Dr. Akshat Banga | Cardiovascular Medicine | Best Researcher Award
Resident physcian at Mount Auburn Hospital, Harvard Medical School, United States
Dr. Akshat Banga is a physician-scientist and PGY-1 Internal Medicine resident at Mount Auburn Hospital, Harvard Medical School. A graduate of SMS Medical College, Jaipur, he has trained at premier U.S. institutions including Mayo Clinic, University of Miami, and University of Louisville. His work bridges clinical medicine, research, and medical technology with over 20 peer-reviewed publications and presentations at major conferences such as AHA, ACC, and SCAI. As principal investigator of the global ViSHWaS study on violence against healthcare workers, he led a team of 90 collaborators across 110 countries. Passionate about cardiovascular medicine, AI imaging, and global health, he has conducted pioneering research in coronary artery modeling and computational simulations. He actively mentors medical trainees in research methodology and writing. Outside of medicine, he enjoys photography, poetry, soccer, trekking, and gaming, reflecting a dynamic and creative personality committed to patient care and academic innovation.
Professional Profile
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Education
Dr. Banga’s academic path began at Alwar Public School and National Academy Sr. Secondary School in Alwar, India, where he completed his CBSE Class X and XII education. He later pursued his MBBS at the prestigious Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College in Jaipur. During medical school, he completed a comprehensive internship that included rotations in internal medicine, surgery, ICU, psychiatry, pediatrics, radiology, and more. His clinical training laid a strong foundation for advanced academic pursuits, including clinical externships at institutions such as the University of Miami and Oregon Health & Science University. He is currently enrolled in a three-year Internal Medicine residency (2024–2027) at Mount Auburn Hospital, Harvard Medical School, where he continues to deepen his clinical and research expertise. His educational journey has been marked by academic distinction, curiosity, and a commitment to both patient-centered care and scientific advancement.
Professional Experience
Dr. Banga has a rich background in diverse clinical environments. He completed a demanding MBBS internship at SMS Medical College, managing high patient volumes across departments like ICU, psychiatry, emergency medicine, and surgery. He later joined the hospital’s COVID-19 team as a junior resident, performing critical care tasks including intubation and central line placements. In the U.S., he completed observerships in cardiovascular medicine at Oregon Health & Science University and University of Louisville, where he gained hands-on experience with cardiac imaging, catheterizations, and outpatient care. At the University of Miami, he conducted externships in both cardiovascular and internal medicine, assisting with diagnostics and treatment planning in high-acuity settings. Currently, as a PGY-1 resident at Harvard’s Mount Auburn Hospital, he leads patient care teams, manages complex cases, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives. His clinical path reflects a balanced integration of patient care, procedural skill, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Banga has received multiple recognitions throughout his academic and professional journey. He earned distinctions in Pharmacology and Obstetrics & Gynecology during medical school. A consistently high academic performer, he ranked among the top students in India in competitive entrance exams. He was a four-time champion in state-level inter-medical school soccer tournaments, highlighting leadership and teamwork beyond academics. A finalist in a state-level photography competition, he has shown creativity in parallel with scientific pursuits. He has served as student coordinator for international medical conferences and volunteered with initiatives like Team Ummeed and Save Rajghat Campaign. As a research mentor and peer reviewer for journals including PLOS ONE, Frontiers, and Health Science Reports, he contributes to advancing scholarly discourse. Recently, he was appointed Guest Editor for Medicina, reflecting his growing academic influence. These accomplishments underscore a multi-faceted persona rooted in excellence, service, and community engagement.
Research Focus
Dr. Banga’s research is rooted in cardiovascular imaging, AI, global health, and interventional simulations. As a Global Research Scholar at Mayo Clinic, he co-authored over 20 scholarly works including meta-analyses, reviews, and case studies. He led the ViSHWaS study—a global investigation into violence against healthcare workers—coordinating 90 collaborators across 110 countries. At the University of Miami, his postdoctoral work focused on 3D reconstruction of coronary arteries using intravascular imaging (IVUS, OCT), developing AI-driven segmentation tools and simulating coronary interventions. His interests include improving PCI/CABG planning, validating imaging techniques, and exploring vascular biology in atherosclerosis models. He has presented abstracts at AHA, SCAI, ACC, ATS, and SCCM. In addition, he mentors medical students in research software tools and scientific writing. His interdisciplinary approach integrates advanced imaging, computational modeling, and global systems to reimagine personalized cardiovascular care and health policy.
Research Skills
Publications
Artificial intelligence, computational simulations, and extended reality in cardiovascular interventions
Cited by: 59
Year: 2023
Effect of breathing exercises on blood pressure and heart rate: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Cited by: 30
Year: 2024
ViSHWaS: violence study of Healthcare Workers and Systems—a global survey
Cited by: 26
Year: 2023
Bartter syndrome: a systematic review of case reports and case series
Cited by: 17
Year: 2023
Role of continuous pulse oximetry and capnography monitoring in the prevention of postoperative respiratory failure, postoperative opioid-induced respiratory depression and more
Cited by: 10
Year: 2024
3D reconstruction of coronary artery bifurcations from intravascular ultrasound and angiography
Cited by: 7
Year: 2023
104: a global survey of impact of violence against healthcare workers in critical care settings: Vishwas
Cited by: 6
Year: 2023
New-onset atrial fibrillation among COVID-19 patients: A narrative review
Cited by: 5
Year: 2023
Writing strategies for improving the access of medical literature
Cited by: 5
Year: 2023
Association of non-alcoholic fatty liver and metabolic-associated fatty liver with COVID-19 outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Cited by: 5
Year: 2023
Alpha-2 agonists in children and adolescents with post-traumatic stress disorder: a systematic review
Cited by: 4
Year: 2024
Vishwas-violence study of healthcare workers and systems: a global survey-based study
Cited by: 4
Year: 2022
ViSHWaS: Violence Study of Health Care Workers and Systems, Kenya Experience
Cited by: 3
Year: 2023
Association of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease with COVID-19-related intensive care unit outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Cited by: 3
Year: 2023
Guiding principles for the conduct of violence study of healthcare workers and system (ViSHWaS)
Cited by: 3
Year: 2023
Role of second look endoscopy in endoscopic submucosal dissection and peptic ulcer bleeding: Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Cited by: 2
Year: 2024
Experimental validation and clinical feasibility of 3D reconstruction of coronary artery bifurcation stents using intravascular ultrasound
Cited by: 2
Year: 2024
Rapid automated lumen segmentation of coronary optical coherence tomography images followed by 3D reconstruction of coronary arteries
Cited by: 2
Year: 2024
Violence Against Healthcare Workers: ViSHWaS a Cross-Sectional Sub-analysis across the Kenya Region
Cited by: 2
Year: 2023