Parijat Sen

Parijat Sen, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at the University of Kentucky's College of Medicine. He specializes in critical care medicine, pulmonary disorders, and pharmacotherapy. His work spans clinical care, research, and education within the Gill Heart and Vascular Institute and other affiliated divisions. Dr. Sen holds a medical degree from the Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, India, and completed residency at Saint Michael's Medical Center (Newark, NJ) followed by a fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital (Detroit, MI).

Education:

• Medical School: Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India
• Residency: Saint Michael's Medical Center, Newark, NJ
• Fellowship: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

Research Interests: Dr. Sen focuses on pulmonary medicine, critical care pharmacotherapy, and environmental health. His work addresses issues such as stroke epidemiology, antibiotic toxicity (e.g., vancomycin), and rare pulmonary conditions like sarcoidosis and pulmonary amyloidosis. He also explores public health topics like infection control in hospitals and the societal impact of policy changes (e.g., reproductive rights).

Key Trends in Articles: His publications emphasize clinical case studies, drug efficacy analyses, and global health trends. Recent work includes studies on corticosteroid dosing in mechanically ventilated patients (COVID-19), pleural effusion pathophysiology, and antibiotic-associated acute kidney injury. His research bridges clinical practice with population-level insights, such as analyzing the global burden of stroke and post-Roe v. Wade contraceptive trends.