Dr. Sharma’s research work focuses on various aspects of breast carcinogenesis. Her lab has made important contributions to the field of obesity-cancer connection and has established important links between adipocytokines and cancer progression; this understanding has had a major translational impact. To understand the molecular mechanisms involved in breast cancer progression, she is exploring genes, molecules, hormones and cellular processes that could cause and promote cancer. She is also studying the role and importance of adipocytokines and bioactive food components in breast carcinogenesis for the last several years. Innovation in her research is demonstrated by seminal discoveries in adipocytokines and bioactive compound research.