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Aravindhan Veerapandiyan

Associate Professor

Also affiliated: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (2013–2018); University of Iowa (2019); Arkansas Children's Hospital (2018–2026); Children's National (2024); University of Louisville (2020); University of Miami (2020); Duke University (2011); SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (2018); University of Arkansas Medical Center (2022–2026); University of Rochester Medicine (2018–2020); Stony Brook School (2018); Stony Brook Medicine (2018); University of Applied Management Studies (2022–2023); Duke Medical Center (2010–2015); Duke University Hospital (2011–2013); PSG Institute of Advanced Studies (2014); Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2016–2017)

Faculty Researcher

Peds Pediatrics, College of Medicine

20 h-index 134 pubs 1,447 cited

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Child
  • Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne
  • Female
  • Adolescent
  • Genetic Therapy
  • Child, Preschool
  • Mutation
  • Infant
  • Adult
  • Young Adult
  • Electroencephalography
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Muscular Atrophy, Spinal

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Aravindhan Veerapandiyan's research focuses on the genetic and therapeutic interventions for neuromuscular and neurological disorders, with a particular emphasis on Duchenne muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy. He has been involved in clinical trials for novel gene therapies, including the EMBARK phase 3 randomized trial for AAV gene therapy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy and an expanded access program for risdiplam in spinal muscular atrophy. His work also extends to understanding the molecular underpinnings of conditions like autism spectrum disorder and X-linked intellectual disability syndromes.

Veerapandiyan has also investigated the implementation of pharmacogenomics testing in a clinical setting and explored the incidence of PANDAS and PANS in primary care populations. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 20, with 133 total publications and 1,416 citations. He leads a research group at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and collaborates with several colleagues within the institution, including Akilandeswari Aravindhan, Praveen Kumar Ramani, Ruthwik Duvuru, and Murat Gökden.

Metrics

  • h-index: 20
  • Publications: 134
  • Citations: 1,447

Selected Publications

  • Deramiocel heart-derived cellular therapy in advanced Duchenne muscular dystrophy (HOPE-3): a phase 3, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (2026)
    The Lancet DOI OpenAlex
  • Navigating sexual health, fertility, and adult wellness in individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Current standards of care and future directions (2026)
    Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases DOI OpenAlex
  • Cardiac Safety Outcomes in Delandistrogene Moxeparvovec Clinical Trials for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with Up to 5 Years of Follow-up (2026)
    Cardiology and Therapy DOI OpenAlex
  • Caregiver perception of cardiac disease and advanced cardiac therapies in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: A national survey (2026)
    Progress in Pediatric Cardiology DOI OpenAlex
  • Pathologic Variability Associated With Phenotypic Differences in Siblings With <scp>ACTA1</scp> Myopathy (2026)
    Muscle & Nerve DOI OpenAlex
  • Safety and efficacy of fordadistrogene movaparvovec in ambulatory participants with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (CIFFREO): a phase 3, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled study (2026)
    The Lancet Neurology 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Learnings from Patient Mortality after Delandistrogene Moxeparvovec Administration: A Report of Two Cases and Expert Committee Considerations for Future Mitigation and Management (2026)
    Human Gene Therapy 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Two-Year Outcomes Following Delandistrogene Moxeparvovec Treatment in Ambulatory Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Phase 3 EMBARK Trial (2026)
    Neurology and Therapy 3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Assessing Delays in Time to Diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Survey of Current Primary Care Practices (2025)
    Cureus DOI OpenAlex
  • Adrenal Suppression in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Management Strategies Incorporating Novel Steroid Vamorolone (2025)
    Journal of the Endocrine Society DOI OpenAlex
  • Caregiver Perception of Cardiac Disease and Advanced Cardiac Therapies in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A National Survey (2025)
    SSRN Electronic Journal DOI OpenAlex
  • Caregiver-reported Patient Experiences with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Qualitative In-trial Interviews 1 Year After Delandistrogene Moxeparvovec in the Pivotal EMBARK Trial (2025)
    Neurology and Therapy DOI OpenAlex
  • Consensus recommendations and considerations for the delivery and monitoring of gene therapy in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (2025)
    Neuromuscular Disorders 6 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Gaps in the Assessment and Care of Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric Conditions Associated With Dystrophinopathy (2024)
    Muscle & Nerve 7 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Taking ACTION to detect myocarditis related to recombinant gene transfer therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy; Consensus recommendations for cardiac surveillance (2024)
    Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases 9 citations DOI OpenAlex

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Grants & Funding

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  • Clinical Neurobehavioral Screening Tool for Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy UAMS ACHRI Flow Through Principal Investigator

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181 Collaborators 85 Institutions 8 Countries

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