Dr Vijay Sawlani, Consultant Neuroradiologist
Curriculum Vitae
Medico-legal work (all enquiries/correspondence) to:
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Personal:
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Date of Birth
GMC number
28 April 1963
5199267
Education and Academic Record:
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M.Sc. in Neurovascular Diseases (2007- 2008) - University of Paris and Mahidol.
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European Qualification in Neuroradiology (ECNR) 2007 – European Board
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Senior Specialist Registrar Neuroradiology (7/00-7/01). National Hospital of Neurology and
Neurosurgery; Queen Square, Great Ormand Street Hospital for Children; and Royal London Hospital,
UK.
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Fellowship in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (1996) Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, USA.
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Fellow of Royal College of Radiologists – Royal College of Radiologist, UK.
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Diplomat of National Board in Radio diagnosis – 1992, National Board of Examinations. AIIMS, New
Delhi, India.
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MD Radio-diagnosis (7/89- 5/92)- B.J. Medical College and Associated Sassoon and KEM Hospital,
Pune University, India.
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MBBS (6/82- 12/86) Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University, India.
Area of Specialist Medico-Legal Interest
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MRI and CT imaging of the brain and spine
Functional MRI scnas
MR Spectroscopy
Diffusion and perfusion MRI
Diffusion Tensor Imaging
Traumatic brain injuries
Traumatic spinal injuries
Epilepsy
Demyelination
Strokes
Brain tumours
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Experience as a Consultant Neuroradiologist:
Present Appointment:
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Consultant Neuroradiologist, University hospital Birmingham, NHS Foundation trust.
Hon. Senior Lecturer, University of Birmingham.
Previous Appointments:
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Consultant Neuroradiologist ( 11/2003 – 10/2012) : Morriston Hospital, ABMU LHB and University
hospital Wales.
Associate Professor Neuroradiology (7/2002 – 10/2003): Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of
Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) Lucknow, India.
Assistant professor- Neuroradiology/Radiology (1/98- 6/2000, 7-2001-6/2002): SGPGIMS, Lucknow,
India.
Teaching Experience
I have been closely involved in teaching in medical school, university and clinical practice since 1995. I have
taught a wide range of topics as befits my interdisciplinary interests, ranging from highly technical subjects like
Spectroscopy, through acute medicine, to undergraduate neuro anatomy. I have been involved with
Undergraduate teaching for fourteen years and Postgraduate teaching for twelve years.
I am a senior lecturer to University of Birmingham. Previously a clinical tutor and MB OSCE examiner for
Swansea medical school since 2006. I also train and teach advance applications of MRI including
Spectroscopy, Diffusion and perfusion imaging & functional imaging to MRI Radiographers and research
fellows.
Content Author for Radiology Integrated Training Initiative (RITI) Project- Four electronic tutorials for
radiology residents
1. Brain Parenchymal infections- Viral infections, post infectious sequel and Opportunistic infections. 6b
130 A
2. Brain Parenchymal Infection (others) - 6b.130 B
3. Brain infections- external spaces- 6b
4. Acoustic Schwannoma’s
Research projects
I have been involved in research projects as a principle and co-investigator for many brain trauma, epilepsy and
brain tumour projects and trials.
1. Brain Biomarkers after trauma sudy (BBATS) Golden hour. Funded by NIHR
2. Near Infra –RED cerebral spectroscopy in the direction and eraly Monitoring of therapy in patients with
traumatic brain injury. Red diamond. Funded by NIHR
3. An investigation into Repetitive Concussion in sport (RECOS): collaboration: NIHR, BMA, University
hospital Birmingham, University of Catania, Catholic University of Rome’Sacro Cuore’
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4. Resting state fmri and genotypes in adult patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) : a
naturalistic co-analysis study. A FUNCTIONAL MRI PROJECT in collaboration with the University of
Swansea
5. Potential Value of Advanced MRI Techniques Including MR Spectroscopy, Perfusion and Diffusion
MRI Assessing Response to Adjuvant Radio-chemotherapy with Temozolomide (RT-TMZ) or
Radiotherapy Alone for Patients with Primary Brain Tumours.
