Dr. Robert Minns

Professor

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Biography

Professor Robert Minns focuses on clinical physiological research in childhood neurology, emphasizing the effects of brain injury and abusive head trauma. His research investigates neurodevelopmental outcomes and visual function, including innovative measurement techniques such as Saccadic Vector Optokinetic Perimetry (SVOP). He has been involved in studies on fluid dynamics in the brain, coma and traumatic brain injuries, as well as conditions like spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Currently, he explores the relationship between secondary brain insults and outcomes in children who have experienced trauma. Minns is also engaged in assessing visual field deficits in children through novel technologies and has contributed to significant funding projects for visual field testing and related diagnostic methods. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with numerous researchers and institutions, making substantial contributions to the understanding of childhood brain injuries and their long-term effects.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Paediatric Neurology

— Present

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland

Lead researcher in paediatric neurology focusing on childhood brain injuries and visual function.

Patents

Testing Vision

WO/2008/139137 2008-11-20

Patent for a method generating predetermined luminance levels for electronic visual display.

Method Generating Predetermined Luminance Levels Electronic Visual Display

2013-03-14

Patent application for visual display technology.

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
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