Dr. Jayakara Shetty

Professor

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Biography

Jayakara Shetty is a Consultant Paediatric Neurologist with a focus on childhood onset epilepsy, neuroinflammation, and Central Nervous System infections. He has extensive clinical expertise in epilepsy surgery, long-term EEG monitoring, and SEEG. As an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh's Medical School, he actively teaches and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students. His research examines the long-term outcomes of childhood epilepsy, with emphasis on clinical trials and digital innovation. He has been involved in various significant projects, including investigating the impact of epilepsy on learning and behavioral problems in children, and the development of a comprehensive epilepsy database spanning over 15 years of collected clinical information. Jay is also noted for his participation in numerous clinical trials related to epilepsy and related neurological disorders. Collaborating with multiple academic and clinical communities, Shetty aims to advance the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for childhood neurological disorders through innovative technology and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Consultant Paediatric Neurologist

2015-01-01 — Present

Royal Hospital for Children and Young People • Edinburgh

Consultant with expertise in paediatric neurology, focusing on epilepsy and neuroinflammatory disorders.

Honorary Senior Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Edinburgh Medical School • Edinburgh

Involved in teaching and supervising students in the medical school.

Awards

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NRS Career Researcher Fellowship

2015-01-01

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

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