Vidhu Sharma, Ph.D. MBA

Assistant Professor-Biochemistry

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About me
Research & Innovation Leader | Partnerships & Collaborations | Project & Program Management | Technical & Business Communication
Education
- World Intellectual Property Organization
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  Certifications Intellectual property, Patents, PCT
- Quantic School of Business and Technology
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  Executive MBA (Advanced Corporate Level Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Entrepreneurship)
- The University of British Columbia
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  Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- Delhi University
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  Ph.D.
- Delhi University
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  Master of Science - MS
- Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University
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  Bachelor's Science (Hons.)
Experience
- University of Delhi
  Jul 2006 - Jun 2007
  Assistant Professor-Biochemistry
- The University of British Columbia
  May 2011 - Apr 2014
  Postdoctoral Researcher
- Applied Biological Materials
  Apr 2014 - Jan 2019
  - Senior Research Scientist
    Apr 2014 - Jan 2019
  - Director, Cell Culture Department
    Apr 2014 - Jan 2019
- The University of British Columbia
  Jan 2019 - Mar 2024
  - Manager, Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub
    Jun 2023 - Mar 2024
  - Manager, Advanced Technology Platforms
    Jan 2019 - Jun 2023
- Canadian Network of Scientific Platforms
  Jan 2021 - now
  Vice President
  The CNSP-RCPS is a pan-Canadian network of professionals/staff working in any aspect of research scientific platforms (i.e., technology resources, core facilities) at the technical, managerial, or administrative level. The network aims to represent diverse technologies and institution types from regions nationwide.
- Collaborative Partnerships
  May 2024 - now
  Research and Innovation Leader
  Delivering strategic insights and practical solutions in research development, project management, business consulting, and strategic planning. My focus is helping organizations navigate challenges, streamline processes, and achieve sustainable growth by aligning their goals with practical strategies.Key Areas of Expertise:Research Development: Develop framework to guide teams to craft compelling funding proposals, ensuring its alignment with the strategic objectives of the organizationsBusiness Consulting: Providing tailored advice to optimize operations, enhance performance, and drive growth through detailed analysis and process improvement initiatives, especially for start-ups, non-profits, and business planning.Strategic Planning: Crafting strategic frameworks that align with organizational vision, setting clear goals, and implementing actionable plans for long-term success.Project Management and Advisory: Leading/Advising end-to-end project planning, execution and resource allocation, risk management and successful delivery, ensuring projects meet their objectives within scope, time, and budget.My approach is built on understanding each client’s unique needs and delivering customized solutions that deliver measurable impact. I am always open to new opportunities for collaboration with businesses and professionals looking to take their projects and strategies to the next level. Let's connect to discuss how we can work together! Show less
Licenses & Certifications
- TCPS 2: CORE-2022 (Course on Research Ethics)
  The Panel on Research Ethics (Tri-Council)
  Jun 2024
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Workplace Certificate
  USF Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education
  May 2021
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- Key Capabilities in Data Science
  UBC Extended Learning
  Dec 2022
- Managing@UBC
  The University of British Columbia
  Jun 2020
- Business Analysis Fundamentals
  UBC Sauder Continuing Business Studies
  Mar 2022
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- Nonprofit Essentials Certificate
  NonprofitReady
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- Indigenous Canada
  University of Alberta
  Feb 2023
  View certificate
- Project Management Fundamentals
  UBC Sauder Continuing Business Studies
  Feb 2022
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- Data & Marketing Analytics Fundamentals
  UBC Sauder Continuing Business Studies
  Oct 2022
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- Bio Innovation Scientist
  AdMare BioInnovations
  May 2024
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Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Vidhu Sharma, Ph.D. MBA
  Quantic Scholarship - Women in Leadership Quantic School of Business and Technology Apr 2023 Merit-based scholarship awarded towards Executive MBA program
- Awarded to Vidhu Sharma, Ph.D. MBA
  Travel award-Western Association of Core Directors-ABRF WACD-Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities Oct 2022 The travel award to attend WACD 2022 conference at California Nanosystems Institute.
- Awarded to Vidhu Sharma, Ph.D. MBA
  CIHR-ICRH Young Investigator travel award CIHR
- Awarded to Vidhu Sharma, Ph.D. MBA
  Employee of the year Applied Biological Materials
- Awarded to Vidhu Sharma, Ph.D. MBA
  NRC IRAP National Research Council YEP grant
- Awarded to Vidhu Sharma, Ph.D. MBA
  NSERC-IRDF NSERC
- Awarded to Vidhu Sharma, Ph.D. MBA
  Top Rank Delhi University Master’s Biomedical Sciences
Volunteer Experience
- Advisory Council Member
  Issued by Harvard Business Review on Aug 2024
  Associated with Vidhu Sharma, Ph.D. MBA
- Vice President
  Issued by Canadian Network of Scientific Platforms on Sept 2021
  Associated with Vidhu Sharma, Ph.D. MBA
- Mentor
  Issued by Immigrant Employment Council of BC on Jun 2021
  Associated with Vidhu Sharma, Ph.D. MBA
- Member, EDI Working Group
  Issued by BC Children's Hospital Research Institute on Oct 2021
  Associated with Vidhu Sharma, Ph.D. MBA
- Strategic Development and Fundraising, STEM mentor
  Issued by Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology on Mar 2020
  Associated with Vidhu Sharma, Ph.D. MBA
- Mentor
  Issued by COSTI on Apr 2021
  Associated with Vidhu Sharma, Ph.D. MBA