Shivanand Lad

Dr. Shivanand Lad is Professor of Neurosurgery and Vice Chair of Innovation at Duke University, where he directs both the Functional & Restorative Neuromodulation Program and Duke NeuroInnovations Program. He holds core faculty appointments at the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship program, and Duke Institute for Brain Sciences.

His education includes an MD and PhD in Biochemistry from Rosalind Franklin University (2004), neurosurgery residency at Stanford University (2011), and fellowships in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery and Biodesign Innovation at Stanford. His research focuses on neuromodulation therapies, neurorestoration approaches, medical device innovation, clinical trials methodology, and health outcomes research.

Dr. Lad's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advanced neuromodulation techniques for chronic pain management, particularly spinal cord stimulation for conditions like diabetic neuropathy and refractory back pain. His work frequently incorporates novel technologies including closed-loop systems, machine learning applications, and cerebrospinal fluid filtration methods. Additional research streams include neurosurgical education, healthcare disparities in movement disorder treatments, and surgical autonomy development.