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Dr. Shiwani Sharma is a cardiovascular researcher affiliated with the Vascular Research Centre at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and the College of Medicine and Public Health at Flinders University. Her work focuses on adult stem cells in vascular regeneration, utilizing advanced technologies such as single-cell RNA sequencing and confocal microscopy. Previously, she conducted two decades of ophthalmic research on genetic eye diseases.
- Education: PhD (Punjab Agricultural University); MSc (Punjab Agricultural University); BSc (Guru Nanak Dev University)
Her research spans cardiovascular biology, stem cell therapy, and molecular mechanisms of corneal dystrophies, cataract, and glaucoma. She has expanded her work to explore therapeutic applications in regenerative medicine.
Scientific Awards:
- Senior Research Fellowship, CSIR (India); 1989-1991
- Junior Research Fellowship, CSIR (India); 1987-1989
- University Merit Scholarship during Master's Program; 1986-1987
Dr. Sharma has served as an invited speaker at international conferences and contributes to research governance, student supervision, and grant evaluation for organizations like NHMRC, Swiss National Science Foundation, and Diabetes Australia.
