Ever since his teenage years, Dr. Jonah Fox has been interested in how the brain works. After initially considering a career in psychiatry, he discovered that neurology captured his interests. His sense of responsibility towards his patients keeps him motivated, both in his clinical and research duties. During his free time, Dr. Fox enjoys spending time with his family, exploring Nashville’s many kid-friendly hangout spots.Tell us about your background and how your path led to Vanderbilt.

Though he came to the United States to pursue a Ph.D., which he completed in 2016, Dr. Murli Mishra has found that patient care in a clinical setting has led to inspiring new opportunities. The proximity to hiking and other natural getaways attracted him to the Nashville area, and having research support in a collegial environment has made Vanderbilt a good fit for residency. In his free time, Dr. Mishra enjoys working on small biology-related personal projects, and over recent months, he has set a goal of diversifying his rose garden using hybridization techniques. 

Dr. Susanta Bandyopadhyay discovered a love for clinical neurology, particularly the epilepsy field, while pursuing a PhD. He enjoys the challenging but exciting process of diagnosing and treating this complex disease. In his free time, you’ll find him exploring nearby parks with his family or trying new international cuisine at some of Nashville’s lesser-known restaurants. Tell us about your background and how your path led to Vanderbilt.

Dr. John LeClaire moved from his hometown of Milwaukee for the first time to come to Vanderbilt for neurology residency–a big leap that has paid off in close friendships with his co-residents and supportive mentorship from faculty. He also met his now-fiancé at Vanderbilt, and the two enjoy walking their beagle, Tater, in local Nashville parks during their free time. Following residency, Dr.