// research

Research

11 published works, 8+ in progress, 19 poster presentations at national and regional conferences, and $33K+ in research grants.

// featured research

Neurosurgery

Atlantal facet geometry in Chiari I malformation

Millard JA, Perera IR, Scardina B, Rondon B, Satoskar C · Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine · 2025

Investigation into the geometric properties of atlantal facets in Chiari I Malformation patients, revealing skeletal deformities extending into the cervical spine that may drive symptoms.

AI/MLMedical Education

Predicting New York Heart Association (NYHA) heart failure classification from medical student notes following simulated patient encounters

Perera IR, Daniels T, Looney J, et al. · Scientific Reports · 2025

Development of a novel voice recognition-based analytical classification model to predict NYHA heart failure classification from medical student clinical notes, demonstrating AI applications in medical education assessment.

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-10179-8
NeurosurgeryAI/ML

Geometric morphometric analysis of brainstem and cerebellum in Chiari I malformation

Perera IR, Zahed M, Moriarty S, Simmons Z, Rodriguez M, Botkin C, Dickson T, Kasper B, Fahmy K, Millard JA · Frontiers in Neuroanatomy · 2024

A novel 3D geometric morphometric protocol for identification of Chiari I Malformation patients, elucidating shape differences in the brainstem and cerebellum that advance understanding of the condition.

DOI: 10.3389/fnana.2024.1434017
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Published Works

Neurosurgery2025

Atlantal facet geometry in Chiari I malformation

Millard JA, Perera IR, Scardina B, Rondon B, Satoskar C · Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine

AI/MLMedical Education2025

Predicting New York Heart Association (NYHA) heart failure classification from medical student notes following simulated patient encounters

Perera IR, Daniels T, Looney J, et al. · Scientific Reports

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-10179-8
Case Report2025

Case Report: Challenges of insulin and sulfonylurea dosing in an extremely premature infant for the management of KCNJ11-associated neonatal diabetes mellitus

Perera I, Jensen B, Patel H, Garganta M · Frontiers in Pediatrics

DOI: 10.3389/fped.2025.1456818
Medical Education2024

Evaluating the Impact of Direct, Direct Video, and Indirect Video Laryngoscopy Training on the Proficiency of Medical Students in Performing Direct Laryngoscopy: A High-Fidelity Manikin-Based Assessment

Moriarty SE, Perera IR, Sabbagh M, et al. · Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.70984
NeurosurgeryAI/ML2024

Geometric morphometric analysis of brainstem and cerebellum in Chiari I malformation

Perera IR, Zahed M, Moriarty S, Simmons Z, Rodriguez M, Botkin C, Dickson T, Kasper B, Fahmy K, Millard JA · Frontiers in Neuroanatomy

DOI: 10.3389/fnana.2024.1434017
OMMCase Report2024

Manual Therapy as an Alternative Treatment Option for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Case Report

Greenberg SS, Moriarty SE, Perera I, et al. · Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53383
Case Report2023

Perplexing Tubo-Ovarian Abscess Presentation from an Inflammatory Process in a Patient with an Inconclusive Computed Tomography Scan

Menendez S, Moriarty SE, Perera I, et al. · Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46760
NeurosurgeryCase Report2023

Lumbar Laminectomy Precedes Positional Headache and MRI-Confirmed Pseudomeningocele With Duro-Cutaneous Fistula

Kasper BE, Perera IR, Moriarty SE, et al. · Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37946
Advocacy2022

Medicare vs. Medicaid Infographic

Perera I · Medical Society of Virginia

Advocacy2022

Advocating for the FAIR Act to Improve Health Across Virginia

Perera I · AACOM Washington Insider

Medical EducationAdvocacy2022

Virginia Residency Programs: Identification of Disparities in Residency Program Data

Perera I · Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association

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Research in Progress

Ongoing studies and manuscripts in various stages of completion.

Improvement of Adult-Onset Post Pump Chorea Following Transcarotid Artery Revascularization — Editor Review

Retrograde Migration of Gastrojejunostomy Tube Following Rapid Feeding — Manuscript in Progress

Comparison of Novel Voice Recognition Models in Medical Student Medical Decision-Making During Case Presentation — Manuscript in Progress

A Transformational Health Approach to Evaluation of the Virginia REVIVE! Training Course — Manuscript in Progress

Impact of Virginia's REVIVE! Course and Naloxone Distribution Efforts on Opioid Overdose Morbidity and Mortality — Manuscript in Progress

Investigation of Increased Prevalence of Prostate Cancer in Black Patients — Manuscript in Progress

Investigating the success of dermatologic procedures with silicone skin models — In Progress

Investigation of Suboccipital Release, Muscle Energy, and combination therapy evaluating their effect on vertebral artery blood flow — Preliminary Study in Progress