Elected Member of Professional Societies
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Member American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR)
Member European Society of Neuroradiology (ESNR)
Member British Society of Neuroradiology (BSNR)
Member Royal College of Radiologist (RCR)
Member National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
Selected Publications:
1. Moses O. Sokunbi, Wilson Fung, vijay Sawlani etal. Resting State functional MRI in Adults with ADHD.
Psychiatry research : neuroimaging 214 (2013) 341-348
2. Sawlani V, White C, Shankar JJS. MRI findings in Congenital Rubella
Encephalitis. Canadian Journal of Infectious diseases and medical microbiology. November 2013.
3. V.Sawlani, R.Taylor, K.Rowley, R.Redfern, J.Martin, H.Poptani. Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy for
differentiating pseudo progression from true tumour progression in GBM on concurrent chemo
radiotherapy. The Neuroradiology Journal 2: 591-602,2012
4. V. Sawlani, S. Maurya, R.V.Phadke, Niels Powell, U.K. Misra. Diffusion-Weighted Imaging and
Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Evaluation of Necrotizing and Nonnecrotizing Viral Encephalitis. Journal
of neurological sciences 2009.
5. V.Sawlani, S. Browning, I.M. Sawhney, R. Redfern. Posterior Circulation Stroke following Embolization
of Glomus Tympanicum: Relevance of Anatomy and Anastomoses of Ascending Pharyngeal Artery.
Interventional Neuroradiology 15:229-236, 2009.
6. Low HL, Sawlani V, Redfern RM. Carotid-cavernous fistula after blunt trauma to the neck. Br J
Neurosurg. 2006 Aug; 20(4):254-6.
7. Sawlani V, Behari S, Salunke P, Jain VK, Phadke RV. "Stretched loop sign" of the vertebral artery: a
predictor of vertebrobasilar insufficiency in atlantoaxial dislocation. Surg Neurol. 2006 Sep; 66(3):298304; discussion 304.
8. Pradhan S, Yadav R, Mishra VN, Aurangabadkar K, Sawlani V. Amytrophic lateral sclerosis with
predominant pyramidal signs –early diagnosis by magnetic resonance imaging. Magnetic Resonance
Imaging. 2006 Feb; 24 92) :173-9.
9. V.Sawlani, R.K Gupta, M.K.Singh, A.Kohli. MRI demonstration of Wallerian degeneration in various
intracranial lesions and its clinical implication. Journal of Neurological sciences (1997) 146:103-108.
10. V.Sawlani, A.Handique, R.V.Phadke. Spontaneous regression of cerebral AVM due to thrombosis of
draining vein – Angiographic and MRI demonstration. Journal of Neurological Sciences.2004 Aug
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30;223(2):195-8
11. V.Sawlani, A.Handique, R Phadke. Endovascular parent artery occlusion in a fusiform aneurysm of
posterior cerebral artery. Clinical Radiology ( 2004) 59:954-960
12. S.Kumar, U.K.Mishra, J.Kalita, V.Sawlani, R.V.Phadke, R K Gupta, R.B.Gujral. MR Imaging in
Japanese Encephalitis. Neuroradiology (1997) 39:180-184.
13. V.Sawlani, R.V.Phadke, S.kumar, R.B.Gujral: Gugliemi detachable coils in the treatment of CarotidCavernous Fistula. Clinical Radiology Extra (2004) September;59:86-90
14. Behari S, Krishna H, Kumar MV, Sawlani V, Phadke RV, Jain VK.
Association between an aplastic basilar artery, unaccompanied by a primitive
Carotid-vertebrobasilar anastomosis, and multiple aneurysms on the dominant
Posterior communicating artery. J Neurosurg. 2004 May;100(5):946-9.
15. R.V.Phadke, S.Kumar, V.Sawlani, B Majumdar, R.B Gujral. Traumatic carotid cavernous fistula:
Anatomic variations and its treatment by detachable balloons. Australasian Radiology (1998) Feb; 1-5.
