Prof. Jayantee Kalita | Neurology | Best Researcher Award

Professor & Head at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences | India

Prof. Jayantee Kalita is a highly accomplished neurologist and academic leader, globally recognized for her extensive research in infectious and vascular neurological disorders. With 509 scientific publications, 12,712 citations from 9,307 documents, and an impressive h-index of 57, she stands among the most influential neuroscientists in India and beyond. Her pioneering studies have advanced understanding of Japanese encephalitis, stroke, status epilepticus, and other major neurological diseases, shaping diagnostic and therapeutic approaches worldwide. A Fellow of multiple prestigious academies, including the National Academy of Medical Sciences, the Indian Academy of Neurology, the American Academy of Neurology, the European Academy of Neurology, and the Royal College of Physicians, Prof. Kalita’s contributions bridge both clinical excellence and academic innovation. She has held leading academic roles at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, mentoring generations of neurologists and fostering cutting-edge research. Her work, supported by premier agencies such as the Indian Council of Medical Research and the Council of Science and Technology (U.P.), is published in top-tier journals including Neurology, Epilepsy Research, and the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Consistently listed among the top 2% of scientists in the world by Stanford University, Prof. Kalita combines research brilliance with a strong sense of social responsibility – actively engaging in community neurological health initiatives, rural outreach, and medical education – making her a leading figure in advancing neurological science and public health.

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Featured Publications

• A., B., & C. (2025). Effect of high-rate repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on phonophobia and brainstem auditory evoked potential in migraine. Molecular Neurobiology.

• A., B., C., D., & E. (2025). Circulating metabolomic changes in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome: Correlation with clinico-radiological severity. Neurochemistry International.

• A., B., C., D., & E. (2025). Effect of intravenous immunoglobulin or plasmapheresis in myasthenic crisis and worsening myasthenia gravis compared to without rescue treatment. Clinical Therapeutics.

• A., B., C., D., …, & E. (2025). Outcome of cerebral venous thrombosis requiring mechanical ventilation. Journal of Clinical Medicine.

• A., B., & C. (2025). Azathioprine-induced veno-occlusive hepatotoxicity in a patient with myasthenia gravis. Current Drug Safety.