Jana Veliskova

Jana Veliskova, M.D., Ph.D. is a Professor at New York Medical College with appointments in multiple departments including Cell Biology and Anatomy, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Neurology at the School of Medicine. Her research spans multiple disciplines within neuroscience with a particular focus on neurological disorders.

Dr. Veliskova's primary research interests include epilepsy research, particularly infantile spasms and seizure disorders, neuropharmacology, pannexin channel function, and sex differences in neurological conditions. Her work bridges basic science and clinical applications, with significant contributions to understanding the mechanisms of seizure disorders and developing potential therapeutic approaches.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on pannexin channels and their role in neurological function, with particular attention to how these channels affect memory, social behavior, and seizure activity. Her research increasingly incorporates sex differences as a critical variable in neurological conditions, reflecting a growing recognition of gender-specific factors in brain disorders.

Dr. Veliskova's mentoring activities include supervision of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in neuroscience and related fields, though specific student names are not listed in the available information.