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MR. DHEERAJ SHARMA
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Mr. Dheeraj Sharma is a pharmacology researcher and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at JSS University, Noida with a focus on cancer pharmacology, experimental therapeutics, and translational biomedical research. He has an M. Pharm degree in Pharmacology with a strong academic career, during which his master’s work entailed the in-vitro cytotoxic evaluation studies on plant extracts and silver nanoparticle formulation for breast cancer cell lines. Mr. Dheeraj Sharma has been developing an increasing number of publications on Web of Science, Scopus, and journals indexed in SCI, including oncology, cancer immunology, radiotheranostics, and emerging infectious diseases. The areas that encompass his interest include molecular pharmacology, cancer therapies, host-pathogen interactions, and immunomodulation. His exposure in the clinical field includes hospital training in pharmacy practice and emergency support in the diagnostic field. His passion is in teaching students and developing research and academic skills with an emphasis on developing critical thinking and scientific communication.
Education
- Master in Pharmacology (2023-2025)
- Galgotias University Bachelor in Pharmacy (2019-2023)
- HIMT College of Pharmacy (AKTU), Greater Noida, UP.
Experience
- 27th November 2025 - present: Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy JSS University, Noida
Areas of Specialization / Research Interests
- Cancer cell metabolism targeted drug delivery
- Silver nanoparticles for targeted delivery in breast cancer cell lines
Publications / Key Publications
- Sharma, D., Srivastava, S., Kagithala, N.R. et al. The role of radiotheranostics in personalized treatment for breast cancer. Med Oncol 42, 322 (2025).
- Srivastava S, Sharma D, Babu MR, Rahaman SA, Kumar S. Taming the Marburg threat: lessons from Tanzania’s outbreak response. Vacunas. 2025 Dec 9:500626.
- Srivastava, S., Sharma, D., Sridhar, S.B. et al. Comparative analysis of Mpox clades: epidemiology, transmission dynamics, and detection strategies. BMC Infect Dis 25, 1290 (2025).
- Srivastava S, Sharma D, Rao GK, Kumar S, Mohanty A, Sah S, Sharma S, Mehta R. Largest cholera outbreak since Jajarkot: Lessons from Birgunj, Nepal. Clinical Infection in Practice. 2025 Oct 5:100519.
- Srivastava S, Sharma D, Rao GK, Sah S, Mohanty A, Mehta R. H5N1 resurgence in Cambodia: A warning sign of global zoonotic vulnerability. Clinical Infection in Practice. 2025 Aug 1;27:100506.
- Srivastava S, Sharma D, Sridhar SB, Kumar S, Sahu R, Ashique S, Mohanty A, Sah S, Mehta V, Mehta R, Apostolopoulos V. HKU5-CoV-2: A silent threat looming in bats. Travel Med Infect Dis. 2025 May-Jun;65:102838. doi: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2025.102838. Epub 2025 Mar 13. PMID: 40089168.
- Shriyansh Srivastava, Dheeraj Sharma, Sathvik Belagodu Sridhar, Sachin Kumar, G.S.N. Koteswara Rao, Roja Rani Budha, Rachana Mehta, Aroop Mohanty, Sanjit Sah, Rising burden of human metapneumovirus: A call for global preparedness, Clinical Infection in Practice, Volume 26, 2025, 100416, ISSN 2590-1702,
- Srivastava S, Sah R, Babu MR, Sharma D, Sharma D, Kumar S, Sridhar SB, Wadhwa T, Shareef J, Rao GSNK, Feehan J, Apostolopoulos V, Sah S, Mehta R, Mehta V, Mohanty A, Zambrano L, Bonilla-Aldana DK, Luna C, Chaves TDSS, Quispe P, Angerami RN, Rodriguez-Morales AJ. The emergence of oropouche fever: A potential new threat? New Microbes New Infect. 2025 May 10;65:101596. doi: 10.1016/j.nmni.2025.101596. PMID: 40491501; PMCID: PMC12148424.
- Srivastava S, Sharma D, Kumar S, Mali SN, Mehta R, Apostolopoulos V, Sah R, do Socorro Souza Chaves T, Luna C, Rodriguez-Morales AJ. Pregnancy Loss, Oropouche Virus and the Lessons from Pernambuco, Brazil. Infez Med. 2024 Dec 1;32(4):417-420. doi: 10.53854/liim-3204-1. PMID: 39660163; PMCID: PMC11627483.
- Sharma Jk, Sharma V, Sharma D, Asif M. Nutraceuticals: Using Common Foods To Improve Health, Preventing Illness, And Address Safety Issues.
- Srivastava S, Sharma D, Babu MR, Fairoos AM, Kumar S, Mohanty A, Sah S, Mohapatra RK, Mehta R. Emerging Covid-19 subvariants and waning immunity: A renewed threat to India’s public health. Clinical Infection in Practice. 2025 Jun 26:100500.
- Sharma D, Srivastava S. Neurological Disorders: Advancements In Stem‐cell‐based Treatments. Stem Cell Therapeutics. 2025 Aug 7:351-80.
- Srivastava, S., Sharma, D., Kumar, S., Ravindra Babu, M., Rahaman, S.A. (2025). Introduction to Biosensors and Aptamers: A New Era in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment. In: Srivastava, S., Kumar, S., Sridhar, S.B., Ravindra Babu, M., Rahaman, S.A. (eds) Biosensors and Aptamers. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-8387-1_1
Conference / Workshops Attended
- Poster presentation at International Conference on Pharma Technology, Translational Development in Chem-Biology Research: Traditional to Biopharmaceuticals (PTTDCBR-2024), hosted by Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, in collaboration with DST-SERB and DRDO.
- Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University for my contribution as a volunteer during the Hands-on Training on Preclinical Trial and Animal Handling.
- Poster presentation at Noida International University at the International Conference “The Future of Pharmacy: AI-Driven Solutions or Challenges for Enhanced Healthcare” held on 22nd March 2025.
- Participated in the DST-Sponsored Hands-on Training Workshop on: Animal Cell Culture Techniques, Fluorescence-Assisted Cell Sorting, and Fluorescence Microscopy, organized by DST FIST Lab, Sharda University from 29th April to 1st May 2024.
- Poster presentation at the National Conference Sponsored by Council of Science & Technology on "Fostering Indian Pharmaceutical Industries & Challenges in Sustainable Environment Development" at Galgotias University.
- Completed internship training at the pharmacy counter, emergency ward, and vaccination unit. Gained hands-on experience in prescription handling, medication dispensing, and immunization support under a registered pharmacist’s supervision at District Combined Hospital, Sec-30, Noida | July 2022.
- Participated in a One-Day Health Check-Up Camp organized by HIMT College of Pharmacy, Greater Noida on 1st April 2022 under the theme “One Step Towards Good Health”.
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