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Email Verified Nileena Anna Varghese
Member since July 29, 2026

Clinical Pharmacy Researcher - CKD | Patient-Reported Outcomes | Health Services Research | Medication Optimization

Clinical Pharmacy Researcher with an M.Pharm in Pharmacy Practice and current PhD research experience focused on chronic kidney disease (CKD), treatment burden, patient-reported outcomes, medication optimization, and health services research. Experienced in designing and conducting hospital-based clinical research involving 140 CKD patients, applying validated patient-reported outcome measures, statistical analysis, and translating findings into peer-reviewed publications. Passionate about improving patient-centred care through clinical epidemiology, real-world evidence, and multidisciplinary research. Seeking internationally collaborative doctoral research opportunities in nephrology and health services research.

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Bachelor GPA (%)

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Master GPA (%)

8

IELTS - Academic Score

4

Conferences

1

Academic gap years

5

Publications

41.7

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List of Publications (Papers, Book Chapters, Reviews, etc.)

Inappropriate Prescribing in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Risks, Patterns and Prevention

Inappropriate Prescribing in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Risks, Patterns and Prevention

Treatment Burden and Impact of Dialysis on Quality of Life in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Treatment Burden and Impact of Dialysis on Quality of Life in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Exosome-functionalized scaffolds for multimorbid CKD patients: A dual approach to renal and bone regeneration

Transforming Pharmacy Education through Artificial Intelligence: Pedagogical Innovations and Enhanced Conceptual Mastery. International Journal of All Research Education & Scientific Methods

Transforming Pharmacy Education through Artificial Intelligence: Pedagogical Innovations and Enhanced Conceptual Mastery. International Journal of All Research Education & Scientific Methods

The New Era of 3-D Printing and Digital Therapeutics for Chronic Kidney Disease – Highlights and Challenges

The New Era of 3-D Printing and Digital Therapeutics for Chronic Kidney Disease – Highlights and Challenges

List of Conference/Congress/Symposium Attendance

  • Innovation Nexus 2024 (2024)

  • Exosome functionalized scaffolds for multimorbid CKD patients: A dual approach to renal and bone regeneration

  • Oral Presentation

  • 1st Pharmaceutical Congress (KPC-2023), Kerala Pharmacy Graduates Association, St. James College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2023)

  • A prospective study on drug use evaluation and the effect of statins and serum cholesterol level on cognitive function

  • Poster presentation

  • International Conference on Clinical Pharmacy, Centre of Pharmaceutical Care in association with Dept. of Pharmacy Practice, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2023)

  • Poster presentation

  • Global Challenges in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Nanotechnology”, National Conference organized by APP Karnataka State Branch & APP Biotech Division (2018)

  • Poster presentation

Work Experience(s)

Faculty of Pharmacy

  •  Medventure Dr. Anto's academy
  •  Aug 2024 - Jul 2026

Mentoring students for Qatar Prometric, OMAN, DHA, GPAT and PSC exams
Creating study material and guiding academic progression
Designed and delivered lectures in clinical pharmacy, therapeutics, and pharmacy practice for pharmacists preparing for international licensing examinations.
Giving individualized coaching for students struggling with exams
Creating medical informative videos for social medias

Assistant Professor

  •  IKON Pharmacy College
  •  Sep 2023 - Sep 2026

Mentored undergraduate pharmacy students
Developed assessments and maintained academic records
Mentored final year students for their undergraduate research
Interpreted quantitative and qualitative findings.

Teaching Experience(s)

Qatar Prometric Exam

  •  Medventure Dr. Anto's academy
  •  Aug 2024 - Jul 2026

DHA

  •  Medventure Dr. Anto's Academy
  •  Dec 2025 - Jul 2026

OMAN MSB

  •  Medventure Dr. Anto'd
  •  Oct 2026 - Jul 2026

OPRA

  •  Private
  •  May 2026 - Jul 2026

Pharmacy

  •  IKON Pharmacy College
  •  Sep 2023 - Jul 2024