Subekshya Luitel

Subekshya Luitel

Healthcare Researcher • Clinical Trials • Critical Care

Substantial experience in clinical trials, critical care, and healthcare management. Committed to addressing critical healthcare challenges in resource-constrained settings, with research interests spanning global health, quality improvement, and infectious diseases.

Epidemiology Health Systems Research Critical Care Global Health
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Current Affiliation

Nepal Intensive Care Research Foundation (NICRF)

Primary Role

Research Project Manager

Key Expertise

  • REMAP-CAP National Coordinator
  • ICU Registry Implementation Manager

Professional Experience

Expertise in clinical trial operationalization and ICU management

Research Project Manager

Nepal Intensive Care Research Foundation • Apr 2020 – Present

  • National research coordinator for the REMAP-CAP clinical trial; supporting operationalization and study monitoring across Nepal.
  • Implementation manager for the ICU Registry Project; overseeing adherence to protocols and efficient resource management.
  • Research manager coordinating multiple projects and collaboration among national and international stakeholders.
  • Preparing research manuscripts for high-tier publication.

Research Assistant Ph.D. Scholar

Brown University, USA • Dec 2019 – Dec 2020

  • Assisted in interview guide design and obtaining ethical approvals.
  • Coordinated with international stakeholders, conducted interviews, and transcribed data.

Executive

Nepal Mediciti Hospital • June 2018 – Nov 2019

  • Managed daily administrative operations in the hospital ICU and improved quality delivery.
  • Facilitated stakeholder communication, implemented policies, and supported research initiatives.

Education

Advanced qualifications in Healthcare Management

Masters of Health Care Management

Pokhara University • 2018 • CGPA 3.98

Dean's List recognition for outstanding academic achievement.

Health Economics Strategic Management Program Management

Post-Graduate of Health Care Management

Pokhara University • 2016 • CGPA 3.97

Epidemiology & Biostatistics Health Policy Finance

B.Sc. in Microbiology

Tribhuvan University (St. Xavier's) • 2014

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Selected contributions to global medical research

2025
Critical Care Services in Bagmati Province of Nepal: A Cross Sectional Survey
Wellcome Open Research • Co-author • DOI
2025
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Surgical Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units
Wellcome Open Research • Co-author • DOI
2024
The burden of anxiety, depression, and stress... as perceived by Doctors and Nurses working in ICUs in Nepal during COVID-19
BMC Health Services Research • Co-author • DOI
2024
Empiric gram negative antibiotics usage among critically ill patients across 14 ICUs of Nepal
Wellcome Open Research • Co-author • DOI
2023
Intravenous Vitamin C for Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19: Two Harmonized Randomized Clinical Trials
JAMA • Collaborator / REMAP-CAP Investigator • DOI
2021
Therapeutic Anticoagulation with Heparin in Critically Ill Patients with Covid-19
The New England Journal of Medicine • REMAP-CAP Investigator • DOI

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Training & Competencies

Certified professional development and methodology expertise

Health Research Methodology

Training workshop with 10.5 credit certification.

Data Visualization (Power BI) Basic Life Support (BLS) HR & Admin Skills

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

  • ICH Good Clinical Practice
  • Informed Consent & Data Management
  • Adverse Event Reporting
  • Data Safety Monitoring Boards (DSMB)

Languages

English (Fluent) Nepali (Native) Hindi (Fluent)