Harsha Sharma

Harsha Sharma is a Professor at Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) with over two decades of experience in higher education. She holds a PhD from Maharaj Sayajirao University (India) and has held postdoctoral roles at Nebraska Medicine and the University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Optometry. Her research focuses on retinal development and ocular diseases, including studies on bHLH transcription factors and cataract-related protein degradation. At NMC, she teaches science courses, emphasizing their relevance to healthcare careers.

Education:

• PhD, Maharaj Sayajirao University, Gujarat, India
• MS, Maharaj Sayajirao University, Gujarat, India
• BS, Maharaj Sayajirao University, Gujarat, India

Research Interests: Dr. Sharma’s work bridges basic science and clinical applications. Her research on NeuroD expression in retinal development and D-Crystalline degradation in cataracts highlights her expertise in molecular mechanisms of ocular diseases. She advocates for interdisciplinary education to prepare future healthcare professionals.

Awards:

• Nebraska Methodist College Distinguished Educator

Service & Affiliations:

• Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Peer Reviewer
• MERLOT Biology Advisory Board Member
• American Society of Microbiology Member

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