Mukesh Verma
About Mukesh Verma
Mukesh Verma serves as the Chief of the Methods and Technologies Branch and Program Director of the Epidemiology and Genomics Research Program at the National Institutes of Health. He has extensive experience in cancer research, with a focus on biomarkers, epigenetics, and disease etiology, and has published numerous research articles and books in these fields.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Mukesh Verma serves as the Chief of the Methods and Technologies Branch and is the Program Director for the Epidemiology and Genomics Research Program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He has held this position since 1997, contributing to the organization for over 27 years. His work focuses on advancing research in cancer biomarkers, epigenetics, and epidemiology. He has provided direction in the Division of Cancer Prevention at the National Cancer Institute, emphasizing areas such as risk assessment, early detection, and the prevention of cancer.
Education and Expertise
Mukesh Verma holds a Master's degree in Biochemistry from Govind Ballabh Pant University, where he studied from 1978 to 1980. He furthered his education at Banaras Hindu University, earning a PhD in Molecular Biology (Virology) from 1980 to 1984. His expertise encompasses the implications of epigenome, microbiome, metabolome, and genomic information for risk assessment and understanding disease etiology. He also served as an Assistant Professor at Georgetown University from 1991 to 1997, focusing on lung cancer.
Research Contributions
Mukesh Verma has published 161 research articles and reviews and has edited five books in the fields of cancer biomarkers, epigenetics, and epidemiology. His research contributions have significantly advanced the understanding of cancer and its associated risk factors. He represents the National Cancer Institute in Common Fund Programs that focus on Epigenomics, Metabolomics, and Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity, further highlighting his active role in the scientific community.
Leadership in Cancer Research
Mukesh Verma has played a significant role in promoting the visibility and investment in cancer epigenetics research within the National Cancer Institute. His leadership extends to collaborations with federal and non-governmental agencies, where he champions initiatives that enhance research in cancer prevention and early detection. His efforts have contributed to a greater understanding of the relationship between infectious agents and cancer, as well as the role of epigenetics in disease progression.