progression. His research often utilizes PET and MRI imaging to explore the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s, investigating factors such as amyloid deposits and mitochondrial function. He is also a Clinical Research Training Fellow associated with Imperial College London and has previously been a Clinical Fellow at the Neuropsychopharmacology Unit. Ashwin graduated from University College London Medical School and is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. His commitment to advancing the understanding of dementia has led him to engage in numerous collaborative projects aimed at enhancing diagnostic methodologies for neurodegenerative disorders.

Research Interests

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.