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Shashank Shekhar

Assistant Professor of Neurology
Neurology, Stroke and Vascular Neurology
40 Duke Medicine Circle, Basement Level, Suite 0109, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Neurology · 2023 - Present Neurology, Stroke and Vascular Neurology, Neurology

Recent Publications


A Methodological Protocol and Considerations for Transcranial Ultrasonic Stimulation in Exploratory Clinical Human Studies.

Journal Article J Vis Exp · December 12, 2025 Transcranial ultrasonic stimulation (TUS) is emerging as a non-invasive neuromodulatory technique capable of delivering millimeter-precision stimulation at whole-brain depths. Research efforts have increasingly focused on its translational potential. Promi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Prioritizing gaps in stroke care: A two-round Delphi process.

Journal Article Eur Stroke J · December 2025 BACKGROUND: Despite international recognition of stroke as a significant health priority, discrepancies persist between the target values for stroke quality measures and the actual values that are achieved in clinical practice, referred to as gaps. This st ... Full text Link to item Cite

Low intensity focused ultrasound stimulation in stroke: A phase I safety & feasibility trial.

Journal Article Brain Stimul · 2025 OBJECTIVE: We aimed to determine the maximum safe spatial-peak pulse-average intensity (ISPPA) of low-intensity focused ultrasound stimulation (LIFUS) in stroke patients and explore its effect on motor learning and corticospinal excitability. METHODS: We a ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Comparison of Anti-coagulation and anti-Platelet Therapies for Intracranial Vascular Atherostenosis (CAPTIVA)

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of Cincinnati · 2024 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh (India) · 2006 M.B.B.S.