Sharad P. Paul
Sharad P. Paul | |
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Born | 1966 England |
Alma mater | University of Madras University of Glasgow University of Queensland |
Occupation(s) | Skin cancer specialist Family physician |
Years active | 1996–present |
Website | www |
Sharad P. Paul is a New Zealand-based skin cancer specialist,
Early life and education
Paul was born in England, and grew up in India.[8] His parents moved to India when he was a child, and he has lived in New Zealand since 1991. He graduated as a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Madras in 1988. He holds a M Phil in Medical Law and Ethics from the University of Glasgow in 2002.
Career
Paul began his academic career as a senior lecturer at University of Auckland in 1996 and joined as a senior lecturer at the School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Australia in 2006. In 2016, Paul joined as adjunct professor at Auckland University of Technology.[5] In 1996, he founded his own medical practice, the Skin Surgery Clinic, in Auckland.
Paul founded Baci Group which included a skin care company, Baci Lounge, a bookstore and Baci Foundation, a charity.[9][10]
Paul speaks at medical, literary, arts and ideas conferences such as 2013 THiNK, Auckland Writers Festival, Chatham House,[11] London, JLF London, Dalkey Book Festival and TED conferences,[12][13] has published numerous articles and academic publications.[14] He is a Fellow of the Royal NZ College of General Practitioners and Skin Cancer College of Australasia, and has served on the National Commission of UNESCO.[15]
Awards and recognition
- 2018- Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame from the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern[16][17]
- 2016- Distinguished Fellowship of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners[18]
- 2015- Ko Awatea International Excellence Award for Leading (Health) Improvement on a Global Scale[19]
- 2012- Finalist - New Zealander of the Year Award
- 2012- Chair's Award - New Zealand Medical Association's highest award[20]
- 2008- Time Magazine “Open Heart Surgeon”[21]
- 2003-Health Innovation Award
Publications
- Paul, Sharad P (2017). The Genetics of Health: Understand Your Genes for Better Health. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1501155413.
- Paul, Sharad P (2015). To Kill A Snow Dragonfly. Fourth Estate. ISBN 978-9350291399.
- Paul, Sharad P (2013). The Kite Flyers. Fourth Estate. ISBN 978-9350296172.
- Paul, Sharad P (2013). Skin: A Biography. Harper. ISBN 978-9350294031.
- Paul, Sharad P (2007). Cool Cut. Pan Macmillan. ISBN 978-0330451475.
- Paul, Sharad P (2014). Dermocracy: For Brown Skin, by Brown Skin, The Definitive Asian SkincareGuide. Collins. ISBN 978-9351363415.
- Paul, Sharad P (2018). Biodynamic Excisional Skin Tension Lines for Cutaneous Surgery. Springer International Publishing. ISBN 978-3319714950.[22]
- A New Skin Tensiometer Device: Computational Analyses To Understand Biodynamic Excisional Skin Tension Lines[23]
- Review of human hair optical properties in possible relation to melanoma development[24]
- Simulation of UV power absorbed by follicular stem cells during sun exposure and possible implications for melanoma development[25][26]
- Are Incisional and Excisional Skin Tension Lines Biomechanically Different? Understanding the Interplay between Elastin and Collagen during Surgical Procedures[27]
- Using a Thermal Imaging Camera to Locate Perforators on the Lower Limb[28]
Philanthropy
In 2017, Paul created a mobile library classroom under his charitable foundation, the Baci Foundation, a free nonprofit initiative, which provides literacy and mentoring programmes to the disadvantaged children. He also funded literacy programmes in schools with his venture Baci Lounge which has served as a model of social entrepreneurship.[29]
References
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ K.P. (31 January 2019). "Gene therapy is not for creating flawless human beings: Dr. Sharad Paul". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ a b Bradford, Alina (20 May 2017). "Sunburn: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment". livescience.com. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "New book says laziness can be inherited". wusa9.com. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Wellness Warrior: Dr. Sharad Paul – Salonpas®". Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Eight Year Old's Short Story Wins $5000 Library of Books". www.scoop.co.nz. 15 December 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Genes, Germs and Geography: The Future of Medicine". Chatham House. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "ZEE JLF to map mankind's future with evolving science, tech & Artificial Intelligence". DNA India. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Ep80 - Genetics & Personality: Dr. Sharad P. Paul". radiomd.com. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Dr Sharad P. Paul (0000-0001-9601-9109)". orcid.org. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Dr Sharad Paul inducted into Kiwi-Indian Hall of Fame 2018". Indian Weekender. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Hall of Fame Awards 2019: Time to celebrate achievers in the Kiwi-Indian community". Stuff. 25 July 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Congratulations to the recipients of the 2016 College Awards that were presented on Saturday 30 August at the Annual Conference at Langham Hotel, Auckland". rnzcgp.org.nz.
- ^ "Sharad Paul - JLF Adelaide". jlflitfest.org. 17 September 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Learn to eat, eat to learn': The doctor taking on childhood obesity in Glen Innes". Newshub. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "The Genetics of Health: The Science Behind Laziness, Lifestyle and Longevity with Dr. Sharad P. Paul". Kea New Zealand. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Book Review".
- ^ "A New Skin Tensiometer Device: Computational Analyses To Understand Biodynamic Excisional Skin Tension Lines OPEN". ResearchGate. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- S2CID 21671144.
- S2CID 127220103.
- S2CID 127220103.
- PMID 29543064.
- PMID 28573101.
- ^ "Doctor spreads love of words to children". Stuff. 10 September 2009. Retrieved 25 September 2020.