Dr. Nagashree Sharma is a dedicated clinician, academician, and researcher in neurology, with particular academic engagement in neuroimmunology, movement disorders, stroke, autoimmune neurological diseases, and neurogenetics. Her career reflects a strong combination of clinical expertise, scientific investigation, academic presentations, continuing medical education, and professional service.

She has demonstrated academic excellence from her undergraduate medical education, securing 3rd Rank in Physiology, 4th Rank in ENT, and 7th Rank in General Surgery during MBBS and attaining state-level academic recognition under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.

Research & Publications

Dr. Sharma has developed a substantial research portfolio comprising original research, cohort studies, case reports, case series, letters to the editor, and conference abstracts. Her publications address clinically challenging neurological and immunological conditions, including:

• Autoimmune encephalitis in pediatric and adult populations
• Autoimmune neuropathies and neurofascin-186 antibody-associated disease
• Writer’s cramp and movement disorders
• Post-stroke thalamic tremor
• PLA2G6-associated neurodegeneration
• Neuro-onset systemic lupus erythematosus
• Aripiprazole-associated parkinsonism
• Neuroimmunological disease and the gut–brain relationship
• Neurological manifestations associated with infectious and systemic disorders

Her research demonstrates a particular interest in rare neurological disorders, diagnostic dilemmas, neuroimmunology, and clinically relevant neurological phenotypes.

Awards & Scientific Recognition

Dr. Sharma has received several academic and scientific recognitions throughout her career. Notable achievements include:

• 2nd Prize for Poster Presentation at MPSCON 2024 for research on vildagliptin-associated choreoathetoid movements.
• Fifth Place in the Indian National Stroke Conference All-India Quiz, 2021.
• Best Annual Article Award, 2018, for her case report on primary immunodeficiency.
• E-poster Winner at Bangalore Neuro Update (BNET), 2016, for work on opsoclonus-myoclonus-ataxia syndrome.
• ICMR Short-Term Studentship Award, 2011, for research on psychological stress and burnout among first-year undergraduate medical students.

These achievements reflect sustained academic engagement beginning during her undergraduate years and continuing into advanced clinical and research activities.

International & National Scientific Engagement

Dr. Sharma has actively presented her work at prestigious national and international scientific meetings. Her academic contributions include poster and podium presentations at conferences associated with organizations such as the American Academy of Neurology, International Conference on Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ICTRIMS), Movement Disorder Society, Indian National Stroke Conference, and Bangalore Neuro Educational Trust.

She presented research on autoimmune encephalitis at the American Academy of Neurology 2022 Summer Conference in San Francisco and has participated in international academic programmes including ECTRIMS in Copenhagen.

Academic & Professional Contributions

Beyond research publications, Dr. Sharma contributes to medical education as a resource person, panelist, invited speaker, chairperson, and guest lecturer. She has participated in CME programmes and professional meetings addressing stroke, neuroimmunology, multiple sclerosis, neurological complications of systemic diseases, and contemporary neurological management.

In 2026, she served as a resource person and panelist at HYMNNSCON, further demonstrating recognition of her expertise within academic neurological forums.

Peer Review & Academic Service

Dr. Sharma has expanded her contribution to the scientific community through peer-review activities for international journals, including Frontiers in Neurology, Frontiers in Immunology, and Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. Since 2025, she has participated in the peer-review process, particularly in areas related to neuroimmunology and neurological research.

Continuing Education & Specialized Training

Her professional development includes extensive participation in national and international CME programmes and specialized educational activities in neuroimmunology, multiple sclerosis, neurogenetics, pediatric neurology, inflammation, giant cell arteritis, and autoimmune encephalitis. She has also pursued a European lifelong master's degree in Neuroimmunology from CEMCAT, UAB Barcelona, Spain.

Key Research Interests

Her major areas of research and academic interest include:

• Neuroimmunology and autoimmune neurological disorders
• Autoimmune encephalitis
• Multiple sclerosis and related demyelinating diseases
• Autoimmune neuropathies
• Movement disorders
• Stroke and neurological complications
• Neurogenetics
• Rare neurological disorders
• Gut–brain and neuroimmunological interactions
• Diagnostic challenges and translational neurological research

Research Impact

Dr. Nagashree Sharma has established a multidimensional academic profile combining clinical neurology, research publications, scientific presentations, international conference participation, peer review, medical education, and public academic engagement. Her early ICMR research experience, subsequent publication record, multiple scientific awards, international presentations, invited academic roles, and journal-review activities demonstrate progressive development as an independent researcher and academic contributor.

Eligibility for Distinguished Researcher Award 

Dr. Nagashree Sharma is eligible for the Distinguished Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels based on her sustained and diverse contributions to neurological research and academic medicine. Her eligibility is supported by her substantial publication portfolio, research on autoimmune encephalitis and neuroimmunological disorders, multiple national and international scientific presentations, award-winning research, ICMR-supported research experience, international academic participation, invited lectures and panel roles, and peer-review contributions to leading international journals.

Her continued work in neuroimmunology, movement disorders, autoimmune neurological diseases, neurogenetics, and clinically relevant translational research, together with recognition from national and international academic forums, demonstrates the breadth and continuity of her research contributions and supports her suitability for the Distinguished Researcher Award – Scientific Laurels.