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Dr. Shehneela Dar – Research Publications, Scholarly Expertise, and Academic Contributions

Welcome to the academic and professional profile of Dr. Shehneela Dar, featuring research publications, scholarly contributions, academic achievements, clinical experience, presentations, and ongoing research activities in medicine, public health, cardiovascular sciences, nephrology, genomics, and healthcare innovation.

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Areas of Scholarly Expertise

Cardiovascular Medicine
Clinical Research
Public Health
Nephrology
Genomic Medicine
Preventive Healthcare
Health Policy Analysis
Evidence-Based Medicine
Healthcare Innovation
Medical Education
Scientific Research Methodology
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

Research and Publications

Dr. Shehneela Dar's scholarly work focuses on advancing scientific knowledge, improving healthcare outcomes, supporting evidence-based clinical practice, and addressing contemporary public health and medical challenges through rigorous research and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Her research portfolio includes peer-reviewed manuscripts, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, clinical investigations, scientific reports, policy analyses, conference presentations, and open-access scholarly publications available through international research repositories and academic platforms.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8320-649X
Google Scholar: Google Scholar Profile

EDUCATION

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), St. Kitts and Nevis

Medical University of the Americas
2012–2023

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biology, Toronto, Ontario

Ryerson University
2006–2010

CLINICAL ROTATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Lasante Health Centre, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Clinical Rotation (August 2024 – Present)

Conduct comprehensive patient interviews and physical examinations.
Develop differential diagnoses and management plans.
Present cases to attending physicians.
Complete clinical documentation, referrals, and order entries.
Train and support students in EMR navigation and clinical workflow.

Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Clinical Rotation (2021 – January 2023)

Interviewed and examined patients under physician supervision.
Presented clinical findings to attending physicians.
Managed patient documentation, diagnostic orders, and referrals.

New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Clinical Rotation (February 2019 – April 2020)

Conducted patient interviews and physical examinations.
Presented cases during physician rounds.
Prepared progress notes and assisted in patient management plans.
Supported care for COVID-19 positive and high-risk patients under supervision.
Assisted in triaging COVID-19 patients while following infection-control protocols.

St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Research Coordinator (January 2024 – Present)

Collect and manage research data while ensuring ethical and regulatory compliance.
Design and implement data collection methods, including surveys and patient interviews.
Collaborate with investigators and research teams to maintain workflow efficiency.
Ensure secure data management and participant confidentiality.
Prepare project documentation and monitor research timelines.
Communicate with ethics boards and manage regulatory submissions.

Unit Clerk, Stroke and Neurology Inpatient Unit (September 2021 – Present)

Serve as the primary point of contact for patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Prepare and maintain patient records and clinical documentation.
Coordinate communication between medical staff and support services.
Identify and escalate patient safety concerns appropriately.

Unit Clerk, Respirology Clinic & Inpatient Unit (January 2021 – September 2021)

Managed patient registration, scheduling, and records.
Coordinated referrals, prescription renewals, and diagnostic requisitions.

Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Unit Clerk / Ward Assistant, PICU (September 2020 – January 2021)

Supported clinical staff with patient flow management and care coordination.
Prepared equipment and arranged patient transportation.
Maintained inventories and ensured equipment readiness.

Family Health Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Medical Assistant (January 2020 – December 2020)

Conducted patient intake procedures and physical assessments.
Performed phlebotomy and administered vaccinations.
Scheduled appointments and assisted with billing procedures.

Medylex, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Intake Assistant (March 2019 – September 2019)

Obtained detailed patient histories and performed assessments.
Transcribed physician dictations and managed outpatient records.
Documented diagnoses and maintained medical files.

Dr. Stavros Petrou Optometry Practice, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Receptionist (2008 – 2011)

Registered patients and scheduled appointments.
Conducted preliminary vision testing.
Provided patient education regarding contact lens care and maintenance.

RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

Publications & Research Papers (APA 7th Edition)

Dar, S. D. (2026). Complex atrial fibrillation in older adults with polypharmacy and anticoagulation complexity in Canada: A scientific and policy analysis. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22884432
Dar, S. (2026). Indigenous cardiovascular health inequities in remote and northern Canada: A scientific analysis. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22865416
Dar, S. (2026). Lipoprotein-A-driven atherosclerosis in South Asian Canadians: Genetic risk, diagnostic gaps, and emerging therapeutic pathways. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22852200
Dar, S. (2026). Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) in aging Canadians: Diagnostic challenges, biomarker gaps, and emerging AI-enhanced imaging solutions. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22851698
Dar, S. (2026). Polygenic risk scores for early prediction of coronary artery disease: A multi-ancestry genomic approach to precision cardiovascular prevention. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22117067
Dar, S. (2026). Genomic determinants of sudden cardiac deaths in Canada and worldwide: A scientific medical analysis with policy and clinical recommendations. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22120241
Dar, S. (2026). Advancing global scientific excellence through open access research and interdisciplinary collaboration. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22731822
Dar, S. (2025). The interrelationship between obesity and hypertension: Pathophysiology, clinical implications, and therapeutic approaches. American Journal of Hypertension. Under Review.
Huy, N., Dar, S., Elsayed, M., Tawfik, G., & Nguyen, T. (2026). Determining the duration of detectable Zika virus in symptomatic and asymptomatic human body fluids to prevent and treat Zika virus infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Under Review.
Dar, S., Kostyrko, P., & Vinala, S. (2025). The efficacy of tolvaptan in slowing kidney function decline in adults with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD): A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. University of Toronto & St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17943553
Dar, S., & Kostyrko, P. (2025). CABG vs. PCI with DES for multivessel coronary artery disease in diabetic patients: A meta-analysis of comparative outcomes. University of Toronto & St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17954899
Dar, S., & Kostyrko, P. (2025). The management of heart failure in Canada and worldwide. University of Toronto & St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17930437

Conference Posters & Presentations (APA 7th Edition)

Dar, S., Vitug, M., & Aguirre, J. (2024). Jumper starting joy at a standstill by fostering community [Poster presentation]. St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Canadian Diabetes Educator, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

September 2018 – Present

Conduct community presentations on diabetes prevention and management.
Educate and support patients by providing resources, referrals, and care coordination.

Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Volunteer Receptionist, Health Information Centre
February 2023 – December 2024

Assisted patients with navigation of health resources and answered medical inquiries.

Observer – Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Nephrology Department
2020–2021; January 2024 – March 2024

Shadowed nephrology consultations and rounds, including patient presentations and treatment planning.

HONOURS & AWARDS

St. Michael's Shared Mission and Champion Award
Received: September 2024
Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship
Received: January 2010

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi.