Professor & Head Department of Neurology, Institute of Medical science, Banaras Hindu University India
Prof. Dr. Vijaya Nath Mishra is a distinguished neurologist and academician, currently serving as the Head of the Department of Neurology at the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi. With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Mishra has made significant contributions to the field of neurology through his clinical practice, research, and teaching.
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Education
Dr. Mishra holds a Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Neurology from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, obtained in 2004. He completed his MD in Medicine in 1997 and his MBBS in 1993, both from Banaras Hindu University. Throughout his academic journey, he achieved distinctions in Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry.
Experience
Dr. Mishra has held numerous esteemed positions, including Professor and Head of the Department of Neurology at IMS-BHU since 2013. He has also served as an Associate Professor at IMS-BHU, IHBAS New Delhi, and NEIGRIHMS Shillong. Additionally, he has worked as a consultant at Fortis Noida and held various administrative roles, such as Medical Superintendent at Sir Sundarlal Hospital, BHU.
Research Interests
Dr. Mishra’s research interests are diverse and include phyto-pharmacology, biostatistics training, and movement disorders. His work primarily focuses on neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Parkinson’s disease, and he has been involved in several groundbreaking research projects exploring biomarkers and the application of artificial intelligence in neurology.
Awards
Dr. Mishra has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to neurology and medicine with numerous awards, including distinctions in various subjects during his academic career. His achievements reflect his dedication and excellence in both clinical practice and research.
Publications
Dr. Mishra has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributing significantly to the field of neurology. Some of his notable publications include:
- Identification of significant differentially expressed miRNA and their targets common in idiopathic Parkinson’s disease and Parkinson plus syndrome – Human Gene, 2024.
- Heavy metals as a risk factor for Parkinson’s disease: An epidemiological and insilico study – Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Biology, 2023.
- Spectrum of neurological diseases across the Gangetic belt: a hospital-based prospective observational study – International Journal of Neuroscience, 2023.
- Genetic diversity and spatiotemporal distribution of SARS-CoV-2 alpha variant in India – COVID, 2023.
- Gans repositioning maneuver for the posterior canal BPPV patients: systematic review and meta-analysis – European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, 2023.