Dr. Jorge Burneo

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Biography

Jorge G. Burneo is a Professor in the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences at Western University and holds the Jack Cowin Epilepsy Research Chair. He is the Medical Director of the EEG Laboratory at the London Health Sciences Center and has made significant contributions to the field of epilepsy research. Dr. Burneo co-directs the Epilepsy Program at the London Health Sciences Center and has led various initiatives aimed at improving epilepsy care in Ontario, Canada. His research is centered on the epidemiology of epilepsy with a special focus on care disparities and outcomes of interventions. Dr. Burneo has been recognized for his extensive contributions to the epilepsy community, receiving the International Ambassador Epilepsy Award from the International League Against Epilepsy. He is also a Fellow of the American Epilepsy Society and the American Academy of Neurology. With over 170 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Burneo's work describes various aspects of epilepsy, including the use of imaging for assessing cortical malformations and global health issues in epilepsy care.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-Director

2012-01-01 — Present

Epilepsy Program, London Health Sciences Centre • London, ON

Leading the Epilepsy Program focused on improving epilepsy care.

Medical Director

2008-01-01 — Present

EEG Laboratory, London Health Sciences Centre • London, ON

Overseeing EEG procedures and research in neurology.

Awards

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International Ambassador Epilepsy Award

2021-01-01
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Fellow

2016-01-01
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Angelika Hahn Award

2015-01-01

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.