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Summary
- Dr. Shashank Shekhar is a Vascular Neurologist in Duham, NC and is affiliated with Duke University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Government Medical College Chandigarh and has been in practice 13 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Hindi, Finnish, and Urdu. He specializes in neuroimaging and vascular neurology and is experienced in vascular neurology, stroke, cerebral ischemia, cognitive disorders, and clinical trials.
Education & Training
- University of Mississippi School of MedicineFellowship, Vascular Neurology, 2017 - 2018
- University of Mississippi Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 2013 - 2017
- University of HelsinkiMS, Neuroscience, 2007 - 2010
- Government Medical College ChandigrahClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
- NC State Medical License 2023 - 2026
- VA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
- MS State Medical License 2016 - 2024
- TX State Medical License 2022 - 2024
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Travel Grant University of Turku, Finland, 2011
- Research Grant Graduate school of Clinical Investigation, Finland, 2011
- Research Grant Finnish Society of Science and Letters, Finland, 2011
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Prioritizing gaps in stroke care: A two-round Delphi process.Elke Ge Mathijssen, Jaap Ca Trappenburg, Mark J Alberts, Angelique Balguid, Robert J Dempsey
European Stroke Journal. 2025-04-03 - Low intensity focused ultrasound stimulation in stroke: A phase I safety & feasibility trial.Ziping Huang, Charalambos C Charalambous, Mengyue Chen, Taewon Kim, Estate Sokhadze
Brain Stimulation. 2025-01-20 - 1 citationsSensory quiescence induces a cell-non-autonomous integrated stress response curbed by condensate formation of the ATF4 and XRP1 effectors.Shashank Shekhar, Charles Tracy, Peter V Lidsky, Raul Andino, Katherine J Wert
Nature Communications. 2025-01-02
Journal Articles
- High-Density Diffuse Optical Imaging of Total Hemoglobin Changes to Emotionally Valenced Speech in Two-Month Old InfantsNissila I, Shekhar S, Kotilahti K, Heiskala J, Mustaniemi H, Huotilainen M, and Karlsson H, Biomed Optics, OSA Publication, 2014
- Bioterrorism: Historical ProspectiveV Gautam, S Shekhar, D Arora, B Arora, The Internet Journal of Biological Anthropology, 2008
- Long term efficacy of local methyl prednisolone acetate injection in the management of carpal tunnel syndromeAgarwal V, Singh R, Sachdev A, Wiclaff, Shekhar S, Goel D, Indian Journal of Rheumatology, 9/1/2007
Abstracts/Posters
- Brain activation pattern in response to emotional stimuli among 2 months old infants: Near Infrared Spectroscopy study comparing children born from depressed mother an...Shekhar S, Nissilä I, Huotilainen M, Hietala J, Karlsson H, Neuroscience 2011 (SFN Conference), Washington DC, USA, 11/12/2011
- Near Infrared Spectroscopy: A tool to study emotional processing in infant's brainShekhar S, Huotilainen M, Kotilahti K, Nissilä I, Karlsson H., ESCAP, Helsinki, Finland, 6/11/2011
Other
- Extension of Therapeutic Time Window for Acute Ischemic Stroke and its Implications — Highlighting the DEFUSE 3 TrialShashank Shekhar
https://journals.heart.org/bloggingstroke/2018/03/16/extension-of-therapeutic-time-window-for-acute-ischemic-stroke-and-its-implications-highlighting-the-defuse-3-trial/?platform=hootsuite
3/16/2018 - A Non-Invasive Approach to Monitor Mechanical Thrombectomy Patients Using Near-Infrared SpectroscopyShashank Shekhar
https://journals.heart.org/bloggingstroke/2018/03/07/a-non-invasive-approach-to-monitor-mechanical-thrombectomy-patients-using-near-infrared-spectroscopy/
3/7/2018 - Successful Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale Result in Less Risk of Stroke — A Brief ReviewShashank Shekhar
https://journals.heart.org/bloggingstroke/2017/12/18/successful-closure-of-patent-foramen-ovale-result-in-less-risk-of-stroke-a-brief-review/
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Authored Content
- Location of Brain Infarct and Gender is Associated with Risk of Dementia: A Review of AGES-Reykjavik StudyNovember 2017
- Location of Brain Infarct and Gender is Associated with Risk of Dementia: A Review of AGES-Reykjavik StudyNovember 2017
- Location of Brain Infarct and Gender is Associated with Risk of Dementia: A Review of AGES-Reykjavik StudyNovember 2017
- Location of Brain Infarct and Gender is Associated with Risk of Dementia: A Review of AGES-Reykjavik StudyNovember 2017
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Press Mentions
- Researchers Make Molecular Connection Between Blindness, DementiaFebruary 24th, 2025
- Cerebral Protection During TAVR Linked to Lower Risk of Major Stroke, Other Key BenefitsAugust 8th, 2024
Grant Support
- Multicomponent mechanochemical regulation of actin filament end dynamicsEMORY UNIVERSITY2021–2026
Committees
- Member, Resident Review Committee 2013 - 2017
- Member, Turku Brain and Mind Center 2011 - 2013
Research History
- Post Doc Researcher
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Member
- Society of Vascular and Interventional NeurologyMember
Other Languages
- Hindi, Finnish, Urdu
External Links
- Photographyhttp://shashankshekhar.org
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