Jeffrey W. Britton

Jeffrey W. Britton, M.D. is a Professor of Neurology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, serving as Chair of the Division of Epilepsy and Program Director of the Epilepsy Fellowship. His clinical and academic work is centered within the Department of Neurology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, with expertise in EEG monitoring and autoimmune neurology.

His educational trajectory includes a B.S. in Biology (with distinction) from the University of Iowa (1985), an M.D. from Carver College of Medicine (1989), neurology residency (1993), and Clinical Neurophysiology fellowship (EEG/Epilepsy) at Mayo Clinic (1999).

Britton's research specializes in autoimmune epilepsies and encephalopathies, particularly LGI1 antibody encephalitis, alongside cardiopulmonary effects of seizures, neuromodulation therapies, and innovations in epilepsy diagnostics. His work integrates clinical neurophysiology with neurology education, frequently examining EEG applications in autoimmune contexts.

Recent publications (2016-2025) reveal a pronounced focus on autoimmune epilepsy mechanisms and stereo-EEG safety. Key trends include multicenter analyses of antibody-mediated encephalitis outcomes, seizure-related fall risks, and neuromodulation techniques, reflecting his leadership in translating neuroimmunology research into clinical practice.

Notable honors include:

• Fellowships in American Epilepsy Society (2016), American Academy of Neurology (2016), American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, and American Neurological Association (2012)
• Excellence in Teaching Awards from Mayo Medical School (2004, 2005)
• Henry Woltman Award (Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, 1993)
• Magna cum laude citation for educational exhibits (Radiological Society of North America, 2020)

Britton has trained neurology residents and fellows for decades while co-founding the Epilepsy-Neuroradiology Collaborative Research Meeting (2013-present). His grant-related activity includes serving as Epilepsy Foundation Grant Reviewer since 2013, though specific funded projects aren't detailed.

He leads the Autoimmune Epilepsy Diagnosis Task Force (International League Against Epilepsy) and co-founded Mayo Clinic's Epilepsy Fellowship program infrastructure. Current initiatives include the Resident and Fellow Committee (American Clinical Neurophysiology Society) and American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology leadership (President since 2018).