Akshika Sharma, PhD
Post-Doctoral Associate, TCORS fellow
Postdoctoral Associate
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Education & Training: Ph.D. in Cancer Science from University at Buffalo, M.S. in Dental Science (MDS) from SGT University, India, and BDS from MD University, India.
Research Interests: My research focuses on perceptions that influence uptake and ongoing use of tobacco and nicotine products such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco among youth and adults. I am also interested in exploring the effect of potential regulatory policies on tobacco use behaviors, and learning how these policies may influence pre-existing health disparities.
Life outside the lab: I love exploring new places with my family, going on hikes, and painting in my free time.