معرفی
Dr. Andrew Sharkey is a Lecturer in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. He is a member of the Centre for Trophoblast Research and contributes to interdisciplinary research on maternal-fetal interactions, particularly focusing on implantation, placental development, and immune system modulation during pregnancy.
- Affiliation: Centre for Trophoblast Research, University of Cambridge
- Teaching: Part 2 course on implantation and early development, supervision in Reproductive Sciences for pre-clinical medicine, histopathology demonstrator
His research spans molecular mechanisms of embryo-endometrial interactions, novel contraceptive strategies, and the role of genetic and immune factors in pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia, miscarriage, and stillbirths. Key specialities include Immunology, Infertility, and Maternal-Fetal Compatibility.
Analysis of his publications reveals a focus on NK cell receptors (e.g., KIR2DS4, KIR2DS1), HLA-G and HLA-C interactions, DNA methylation in placental aging, and endometrial gene regulation. These works bridge immunology, reproductive medicine, and epigenetic mechanisms.
Teaching roles include lecturing on implantation and early development, supervising the Endocrinology and Reproductive Sciences module for pre-clinical medicine, and demonstrating histopathology practicals. His keywords highlight expertise in Contraception, Genetics, and Pregnancy Complications.
