Kailash Bhatia

Professor of Clinical Neurology at University College London

Professor Kailash Bhatia is a prominent figure in the field of neurology, serving as a Professor of Clinical Neurology at University College London (UCL) in the Sobell Department of Movement Neuroscience at the Institute of Neurology. He is also an honorary consultant neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, located in Queen Square, London.

Educational Background and Career

Professor Bhatia completed his medical degree and initial neurology training in Mumbai, India. He further specialized in neurogenetics and movement disorders under the mentorship of renowned figures such as Professors Anita Harding and David Marsden at UCL. His academic career at UCL began with his appointment as a senior lecturer and honorary consultant neurologist in 2007, and he was promoted to professor in 2002.1 2

Research Interests and Contributions

His primary research focus is on movement disorders, where he integrates clinical, electrophysiological, and genetic approaches to understand conditions such as dystonia, tremor, and parkinsonism. Professor Bhatia has authored over 500 publications, including more than 480 peer-reviewed papers, and has recently published "Marsden's Book of Movement Disorders," which has received significant acclaim in the field.1 2

He holds leadership roles in various professional organizations, including serving as the chairman of the Movement Disorders subcommittee of the European Neurological Society and being a member of the International Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Society for over two decades. His editorial contributions include being the founding editor of the Movement Disorders Clinical Practice Journal and a former associate editor of the Movement Disorders Journal.2 3

Professional Affiliations

Professor Bhatia is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) and a corresponding Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN). He is actively involved in grant reviewing and serves as a medical advisor for organizations such as the UK Dystonia Society.1 2

Through his extensive research, teaching, and clinical practice, Professor Kailash Bhatia has made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of movement disorders, influencing both academic and clinical practices in neurology.