Parul Sharma

Parul Sharma, PhD, RDN, LD, CNSC is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She holds a PhD in Microwave Induced Synthesis and Bioactivities of Novel Chalcones from MLSU (2013) and completed a dietetic internship at Baylor University Medical Center (2015). Her research focuses on synthesizing chalcone derivatives with applications in drug development, food additives, and clinical nutrition.

Education:

• PhD in Chemistry, MLSU, 2013
• Dietetic Internship, Baylor University Medical Center, 2015

Research Interests: Development of chalcone-based compounds for antimicrobial/anticancer applications, tyrosinase inhibitors for skin pigmentation, and sugarless sweeteners for diabetic patients. Clinical projects include optimizing tube feedings in critically ill patients and improving nutrition protocols in hospitals.

Professional Affiliations: Member of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, and Dallas Dietetic Alliance (Executive Board 2020-2021). Holds CNSC certification and expertise in parenteral/enteral nutrition order writing.

Awards: Nominated as Best Preceptor in Aramark Internship Program (2020).

Future Work: Expanding chalcone applications in food science and clinical nutrition quality improvement projects.