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Sunil Sharma, MD, Oncology, Scottsdale, AZ

SunilSharmaMD

Oncology Scottsdale, AZ

Gastrointestinal Cancer, Hematologic Oncology, Clinical Pharmacology

Physician in Chief, Translational Genomics Research Institute, Chief Translational Research, HonorHealth Research Institute, Professor of Medicine City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Institute

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  • Office

    10510 N 92nd Street Suite 200
    Scottsdale, AZ 85258
    Phone+1 480-323-1350

Summary

  • I am a Board Certified Medical Oncologist and a physician scientist who specializes in treating gastrointestinal, neuroendocrine and rare tumors like mesotheliomas. My research interests include development of novel early phase clinical trials and discovery of novel anti-cancer therapies esp. those that target the epigenome and other interesting cancer targets.
    My career has been eclectic and I consider myself as a senior academic physician executive with excellent leadership and broad development
    skills, business acumen and track record of success. Here are some of my skills-
    • World – recognized leader in early phase drug development and discovery
    • Instrumental in advancing several drugs (biologics and small molecules) from pre-clinical
    (discovery) evaluation through Phases I-III in oncology and immunology
    • Academic expertise in Program Creation including starting and growing Phase 1 programs and Experimental Therapeutic Programs
    • Leadership of Cancer Centers and PO1 grant filings
    • Developed Cancer centers to Comprehensive status
    • Extensive network for clinical research including Academia, Industry and Cooperative Groups
    • FDA interactions from Phase 1 to Phase 3, IND to NDA filings

    I have started many biotechnology companies. These include Beta-Cat Pharmaceuticals (Now Iterion Pharma), Salarius Pharmaceuticals (NSDX:SLRX) and Stingray Pharmaceuticals. I am on the Scientific Advisory Board of many biotechnology companies. I have a MBA from University of Massachusetts- Amherst.

    I derive my inspiration from brave souls who face this disease and also from my mother who pioneered the development of oncology in India and was a trailblazer in her time.
  • Possible New Treatment for Childhood Cancer -- Stephen Lessnick, MD, PhD, and Su

    Two heads are better than one, they say-and researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah have proved it. By combining basic scienc

    Sunil Sharma, M.B.A., M.D., FACP

    New Treatment Shows 80% Response Rate in a Phase I Clinical Trial, Becomes a "Breakthrough Therapy". Cancer is a complex disease to diagnose and treat. Cancer c

    DTRF 2016 Patient Meeting Presentation - Dr. Sunil Sharma, University of Utah, H

    Please enable JavaScript to experience Vimeo in all of its glory. Dr. Sunil Sharma speaks about a "New approach to inhibiting beta- catenin." This is Dr. Sharma

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1995 - 1998
  • Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
    Michael Reese Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1993
  • Delhi University College of Medical Sciences
    Delhi University College of Medical SciencesClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2009 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1998 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1995 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1993 - 1997
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • Pre-Clinical Efficacy of Co-Treatment with KDM1A (LSD1) Inhibitor and Ruxolitinib or BET Inhibitor Against Post-MPN-sAML Blast Progenitor Cells
    Sunil Sharma, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/7/2019

Press Mentions

  • TGen, Ashion and HonorHealth: Organoids Can Help Pinpoint the Right Therapies for Cancer Patients
    TGen, Ashion and HonorHealth: Organoids Can Help Pinpoint the Right Therapies for Cancer PatientsJune 22nd, 2020
  • Arizona’s HonorHealth Research Institute First to Investigate Combination of Atovaquone & Azithromycin in COVID-19 Patients
    Arizona’s HonorHealth Research Institute First to Investigate Combination of Atovaquone & Azithromycin in COVID-19 PatientsMay 7th, 2020
  • 24 Pancreatic Cancer Patients Will Attend Charity Golf Event
    24 Pancreatic Cancer Patients Will Attend Charity Golf EventOctober 26th, 2019
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Other Languages

  • Hindi