Asst. Prof. Gitika Sharma is a dedicated academician and researcher in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, currently serving as an Assistant Professor. With a strong commitment to teaching, diagnostics, and research, she has contributed significantly to undergraduate and postgraduate education while actively engaging in institutional and national academic activities. Her professional journey reflects consistent involvement in continuing dental education (CDE), conferences, and research conclaves at reputed institutions across India, including AIIMS, IAOMP platforms, and university-level forums.

Research Interests & Expertise

Her core research interests focus on:

• Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC)

• Molecular markers and tumor prognostication

• Angiogenesis in health and disease

• Salivary gland pathology

• Immunohistochemistry and molecular diagnostics

• Role of phytochemicals and antioxidants in oral cancer

• Systematic reviews and meta-analysis

She demonstrates strong expertise in ELISA-based studies, histopathological grading, biomarker analysis, and translational oral cancer research.

Publications & Scholarly Contributions

Asst. Prof. Gitika Sharma has an impressive research output with 20 publications, comprising:

• 7 International publications

• 14 National publications

She is also a co-author of an academic book:

• Angiogenesis in Health and Disease (LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2021), highlighting her contribution to advanced biomedical understanding of angiogenesis in pathology.

Conference Participation & Academic Engagement

She has actively participated in 18 national and international conferences, symposiums, workshops, and training programs, reflecting her continuous professional development. Her engagement includes attendance, organization of awareness programs (such as Oral Cancer Awareness initiatives), and hands-on training in advanced research methodologies.

Research Papers Presented

She has presented 8 research papers/posters at prestigious national platforms, including IAOMP conferences, AIIMS Oral Pathology Symposiums, and University Research Conclaves. Her presentations cover cutting-edge topics such as:

• Molecular biomarkers in OSCC

• Cytotoxic effects of bioactive compounds

• Systematic reviews in sports-related orofacial trauma

• Rare and diagnostically challenging pathological cases

Awards & Achievements

• First Prize for Paper Presentation at the 2nd AIIMS Oral Pathology Symposium (2023) for her ELISA-based research on serum biomarkers in tobacco-induced OSCC, showcasing both scientific merit and clinical relevance.

  Article published in opmd times with Lady Harding Medical college

  • Chlorogenic Acid a Natural Chemotherapeutic Adjunct for Oral Cancer
  • Understanding the Malignant Transformation Potential of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders
  • Oral Screening Camps at Maternal and Child Welfare Canters for ASHA Workers
  • Inauguration of OPMD Hub

Eligibility for Most Ambitious Researcher Award

Based on her consistent research productivity, multidisciplinary research focus, international and national publications, award-winning presentations, authorship of a scholarly book, and sustained academic engagement, Asst. Prof. Gitika Sharma clearly fulfills and exceeds the criteria for the Most Ambitious Researcher Award under Scientific Laurels. Her trajectory reflects ambition, innovation, and a strong commitment to advancing oral pathology research with translational impact, making her a highly deserving candidate for this recognition.