Bharti Garg

Bharti Garg is an Assistant Project Scientist in the Department of Surgery at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. Her research focuses on pancreatic cancer, appendiceal cancer, and related molecular mechanisms within the university's comprehensive cancer research ecosystem.

Her primary research interests include:

• Pancreatic Cancer Research
• Cancer Metastasis
• Tumor Microenvironment
• Molecular Oncology
• Cell Biology
• Cancer Models

Dr. Garg's work investigates the molecular underpinnings of gastrointestinal cancers, with particular emphasis on pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and its interactions with neural tissue. Her research spans from basic molecular mechanisms to translational applications, utilizing advanced models including organotypic culture systems. She employs techniques ranging from transcriptomic analysis to animal modeling to understand cancer progression and metastasis.

Her publication record shows consistent productivity with publications spanning 2022-2025, indicating an active research trajectory. The work demonstrates increasing sophistication and impact, with her most recent 2025 Cancer Research paper representing a significant contribution to understanding molecular drivers of pancreatic cancer.

Dr. Garg collaborates extensively within the UCSD research community, particularly with colleagues in surgical oncology and molecular biology. Her work has garnered attention across academic platforms as indicated by altmetrics data showing news coverage and social media discussion.