16. R.Jain, V.Sawlani, R.V Phadke, R.Kumar. Posterior fossa arachnoid cyst with Syringomyelia. Neurology
India, December 1999.
17. Madan R. Sawlani V. Gupta S. Phadke RV. MRI findings in Kallmann syndrome. Neurology India. 2004
Dec;52 (4):501-3.
18. K.V.Sudhakar, V.Sawlani, R.V.Phadke, S.Kumar, S.Ahmed, R.B.Gujral. Temporary balloon occlusion of
internal carotid artery: A simple and reliable clinical test. Neurology India, 48:June 2000.
19. B.Rathi, R. Azad, N. Vasudha, P. Hissaria, V. Sawlani, R. Gupta. L-Asparaginase- induced reversible
posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Pediatric
Neurosurgery 2002 0ct; 37(4)203-5.
20. R.V Phadke, V.Sawlani, H.Rastogi, S.Kumar, S.Roy, R.Ahlawat, V.Kher, R.B.Gujral. Iatrogenic renal
vascular injuries and their radiological management. Clinical Radiology (1997) 52:119-123.
21. V.Sawlani, R.V.Phadke, S.S.Baijal, S.Kumar, S.Roy, P.Gupta, R.B.Gujral. Arterial complications of
pancreatitis and their radiological management. Australasian Radiology (1996);40:381-386.
22. V.Sawlani, Tripti Chandra, R.N. Mishra, A. Aggarwal, U.C. Jain, R.B.Gujral. MR Imaging Features of
Tuberculosis of Peripheral Joints. Clinical Radiology(2003)58(10): 755-762
23. Arshad M, Sengupta S, Sharma S, Sawlani V, Singh MM. In vitro anti-resorptive activity and prevention
of ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis in female Sprague-Dawley rats by ormeloxifene, a selective
estrogen receptor modulator. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol. 2004 Jun;91(1-2):67- 78.
24. R.Gupta, D.K.Aggarwal, V.Sawlani, S.S.Baijal, G.Chaudhary. Billiary Ascaris associated with
periampullary carcinoma. Indian Journal of Gasrtoenterology (1995) 14(3): 102-103.
25. V.Sawlani, S.Srivastava, A. Kulshrestha, R.B.Gujral. Hydatid cyst of the neck. International Medical
Image Registry (1995) Raven Press, New York.
26. Nagar YS. Singh S. Sawlani V. Lal P. Primary papillary serous cystadenocarcinoma of broad ligament.
Australas Radiol.(2005) 49 (2) : 160-2
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Referees:
Dr. Swarupsinh Chavda
Consultant Neuroradiologist
Birmingham University Hospitals
Edgbaston
Birmingham. B15 2WB
Tel: 07778646662
Email: Swarupsinh.Chavda@uhb.nhs.uk
Dr. Dougall Mccorry
Consultant Neurologist
Birmingham University Hospitals
Birmingham
Email: Dougall. Mccorry@uhb.nhs.uk
Prof. Garth Cruickshank
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Birmingham University Hospitals
Edgbaston
Birmingham B15 2WB
Tel: 0121 6978225
Email: Garth.Cruickshank@uhb.nhs.uk
Prof. Antonio Belli
Professor of Trauma
Room 35
East Block 4th Floor
Old Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Birmingham
Edgbaston B15 2TH
Tel: 0121 627 2000
Email: a.belli@bham.ac.uk
Dr. Inder Sawhney
Consultant Neurologist
Morriston Hospital
Swansea SA6 6NL
Tel : 01792 703841
Email : Inder.Sawhney@wales.nhs.uk
Professer Andrew Peet
NIHR Professor
Birmingham Children Hospital
University of Birmingham
Email : a.peet@bham.ac.uk
Dr. Suresh Patel
Director Neuroradiology and Magnetic Resonance
Imaging
Henry Ford Hospital
2799, West Grand Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48202 USA.
spatel@rad.hfh.edu
Tel: 001-313-8761374
Fax: 001-313-8761444