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Shradha Kakde

NE

Summary

ECFMG-certified physician with focused research experience in systematic reviews and meta-analyses within neurology and neurocritical care. Demonstrated proficiency in comprehensive literature search, study screening, data extraction, PRISMA-guided methodology, and structured scientific manuscript preparation. Actively engaged in evidence synthesis projects involving stroke, neurostimulation, and critical care outcomes. Seeking a Visiting Researcher Trainee position to further advance analytical and methodological expertise while contributing meaningfully to high-quality translational and clinical neuroscience research in a collaborative academic environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Research Trainee

Harvard Medical School – Foundations of Clinical Research
Boston, MA
09.2025 - Current
  • Complete structured postgraduate training in clinical research methodology through Harvard Medical School.
  • Gained training in study design, biostatistics, epidemiology, and evidence-based medicine.
  • Developed skills in critical appraisal of medical literature and interpretation of clinical research.
  • Learning principles of data analysis, research ethics, and clinical trial design
  • Developed hands-on familiarity with STATA, including basic data management, descriptive statistics, and interpretation of statistical outputs.

Clinical Observer in Neurology

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
12.2025 - 01.2026

• Utilized the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to review patient charts, admission notes, daily progress notes, laboratory data, neuroimaging studies (CT/MRI), EEG reports, and multidisciplinary documentation to understand clinical decision-making and longitudinal patient management.

• Observed Neurocritical Care (ICU) management, including brain death evaluation and formal apnea testing, continuous hemodynamic and neurologic monitoring, intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) management principles, ventilator strategies, and advanced airway procedures. Observed bedside procedures such as lumbar punctures and invasive monitoring.

• Participated in Stroke Service rotations, observing acute ischemic stroke evaluations, NIHSS assessments, thrombolysis eligibility assessment, secondary stroke prevention strategies, and multidisciplinary stroke rounds. Actively observed multiple stroke codes and emergency response workflows.

• Observed Interventional Neurology procedures, including mechanical thrombectomy for large vessel occlusion, cerebral angiography, endovascular reperfusion strategies, and peri-procedural hemodynamic management in coordination with neuroanesthesia and critical care teams.

• Rotated on General Neurology and Neurophysiology services, observing comprehensive neurologic examinations, evaluation and management of seizure disorders, interpretation of EEG findings, and exposure to EMG and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) studies for neuromuscular disorders.

• Engaged in multidisciplinary discussions with neurology attendings, residents, neurocritical care teams, nursing staff, and allied health professionals to understand integrated patient-centered neurologic care.

Clinical Observer in Neurology

Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital
Pune, India
04.2025 - 07.2025

• Observed a wide range of neurological conditions (stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, dementia, neuropathies).

• Attended inpatient rounds, outpatient clinics, and multidisciplinary team discussions.

• Witnessed the approach to neurological diagnosis, from history-taking to detailed neurological examinations.

Fellowship in Neurology

Mediversal Academy
Pune
04.2024 - 03.2025
  • Participated in specialized clinics (e.g., movement disorders, neuromuscular, epilepsy clinic, memory clinic).
  • Observed patients with Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, ischemic stroke, epilepsy, and other neurodegenerative and cerebrovascular disorders.
  • Observed acute stroke care, including stroke code workflow, neurological assessment, and imaging correlation.
    Observed neurodiagnostic studies including EEG, EMG, and NCV, learning their indications and clinical relevance.
  • Observed neurological procedures such as lumbar puncture and laryngoscopy and learned their indications.
  • Observed patient communication and counseling, including explanation of diagnoses, treatment options, and reassurance.
  • Gained exposure to both outpatient and inpatient neurology workflow, including clinical evaluations and follow-up planning.
  • Observed family discussions regarding prognosis, disease progression, and long-term care planning.

Intern Doctor

MGM Medical College and Research Centre
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Monitored patient vitals. Developed knowledge in disorders such as stroke, hypertension, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, peripheral vascular disease.
  • Worked on frontline during COVID-pandemic. From collecting swabs to doing ICU rotations along with attendings.
  • Assisted senior physicians during rounds by taking notes, updating records, and facilitating team communication. Exercised confidentiality and abided by HIPAA rules and regulations.
  • Collaborated with doctors to give treatment and diagnose disease.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, building trust through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations with appropriate interventions according to established protocols.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
  • Conducted physical examinations for periodic health assessments, ensuring accurate evaluation of overall health status for each patient.
  • Prepared detailed case presentations for interdisciplinary discussions leading to improvements in diagnosis accuracy and treatment plans execution.
  • Improved patient care by meticulously documenting medical histories, physical examinations, and treatment plans.
  • Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses.

