Dr. Jehath Syed

Bio

Dr. Jehath Syed is a clinical pharmacist and researcher currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at MIT World Peace University, Pune. With specialized expertise in geriatric care, pharmacoepidemiology, and digital health solutions, Dr. Syed integrates evidence-based pharmaceutical care with innovative healthcare technology to optimize patient outcomes.

A Registered Pharmacist with the Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council, Dr. Syed earned her PhD from JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, focusing on "Implementation and Evaluation of Clinical Pharmacist's Comprehensive Geriatric Care Model." She also holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and is certified as an Age-Friendly Pharmacist by the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists.

Dr. Syed's professional journey includes experience as Clinical Research Coordinator at JSS Hospital, where she coordinated multiple COVID-19 clinical trials. Her notable contributions include developing EldenCare (a comprehensive geriatric care application in collaboration with L&T Technologies), De-Med webpage for identifying potentially inappropriate medications, and "Dose 4 You" dose calculator.

Dr. Syed has published over 25 peer-reviewed articles in prestigious international journals. She is an active member of ISPE, ISPOR and Cochrane Collaboration. She also serves as abstract reviewer for international conferences – ICPE, ISPOR, ISOQOL and peer reviewer for journals including American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy and Journal of Medical Internet Research. At MIT-WPU, she coordinates courses in Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacotherapeutics, and Clinical Pharmacy, emphasizing case-based learning and evidence-based practice.

Educational Qualifications
Pharm D, PhD

Area of Expertise

Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacoepidemiology, Digital Health Technologies, and Medication Safety.

Recent Publications

Syed J, Potdar A, Chalasani SH. Cardiovascular Medications and Dementia Risk in Older Adults: A Literature Review and Disproportionality Analysis Using OpenVigil FAERS Data. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology. 2026;0(0). doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/08919887251415199.

Tejeswini CJ, Siddhu R, Syed J, Pereira P. Prevalence & correlates of dynapenia in elderly with low skeletal muscle mass: A hospital-based cross-sectional study. Indian J Med Res. 2025;162(5):681-688. doi: https://doi.org/10.25259/IJMR_1516_2025.

Hayes KN*, Niznik JD*, Gnjidic D, Moriarty F, Bennett D, Laroche ML, Talbot D, Alcusky M, Sessa M, Coe AB, Sirois C, Zullo AR, Li X, Chalasani SH, Syed J, Sawan M, Moga DC. REporting and Methodological Recommendations for Observational Studies Estimating the effects of Deprescribing medications: the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology-endorsed REMROSE-D Guidance. In press, Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety 34, no. 11 (2025): e70255, https://doi.org/10.1002/pds.70255. *contributed equally as co-first authors.

Syed J, Pereira P, Tejaswini CJ, Avarebeel S, Ramesh K, Ramesh M, Undela K, Chalasani SH. Anticholinergic and sedative medication burden in older adults: an observational analysis. Geriatric Care. 2025;11(2). doi: https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2025.14173.

Syed J, Pereira P, Tejeswini CJ, Avarebeel S, Ramesh K, Ramesh M, Undela K, Chalasani SH. Multi-Criteria Assessment of Potentially Inappropriate Medications in Hospitalized Indian Older Adults: Comparing Beers, STOPP, and FORTA. J Appl Gerontol. 2025 Jun 5:7334648251348704. doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648251348704. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40470955.

Google Scholar Link
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Scopus Author ID Link
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Orcid Link
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9865-5894