Rahul Sharma

High Impact

Associate Professor

Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-04-25

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23 h-index 70 pubs 1,724 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Rahul Sharma's research investigates the complex interplay of immune responses, inflammation, and disease mechanisms, with a particular focus on conditions such as autoimmune disorders, kidney injury, and cancer. His work explores the role of specific cellular components and molecular pathways in disease progression and potential therapeutic interventions.

Recent publications demonstrate Sharma's engagement with critical areas of immunological research. He has studied the impact of immune checkpoint blockade on the systemic immune landscape and tumor microenvironment in obesity-associated breast cancer. His research also delves into modulating T-follicular helper cells and germinal center B cells to ameliorate autoimmunity, as well as the function of ST2+ T-regulatory cells in renal inflammation and fibrosis following ischemic kidney injury. Furthermore, his work has explored the protective effects of hybrid cytokines in acute graft-versus-host disease and the stabilization of transcription factors by pannexin-3 in vascular oxidative stress.

Sharma's research network includes collaborators at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, such as N. K. Shah, Milenko T Petrovic, and Esther Park. With a scholarly profile including an h-index of 23 and over 1,700 citations across 70 publications, he is recognized as a highly cited researcher. His recent activity and publication dates indicate ongoing contributions to the field.

Metrics

  • h-index: 23
  • Publications: 70
  • Citations: 1,724

Selected Publications

  • Sudden Death Due to Hypercoagulability in a Patient With Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetic Ketoacidosis (2025)

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