Dr. Ujjawal

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Dr. Ujjawal
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Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine
Dr. Ujjawal

Assistant Professor
Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, 
School of Health Sciences

Qualification

M.Sc. Biotechnology -  2004

Ph.D. (Cancer Biology) -  Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India - 2011

Experience
Teaching  and  Research Experience

Position Held

Place of Work

Start Date

End Date

Assistant Professor

Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, 

Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab

October, 2022

Till Date

Associate Professor

Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana

October, 2021

October, 2022

Research Scientist

Department of Community Medicine & School of Public Health,

PGIMER, Chandigarh

March, 2017

August, 2021

Senior Research Officer

Genetic Centre, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh

April, 2016

March, 2017

Senior Demonstrator

Department of Experimental Medicine and Biotechnology,

PGIMER, Chandigarh

August, 2013

April, 2016

Research Associate

National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi

November, 2012

April, 2013

Research Associate

Department of Biochemistry, PGIMER, Chandigarh

June, 2011

October, 2012
 
 
Administrative Experience
  • Member, Board of Studies (BOS), Department of Human Genetics & Molecular Medicine, Central University of Punjab

 

  • Member, Academic and Administrative Committee (AAC), Department of Human Genetics & Molecular Medicine, Central University of Punjab

 

  • Member, Curriculum Development Committee (CDC), Department of Human Genetics & Molecular Medicine, Central University of Punjab
Any Other Experience

 

Research Area

Molecular Oncology, Infertility, Epigenetics, Exposure and health effects of pesticides

Research Grants/Projects
  • Title of the project: To study the association between expression of NLRP3 Inflammasome pathway components and tumor aggressiveness in renal cell carcinoma.
    • Funding agency: Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, 
Professional Affiliation

Co-Founder & President, Integrated Association of Medical, Basic & Social Scientists (IAMBSS)

