Sheba M.J. MohanKumar

Dr. Sheba M.J. MohanKumar is a Professor and Director of the Online CBS Masters Program at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine, within the Department of Biomedical Sciences. She holds academic roles emphasizing online education and research leadership in neuroendocrine systems.

Education:

• BVSc from Madras Veterinary College, India (1988)
• MS from Kansas State University (1992)
• PhD from Kansas State University (1996)
• Postdoctoral fellowship at Kansas State University (1996–1997)

Research Focus: Dr. MohanKumar’s work integrates neuroendocrine, immune, and environmental factors in health and disease. Key areas include:

• Prenatal stress programming obesity
• Environmental toxin impacts on reproduction and stress
• Biomarker development for human diseases
• Neuroendocrine-immune interactions in aging

Her recent studies highlight bisphenol exposure effects and Alzheimer’s-linked metabolic pathways.

Publication Trends: Over the past decades, she has explored developmental programming of chronic diseases, neurotoxicology of environmental pollutants, and pharmacological interventions in metabolic disorders. Recent work (2021–2024) focuses on prenatal toxin exposure and neurochemical impacts.

Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not detailed here, her publications indicate sustained research collaborations. No formal advisee names are listed in the provided texts.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with diagnostic and research labs in the College of Veterinary Medicine, including the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories and PDRC Diagnostic Services, contributing to translational research in biomarkers and environmental health.