Dr. Siddharthan Chandran

Professor

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Biography

Professor Siddharthan Chandran is a leading figure in the field of Regenerative Neurology at the University of Edinburgh. He serves as the Dean of Clinical Medicine and the Head of the Edinburgh Medical School. With a background in medicine from Southampton University and neurology training at renowned institutions, including the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, he completed his PhD in developmental neurobiology at the University of Cambridge in 2000. His clinical research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly motor neurone disease (MND) and multiple sclerosis (MS), aiming to develop novel regenerative therapies. He has established several clinics, including the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic, which connects clinical activity with laboratory research. Chandran's team studies the mechanisms underlying neuronal damage and glial support, utilizing human stem cells and forming collaborations across various prestigious institutions. His leadership roles include directing the Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Research and the MS Society Edinburgh Centre, where he engages in multiple clinical trials and research projects to advance the understanding and treatment of these debilitating conditions.

Research Interests

Experience

Dean of Clinical Medicine

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, SCT

Oversees clinical programs and education at the Edinburgh Medical School.

Head

2022-01-01 — Present

Edinburgh Medical School • Edinburgh, SCT

Leads the academic and administrative functions of the medical school.

Director

2016-01-01 — Present

Edinburgh Neuroscience • Edinburgh, SCT

Guides research initiatives focusing on neuroscience.

Director

2009-01-01 — Present

Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Research • Edinburgh, SCT

Directs research focused on motor neurone disease.

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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