Dr. Bhumika Sharma, Ph. D.

Ph.D. Veterinary Bacteriology
St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies

M. Sc. Microbiology
University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan, India

B. Sc. Microbiology
University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan, India

About Bhumika Sharma, Ph. D.

Dr. Bhumika Sharma received her Ph.D. in Veterinary Bacteriology from St. George’s University (SGU), Grenada, where her research focused on the development of molecular diagnostic assays for the detection of tick-borne pathogens. Dr. Sharma has over a decade of experience spanning academic teaching, diagnostic microbiology, and infectious disease research, with prior faculty appointments at SGU’s School of Veterinary Medicine. She has played an active role in national diagnostic services in Grenada, including COVID-19 molecular testing, and has served in leadership and mentoring roles for professional organizations such as the American Society for Microbiology. Her academic career is marked by sustained contributions to education, research mentorship, and international collaboration.

Research Interests

Dr. Sharma’s expertise encompasses molecular microbiology, veterinary bacteriology, and infectious disease diagnostics, with a strong emphasis on tick-borne, zoonotic, and food borne pathogens. Her research includes the molecular detection, genetic characterization, and epidemiology of bacterial pathogens such as Ehrlichia, Anaplasma, Arcobacter, Leptospira, and other clinically significant microorganisms affecting animal and human health. She has made notable contributions to the study of Arcobacter as an emerging food borne pathogen, particularly its presence, genetic diversity, and public health implications in poultry and animal-derived food products. Dr. Sharma has extensive experience in PCR-based diagnostics, multiplex molecular platforms, and antimicrobial resistance surveillance. Her work is rooted in a One Health framework, integrating animal, human, and environmental health through studies on tick-borne diseases, food borne bacterial pathogens, and antimicrobial susceptibility trends. In parallel, she is actively engaged in training students in advanced molecular techniques and scientific communication, supporting translational research and global infectious disease capacity building.
ojects include the role of metacognition in learning and a collaboration with Dr. Jack Lee on the development and assessment of a novel learning strategy, Peer Retrieval Practice.

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