Dr. Dominic Thyagarajan

Professor

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Biography

Professor Dominic Thyagarajan is a neurologist with a special interest in the medical and surgical treatment of movement disorders, particularly conditions related to Parkinson's disease, tremor, dystonia, blepharospasm, and tic disorders. He graduated from the University of Melbourne and is an adjunct professor of Neuroscience at Monash University. His public appointments include Director of Neurology at the Monash Medical Centre and Director of Neurology at Flinders Medical Centre. Professor Thyagarajan obtained both undergraduate and postgraduate research degrees from the University of Melbourne, where he also completed his physician training and neurology specialization at St Vincent’s Hospital and Alfred Hospital. He has held fellowship positions in the USA, including at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and Columbia Presbyterian Medical Centre in New York, and is a recipient of the NHMRC CJ Martin Fellowship. Returning to Australia, he was appointed as the head of Neurology at Flinders Medical Centre, where he established an integrated stroke unit and a comprehensive deep brain stimulation program for movement disorders. His research aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and focuses on movement disorders, collaborating on various projects related to Parkinson's disease and gene therapy.

Research Interests

Experience

Director of Neurology

2001-01-01 — Present

Monash Medical Centre • Melbourne, Australia

Oversees the neurology department and manages treatment protocols for various neurological disorders.

Director of Neurology

— Present

Flinders Medical Centre • Flinders, Australia

Head of the department responsible for establishing neurology services and treatment methodologies.

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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