Ashu Sharma PhD

Ashu Sharma

Ashu Sharma
PhD

Contact Information
615 BRB
3435 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14214
Phone: (716) 829-2759
Fax: (716) 829-3942
sharmaa@buffalo.edu



Education and Training:

  • PhD, University of Delhi, India (1988)
  • MS, Biochemistry/Endocrinology, University of Delhi, India (1983)
  • BS, Zoology, University of Delhi, India (1979)

Employment:

  • Professor, Oral Biology, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (2011-present)
  • Associate Professor, Oral Biology, University at Buffalo Oral Biology (2005–2011)
  • Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Oral Biology, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (1999–2005)
  • Assistant Professor (Research), Oral Biology, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (1994–1998)
  • Post Doctoral Fellow, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (1988–1991)

Awards and Honors:

  • UB Exceptional Scholar/Teaching Innovation Award (2021)
  • Advancement for the Dental Research Award, University at Buffalo (2012)
  • Principle Investigator Award, University at Buffalo (2005)
  • M.Sc. Prakash Memorial Gold Medal, University of Delhi, Delhi (1981)



Professional Memberships:

  • Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (2006–present)
  • Member of Advisory Group, Oralgen Data Base at the Los Alamos National Laboratories; This is a consortium formed by the NIDCR (NIH) and the Los Alamos Labs to advise on genomic approaches for the study of oral bacteria and their role in pathogenesis. (2005–present)
  • Member, American Association for Dental Research (2000–present)
  • Member, American Society for Microbiology and AAAS (2000–present)

Presentations:

  • "T. forsythia surface layer glycosylation and BspA modulate host immunity" First International conference on P. gingivalis and related bacterial species; Nagasaki University (2013)
  • "Tannerella forsythia surface glycosylation: a strategy for manipulating host immunity" Oral Microbiome, Immunity & Chronic Disease; University at Buffalo (2013)
  • "The role of Tannerella forsythia leucine-rich-repeat BspA protein in epithelial cell interactions" Gordon Conference on Periodontal Disease (2006)
  • "Invited Speaker" Houston Medical Sciences Center; University of Texas at Houston; Dental Division (1999)
  • "Novel oral streptococccal vaccine vectors" (1999)

Service Activities:

  • Cells, MDP journals; Guest editor (2024)
  • Mentor, STEER (Support, Training, Early -career Enhamcement and Retention) Program at the School; Mentor (2023–present)
  • UB Dental School Strategic Plan for Research Enhancement.; Advisory (2023–2024)
  • Interim Chair; Interim Chair (2023–2024)
  • ; Interim Chair, Oral Biology Department (2023–2024)
  • Permanent Standing Member; ODCS Study Section Permanent Standing Member (2021–present)
  • Journal of Dental Research; reviewer (2020–2024)
  • NIDCR; Special Emphasis Panels; Serving several panels on a continuous basis;; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2019–2020)
  • Frontiers journals; reviewer (2018–2024)
  • Molecular Oral Microbiology; Member editorial board (2015–2024)
  • Infection and Immunity; reviewer (2015–2024)
  • Poster judging at UB Postdoc symposium; Judge (2015–present)
  • NIH; ZRG-MOSS;; Grant Reviewer (2015)
  • NIDCR; ODCS;; Panel Member (2015)
  • School of Dental Medicine, Promotion and Tenure Committee; Member (2014–present)
  • MOSS;; Grant Reviewer (2013–2020)
  • ZDE1 MH19;; Grant Reviewer (2013)
  • NIDCR; Special Panel;; Grant Reviewer (2013)
  • MOSS F (02);; Grant Reviewer (2013)
  • MOSS-B (02M);; Grant Reviewer (2013)
  • National Science Foundation; National Science Foundation;; External Reviewer (2008–present)
  • Ad Hoc Reviewer, Archives of Oral Biology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2008–present)
  • Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Clinical Periodontology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2008–present)
  • Ad Hoc Reviewer, Odontology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2007–2015)
  • Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2007–2005)
  • Ad Hoc Reviewer, Gene; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2007–present)
  • Sheffield Charitable Trust Medical Research, UK; Grant reviewer, Sheffield Charitable Trust Medical Research, UK;; External Reviewer (2007–present)
  • United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation; Reviewer, proposals submitted to United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation.;; External Reviewer (2006)
  • University at Buffalo; Interdisciplinary Research Development Fund; Reviewer, Interdisciplinary Research Development Fund.;; Grant Reviewer (2006)
  • Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Periodontology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2006–present)
  • Journal Reviewer, Vaccine Journal; Reviewer (2006–present)
  • Journal Reviewer, Microbiology; Reviewer (2006–present)
  • Journal Reviewer, FEMS Microbiology & Immunology; Reviewer (2006–present)
  • IGBBS-member recruit students for program; Member (2002–2005)
  • School of Dental Medicine, Student Research and Honors Committee; Member (2002–present)
  • School of Dental Medicine, Graduate Committee, Thesis; Member (1999)
  • School of Dental Medicine, Graduate Committee, Preliminary Exams; Member (1999–present)
  • Dental School Summer Research Program (Mentor); Member (1998–2001)
  • School of Dental Medicine, Graduate Committee, D.D.S./Ph.D.; Member (1998–present)
  • Journal Club Series for Ph.D. Students; Director (1997–2020)
  • School of Dental Medicine, Graduate Committee, D.D.S./Ph.D.; Director
  • IGPBS-Graduate Committee, Admissions; Member
  • School of Dental Medicine, Graduate Committee, Admissions; Member
  • Volunteer at Friends of Night (Buffalo) soup kitchen for the homeless; Volunteer

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Contact Information

615 BRB
3435 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14214
Phone: (716) 829-2759
Fax: (716) 829-3942
sharmaa@buffalo.edu