Dr. Imran Quraishi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Imran Quraishi is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine, where he leads various initiatives related to epilepsy treatment and research. His clinical focus includes managing patients with epilepsy and related developmental genetic disorders. He is dedicated to uncovering the mechanisms behind epilepsy and its associated cognitive impairments, utilizing his rich background in computational modeling and electrophysiology. Dr. Quraishi's research aims to identify specific mutations in ion channel genes that contribute to seizure activities and to develop targeted therapies. He has notably collaborated on numerous clinical trials and investigations involving advanced brain stimulation techniques and neurostimulation devices for epilepsy treatment. His extensive academic training includes a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Epilepsy and multiple degrees in medicine and biomedical engineering from prestigious institutions. Dr. Quraishi has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Epilepsy Society and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of neurology and epilepsy research.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Dr. Quraishi teaches and conducts research in neurology with a focus on epilepsy.

Awards

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Fellow

2022-12-01
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NeuroNext Fellow

2020-01-01
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Verna & Marrs McLean Excellence Biochemistry Award

2001-01-01
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Outstanding 1st Year Medical Student Award

1999-01-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.