Sapna Sharma

Sapna Sharma is a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Biological Sciences, Royal Holloway, University of London. Her research focuses on epidemiology and genetics of stroke in South Asian populations, with a particular interest in comorbid cardiovascular conditions and metabolic risk factors.

Key Research Areas:

• Ischemic stroke in ethnic minorities
• Genetic and genomic influences on cerebrovascular disease
• Public health implications of stroke in migrant populations
• Cardiovascular risk factors in South Asians

Selected Collaborative Projects:

• BRAINS AF ANALYSIS ASPH SURREY (2018-2021) - Co-Principal Investigator
• International BRAINS study - Active contributor

Research Trends: Her recent publications (2020-2025) examine stroke epidemiology in South Asians across the UK, India, and Bangladesh, highlighting links between diabetes, obesity, ischemic heart disease, and stroke outcomes. Studies employ registry data, cross-country comparisons, and Mendelian randomization techniques.