Dr. Mahesh Padmanaban

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Mahesh Padmanaban's primary clinical interest focuses on movement disorders, including tremor, dystonia, hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, and tics associated with Tourette's syndrome. His expertise also encompasses chorea related to Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease (PD), Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). He employs various treatment methods including medications, botulinum toxin injections, and deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery to address these neurological conditions. Furthermore, he is involved in large-scale genetic studies aimed at characterizing Parkinson's disease within African and African admixed populations. His contributions to the field include numerous publications in reputable journals on the genetic risk factors and treatment efficacy for movement disorders.

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Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Conducts research and teaches in the field of neurology, specializing in movement disorders.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy