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Professor Pankaj Sharma is a University of London Chair of Neurology at Royal Holloway, directing the Institute of Cardiovascular Research and serving as a consultant neurologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. He holds dual doctorates from the University of Cambridge and University of London, with prior roles as a British Heart Foundation Clinician Scientist and Fulbright Scholar at Harvard Medical School.
His research focuses on cerebrovascular disease mechanisms using genetics/genomics/proteomics, particularly in ethnic minority populations like South Asians and Middle Eastern groups. Notable projects include the BRAINS study examining stroke in South Asians across three countries. He has led the Imperial College Cerebrovascular Research Unit and secured 11 grants including a £1.2M project on stroke genetics.
Key achievements include developing emergency department EHR standards in Europe (eCREAM initiative) and identifying seasonal variations in fatal strokes. Awards include British Heart Foundation and Fulbright recognitions. Public engagement includes TV/radio appearances educating communities on stroke prevention.
Labs/Teams: Leads Institute of Cardiovascular Research and collaborates globally through the BRAINS consortium. Supervised 3 doctoral students and mentors early-career researchers through collaborative projects.
