Overview
Dr. Nandan Lad is a neurosurgeon, scientist, and entrepreneur and Professor and Vice Chair of Innovation for Duke Neurosurgery. He is Director of the Functional & Restorative Neuromodulation Program and the Duke NeuroInnovations Program, a systematic approach to innovation to large unmet clinical needs.
He completed his MD and PhD in Biochemistry at Chicago Medical School and his neurosurgical residency training at Stanford with fellowships in both Surgical Innovation and Functional Neurosurgery.
Neuromodulation; Neurorestoration; Bioengineering; Medical Device Design; Clinical Trials; Data Science; Health Outcomes.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Neurosurgery
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2021 - Present
Neurosurgery,
Neurosurgery
Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences
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2011 - Present
Duke Institute for Brain Sciences,
University Institutes and Centers
Core Faculty in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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2018 - Present
Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship,
University Initiatives & Academic Support Units
Core Faculty Member, Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy
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2024 - Present
Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy,
University Initiatives & Academic Support Units
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Recent Publications
Long-term efficacy of 10 kHz spinal cord stimulation in managing painful diabetic neuropathy: A post-study survey.
Journal Article Pain Pract · June 2025 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the longer-term efficacy of 10 kHz spinal cord stimulation (SCS) in managing painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) in a routine clinical setting after the transition from the 24-month SENZA-PDN study. METHODS: We contacted 142 participan ... Full text Link to item CiteStudy Protocol: Single-Blinded, Controlled, Clinical Trial Evaluating the Feasibility of Spinal Cord Stimulation for Improving Neuropathic Pain and Rehabilitation Outcomes in Patients With Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Journal Article Neurosurgery Practice · May 6, 2025 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Traumatic thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI) is complicated by chronic neuropathic pain and neurological deficits including bowel and bladder dysfunction. Treatment with spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has demonstrated possible util ... Full text CiteRevisiting the Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy Success Score using machine learning: can we do better?
Journal Article J Neurosurg Pediatr · March 1, 2025 OBJECTIVE: The Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy Success Score (ETVSS) is a useful decision-making heuristic when considering the probability of surgical success, defined traditionally as no repeat cerebrospinal fluid diversion surgery needed within 6 month ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
A Randomized, Controlled, Multicenter Trial of Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) for the Treatment of Back Pain SPR Reset (Industry) 0151CSP-000
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by SPR Therapeutics, Inc. · 2024 - 2029The overlap of speech production and verbal working memory
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke · 2023 - 2028A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-blind, Sham Surgery controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Intraputaminal AAV2-GDNF in the Treatment of Adults with Moderate Stage Parkinson's Disease
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. · 2024 - 2027View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science ·
2004
M.D.
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science ·
2004
Ph.D.