Dr Shaon Ghosh Dastidar
MBBS, MD
Assistant professor, Department of Physiology
Reg. Number: DMC-94461
About
Dr. Shaon Ghosh Dastidar completed her MD in Physiology from AIIMS, New Delhi, followed by Senior Residency at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi. Her research focuses on cognitive neurosciences, particularly high-density EEG correlates of cognitive deficits in addiction, with publications in reputed journals. A passionate educator, Dr. Dastidar actively mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students in research and teaching activities. She has contributed to organizing committees for various international and national conferences, demonstrating her commitment to advancing the field of Physiology through research, education, and academic collaboration.
Educational Qualifications
| S.No. | Degree | Year of Completion | Institute Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MBBS | 2016 | KPC Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata |
| 2 | MD | 2020 | AIIMS, New Delhi |
| 3 | BCBR | 2023 | NPTEL |
Details of Teaching Experience
| S.No. | Designation | Institution | From | To | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | HIMSR, New Delhi | 12-08-2024 | Present | |
| 2 | Assistant Professor | ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Faridabad | 28-10-2023 | 17-07-2024 | 8 Months |
| 3 | Senior Resident | VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi | 27-04-2021 | 26-10-2023 | 2 Years , 7 Months |
| 4 | Senior Resident | VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi | 04-07-2020 | 01-02-2021 | 6 Months |
Total Publications:-5
Publications (Last Three Years)
- Ghosh Dastidar S, Pegwal N, Balhara YPS, Tayade P, Sharma R, Kaur S. Aberrance in default mode and executive network activity underlie working memory deficits in addictive disorders: a preliminary, exploratory case-control study. Psychiatry Res Neuroimaging. 2024 Sep1;343:111865.
- Dastidar SG, Leon C, Pegwal N, Balhara YPS, Prakash SM, Tayade P, Sharma R, Kaur S. Default mode network aberrance in subjects of alcohol and opioid use disorders during working memory task: an exploratory EEG microstates study. Indian J Psychiatry. 2024;66
- Manna S, Ghosh Dastidar S, S R, Ahluwalia H, Kaur M. Preferential Impairment of Auditory Working Memory in Long COVID: An Observational Study of Undergraduate Medical Students. Cureus. 2024 Jan 1;16(1):e51457.
- Sadananda S, Dastidar SG, Chitturi V, Singh Balhara YP, Sharma R, Kaur S. Electroencephalography-based cortical sources of working memory in the subjects with opioid addiction: A pilot study. Indian J Med Res. 2021 Apr;154(4):583-591.
Memberships and Fellowships
- Lifetime member of Indian Academy of Neurosciences
Invited Talks and Lectures
- Speaker at 22nd JIC of the IACS and SNOAR 2026 held at HIMSR, Delhi, on Feb 5-7th. Spoke as a part of the symposium on "The Incretin Continuum: From Physiology to Precision Therapy"