Professional Recognition/Awards/Scholarships
  • Research Award - 2024 Central University of Punjab for publication of papers as a Co-author achieving a cumulative Impact Factor >54 for the year 2023-24.
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  • Research Award – 2024 Central University of Punjab Research Award for Co-authorship of a paper published in a journal with an Impact Factor >50, notably including a contribution to a paper in Lancet with an Impact Factor of 168 for the year 2023-24
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  • Gold medal in M.Sc. Biotechnology
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  • CSIR-JRF- June 2005, December 2005, December 2006
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  • ICMR- JRF – July 2005, July 2008  
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  • International Travel Award, Department of Biotechnology, EACR-22, Barcelona, Spain
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  • International Travel Award, International Society of Nephrology, WCN - 2015, Cape Town, South Africa
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  • International Travel Award, Indian Council of Medical Research, WCN - 2015, Cape Town, South Africa
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  • International Travel Award, Department of Science & Technology, EACR25, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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  • Young Investigator Award, by Malaysian Society of Interventional Radiology
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  • Integrated Leadership Award - 2019 by Integrated association of Medical Basic and Social Scientists (IAMBSS), India
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  • Integrity Award – 2019 by Integrated association of Medical Basic and Social Scientists (IAMBSS), India
Publications
  1. Sharma S, Sharma U*. The Pathogenesis of Rheumatic Heart Disease with Unsettled Issues. Ind J Clin Biochem (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12291-024-01240-w *Corresponding Author. IF 1.5
  1. Monga A, Jain S, Kaur G, Addepalli V, Sharma B, Kaur D, Sharma U, Tuli HS. A review on Herbal Drugs and Natural Product Nano formulations for Cancer Treatment.  Critical Reviews™ in Biomedical Engineering. Accepted
  1. Thakral F, Prasad B, Sehgal R, Gupta S, Sharma U, Singh BJ, Sharma B, Tuli HS, Haque S, Ahmad F. Role of emodin to prevent gastrointestinal cancers: recent trends and future prospective. Discov Oncol. 2025 Apr 5;16(1):468.  IF 2.8
  2. GBD 2021 Adult BMI Collaborators. Global, regional, and national prevalence of adult overweight and obesity, 1990-2021, with forecasts to 2050: a forecasting study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet. 2025 Mar 8;405(10481):813-838.  IF 98.4
  1. GBD 2021 Adolescent BMI Collaborators. Global, regional, and national prevalence of child and adolescent overweight and obesity, 1990-2021, with forecasts to 2050: a forecasting study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet. 2025 Mar 8;405(10481):785-812. IF 98.4
  1. Sura A, Singh A, Narwal S, Singh A, Sehrawat V, Dahiya B, Kumar V, Sharma U, Phor L, Nain S, Khanna V.  Harnessing Synergy in g-C3N4/ZnO/PPy Nanocomposite for Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of Phenolic and Antibiotic Pollutants. Journal of Nanotechnology. 2025; 2025:16 IF 3.9
  1. Sharma B, Shekhar H, Sahu A, Haque S, Kaur D, Tuli HS, Sharma U*. Deciphering the anticancer potential of thymoquinone: in-depth exploration of the potent flavonoid from Nigella sativa. Mol Biol Rep. 2025 Feb 28;52(1):268. IF 2.6
  1. Sharma U, Sahu A, Shekhar H, Sharma B, Haque S, Kaur D, Tuli HS, Mishra A, Ahmad F. The heat of the battle: inflammation's role in prostate cancer development and inflammation-targeted therapies. Discov Oncol. 2025 Feb 1;16(1):108. IF 2.8
  1. Chauhan A, Mathkor DM, Joshi H, Chauhan R, Sharma U, Sharma V, Kumar M, Saini RV, Saini AK, Tuli HS, Kaur D, Haque S. Mechanistic Insight of Pharmacological Aspects of Violacein: Recent Trends and Advancements. J Biochem Mol Toxicol. 2025 Feb;39(2):e70114.  IF 3.2
  1. Sharma U, Sahni PK, Sharma B, Gupta M, Kaur D, Mathkor DM, Haque S, Khatoon S, Tuli HS, Mishra A, Ahmad F. Silymarin: a promising modulator of apoptosis and survival signaling in cancer. Discov Oncol. 2025 Jan 21;16(1):66.  IF 2.8
  1. Chauhan A, Joshi H, Kandari D, Aggarwal D, Chauhan R, Tuli HS, Mehrotra A, Sood A, Sharma U, Mathkor DM, Haque S, Joshi NC, Dufossé L. Oridonin: A Natural Terpenoid Having the Potential to Modulate Apoptosis and Survival Signaling in Cancer. Phytomedicine Plus 2025; 5(1):100721.
  1. Sharma P, Pal D, Gill AR, Gupta M, Goyal S, Bansal P, Sharma U, Mathkor DM, Haque S, Kaur D, SinghTuli H. Baicalein, a natural flavonoid in gastrointestinal cancers treatment: recent trends and future perspectives. Med Oncol. 2024 Dec 24;42(1):35. I.F. 2.8
  1. Datta S, Chauhan A, Ranjan A, Sardar AH, Tuli HS, Jairoun AA, Shahwan M, Sharma U and Jindal T. Bisphenol A in Indian Take-Out Soups: Compliance, Implications and Sustainable Solutions. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology. 2024; 23(4): 2403-2409.   IF 1.0
  1. Pal D, Kashyap D, Sharma A, Sharma U, Sarma P, Singh A, et al. Withaferin A: the potent anti-cancer agent from Ashwagandha. Minerva Biotechnol Biomol Res 2024; 36:118-29. DOI: 10.23736/S2724-542X.24.03124-9.  I.F. 0.7
  1. Forecasting the effects of smoking prevalence scenarios on years of life lost and life expectancy from 2022 to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Public Health. 2024 Oct;9(10):e729-e744.  IF 25.4
  1. Gupta DS, Gupta DS, Abjani NK, Dave Y, Apte K, Kaur G, Kaur D, Saini AK, Sharma U, Haque S, Tuli HS. Vaccine-based therapeutic interventions in lung cancer management: A recent perspective. Med Oncol. 2024 Sep 24;41(11):249.  IF 2.8
  1. Saini S, Tuli HS, Chauhan R, Sharma U, Bansal P. Ethyl Oleate, Hexadecenoic Acid, Phytol Profiling of Onosma bracteatum: Antibacterial, Anticancer and Molecular Docking Studies. Asian Journal of Chemistry. 2024 Sep 30; 36(10): 2300-2306.
  1. Global, regional, and national burden of stroke and its risk factors, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Neurol. 2024 Oct;23(10):973-1003. IF 46.5
  1. Datta S, Chauhan A, Ranjan A, Sardar AH, Tuli HS, Ramniwas S, Shahwan M, Sharma U, and Jindal T. A Comparative Review on Bisphenol A Sources, Environmental Levels, Migration, and Health Impacts in India and Global Context. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology. 2024; 23(2): 1095-1104.   IF 1.0
  1. Sood A, Mehrotra A, Sharma U, Aggarwal D, Singh T, Shahwan M, et al. Advancements and recent explorations of anti-cancer activity of chrysin: from molecular targets to therapeutic perspective. Explor Target Antitumor Ther. 2024; 5:477–94.
  1. Sharma U, Sharma B, Mishra A, Sahu A, Mathkor DM, Haque S, Raina D, Ramniwas S, Gupta M, Tuli HS. Ononin: A comprehensive review of anticancer potential of natural isoflavone glycoside. J Biochem Mol Toxicol. 2024 Jun;38(6): e23735. doi: 10.1002/jbt.23735. IF 3.6
  1. Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The Lancet. 2024 May 18;403(10440):2162-2203. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00933-4. IF 98.4
  1. Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 371 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The Lancet. 2024 May 18;403(10440):2133-2161.  IF 98.4
  1. Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The Lancet. 2024 May 18;403(10440):2100-2132. IF 98.4
  1. Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950-2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The Lancet. 2024 May 18;403(10440):2057-2099.  IF 168.9
  1. Rani I, Joshi H, Sharma U, Kaur J, Sood S, Ramniwas S, Chauhan A, Abdulabbas HS, Tuli HS. Potential use of cidofovir, brincidofovir, and tecovirimat drugs in fighting monkeypox infection: recent trends and advancements. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2024 Apr;397(4):2055-2065. IF 3.195
  1. Verma P, Joshi H, Singh T, Sharma B, Sharma U, Ramniwas S, Rana R, Gupta M, Kaur G, Tuli HS. Temozolomide and flavonoids against glioma: from absorption and metabolism to exosomal delivery. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2024 Jan;397(1):41-57. IF 3.195
  1. Mensah GA, Fuster V, Murray CJL, Roth GA. Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risks, 1990-2022. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023 Dec 19;82(25):2350-2473. IF 24.0
  1. Haque S, Hussain A, Joshi H, Sharma U, Sharma B, Aggarwal D, Rani I, Ramniwas S, Gupta M, Tuli HS. Melittin: a possible regulator of cancer proliferation in preclinical cell culture and animal models. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2023 Dec;149(19):17709-17726. IF 3.6
  1. Sharma RK, Sharma MR, Mahendra A. Sharma U, Singh S, Ramniwas S, Sharma AK. Artificial Intelligence Bringing Newer Paradigms in the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Psoriasis. Curr Derm Rep October 2023; 12:314–320. IF 1.6
  1. Agnihotri N, Mohmad M, Kumar V, Sharma U, Bains O, Sharma R, Javed S, Muthu S. Bioanalytical and Theoretical Studies of the Spectrophotometrically Investigated Iridium (III)-3-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one Complex. Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 2023; 42(10): 3387-3397 doi: 10.30492/ijcce.2023.1971068.5678 I.F. 1.9
  1. Mohmad M, Agnihotri N, Kumar V, Azam A, Kamal R, Kumar A, Sharma U, Javed S, Muthu S, Min K. Preparation of a Pt(II)–3-Hydroxy-2-tolyl-4H-chromen-4-one Complex Having Antimicrobial, Anticancerous, and Radical Scavenging Activities with Related Computational Studies. ACS Omega 2023;8(35);31648-31660 I.F. 4.1
  1. Kumar A, Sharma B, Sharma U, Parashar G, Parashar NC, Rani I, Ramniwas S, Kaur S, Haque S, Tuli HS. Apoptotic and antimetastatic effect of cucurbitacins in cancer: recent trends and advancement. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2023:396(9):1867-1878. IF 3.1
  1. Sehrawat N, Sharma U, Yadav M, Sharma V, Dey A, Emran TB, Sharma AK, Dhama K. Dietary patterns and fertility status in men: Mediterranean diet does make a difference in ameliorating the rise in male infertility problems due to changing lifestyle. Int J Surg. 2023:109(3):564-567. IF 13.4
  1. Mohmad M, Agnihotri N, Kumar V, Sharma U, Kumar R, Kaviani S, Kumar A, Kamal R. A novel analytical, bioanalytical and theoretical approach to the platinum (II)-3-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one complex. Results in Chemistry, 2023:5; 100767 IF 2.5
  1. Sharma SK, Yadav SK*, Sharma U*, Avti P, Rana SV, Khanduja KL. Secretory phospholipase A2 (sPLA2) isozymes as potential targets in tobacco condensate-induced colon damage. Anticancer Agents Med Chem. 2023:23(4); 450-60. IF 2.505 *Equal contribution
  1. Tuli HS, Kaur J, Vashishth K, Sak K, Sharma U, Choudhary R, Behl T, Singh T, Sharma S, Saini AK, Dhama K, Varol M, Sethi G. Molecular mechanisms behind ROS regulation in cancer: A balancing act between augmented tumorigenesis and cell apoptosis. Arch Toxicol 2023; 97:103–120.  IF 6.168
  1. Sharma U, Tuli HS, Uttam V, Choudhary R, Sharma B, Sharma U, Prakash H, Jain A.  A multifaceted approach to target Hedgehog and Hippo signaling pathways in cancer: a special focus on non-coding RNAs. Pharmacological Research 2022:186:106523.       IF 10.334
  1. Tuli HS, Kumar A, Ramniwas S, Choudhary R, Aggarwal D, Kumar M, Sharma U, Chaturvedi Parashar N, Haque S and Sak K. Ferulic Acid: A Natural Phenol That Inhibits Neoplastic Events through Modulation of Oncogenic Signaling. Molecules 2022: 27, 7653. IF 4.927
  1. Tuli HS, Rath P, Chauhan A, Sak K, Aggarwal D, Choudhary R, Sharma U, Vashishth K, Sharma S, Kumar M, Yadav V, Singh V, Yerer MB, Haque S. Luteolin, a potent anticancer compound: from chemistry to cellular interactions and synergetic perspectives. Cancers 2022:14(21): 5373. IF 6.575
  1. Sharma B, Kumar A, Sharma U, Pal D, Prashar S. The potential role of gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus via epigenetics and inflammasome. Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders Drug Targets. 2022: 22(14); 1331-1343. IF 2.387
  1. Sharma B, Pal D, Sharma U*, Kumar A. Mitophagy: an emergence of new player in Alzheimer's disease. Front. Mol. Neurosci. - Brain Disease Mechanisms. 2022: 15:921908. *Corresponding Author. IF 6.261
  1. Sharma A, Sharma A, Singh OP, Sharma V, Rani S, Sharma V, Sharma JK, Sharma U, Sharma B, Sharma A and Sharma AK. Comparative account of density functional studies on the electronic structure and spectroscopic properties of gallic acid and methyl gallate reveal their immense pharmacological and biological potential. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences. 2022: 13(72): 43452-62. Web of Science
  1. Sharma V, Saini P, Sheikh I, Upadhyay SK, Sharma U, Sharma B, Sharma AK. Role of plant secondary metabolites as potential anti malarial drug. International Journal of Mosquito Research. 2022: 9(3):13-22 Web of Science
