Jay D. Desai

Jay D. Desai is a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Southern California, specializing in pediatric and clinical neurology. His work focuses on epilepsy management, neurological complications of developmental disorders, and neuroimaging applications. He practices at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and maintains a clinical research emphasis.

Research Interests

His research spans

• acute flaccid myelitis diagnosis
• neurodevelopmental assessment in congenital heart disease
• pharmacokinetics of intranasal diazepam
• stuttering neurobiology

. The majority of his recent publications center on the safety and tolerability of seizure cluster treatments, with a focus on nasal spray formulations.

Publications Overview

Jay Desai's articles (2017-2023) highlight expertise in

• epilepsy pharmacology
• neuroinflammatory diseases
• neuroimaging techniques
• pediatric neurology

. Key themes include drug safety profiles, neurobehavioral assessment tools, and mechanisms of neurological speech disorders.