: He pursued advanced training in India, obtaining a DNB in Internal Medicine from St. John's Medical College (2014) and a DM in Rheumatology from the Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (2018).
: Completed intensive postgraduate residency training at St. John's Medical College Hospital in Bangalore.
Dr. Chanakya Kodishala’s research provides valuable insights into the multidisciplinary management of rheumatological conditions. By bridging the gap between rheumatology, cardiology, and neurology, his work underscores the importance of managing systemic inflammation to prevent long-term, extra-articular complications.
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At the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Kodishala served as a post-doctoral research fellow in the Division of Rheumatology. His research investigated the systemic secondary effects of chronic inflammatory conditions, focusing on the connection between . 1. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Dementia Risk
Cardiovascular/cerebrovascular factors (such as ischemic stroke, hypertension, and heart failure) act alongside systemic inflammatory cytokines to compound neurodegenerative risks in aging RA populations The Journal of Rheumatology . 2. Comorbidity Burden in Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
: In collaborative work titled "The Impact of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease on the Risk of Dementia in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Mediation Analysis," Dr. Kodishala mapped out how ischemic stroke and heart failure function as physical intermediaries. The systemic inflammation originating from RA degrades blood vessel integrity, which directly triggers cerebrovascular incidents that ultimately terminate in vascular dementia or Alzheimer's. : He pursued advanced training in India, obtaining
Tracking incident dementia rates in retrospective population cohorts.
His research has been presented at major international conferences, such as the annual meetings of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), underscoring the importance of his findings to the global rheumatology community.
, represents this bridge, combining extensive training in India with advanced research roles in the United States to tackle some of the most complex questions in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases A Foundation in Clinical Excellence Dr. Kodishala’s medical journey began at the prestigious Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute John's Medical College Hospital in Bangalore
Dr. Kodishala built a robust medical foundation in India through a series of competitive academic achievements:
A significant portion of his research examines the relationship between rheumatoid arthritis (RA), cardiovascular disease (CVD), and the subsequent risk of developing dementia. A notable study, often cited and involving Dr. Kodishala, found that RA patients have a higher incidence of dementia, particularly when associated with factors like:
Long before the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officially proposed the ULI (Unified Lending Interface), Kodishala was experimenting with a "Lending as a Service" (LaaS) model. He built middleware that allowed e-commerce platforms, travel booking sites, and SaaS tools to offer "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) at checkout without needing their own NBFC license.