Dr. Rohit Bakshi is an internationally recognized neurologist and neuroimaging expert whose career has been defined by a dedication to advancing the understanding and treatment of neurologic disease. He serves as the Jack, Sadie & David Breakstone Professor of Neurology and Radiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Mass General Brigham, where he leads clinical, research, and educational initiatives at the intersection of neurology and advanced imaging.
Dr. Bakshi’s academic path began at Cornell University and continued through medical training at the University at Buffalo. He went on to complete a neuroscience research fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco, followed by an internship at Massachusetts General Hospital and a neurology residency at the University of California, Los Angeles. He later pursued specialized training in neuroimaging at the Dent Neurologic Institute, shaping the foundation for his lifelong work in imaging‑based discovery and clinical translation.
A former President of the American Society of Neuroimaging and past Editor‑in‑Chief of the Journal of Neuroimaging, Dr. Bakshi has played a central role in shaping the field’s scientific direction. He has delivered more than 250 invited lectures worldwide and authored over 300 peer‑reviewed publications, contributing influential research that has advanced the understanding of neurodegenerative and demyelinating diseases.
Dr. Bakshi remains deeply committed to mentorship, collaboration, and scientific innovation. His work continues to bridge clinical care and imaging science, helping to define new standards for diagnosing and monitoring neurologic disorders.
His academic profile and publications can be found at his Google Scholar page https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PBhiS3gAAAAJ&hl=en
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