Ashok Sharma
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Population Health Science
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Culver Vision Discovery Inst
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Ophthalmology
The Graduate School
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Dr. Sharma has experience in both computational and biological aspects of genomic medicine. Dr. Sharma works with an interdisciplinary team to carry out bioinformatics analysis and pursuing research projects in collaboration with other biologists.
Education
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Ph.D., Genome Sciences/Genomics
Medical College of Georgia, 2011
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BS, Engineering, Other
AM University, 1997
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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GNMD 8050
Compu Methods in Geno and Gene
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GNMD 8052
Func Geno & Prote Using Anml M
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GNMD 8060
Genomic Medicine Seminar
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BIOM 8090
Fundamentals of Genomic Med
Teaching Interests
Computational Methods in Genomics and Genetics
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Inhibition of interleukin-6 trans-signaling prevents inflammation and endothelial barrier disruption in retinal endothelial cells, 2019
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- KLHL5 knockdown increases cellular sensitivity to anticancer drugs, 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Kidney-targeted inhibition of protein kinase C-α ameliorates nephrotoxic nephritis with restoration of mitochondrial dysfunction, 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Proteomic Alterations in Aqueous Humor From Patients With Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Identification of non-HLA genes associated with development of islet autoimmunity and type 1 diabetes in the prospective TEDDY cohort., 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Development of biologically meaningful algorithms for comprehensive analysis and visualization of high-throughput data by incorporating biological knowledge and rigorous computational/statistical methods.
College Service
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Interview Task Force
2016 - 2017
Role: Committee Member
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Interview Task Force
2015 - 2016
Role: Committee Member
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Interview Task Force
2014 - 2015
Role: Committee Member
University Service
Professional Service
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Medical Genomics and Biomarkers
2016 - Present
Role: Editorial Review Board Member
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Frontiers in Molecular BioSciences
2014 - Present
Role: Editor, Associate Editor
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Frontiers in Physiology
2014 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Frontiers in Genetics
2011 - Present
Role: Editor, Associate Editor
Public Service
