Biographical summary
Vijay K. Ramanan, M.D., Ph.D., is a Neurologist with subspecialty interest in Cognitive/Behavioral Neurology. His clinical focus includes expertise in:
- Diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders
- Identification and treatment of potentially reversible causes of cognitive impairment, including transient epileptic amnesia, normal pressure hydrocephalus, and sleep disorders
- Precision medicine application of novel therapies for dementia syndromes
- Genetic and lifestyle factors influencing clinical heterogeneity in Alzheimer's and related disorders
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Ramanan is active in research, including publishing high-impact manuscripts integrating multimodal data (genetic, neuroimaging, fluid biomarker, and cognitive assessment) to illuminate mechanisms and novel treatment targets for Alzheimer's and related disorders. He also provides committed education and mentorship to residents and fellows, and participates in numerous leadership and service roles within and outside of the institution.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Alzheimer's disease
- Lewy body disease
- Frontotemporal dementia
- Precision medicine application of novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases
- Resistance and resilience in aging and neurodegenerative disease
- Genetic variation and clinical heterogeneity in neurodegenerative disease
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus
- Transient epileptic amnesia
- Neuroimaging and fluid biomarkers of neurodegenerative disease
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2020
Fellow - Behavioral NeurologyMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2020
FellowRST Behavioral Neurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2019
Resident - NeurologyMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2016
Internship/ResidencySt. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
- 2015
MDIndiana University School of Medicine
- 2013
PhDIndiana University School of Medicine
- 2006
BS - Honors Mathematics (major), Philosophy (minor)University of Notre Dame
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019
NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Awards and honors
- 2024
Karis AwardMayo Clinic Values Council
- 2020
IMPACT-AD Class of 2020Institute on Methods and Protocols for Advancement of Clinical Trials in ADRD (IMPACT-AD)
- 2020
Well-being AwardMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Department of Education Administration
- 2019
Enhanced Resident Leadership ProgramAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2018
Chief ResidentNeurology Residency Program, Department of Neurology
- 2018
Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship AwardMayo Clinic College of Medicine, Department of Education Administration
- 2015
Alexander Treloar Ross Award (excellence in Neurology)Indiana University School of Medicine
- 2013
Jack and Linda Gill Graduate Award (best Life Sciences thesis)Indiana University
- 2002
Glynn Scholar (University Honors Program)University of Notre Dame
- 2002
Lilly Endowment ScholarshipUniversity of Notre Dame
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
MemberAlzheimer's Clinical Trials Consortium (ACTC) Steering Committee
- 2023 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology, Guidelines Subcommittee
- 2023 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology, Science Committee
- 2023 - present
MemberDepartment of Neurology, Recruitment Committee
- 2022 - present
MemberNeurology Curriculum Committee, Neurology Residency Program, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2022 - present
MemberNeurology Executive Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2022 - present
MemberNeurology Residency Recruitment Committee
- 2022 - present
MemberDepartment of Neurology, Residency Program, Curriculum Committee
- 2022 - present
MemberAmerican Osler Society
- 2022 - present
MemberAsk Mayo Expert Knowledge and Content Board
- 2021 - present
MemberNeurology Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2021 - present
MemberNeurocognitive Steering Group, International Aerospace Neuroscience Consortium
- 2021 - present
MemberInternational Society of Frontotemporal Dementia (ISFTD)
- 2020 - 2023
Member at LargeHistory of Medicine Society, Mayo Clinic Rochester Societies
- 2019 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology Member Engagement Committee
- 2018 - 2019
Co-ChairNeurology Resident Wellness Committee, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2018 - present
MemberNeurology Resident Wellness Committee, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2018 - present
MemberDiversity and Inclusion Committee, Mayo Clinic Board of Governors, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2014 - 2015
PresidentStudent Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN), Indiana University School of Medicine
Publications
Research activities