Dr. Sharma is the Founding Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the PCOM School of Pharmacy in Suwanee, GA. With over 30 years of extensive experience in research and teaching, he has contributed to institutions such as Texas A&M Health Science Center in Dallas, TX, and North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND. His research focuses on neuropsychopharmacology, particularly in learning and memory, as well as circulatory and cardiovascular dysfunction in sepsis and related disorders. He has also taught courses on neuropsychiatric pharmacology, cardiovascular physiology, and pharmacology.
Dr. Sharma has played a pivotal role in building the research infrastructure at the PCOM School of Pharmacy, with strong support from the institution. Under his leadership, the Pharmacy Research Laboratory was established, and he envisions further strengthening the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences as a center for the professional development of both students and faculty. Currently, Dr. Sharma is researching the role of medical cannabis in treating anxiety among Pennsylvania-based patients. Additionally, his work focuses on educating healthcare professionals, especially pharmacists, on medical cannabis to ensure they can effectively counsel patients on its legal status and potential side effects.
Dr. Sharma oversees the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, where he leads the delivery of core Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences education to PharmD students. For the past 15 years, he has been a key member of the Executive Leadership Team at the PCOM School of Pharmacy, playing an essential role in the accreditation processes governed by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Furthermore, Dr. Sharma serves as a member of the site visit team that evaluates the status of U.S. pharmacy institutions for the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
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