Satish Agadi

Satish Agadi is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Neurology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). He holds dual roles as Professor (N-T Track Clinical) in both departments and serves as Division Director of Pediatric Neurology. His academic background includes an MD from Karnataka Medical College, India (1997). Dr. Agadi’s research focuses on pediatric neurological disorders, particularly epilepsy and neurogenetic conditions, with contributions to understanding epileptic encephalopathy, refractory status epilepticus, and genetic syndromes like SLC35A2-CDG. His work integrates clinical practice with molecular and biochemical research, emphasizing translational medicine. Collaborations span global institutions, addressing neurodegenerative disorders and rare diseases. He actively contributes to pediatric neurology education and clinical guidelines, including studies on antiepileptic drug efficacy and neurophysiological monitoring techniques.

Research interests include neurodevelopmental disorders, genetic epilepsy syndromes, and the application of genomic approaches to clinical neurology. His studies on autophagy-lysosome pathways and neurodegeneration highlight interdisciplinary innovation. Dr. Agadi has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications and holds an h-index of 11, reflecting impactful contributions to pediatric neurology research and practice.