  1. Sharma B, Sharma AK, Sharma U*. Sporotrichosis: a Comprehensive Review on Recent Drug-Based Therapeutics and Management. Curr Dermatol Rep. 2022;11(2):110-119. IF 1.6
  1. Sharma B, Chug L, Singh V, Sood M, Dhiman M, Sharma U. Effect of storage on fat hydrolysis system in pearl millet flour. AIP Conference Proceedings 2022; 2357 (1): 030016. Scopus H- Index: 75
  1. Vivekananda K, Sharma U*, Sharma B, Nanthini & Raina D. Respectful maternal care: need for educational interventions among maternal health care providers. ECS Transactions 2022:107 (1); 5899-5906. Scopus H- Index: 52 *Combined First Author
  1. Sharma S, Sharma U. Exosomes in cardiovascular diseases: a blessing or a sin for the mankind. Mol Cell Biochem. 2022; 477: 833-47. IF 4.3
  1. Pal D, Goyal J, Sharma U, Sharma A, Prashar S, Rathi G, Sharma B, Kumar U. Mesenchymal stem cells in SARS-CoV-2 infection: A hype or hope. Life Sci. 2021; 284:119901. IF 6.78
  1. Sharma H, Sharma U, Kumar S, Singh SK, Mavaduru RMS, Prasad R. Prevalence of Y Chromosome Microdeletion in North-Indian Infertile Males with Spermatogenesis Defect. Journal of Genetics. 2021;100: 39. IF 1.508
  1. Jadon RS, Sharma G, Garg NK, Tandel N, Gajbhiye KR, Salve R, Gajbhiye V, Sharma U, Katare OP, Sharma M, Tyagi RK. Efficient in vitro-in vivo docetaxel delivery via pH-sensitive LPHNPs for breast cancer therapy. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. 2021; 203:111760. IF 5.999
  1. Gairolla J, Gupta A, Sharma U, Nagar PK, Sharma B. Integrative Approaches in Health Research in India: Solutions and Policy Recommendations for Promoting Integrated Research. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts. 2021; 9(3): 5927-31. ISSN: 2320-2882
  1. Sharma S, Sharma U*, Chaudhary A, Naithani M, Naithani P, Prashar S, Sharma B, Nagar PK, Bhukya PL, Bhalerao U, Singh M, Srivastava M, Barman MK, Attri S, Gairolla J. SARS-CoV-2: Insights from the Immunopathogenesis and Current Clinical Diagnosis and Therapeutic Strategies. J Immunological Sci. 2021; 5(2): 1-15. *Corresponding Author ISSN: 2578-3009
  1. Sharma B, Sood M, Ahuja S, Sharma U*. Development of New Tool to Measure Depression among Professional Undergraduate University Students. Psychology and Education. 2021; 58(4): 23-30. Scopus H- Index: 10 *Corresponding Author
  1. Zahoor I, Jan F, Sharma U, Sahu KK, Sharma A, Pareek S, Shrivastava D, Bisen PS. Viburnum nervosum leaf extract mediated green synthesis of silver nanoparticles: a viable approach for cancer therapeutics. Anticancer Agents Med Chem. 2021; 21: 1266-1274. IF 2.505
  1. Kumar A, Nallabelli N, Sharma U, Kumari N, Singh SK, Kakkar N, Prasad R. In vitro evidence of NLRP3 inflammasome regulation by histone demethylase LSD2 in renal cancer: a pilot study. Mol Biol Rep. 2020;47(9):7273-7276. IF 2.742
  1. Kumar A, Kumari N, Nallabelli N, Sharma U, Rai A, Singh SK, Kakkar N, Prasad R. Expression profile of H3K4 demethylases with their clinical and pathological correlation in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Gene. 2020; 739:144498. IF 3.913
  1. Kumar A, Kumari N, Sharma U, Ram S, Singh SK, Kakkar N, Kaushal N, Prasad R. Reduction in H3K4me patterns due to aberrant expression of methyltransferases and demethylases in renal cell carcinoma: prognostic and therapeutic implications. Scientific Reports. 2019; 9:8189. If 4.996
  1. Pal D, Sharma U, Singh SK, Kakkar N, Prasad R. Inhibition of hTERT expression by MAP kinase inhibitor induces cell death in renal cell carcinoma. Urol. Oncol. 2017; 35(6):401-408. IF 2.954
  1. Kumar U, Sharma U, Rathi G. Reversal of hypermethylation and reactivation of glutathione S-transferase pi 1 gene by curcumin in breast cancer cell line. Tumor Biology 2017;39(2):1010428317692258. IF 3.65
  1. U Sharma*, A Garg, P Kaur, IV Basavaraddi, M Singh, R Kapila, Bhadada S, Thakur JS. Can health conferences contribute in promotion of physical activity and yoga?: An experience from world noncommunicable diseases congress. International Journal of Noncommunicable Diseases. 2017. 2(4), 149.  *Corresponding Author
  1. Kumar S, Sharma U, Sharma A, Kenwar DB, Singh S, Prasad R, Minz M. Evaluation of oxidant and antioxidant status in living donor renal allograft transplant recipients. Mol Cell Biochem. 2016;413(1-2):1-8. IF 4.3
  1. Pal D, Sharma U, Khajuria R, Singh SK, Kakkar N, Prasad R. Augmented telomerase activity, reduced telomere length and the presence of alternative lengthening of telomere in renal cell carcinoma: plausible predictive and diagnostic markers. Gene. 2015; 562(2):145-51. IF 3.913
  1. Pal D, Sharma U, Singh SK, Kakkar N, Prasad R. Over-expression of telomere binding factors (TRF1 & TRF2) in renal cell carcinoma and their inhibition by using SiRNA induce apoptosis, reduce cell proliferation and migration invitro. PLoS One. 2015 Mar 2; 10(3): e0115651. IF 3.752
  1. Sharma U, Pal D, Prasad R. A novel role of alkaline phosphatase in the ERK1/2 dephosphorylation in renal cell carcinoma cell lines: a new plausible therapeutic target. Biochimie. 2014 Dec;107 Pt B:406-9. IF 4.372
  1. Pal D, Sharma U*, Singh SK, Prasad R. Association between ZIP10 gene expression and tumor aggressiveness in renal cell carcinoma. Gene. 2014; 552(1):195-8. *Combined First Author IF 3.913
  1. Sharma U, Pal D, Singh SK, Kakkar N, Prasad R. Reduced L/B/K alkaline phosphatase gene expression in renal cell carcinoma: plausible role in tumorigenesis. Biochimie. 2014; 104:27-35. IF 4.372
  1. Sharma U, Pal D, Prasad R. Alkaline phosphatase: an overview. Indian J Clin Biochem. 2014;29(3):269-78. IF 2.1
  1. Pal D, Sharma U, Singh SK, Mandal AK, Prasad R. Metallothionein gene expression in renal cell carcinoma. Indian J Urol. 2014;30(3):241-4. Scopus H- Index: 29
  1. Sharma U, Singh SK, Rajendra P. Inverse correlation of intracellular calcium and cyclic AMP levels in renal cell carcinoma. Cell Biochem Funct. 2012;30(8):619-22. IF 3.963
  1. Sharma U, Singh SK, Pal D, Khajuria R, Mandal AK, Prasad R.  Implication of BBM lipid composition and fluidity in mitigated alkaline phosphatase activity in renal cell carcinoma. Mol Cell Biochem. 2012;369(1-2):287-93. IF 4.3
  1. Rathod KJ, Samujh R, Agarwal S, Kanojia RP, Sharma U, Prasad R. Hydronephrosis due to pelviureteric junction narrowing: Utility of urinary enzymes to predict the need for surgical management and follow-up. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg. 2012 Jan;17(1):1-5. Scopus H- Index: 15
  1. Sharma N, Acharya N, Singh SK, Singh M, Sharma U, Prasad R. Heterogenous spectrum of CFTR gene mutations in Indian patients with congenital absence of vas deferens. Hum Reprod. 2009 May; 24(5):1229-36. IF 6.353 ISSN:

 

Book Chapters:

  1. Sílvia Rodrigues Gavinho, Suresh Kumar Jakka, Pavani Krishnapuram, Ujjawal Sharma, Vallamkondu Jayalakshmi, Manuel Pedro Fernandes Graça. Photoluminescent Nanomaterials for Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapeutics: In Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Series: Cardiovascular Nanomedicine. Vol. 64, ch. 2, Pp 19 – 46, 2024. Edited by Roger Narayan; Tanveer Tabish, Royal Society of Chemistry. Hardback ISBN: 978-1-83767-058-1; PDF ISBN: 978-1-83767-111-3; EPUB ISBN: 978-1-83767-112-0
  2. Bunty Sharma, Ujjawal Sharma*, Deepika Raina, Ritu Sharma, Madhav Singla, Sampan Attri. Epstein–Barr Virus: Emerging and Re-emerging Viral Infectious Diseases: In Emerging Human Viral Diseases Vol II, (Encephalitic, Gastroenteric, and Immunodeficiency Viral Infections) Pp 669-692, 2024 springer Nature. ISBN 978-981-97-4479-4 ISBN 978-981-97-4480-0 (eBook)
  3. Ujjawal Sharma, Ritu Sharma, Deeksha Pal, Vivek Kumar Garg, Aman Sharma, Bunty Sharma. Human Cytomegalovirus: An insight of its pathobiology and therapeutics: In Emerging Human Viral Diseases Vol II, (Encephalitic, Gastroenteric, and Immunodeficiency Viral Infections) Pp. 647-668, 2024.  springer Nature.  ISBN 978-981-97-4479-4 ISBN 978-981-97-4480-0 (eBook)
  4. Ujjawal Sharma, Ambrish Mishra, Praveen Kumar Sahni, Bunty Sharma, and Hardeep Singh Tuli. Worldwide usages of spices: In Anticancer Spices Dietary Input to Health. Pp. 41-94, 2024.  Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-981-5129-28-1 (Hardcover) ISBN 978-1-003-53466-2
  5. Bunty Sharma, Ambrish Mishra, Praveen Kumar Sahni, Ujjawal Sharma*. Next-generation sequencing: role in microbial biofilm study: In Microbial Biofilms Role Human Infectious Diseases. Pp. 237-247, 2024.  Academic Press.  ISBN: 978-0-443-19252-4.
  6. Bunty Sharma, Sampan Attri, Jyoti Syal, Ujjawal Sharma*. Liposomal Nanoparticles: A Viable Nanoscale Drug Carrier for the Treatment of Cancer: In Liposomes - Recent Advances, New Perspectives and Applications. Pp.1-12, 2023 IntechOpen  ISBN: 978-1-80356-366-4
  7. MK Rana, Bunty Sharma, Ujjawal Sharma. Seabuckthone: An immunomodulator food plant of cold deserts: In Plant for Immunity. Pp. 323-336, 2022 Agrobios (International Publisher) ISBN:978-93-94380-01-1.
  8. Salonee Martins, Aishwarya Pathare, Purva Salvi, Unnati Bhalerao, Mahalaxmi U Bhat, Meenakshi Singh, Muneesh Kumar Barman, Kailash Chand, Sai Tejaswi Lavuri, Nitish Venkateswarlu, Sanjeeb Mohapatra, Umesh Kumar, Ujjawal Sharma, Manjita Srivastava, Prudhvilal Bhukya. Microbial indicators and methods for source tracking faecal contamination of groundwater: In Legacy, Pathogenic and Emerging Contaminants in the Environment. Pp 181-202, 2021. Taylor and Francis Group, London.              DOI: 10.1201/9781003157465-10; eBook ISBN 9781003157465
  9. Sampan Attri, Shruti Sharma, Ujjawal Sharma, Manjita Srivastava, Subash C. Sonkar, Meenakshi Singh. Use of Lipids, Polymers, and Peptides for Drug Delivery and Targeting to Cancer Cells or Specific Organs: In Handbook of Research on Advancements in Cancer Therapeutics. Pp 276-289, 2020. IGI Global.                                    DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-6530-8.ch008 ISBN13: 9781799865308|ISBN10: 1799865304
  10. Deeksha Pal, Ujjawal Sharma, and Rajendra Prasad. Therapeutic anticancer approaches targeting telomerase and telomeres: In Multi-targeted approach to treatment of cancer. Pp. 295-307, 2014. Springer International Publishing Switzerland. ISBN:978-3-319-12252-6.
  11. Neeraj Sharma, Himanshu Sharma, Ujjawal Sharma and Rajendra Prasad. Biochemistry, molecular biology and molecular genetics of cystic fibrosis: In Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Molecular Genetics of Genetic Disorders, pp. 63 - 82, 2013. Transworld Research Network. ISBN: 978-81-7895-609-1.

 

Book:

  1. Bunty Sharma, Meenakshi Sood, Ujjawal Sharma. Identification of rancidity in pearl millet Factors identification in pearl millet. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN-10: ‎ 6202511133 (2020-03-10). ISBN-13: 978-620-2-51113-1
 
Tools/Tests

 

Research Guidance
  • Guiding 2 PhD Students at Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab
  • Guiding 9 M.Sc. (Molecular Medicine) Students at Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab
  • Guided 7 M.Sc. (Molecular Medicine) Students at Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab
  • Guided 1 M.Sc. and 1 B.Tech. student at Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana
  • Guided 03 B.Tech. (Biotechnology) students from Panjab University for their dissertation work at Department of Experimental Medicine & Biotechnology, PGIMER, Chandigarh
  • External Examiner for the PhD thesis evaluation and viva vivavoce from Manav Rachna University, Faridabad, Haryana.
Conference/ Workshops/Seminars Attended

 

  • Attended 7 days National training program on “Advanced Molecular Techniques” from 21- 27, March, 2022 organized by Punjab university in collaboration with DST, India at Punjab University, Chandigarh

 

  • Presented a paper “Respectful maternal care: need for educational interventions among maternal health care providers” in CUDC-2021 held on 12-13, November, 2021 at Chitkara University, Punjab

 

  • Chaired the Advisory Board Meeting of IAMBSS on “Implementation of integrative approach in health research” held on January 4, 2020 at Dept. of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER

 

  • Oral presentation “Implication of global histone methylation (H3K4me) levels in the prognosis of clear cell renal cell carcinoma” at 6th Asia-Pacific Congress of Interventional Oncology 2019 “APCIO- 2019” from 2-5th October 2019 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 

  • Poster presentation on “Effect of L/B/K alkaline phosphatase transcript on renal cell carcinoma cell lines: Plausible role in tumorigenesis” at 46th Annual conference of Indian Society of Nephrology from 17-20th December 2015, Bangalore, India

 

