About
Ashok Sharma is an Associate Professor at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG), Augusta University. He holds academic appointments in the Departments of Population Health Science, Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine, Culver Vision Discovery Institute, and Ophthalmology. As the Genomic Medicine Graduate Program Director, he oversees interdisciplinary training.
- Education: Ph.D. in Genome Sciences/Genomics (MCG, 2011); BS in Engineering (AM University, 1997).
Research focuses on bioinformatics, proteomics, and genomic medicine, particularly in ocular fluids (aqueous humor, tear fluid) and diabetes-related complications. Key projects include the Aqueous Humor Proteomics Database (AHP DB) and tear fluid biomarker discovery. Collaborates on large-scale studies like TEDDY and PAGODA.
Publications emphasize proteomic analysis in glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and inflammatory diseases. He advises graduate and medical students and serves on editorial boards for Frontiers in Molecular BioSciences and Medical Genomics and Biomarkers.
