About

Dr. Varsha Sharma is an Assistant Professor at NIILM University, Kaithal, with a strong research and academic background in life sciences. She completed her Postgraduation and PhD from Panjab University, Chandigarh, and has qualified the CSIR-NET examination. Her expertise spans toxicology, molecular biology, phytopharmacology, and animal experimentation, with research focused on the protective effects of herbal extracts against drug-induced organ toxicity using in vivo models and advanced biochemical, molecular, and histopathological techniques. In addition to her research experience, she has professional exposure to molecular diagnostics and actively engages in teaching and mentoring, contributing effectively to academics, research, and student development.

Professional Activities

Professional Development Activities

·        Sharma, V., Kaur, R. and Sharma, V.L., 2021. Ameliorative potential of Adhatoda vasica against anti-tubercular drugs induced hepatic impairments in female Wistar rats in relation to oxidative stress and xeno-metabolism. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 270, p.113771.

·        Sharma, V., Sharma, R. and Sharma, V.L., 2022. Andrographis paniculata mitigates first-line anti-tubercular drugs-induced nephrotoxicity in Wistar rats. Biomarkers, DOI: 10.1080/1354750X.2022.2043444

·        Kaur, R., Sharma, V., Kumari, A., Saini, V. and Kumar, V., 2022. Association of rs3212220 G/T single nucleotide polymorphism of IL-12B with tuberculosis in the population of Punjab, India. Human Gene, p.201091.

·        Singh, B., Jindal A., Tyagi1 R.N., Sharma, V., 2025. Fish Diversity of Hill Streams and Sirsa River in Solan District of Himachal Pradesh, India. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, 29(2): 1479-1491. doi: 10.21608/ejabf.2025.420291

·        Kaur, R., Sharma, V. and Kumari, A., 2025. Comprehensive Review of Genital Tuberculosis: Epidemiological Patterns, Causal Agents, Diagnostic Strategies, Symptomatology and Fertility Consequences. Reproductive Sciences, pp.1-11

 

Books/ Patents/ Projects

 

·        Sharma, V and Rajput, A., 2024. Ethanobotanical and pharmacological properties of Permelia, Cetraria, Cladonia and Usnea. In Sharma, A., Das, A. K., et al. Chemistry, Biology and Pharmacology of Lichen, Wiley.

 Rajput, A., Sharma, V. and Yadav, R., 2023. Special emphasis on the study of medicinally important genera- Permelia, Cetraria, Cladonia and Usnea. In Kamal, A. and Khatoon, J. Research in Mycology Vol. II. Blue Duck.

·        Project Fellow in UGC-MRP sponsored project entitled “Phytochemical screening and the ameliorating effect of different Indian herbs on first-line antitubercular drugs induced toxicity in Wistar rats” in the Department of Zoology, Panjab University, Chandigarh (July, 2016- June, 2018). 

Arun Kumar, Dr. Naresh Kumar, Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Dr. Mamta Bishnoi, Dr. Rahul Kumar Mishra, Dr. Lalita Dahiya, Ms. Varsha Sharma, Dr. Manju Kharb, Dr. Shikha Rathi, & Mr. Ashu Ohla. (2025). Oil Extraction Device. UK Registered Design No. 6416045. Intellectual Property Office, UK. Registered 08 January 2025.

 

 

Professional Affiliations:

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Qualifications: PhD

Work Experience: 4 Year 3 Mo

Research Interest: Toxicology, Molecular Biology, Phytopharmacology, and Animal Experimentation