Gaurav Sharma

Gaurav Sharma, Ph.D., MBA, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. His interdisciplinary background bridges biomedical sciences and business, enabling translational research with clinical impact. He is actively engaged in metabolic research with direct applications in cardiovascular and oncological diseases.

• B.Sc. in Biological Sciences
• M.Sc. in Biotechnology
• Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
• MBA, Quantic School of Business and Technology, Washington, DC
• Postdoctoral Research, Advanced Imaging Research Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dr. Sharma's research centers on altered metabolic states in disease, particularly in cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. His lab integrates metabolomics, hyperpolarized 13C MRI, and LCMS/NMR to probe real-time metabolic fluxes. His work bridges preclinical models and clinical applications, supporting cardiothoracic surgical decision-making.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in metabolic imaging, mitochondrial redox dynamics, and metabolic reprogramming in heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. His articles frequently involve hyperpolarized 13C probes, redox state detection, and metabolic pathway analysis, demonstrating expertise in cutting-edge molecular imaging and translational metabolism.

Dr. Sharma has received significant recognition for his research:

• Predoctoral Fellowship – Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Second Century Early Faculty Independence Award – American Heart Association (AHA)

He is actively involved in the scientific community as an advisor and evaluator. He serves on the editorial boards of The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation-Open, Journal of Translational Medicine, Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, and several others. He has performed ad hoc peer review for over 40 journals and participates in national and international grant review panels. While specific student names are not listed, his lab environment suggests mentorship of graduate and postgraduate researchers. His work is supported by competitive awards and institutional resources.

Dr. Sharma’s research is conducted within the Advanced Imaging Research Center at UT Southwestern, where he collaborates with multidisciplinary teams focused on metabolic imaging and cardiovascular innovation. His lab fosters integration between basic science and clinical cardiothoracic surgery, enabling rapid translation of findings.