Professor Dr. Shashank Shekhar

Biography

Shashank Shekhar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Duke University, specializing in vascular neurology. He completed his fellowship in Vascular Neurology at the University of Mississippi, School of Medicine in 2018, where he also completed his residency in Neurology. He holds an M.B.B.S. from Government Medical College Hospital, Chandigarh, India. His research interests include the comparison of anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapies for intracranial vascular atherostenosis, focusing on improving treatment outcomes in patients with vascular neurological disorders. He is actively involved in clinical research projects, including an upcoming grant titled Comparison Anti-coagulation anti-Platelet Therapies Intracranial Vascular Atherostenosis (CAPTIVA), awarded by the University of Cincinnati for the period 2024-2026. In addition to his clinical and academic roles, he maintains a profile on the Duke Health website to engage with patients and colleagues.

Research Interests