Ashwani Kumar Sharma

Dr. Ashwani Kumar Sharma is Professor of Interventional Radiology at University of Rochester Medical Center, specializing in Vascular and Interventional Radiology. He serves as the Director of Interventional Oncology within the Department of Imaging Sciences and maintains clinical appointments at multiple Rochester locations including Strong Memorial Hospital, Highland Hospital, and East River Road Imaging.

Dr. Sharma's educational background includes:

• MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College at Delhi University, India (1997)
• Residency in Radiology at Indira Ghandi Medical College, India (1998-2001)
• Fellowships in Neuroradiology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (2001-2005)
• Fellowships in Neuroradiology and Interventional Radiology at University of Rochester Medical Center (2006-2009)

His primary research interests focus on innovative interventional techniques for cancer treatment and complex medical conditions. Dr. Sharma leads research in Yttrium-90 radioembolization for primary and secondary liver tumors, pioneering work on Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for body abscesses, and specialized interventions for varicose veins and transplant complications. His work bridges clinical practice with biomedical engineering, particularly in optical properties measurement for optimized photodynamic therapy. The professor maintains active research in hepatocellular carcinoma treatments, exploring comparative effectiveness of transradial versus transfemoral approaches and evaluating various ablation modalities.

Analysis of Dr. Sharma's recent publications reveals a strong focus on translational research with direct clinical applications. His work demonstrates consistent progression from basic feasibility studies to clinical implementation, particularly in photodynamic therapy for abscess management. The research portfolio shows expertise across multiple domains including transplant interventions, vascular procedures, and oncology applications, with particular emphasis on improving safety and efficacy of minimally invasive techniques.

Dr. Sharma has received several notable scientific awards:

• Fischer Fund Grant (2014)
• Lawrence G. Sahler I CARE Award (2014)
• Certificate of 'Excellence in Research' (2008)
• First Prize at Fifth Annual Conference (2003)

As Director of Interventional Oncology, Dr. Sharma oversees a multidisciplinary team focused on advancing minimally invasive cancer treatments. His leadership extends to clinical training programs where he mentors radiology residents and fellows in interventional techniques. The professor has contributed significantly to radiology nursing education through numerous book chapters covering interventional procedures. His grant activity includes the Fischer Fund Grant supporting research in photodynamic therapy applications.

Dr. Sharma leads the Interventional Oncology program within Imaging Sciences, directing research initiatives focused on image-guided cancer therapies. His team collaborates with oncologists, surgeons, and biomedical engineers to develop novel approaches for tumor ablation and vascular interventions. Current projects include optimizing photodynamic therapy protocols using patient-specific optical measurements and evaluating comparative outcomes of different access techniques for hepatic cancer treatments.