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Prakriti Shrestha

Prakriti Shrestha

Global Health Partnerships, Health Systems, and Bioethics Researcher

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Summary

Prakriti Shrestha is a dedicated global health researcher with a strong focus on health systems, partnership equity, and bioethics. Her doctoral research at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health specifically examined how global health funders influence equity in collaborations between institutions in high-income and low- and middle-income countries. She actively works to advance fair, inclusive, and sustainable research partnerships. stanford+2
Her research expertise spans several critical areas, including transplant ethics, HIV prevention (particularly PrEP implementation), digital health, and primary health care in South Asia. She has co-authored numerous publications in these fields, contributing to a deeper understanding of patient perspectives, health system adaptations, and ethical considerations in healthcare. google+3
Prakriti has a robust academic background from reputable institutions, holding a PhD and MSPH from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a BA in Biology from Grinnell College. Her early career also involved significant research experience, including work on Lupus genetics at the Mayo Clinic and as a Student Representative at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) for the American Chemical Society, where she focused on climate literacy and its impact on human health in developing countries. stanford+3
Her practical experience includes coordinating bioethics studies to improve transplant access, analyzing PrEP use patterns for Jhpiego, and interning at the World Health Organization on immunization programs in Nepal. These roles highlight her commitment to real-world application of research and policy to improve public health outcomes. topline

Work

Education

Writing

“Digital benefit sharing” for non-communicable disease risk factor surveillance in low – and middle-income countries: implications for digital health governance

January 1, 2025

This paper introduces the concept of “digital benefit sharing” in public health surveillance, suggesting that benefits from mobile phone-based data collection should be shared with individuals, communities, professionals, and governments in recognition of their contributions to public health advancement. It addresses the ethical implications for digital health governance in low- and middle-income countries.

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A scoping review of equity toolkits for international academic partnerships

January 1, 2025

This review analyzes various toolkits for evaluating international academic partnerships in global health research, education, and practice. It examines similarities and differences, highlighting themes such as stakeholder engagement, communication, funding, and data management, and notes the limited data on their impact on partnership equity.

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Defining the ethical considerations surrounding kidney transplantation for frail and cognitively impaired patients: a Delphi study of geriatric transplant experts

January 1, 2022

This study used a Delphi method with geriatric transplant experts to define ethical considerations related to kidney transplantation for frail and cognitively impaired patients.

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Patient perspectives on the use of frailty, cognitive function, and age in kidney transplant evaluation

January 1, 2022

This research explores patient perspectives on how metrics like frailty, cognitive function, and age are used in kidney transplant evaluations.

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HIV PrEP is more than ART‐lite: longitudinal study of real‐world PrEP services data identifies missing measures meaningful to HIV prevention programming

January 1, 2021

This study analyzes real-world data from PrEP services to identify gaps in current measurement approaches and suggests more meaningful measures for HIV prevention programs.

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Health system adaptations and considerations to facilitate optimal oral pre-exposure prophylaxis scale-up in sub-Saharan Africa

January 1, 2021

This article discusses necessary health system adaptations and considerations for effectively scaling up oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Racial differences in inflammation and outcomes of aging among kidney transplant candidates

January 1, 2019

This study investigates racial disparities in inflammation and aging outcomes among individuals awaiting kidney transplants.

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False Solutions: REDD’s Impact on Indigenous Communities

January 1, 2017

This book chapter explores the negative repercussions of the UN’s Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) program on indigenous communities.

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Hobbies

Prakriti enjoys playing tennis. acs

She enjoys dancing. acs

She is an avid foodie. acs