Research
11 published works, 8+ in progress, 19 poster presentations at national and regional conferences, and $33K+ in research grants.
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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.
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/s41598-025-10179-8Geometric 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.2024.1434017Published Works
Atlantal facet geometry in Chiari I malformation
Millard JA, Perera IR, Scardina B, Rondon B, Satoskar C · Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
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/s41598-025-10179-8Case 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.2025.1456818Evaluating 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.70984Geometric 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.2024.1434017Manual 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.53383Perplexing 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.46760Lumbar 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.37946Medicare vs. Medicaid Infographic
Perera I · Medical Society of Virginia
Advocating for the FAIR Act to Improve Health Across Virginia
Perera I · AACOM Washington Insider
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