About
Dr Varatharaj is a clinical academic neurologist. He studies brain inflammation in conditions such as multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, and dementia. He uses magnetic resonance imaging techniques to study the blood-brain barrier in health and disease.
His work has been funded by the MRC, NIHR, Alzheimer's Society, Ferblanc, RFU Injured Players Fund, and Bournemouth University.
Research
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Research interests
- Brain inflammation
- Multiple sclerosis
- Traumatic brain injury
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Teaching
I am the Clinical Lead for Nervous System teaching in BM5 Year 2. Students learn the principles of nervous system structure and function, providing a thorough basis for understanding the diagnosis and treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
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Biography
PhD Clinical Neurosciences, University of Southampton, 2021.
MRCP Neurology, Royal College of Physicians, 2018.
PGCE Medical Education, University of Dundee, 2014.
BMBCh, University of Oxford, 2010.
BA(Hons) Medical Sciences, University of Oxford, 2007.