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Personal profile
Research interests
Stereo-electroencephalography
Tumour associated epilepsy
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Epilepsy Surgery
Biography
Andrew Neal, MBBS, BMedSci, FRACP, PhD is a consultant neurologist, epileptologist and clinical research fellow. Andrew has current clinical appointments at Alfred Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) and Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH). He is a research fellow of Monash University and honorary research fellow of Melbourne University. Andrew completed neurology training and an epilepsy fellowship at RMH/SVHM.
He completed a PhD (RMH/Melbourne University) in 2018 examining clinical and molecular factors associated with tumour associated epilepsy. During his PhD, Andrew designed and commenced two multi-centre, international phase II RCTs which examine targeted treatment for glioma associated epilepsy (PEGASUS). He is the chief investigator of these ongoing trials.
In 2018 Andrew completed a 12 month stereo-EEG fellowship in Lyon, France where he gained expertise in SEEG and quantitative techniques for SEEG signal analysis. He is now leading the SEEG programs at Alfred and StV and founded a multi-site SEEG Clinical-research program. Andrew is currently supervising PhD candidates, Honours students and junior doctors undertaking SEEG based projects.
His major research interests are brain tumour associated epilepsy, stereo electro-encephalography and epilepsy surgery.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Stereo-electroencephalography, Post-doctoral fellowship, Lyon Neuroscience Research Centre
Award Date: 16 Jan 2019
PhD, University of Melbourne
Award Date: 15 May 2018
FRACP, Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
Award Date: 17 Aug 2016
MBBS, University of Melbourne
Award Date: 1 Dec 2007
BMedSci, University of Melbourne
Award Date: 1 Dec 2005
External positions
Epilepsy Research Fellow, Lyon Neuroscience Research Centre
1 Feb 2018 → 15 Jan 2019
Honorary Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
1 Jan 2017 → …
Research area keywords
- Epilepsy
- Tumour associated epilepsy
- Glutamate
- 7T MRI
- Clinical Trials
- epilepsy, seizure, EEG, semiology
- glioma
- Stereo-EEG
Network
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Prevention of post-stroke epilepsy in patients with acute ischaemic stroke at high risk of developing seizures.
Kwan, P., O'Brien, T., Yan, B., Nicolo, J., Cloud, G., Moffat, B. A., Wright, D. & Neal, A.
25/01/19 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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Perampanel in glioma associated seizures - efficacy and safety: a pilot phase II randomsied controlled trial.(PEGASUS)
O'Brien, T., Neal, A., Kwan, P., Drummond, K., Morokoff, A., Desmond, P. M., Moffat, B. M., Perucca, P., Gonen, O., Yuen, T. I., Murphy, M. A., Bulluss, K. J. & Cher, L. M.
1/09/18 → 1/09/20
Project: Research
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Intrinsic and secondary epileptogenicity in focal cortical dysplasia type II
Macdonald-Laurs, E., Warren, A. E. L., Lee, W. S., Yang, J. Y. M., MacGregor, D., Lockhart, P. J., Leventer, R. J., Neal, A. & Harvey, A. S., Feb 2023, In: Epilepsia. 64, 2, p. 348-363 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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18F-FDG-PET hypometabolism as a predictor of favourable outcome in epilepsy surgery: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Courtney, M. R., Antonic-Baker, A., Sinclair, B., Nicolo, J. P., Neal, A., Law, M., Kwan, P., O'Brien, T. J. & Vivash, L., 6 Oct 2022, In: BMJ Open. 12, 10, 5 p., e065440.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
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Application of 7T MRS to High-Grade Gliomas
Mccarthy, L., Verma, G., Hangel, G., Neal, A., Moffat, B. A., Stockmann, J. P., Andronesi, O. C., Balchandani, P. & Hadjipanayis, C. G., 1 Oct 2022, In: American Journal of Neuroradiology. 43, 10, p. 1378-1395 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Conventional MRI features can predict the molecular subtype of adult grade 2–3 intracranial diffuse gliomas
Lasocki, A., Buckland, M. E., Drummond, K. J., Wei, H., Xie, J., Christie, M., Neal, A. & Gaillard, F., Dec 2022, In: Neuroradiology. 64, 12, p. 2295–2305 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Epileptic spasms are associated with increased stereo-electroencephalography derived functional connectivity in tuberous sclerosis complex
Neal, A., Bouet, R., Lagarde, S., Ostrowsky-Coste, K., Maillard, L., Kahane, P., Touraine, R., Catenoix, H., Montavont, A., Isnard, J., Arzimanoglou, A., Hermier, M., Guenot, M., Bartolomei, F., Rheims, S. & Jung, J., Sep 2022, In: Epilepsia. p. 2359-2370 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
Activities
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LivaNova Australia Pty Ltd (trading as Sorin Group Australia Pty Limited) (External organisation)
Andrew Neal (Member)
12 Jan 2022Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Consultancy
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CSL Seqirus (External organisation)
Andrew Neal (Member)
16 Nov 2022Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Consultancy
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Update to Frankston Hospital Neurology Department - Drug Resistant Epilepsy (Event)
Andrew Neal (Member)
27 May 2021Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Consultancy
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Eisai Australia Pty Ltd. (External organisation)
Andrew Neal (Member)
2 Sep 2021 → 9 Sep 2021Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Consultancy
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Update to Campbelltown Hospital Neurology Department (Event)
Andrew Neal (Member)
14 Apr 2020Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Consultancy