Dr Shweta Kadaba is a consultant neuropsychologist at Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru, with a background of over 11 years in clinical practice and teaching across Mumbai and Bengaluru. She completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology and further specialised with a UK postgraduate diploma in Applied Neuropsychology. Her work emphasises holistic neuropsychological care for cognitive disorders including dementia, adult ADHD, epilepsy and acquired brain injuries, integrating assessment, rehabilitation and psychosocial support. She is also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address emotional and behavioural issues accompanying neurological conditions.
Educational Qualifications :
- PhD – Clinical Psychology – University of Mumbai
- P.G. Diplomo - Applied Neuropsychology – University of Bristol, UK
Professional Experience :
- Consultant – Neuropsychologist, Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Awards & Achievements:
- Elected Co-Chair of the Brain Injury Special Interest Group of the International Neuropsychological Society (2023-2026).
- Best Poster Award at SCARF’s 2nd International Conference on Schizophrenia, Oct 2006, Chennai, India.
Professional Memberships (• bullets):
- Member, International Neuropsychological Society
- Life Member, Indian Federation for Neurorehabilitation
- Member, Indian Epilepsy Society
- Member, Association for Contextual & Behavioral Sciences (ACBS)
Certifications / Fellowships :
- Completed short training courses in neuropsychological rehabilitation in the USA.
Publications (• bullets):
- U.R. Shah; S. Kadaba; R. Hydari; P.U. Shah. “Quality of Life in epilepsy: A preliminary study.” Best paper award, 2nd Joint Conference of the Indian Epilepsy Association and Indian Epilepsy Society, Dec 2001, Mumbai.
- R. Hydari; S. Thatte; U.R. Shah; A.V. Sovani; S. Kadaba; S. Ravat; M.G. Bhatjiwale; P.U. Shah. “Adaptation of a neuropsychological assessment for India.” Poster at the 2nd Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress, Nov 2000, New Delhi.