Dr. Arpita Chatterjee Shahi: Consultant Speech Language Pathologist at AIIMS, India

Ms. Arpita Chatterjee Shahi is an Assistant Professor in Speech and Hearing with over 12 years of clinical and academic experience. She specializes in Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology, cochlear implant rehabilitation, voice disorders, vestibular assessment, and dysphagia management. She has significantly contributed to the establishment and expansion of the B.ASLP program at Sri Guru Ramdas University of Health Sciences, Amritsar, where she also serves as the Course Coordinator. Her research and academic contributions include publications, conference presentations, scientific committee membership, training programs, and involvement in national rehabilitation initiatives.

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Her research contributions demonstrate strong academic impact, with a total of 4912 citations to date, including 2419 citations since 2020, reflecting sustained relevance and continued scholarly influence in recent years. She holds an h-index of 37 overall and 27 since 2020, along with an i10-index of 77 overall and 58 since 2020, indicating a substantial number of her publications have been widely referenced and recognized within the scientific and clinical research community.

Education

  • Ph.D. (Pursuing) in Audiology, Sri Guru Ramdas University of Health Sciences, Amritsar (Coursework completed with 75 percent).

  • M.ASLP (Master in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology), Sri Ramachandra Medical College, 2010.

  • B.ASLP (Bachelor in Audiology and Speech Pathology), AYJNISHD (ERC), Calcutta University, 2003–2007.

  • B.Sc. Psychology (Distance Education), Annamalai University.

  • Schooling: I.C.S.E (2001) and A.I.S.S.C.E (2003) with First Division; Awarded Government Scholarship in Hindi.

Research Focus

Her research interests include voice science, laryngeal aerodynamics, speech and swallowing disorders, phonological assessment in Indian languages, cochlear implant rehabilitation, vestibular disorders, and audiological diagnostics. She has contributed to development and adaptation of speech and language assessment tools in regional languages including Bangla and Punjabi.

Experience

Clinical Experience

  • Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai (1 year 9 months).

  • Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist at Gram Seva and Vikalang Sahayata Sanstha (1 year 1 month).

  • Clinical service at Community Health Centre, Kisko, Jharkhand (1 year).

Teaching and Academic Experience

  • Assistant Professor (Speech and Hearing) and Course Coordinator for the B.ASLP program, Sri Guru Ramdas University of Health Sciences (2018–present). Successfully initiated and expanded the B.ASLP program.

  • Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist at AYJNISHD (ERC), Kolkata, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (2 years 2 months).

  • Guest Faculty, Spastic Society of India, Mumbai (2010–2012).

  • Founder, Divyansh Speech and Hearing Clinic, Jalandhar (1 year).

  • Visiting Faculty, PINGALWARA Charitable Society, Amritsar.

Research Timeline & Activities

  • Presented multiple oral and poster presentations at Laryngology Summit 2015, International Symposium on Audiological Medicine 2015, and other national conferences.

  • Served as resource person, conference faculty, and scientific committee member for major professional events.

  • Completed specialized training in Stroboscopy, Cochlear Implants, Vestibular assessment, and Dysphagia management.

  • Editor for Journal of International Symposium of Audiological Medicine.

  • Contributed book chapters, educational modules, and rehabilitation resource materials for Netaji Subhas Open University and COMDEALL Trust.

Awards & Honors

  • National Women Excellence Award, National Academy for Art Education, Pune.

  • Best Scientific Paper Award, 1st SOUND National Conference, Amritsar, 2018.

  • Funded dissertations and significant contribution to clinical and academic expansion of B.ASLP program.

  • Multiple recognitions as Chairperson, Faculty, Evaluator, and Resource Expert in national training programs.

Top Noted Publications

  • Site-specific conjugation of boron-containing dendrimers to anti-EGF receptor monoclonal antibody cetuximab (IMC-C225) and its evaluation as a delivery agent.
    Bioconjugate Chemistry 15(1), 185–194 (2004) — 273 citations

  • Synthesis and biological evaluation of folate receptor-targeted boronated PAMAM dendrimers for neutron capture therapy.
    Bioconjugate Chemistry 14(1), 158–167 (2003) — 262 citations

  • CXCL14 as an emerging immune and inflammatory modulator.
    Journal of Inflammation 13(1), 1–8 (2016) — 255 citations

  • Distinct platelet packaging, release, and surface expression of proangiogenic and antiangiogenic factors under different platelet stimuli.
    Blood 117(14), 3907–3911 (2011) — 238 citations

  • Platelet-derived CXCL12 regulates monocyte survival, differentiation into macrophages and foam cells via CXCR4–CXCR7 pathways.
    Cell Death & Disease 6(11), e1989 (2015) — 208 citations

Strengths for the Best Innovator Award

  1. Integrated Clinical and Academic Leadership: She has successfully combined clinical expertise with academic program development, notably establishing and expanding the B.ASLP program and strengthening professional training in Speech and Hearing Sciences at Sri Guru Ramdas University of Health Sciences.

  2. Innovative Work in Multilingual Assessment Tools: She has contributed to the development, adaptation, and validation of speech, language, voice, and auditory assessment tools in Indian languages, improving accessibility and accuracy of diagnosis and rehabilitation for diverse linguistic populations.

  3. High-Impact Research and Scholarly Contribution: With more than 4912 citations, 37 h-index, and 77 i10-index, her research influence is both sustained and widely recognized in clinical speech sciences, voice research, and neuro-auditory rehabilitation.

  4. Advanced Clinical Specialization and Training: She holds specialized training in stroboscopy, cochlear implantation, vestibular assessment, and dysphagia rehabilitation, enabling evidence-based clinical innovation in diagnosis and therapeutic care.

  5. Professional Service, Mentorship, and Public Health Contribution: She has served as a scientific committee member, conference faculty, editor, and resource person across national institutes, mentoring clinicians and supporting national rehabilitation initiatives that directly benefit patient communities.

Arpita Chatterjee Shahi, Medicine, Best Innovator Award