Dr. Monika Sharma

Instructor

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Biography

Monika Sharma is an Instructor at the Yale School of Medicine in the Department of Neurology. She holds a master's degree in biotechnology and has received additional research training at the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology in India. Dr. Sharma completed her doctoral studies at the University of Alberta, Canada, under the mentorship of Professor Patrick Flood, focusing on the role of beta2-adrenergic receptor (β2-AR) activation in modulating the microglial response in neuro-inflammatory conditions such as Parkinson's disease. Her research revealed crucial mechanisms through which β2-AR agonists influence microglia activation in neuroinflammation. Following her tenure at Harvard Medical School, where she further investigated the role of β2-AR activation in Parkinson's disease, she joined the Adams Center at Yale in 2024. Dr. Sharma's current research concentrates on the regulatory effects of beta2-adrenoreceptor agonists on mitochondrial function in synucleinopathy. Her significant contributions have been recognized through prestigious fellowships from the Parkinson’s Association of Alberta, Canada, and the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA).

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Brigham Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA

Conducted research on the role of beta2-adrenergic receptor activation in neuro-inflammatory conditions.

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.