Lakshmi Shankar

Lakshmi Shankar, MD, MS, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Penn State University, specializing in vascular neurology at the comprehensive stroke center. Her clinical interests include stroke prevention, acute stroke management, telestroke consultation, and rehabilitation, with a focus on women and gender minorities. She holds board certifications in neurology, vascular neurology, and neuroimaging.

Education: MBBS from University of Chennai Stanley Medical College (2001–2007), Neurology residency at University of Toledo (2009–2013), and a Neurology fellowship at Cleveland Clinic (2013–2014).

Research focuses on improving stroke care for pregnant women and gender minorities, meta-analyses of endovascular treatments, and educational initiatives for medical trainees. She co-authored studies on endovascular thrombectomy outcomes and depression screening in stroke patients.

• Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2024)

Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and health. No specific labs or teams are explicitly mentioned in the provided information.