Education

PG Diploma In Clinical Research -

ICRI
Delhi, India

Fellowship In Neurology -

Mediversal Academy
Pune, India

MBBS -

MGM Medical College And Research Centre
Aurangabad, India

Bachelor of Science -

Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Skills

    Research & Methodology

  • Systematic literature search and study screening (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane)
  • PRISMA-guided systematic review methodology
  • Data extraction and evidence synthesis
  • Risk-of-bias assessment using Cochrane tools (working knowledge)
  • Basic meta-analysis interpretation (forest plots, heterogeneity concepts such as I²)
  • Structured abstract writing and manuscript drafting
  • RevMan (meta-analysis exposure)
  • Microsoft Excel (data management and organization)
  • Reference management software (Zotero / EndNote)

Certification

  • Basic surgical skills

  • Basic skills in obgy

  • Medical research

  • Basic clinical skills

  • Respire

  • Heart murmurs

  • Paper Presentation- primary hypertension in young adults with multiple sclerosis

  • Case presentation- stroke with mitral stenosis

  • Stroke management

  • Case presentation- Ischemic stroke

  • Neuroscience and brain mapping AIIMS Delhi

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Clinical Observer in Neurology

University of Missouri
12.2025 - 01.2026

Clinical Research Trainee

Harvard Medical School – Foundations of Clinical Research
09.2025 - Current

Clinical Observer in Neurology

Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital
04.2025 - 07.2025

Fellowship in Neurology

Mediversal Academy
04.2024 - 03.2025

Intern Doctor

MGM Medical College and Research Centre
03.2021 - 03.2023

Fellowship In Neurology -

Mediversal Academy

MBBS -

MGM Medical College And Research Centre

PG Diploma In Clinical Research -

ICRI

Bachelor of Science -

Harvard Medical School

Academic Courses & Conferences

1. Neurology for non-neurologist- Mass General Brigham

2. Attendee in The 3rd edition International Neurology conference 2025 held in Singapore

3. Presented an abstract at ANA 2025. Attended the ANA conference(including clinical trail workshop)

4. Attendee and presented a poster at INBC 2025( first author).

5. Neurological emergencies course- Harvard medical school.

6. Attendee and presented an abstract at SVIN 2025(first author) with stroke mobile unit stimulation, hands on training in aneurysms and neuro-radiation.

Tests

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OET

Personal Information

Other

1. 5 abstracts accepted at International stroke conference and will be presenting 2( first author in two abstracts).

2. 2 abstracts accepted at the American clinical Neurophysiology society and will be presenting them(first author).

3. Submitted 7 abstracts at American academy of neurology.

4. Submitted 2 abstracts at American society of clinical Oncology ( first author).

5. Currently working on 6 meta analysis and 2 case reports.

Publications

1.

Kakde SP, Mushtaq M, Liaqat M, Ali H, Mushtaq MM, Sarwer MA, Ullah S, Hassan MW, Khalid A, Bokhari SFH.

Emerging Therapies for Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH): A Comprehensive Review of Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Approaches.

Cureus. 2024 Sep 10; 16(9): e69129.

doi: 10.7759/cureus.69129.

PMCID: PMC11467241; PMID: 39398771.

2.

Kakde SP, Islam K, Ali MF, Anwar MS, Nadeem L, Rana AR, Rana AW, Hayat SK, Ali SM, Kolanu ND.

Assessing the Occurrence of Hypertension in Patients Receiving Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Monoclonal Antibodies for Episodic and Chronic Migraine: A Systematic Review.

Cureus. 2025 Aug 16; 17(8): e90244.

doi: 10.7759/cureus.90244.

PMCID: PMC12435869; PMID: 40959372

3.

Kakde SP, Qadeer A, Khalil M, Dhami A, Rashid Z, Zahir D, Ahsan SA, Dhillon TA, Siddique MU, Uzokwe MC.

Safety and Efficacy of Ketogenic Diet in the Management of Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review.

Cureus. 2025 Aug 13; 17(8): e89965.

doi: 10.7759/cureus.89965.

PMCID: PMC12426965; PMID: 40951210

Preprints

1.

Kakde SP, Atla SSR, Nimmagadda SP, Visaria M, Karnasaula V, Kumar V, Vadodariya J, Sribhashyam VP, Ramteke HD, Khan R.

Efficacy of remote ischemic conditioning in acute ischemic stroke: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. medRxiv (Preprint). 2025 Sep 4.

doi:10.1101/2025.09.04.25335103

2.

Atla SSR, Gunasekaran P, Kakde SP, Mithun M, Waghmode A, Singh D, Chennupati M, Mehveen S, Abhinaya M, Khan R, Ramteke HD.

Comparative efficacy and safety of antipsychotics for Parkinson’s disease psychosis: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. medRxiv (Preprint). 2025 Sep 11.

doi:10.1101/2025.09.11.25335549

3.

Kumar BS, Syed A, Ekta, Raparthi A, Palaniappan A, Kakde SP, Shreelakshmi MN, Biswas S, Ahmed SR, Khan R, Ramteke HD.

Efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in Alzheimer’s disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cognitive, mood, and functional outcomes. medRxiv (Preprint). 2025 Aug 31.

doi:10.1101/2025.08.31.25334781

4.

Singh K, Arora N, Kakde S, Nattanmai P, Merchant R.

An unusual case of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease misdiagnosed as status epilepticus: A case study.

Submitted to The Neurohospitalist. 2026.

Under Review. Manuscript ID: NHOS-26-0016.

Registered Systematic Review

Kakde S, Arora N, Kakde M, Kakade S.

ICU delirium–directed interventions and long-term cognitive outcomes in adults: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials.

PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews.

Registration No: CRD420261295266. Registered January 28, 2026.

Accepted Abstracts

American Neurological Association (ANA)

Unveiling Quality of Life Outcomes in Surgical Management of Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Presenter

Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN)

Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Evaluating Mechanical Thrombectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Functional Outcomes, Safety, and Recanalization Efficacy

First Author | Presenter

International Stroke Conference (ISC)

1. Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Evaluating Surgical and Minimally Invasive Strategies in Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Functional Recovery, Mortality, and Procedural Outcomes

First Author | Presenter

2. Comparative Efficacy of Traditional Algorithms and Deep Learning Models for Stroke Detection Using MRI Imaging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Second Author | Presenter

American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS)

1. Meta-Analysis of Peripheral Neuropathy: Prevalence, Etiology, and Treatment Outcomes

First Author | Presenter

2. Meta-Analysis of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Cortical Excitability in Adults: Insights from Randomized Controlled Trials

First Author | Presenter

American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Presenter:

1. Diagnostic Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence for Intracranial Hemorrhage Detection on Non-Contrast CT: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2. Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Tenecteplase versus Alteplase in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

3. Diagnostic Accuracy of ESR, CRP, and Platelet Count and Their Combinations for Giant Cell Arteritis: A Meta-Analysis of 14,000 Patients

4. Trends in Alzheimer’s Disease and Cardiac Arrest-Related Mortality Among Elderly Patients in the United States: A CDC WONDER Analysis (1999–2024)

5. Neural Network-Assisted Prediction of Venous Thromboembolism After Spine and Neurological Operation: The NeuroVET Study

Co-Author:

6. Comparative Efficacy of MEK Inhibitors in Neurofibromatosis Type 1–Associated Plexiform Neurofibromas: A Network Meta-Analysis

7. Network Meta-Analysis of Atzumi Dihydroergotamine Nasal Powder Versus Modern Oral and Intranasal Agents for Acute Migraine Treatment

8. Comparative Efficacy of Interventions for Supratentorial Stroke: A Bayesian NMA with Meta-Regression

Submitted Abstracts

  • 5 abstracts submitted to the American Headache Society (AHS) Annual Meeting, 2026
  • 2 abstracts submmiteed to American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • 7 abstracts submitted to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Annual Meeting, 2026
  • 6 abstracts submitted to the CHEST Annual Meeting (American College of Chest Physicians), 2026

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