Dr. Jan Claassen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jan Claassen is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University. He is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in the treatment of neurological intensive care, particularly in the area of status epilepticus and brain hemorrhages. Dr. Claassen serves as a co-chair for the guidelines development at the Neurocritical Care Society. He received his PhD in neurophysiology, focusing on the study of evoked potentials in traumatic brain injury. With a prolific publication record comprising more than 150 journal articles, book chapters, and reviews, Dr. Claassen's research primarily characterizes the physiologic changes that occur during acute brain injury, with an emphasis on developing novel treatment approaches that have the potential to improve patient outcomes. He has championed the use of innovative brain monitoring techniques, including continuous EEG monitoring.

Research Interests

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)