Abhishek Sharma
Countries of Expertise
Specialties
- Addiction/Drugs/Drug Policy
- Caste Discrimination/Persecution
- Disability
- Gender-Based Violence (GBV)/Domestic Violence/Family Violence
- Healthcare Access/Health Systems Capacity
- Mental Illness
- Tribal Discrimination/Persecution
About Abhishek Sharma
Dr. Sharma is an anthropologist and researcher with a PhD and extensive experience in qualitative and mixed-methods research on health, traditional medicine, and community wellbeing. He has worked with prestigious institutions, including PGIMER, HelpAge India, and various research initiatives in the Himalayan region, leading projects on documenting folk knowledge, adolescent substance use, and the mental health of senior citizens. His work combines ethnographic fieldwork, data analysis, and community engagement to generate actionable insights that inform health interventions and policy. Passionate about bridging traditional knowledge with scientific research, he is committed to promoting culturally sensitive, evidence-based health solutions that improve the lives of vulnerable populations.
