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Akshay Sharma, MD, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, Memphis, TN, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Memphis, TN

Pediatric Hematologic Oncology

Attending Physician, Bone Marrow Transplantation & Cellular Therapy, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Summary

  • Akshay Sharma, MBBS

Education & Training

  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2015 - 2018
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 2012 - 2015
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicinePost-Doctoral Fellowship, Winship Cancer Institute, 2011 - 2012
  • Kasturba Med College Mangalore
    Kasturba Med College MangaloreClass of 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2018 - 2024
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2015 - 2019
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2013 - 2015
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Distribution of HIV Self-Tests by HIV-Positive Men Who Have Sex with Men to Social and Sexual Contacts  
    Patrick Sullivan, Akshay Sharma, AIDS and Behavior
  • Indoles Derived from Intestinal Microbiota Act via Type I Interferon Signaling to Limit Graft-Versus-Host-Disease  
    Edmund K Waller, Zachariah DeFilipp, Muna Qayed, Akshay Sharma, Blood

Press Mentions

  • UK Pediatric Resident Receives Grant to Spread Vaccine Awareness
    UK Pediatric Resident Receives Grant to Spread Vaccine AwarenessOctober 3rd, 2013
  • What if a CRISPR Cure Isn’t Such an Easy Choice?
    What if a CRISPR Cure Isn’t Such an Easy Choice?November 9th, 2023
  • In Historic Decision, FDA Approves a CRISPR-Based Medicine for Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease
    In Historic Decision, FDA Approves a CRISPR-Based Medicine for Treatment of Sickle Cell DiseaseDecember 12th, 2023
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Grant Support

  • Research Training Award for FellowsAmerican Society for Hematology2017–2018
  • CATCHAmerican Academy of Pediatrics2013–2014

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations