Dr. Sheik Farhad Ahamed is a Pharm-D graduate and an emerging clinical pharmacy professional with expertise in clinical research, pharmacotherapy, evidence-based medicine, and patient-centered healthcare. He is currently working as a Research Assistant in the Department of Urology at Yenepoya Medical College Hospital, Mangalore, where he contributes to clinical research activities involving patient data collection, clinical documentation, literature evaluation, data management, and coordination with healthcare professionals. His work in a tertiary care teaching hospital has provided him with valuable exposure to clinical workflows, research ethics, and regulatory practices.

Clinical & Research Expertise

Dr. Ahamed has developed strong competencies in clinical research methodology, systematic reviews, scientific writing, biostatistics, clinical data analysis, protocol development, and research documentation. His technical proficiency includes data interpretation, literature review, SPSS, and R programming.

During his clinical internship at Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Mangalore, he gained hands-on experience across multiple specialties including Surgery, Nephrology, Psychiatry, and General Medicine. His responsibilities included medication reconciliation, patient counselling, adverse drug reaction monitoring, antimicrobial stewardship activities, medication safety practices, and optimization of pharmacotherapy.

Research Contributions & Publications

Dr. Sheik Farhad Ahamed has made notable contributions to healthcare research through publications focusing on urology, oncology, infectious diseases, and public health. He is the lead author of the review article “Neoadjuvant and Perioperative Systemic Therapy for Locally Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma”, published in the Journal of UroOncology (SOGO), Volume 01, Issue 2, 2026, contributing to evidence-based advancements in uro-oncology.

His other scholarly contributions include research on urinary tract infections, antibiotic resistance, diabetic complications, aging-related antimicrobial challenges, and polycystic ovary syndrome. His research demonstrates a strong commitment to improving clinical outcomes through evidence-based healthcare practices.

Research Projects

Dr. Ahamed has been actively involved in clinical and translational research projects, including:

• A Prospective Study of Antibiotic Resistance Patterns in Patients Suffering from UTI in a Tertiary Care Hospital
• Clinical and Microbiological Profile of Urinary Tract Infections in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• Cell-Free DNA as a Prognostic and Predictive Biomarker in Prostate Cancer (Seed Grant Project)

These projects reflect his interest in infectious diseases, oncology, biomarkers, and precision medicine.

Training, Certifications & Professional Development

He has completed several advanced certifications and professional training programs, including Clinical Research, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Pharmacology, Systematic Review methodologies, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), CPR/First Aid, antimicrobial resistance programs, and oncology-related dose calculation training.

He has also participated in scientific conferences such as AVISCON 2024 – Clinical Research Conference at JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru, enhancing his exposure to current developments in clinical research and healthcare innovation.

Areas of Interest

• Clinical Pharmacy Practice
• Urology and Oncology Research
• Clinical Trials and Research Methodology
• Pharmacovigilance
• Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Evidence-Based Medicine
• Patient Safety and Healthcare Improvement

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award 

Dr. Sheik Farhad Ahamed is eligible for the Young Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels in recognition of his early-career achievements in clinical pharmacy and healthcare research. His eligibility is supported by his academic qualification in Pharm-D, active involvement in clinical research at a tertiary care institution, peer-reviewed publications, contribution as a lead author in uro-oncology research, participation in scientific projects, and continuous professional development through specialized certifications and training programs. His dedication toward advancing evidence-based clinical practices, improving patient care, and contributing innovative research makes him a promising young researcher in the field of pharmaceutical and clinical sciences.