Bhumika Sharma, PhD
About Bhumika Sharma, PhD
Bhumika Sharma, PhD, is a Manager Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens, with a background in parasitology and extensive experience in various scientific techniques and research roles.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Bhumika Sharma, PhD, currently serves as a Manager Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens. In this role, she undertakes a variety of scientific responsibilities, leveraging her extensive background in molecular biology and biochemistry. Her role involves overseeing scientific projects, managing research initiatives, and possibly contributing to drug development and other critical scientific endeavors.
Educational Background
Bhumika Sharma, PhD, has a robust educational foundation in the sciences. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Parasitology from the Special Centre for Molecular Medicine at Jawaharlal Nehru University, completing her studies between 2013 and 2019. She also holds a Master's Degree in Life Sciences from the School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, which she obtained in 2013. Additionally, Bhumika completed her Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Science at the University of Delhi in 2011.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role, Bhumika Sharma, PhD, worked at Bristol Myers Squibb as an Associate Scientist for six months in 2022. She also has experience as a Freelance Editor at Cactus Communications, a position she held from 2019 to 2021. Her other roles include a stint as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Massachusetts Medical School from 2019 to 2020 and a short-term volunteer position at iSTEMCare in 2021.
Research Projects and Expertise
During her academic and professional career, Bhumika Sharma, PhD, has led and contributed to various significant research projects. Notably, she led a project focused on the biochemical characterization and crystallization of recombinant proteins in Trichomonas vaginalis during her Master's studies. She is experienced in advanced imaging techniques, including fluorescence and confocal imaging, electron microscopy, and FACS. Additionally, she has extensive expertise in antibody generation in mice, sample preparation for mass spectrometry, and cell culture techniques involving Plasmodium falciparum, yeast, and mammalian cells.