  • Oral presentation on “Effect of L/B/K alkaline phosphatase transcript on renal cell carcinoma cell lines: Plausible role in tumorigenesis” at 42nd Annual conference of Association of Clinical Biochemist of India, from 26-28th November 2015, Chandigarh, India

 

  • Poster presentation on “Liver/Bone/Kidney alkaline phosphatase expression is involved in cell viability, migration and apoptosis in renal cell carcinoma” at World Congress of Nephrology - 2015 from 13-17th March 2015, Cape Town, South Africa

 

  • Poster presentation on “Plausible role of alkaline phosphatase expression in clear cell renal cell carcinoma carcinogenesis” at 45th Annual conference of Indian Society of Nephrology from 18-21st December 2014, Kolkata, India

 

  • Oral presentation on “Implication of brush border membrane lipid composition in altered alkaline phosphatase activity in renal cell carcinoma” at 9th National Research Scholar Meet from 19-20th December 2013, ACTREC, Navi Mumbai, India

 

  • Poster presentation on “Implication of brush border membrane lipid composition and fluidity in altered alkaline phosphatase activity in renal cell carcinoma” in the 22nd Biennial Congress of the European Association for Cancer Research: from basic research to personalized cancer treatment from 7-10th July 2012, Barcelona, Spain

 

  • Poster presentation on “Aberrant expression of alkaline phosphatase in renal cell carcinoma: A diagnostic marker” at the International symposium on Recent advanced in cancer research: Therapeutics to chemoprevention from 8-9th February 2012, School of life sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, India

 

  • Oral presentation on “Aberrant Expression of Alkaline Phosphatase in Renal Brush Border Membrane from Renal Cell Carcinoma Patients” at 42nd annual conference of Indian Society of Nephrology from 8-11th December 2011, Hyderabad, India

 

  • Attended CME on “Early intervention and prevention of disability due to genetic disorders on December 11th 2010 organized by Genetic Centre, Government medical college and hospital-32 Chandigarh, India

 

  • Poster presentation on “Molecular basis of aberrant expression of alkaline phosphatase in renal brush border membrane from renal cell carcinoma patients” at 28th annual convention of IACR and international symposium on emerging challenges and approaches in cancer biology from 21-24th February 2009, Bangalore, India

 

  • Attended 1st National symposium on “Diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal infections” from 13-14 January 2007 at PGIMER, Chandigarh, India 

 

  • Attended “3rd Update CME Gastro 2007” from 2-4 February, 2007 at PGIMER, Chandigarh, India

 

  • Training of assessors for Accreditation of schools as health promoting schools, Dept. of Community Medicine and School of Public health, PGIMER, Chandigarh  

 

  • Software Application training for data collection of field investigators of participating centers in ICMR study to assess exposure & the health effects of Pesticides

 

  • Training of Investigators of ICMR Multicentric “Study to Assess the Exposure and Health Effects of Pesticides, PGIMER, Chandigarh (July, 2018)
Conference/ Workshops/Seminars Organised

 

  • Organizing Chairman of the 1st National Conference of Integrated Association of Medical Basic and Social Scientists “IAMBSSCON- 2019” accredited by Punjab Medical Council on 19th October, 2019 at PGIMER, Chandigarh.

 

  • Organized National Conclave on “Respectful Maternal Care” on 18th August 2022 organized by IAMBSS, Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, College of Nursing AIIMS, New Delhi, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, National Institute of Nursing Education, PGIMER, Chandigarh

 

  • Organized National webinar on “Common visual problems and how to save your vision” on 29th July 2022 organized by IAMBSS and Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana.

 

  • Organized National webinar on “Academia – Industry collaboration for water crisis and biotechnological solutions” on 24th June 2022 organized by Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana in support of Swaroop Biotech Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

 

  • Organized an e-live Yoga session on “International Yoga Day- 2022” on 21st June 2022 organized by Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana.

 

  • Organized webinar on “Recent Insights in Atherosclerosis: Implications in Various Diseases” on 30th April, 2022 organized by IAMBSS and Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana in association with Department of Biochemistry, Government Medical College, Amritsar.

 

  • Organized Webinar on world IPR day on “Patentability issues in biotechnology and life sciences” on 26th April, 2022 organized by Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana.

 

  • Organized webinar on “Emerging role of extracellular vesicles in HIV infection: from immunopathogenesis to therapeutics” on 19th April, 2022 organized by IAMBSS in association with Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana.

 

  • Organized webinar on “Humanized mouse model: applications in infectious diseases” on 30th March, 2022 organized by IAMBSS in association with Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana.

 

  • Organized e-workshop on “e- content development: a compilation of best practices” on 16th March, 2022 organized by IAMBSS in association with Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana.

 

  • Organized Live yoga session “Yoga for women” on the occasion of International women’s day (8th March, 2022) organized by IAMBSS in association with Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana and National Institute of Nursing Education, PGIMER, Chandigarh.

 

  • Organized e-workshop on “Sampling techniques and sample size estimation” from 26th -27th, November, 2021 organized by IAMBSS in association with Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana.

 

  • Organized e- workshop on “Approaches and strategies in writing systematic review and meta-analysis from 30th July- 4th August, 20211 organized by IAMBSS and ICMR center for advanced based child health (Phase II), PGIMER in association with AIIMs, Rishikesh and SBSU, Dehradun.

 

  • Organized e- workshop on “Tips and tricks on writing an effective scientific article: a road map from research to publication” from 12th - 17th, July, 2021 organized by IAMBSS in association with Chandigarh University, Galgotias University.

 

  • Organized a National seminar on “Strengthening of integration in science: A step towards nation building” on 16th January, 2021 organized by IAMBSS.

 

  • Organized SPSS e-workshop on “Statistics made easy: Virtual SPSS workshop on basics and beyond” from 26th -31st October, 2020 organized by IAMBSS in association with Chandigarh University, Galgotias University and National Institute of Nursing Education, PGIMER, Chandigarh.

 

  • Organized Poshan Mah celebration webinar on “Addressing nutritional issues through integrated solutions” from 1st - 30th September, 2020 organized by IAMBSS in association with PGIMER, Chandigarh

 

  • Organized World Physiotherapy day webinar on “Exercise- The new modern medicine” on 8th September, 2020 organized by IAMBSS.

 

  • Organized International Webinar on “Frontiers of health care research: COVID 19 and trends in Brain health, Energy metabolism and Cancer immunotherapy” from 27th -28th August, 2020 organized by IAMBSS.

 

  • Organized virtual National workshop on “Back to Basics - Building Statistical Literacy” from 8th -18th August,2020.

 

  • Organized live Yoga session on International Yoga day 21st June 2020.

 

  • Organized various webinars on COVID 19 organized by IAMBSS.   

 

  • Organized World Social work day seminar on “Theoretical Connotation of the importance of human relationship in managing substance abuse” on 17, March 2020 organized by IAMBSS in association with PGIMER, Chandigarh.

 

  • Organized National seminar on “Integration of Multidisciplinary Research: Need of the new era” on January 05, 2019 at PGIMER, Chandigarh.

 

  • Organizing Committee Member of 1st World NCD Congress - 2017 from November 4-6, 2017 at PGIMER, Chandigarh.

 

  • Organized Physical activity sessions (Walkathon, Marathon and Yoga) during 1st World NCD Congress - 2017 from November 4-6, 2017 at PGIMER, Chandigarh.

 

  • Organizing Committee Member of symposium on “Advanced Techniques in Basic Research: Tools of 21st Century” on 1st May 2010, PGMER by Association of Basic Medical scientists, PGIMER, Chandigarh.

 

  • Organizing Committee Member of symposium on “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in biomedical research” on 21st October 2010, PGIMER by Association of Basic Medical scientists, PGIMER, Chandigarh.

 

 

Peer Recognition
  • Guest Editor of the journal “Life” special issue on "Application of Proteomics in Metabolic Diseases"

 

  • Reviewer of various international journals like
    • BMC Cancer
    • BMC Urology
    • BMC Neuroscience
    • Molecular Cancer
    • Cancer Cell International
    • World Journal of Surgical Oncology
    • Frontiers in Genetics
    • Frontiers in Aging and Neuroscience
    • Frontiers in Oncology
    • Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience
    • International Journal of Infectious Diseases
    • Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
Invited Talks/ Resource Person
Invited as a Resource Person in “Indo – Canadian Workshop – Crops for food, Nutrition and Health” organized by Department of Agriculture in collaboration with MM college of Pharmacy, Department of Biotechnology and MM Institute of Medical Science and Research.

Advisory Committee Member of Chitkara University Doctoral Consortium (CUDC-2021) held on 12-13, November, 2021 at Chitkara University, Punjab.

Member of the scientific committee & Jury member in ‘Young Scientists’ Conference (YSC) in 6th India International Science Festival (IISF 2020) organized by Ministry of Earth Sciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) from December 22-25, 2020.

Reviewer in International Conference “NCASM-20” held on 24-25, September, 2020 at Chitkara University, Punjab

Moderator in "Euro Pharmaceutics 2020 and Cancer 2020 Webinar" on September 22, 2020.

Invited as a Panelist “Conflict of Interest - Authorship issues” in a Conclave, on the theme ‘Research & Publication Ethics’ organized by Doctoral Research Centre, Chitkara School of Health Sciences, Chitkara University on August 12, 2020.

Attended an advocacy meeting organized by Punjab State Farmers & Farm Workers Commission regarding the adulterations in milk and milk products on January 15, 2020.

Invited for Guest Lecture on “Plausible role of alkaline phosphatase in renal cell carcinoma tumorigenesis: a new role explored” in a National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Non-communicable Diseases: Road to Prevention and Cure” on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at School of Biosciences, IMS University Campus, Ghaziabad, U.P.

Invited as a Guest of Honor and to deliver an Invited Lecture on “Environmental Factors induced Non-communicable Diseases” in a national seminar on ‘Environmental Challenges of India’, December 28, 2017 by Environment and Social Development Association, New Delhi.
Patent Filed/ Published
PATENT FILED
 
PATENT PUBLISHED
  • Patent Published on “Bioremediation systems and methods for removing damaging heavy metals from industrial effluents” 

  • Patent published on “Colocasia esculenta biopolymer-based bio thin film formulation loaded with nanosized antidepressant” 

Citations

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