Norman Sharpless

Quick Facts

Full Name	Norman Sharpless
Occupation	Oncologist
Date Of Birth	Sep 20, 1966(1966-09-20)
Age	58
Birthplace	Greensboro
Country	United States
Birth City	North Carolina
Horoscope	Virgo

Norman Sharpless Biography

Norman Sharpless is one of the most popular and richest Oncologist who was born on September 20, 1966 in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States.

In 2009, Sharpless and his team were the first to discover altered human INK4/ARF expression as the mechanism for the 9p21.3 genetic risk allele of atherosclerosis. This was first published study identifying the underlying mechanism of 9p21.3, a genetic risk variant with the strongest, and most consistent association with atherosclerosis in multiple, independent, large- scale GWASs (Genome Wide Association Studies). The findings remain to be the most plausible mechanism of 9p21.3 atherosclerosis risk up to this date.

In 2009, Sharpless’s lab identified p16INK4a expression in human peripheral blood T-lymphocytes as an easily measurable biomarker of human molecular age and developed a clinically applicable assay for potential personalized patient risk assessment, which was featured on BBC News and other international news agencies for its promise to eventually “measure” human aging. The biomarker was subsequently shown to be a clinical outcome predictor in kidney transplant. The biomarker assay was commercialized by a clinical-phase biotech company called Sapere Bio (formerly HealthSpan Dx), founded by Sharpless and his team.

Norman Sharpless Net Worth

Norman Sharpless is one of the richest Oncologist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Norman Sharpless 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Norman Edward “Ned” Sharpless (born September 20, 1966) is the current Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Previously, Sharpless was Professor of Medicine and Genetics Chair, Director of University of North Carolina UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Molecular Therapeutics, Wellcome Distinguished Professorship in Cancer Research.

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In 2016, Sharpless was elected to a three-year term on the Association of American Cancer Institutes’ board of directors. He is an appointed member of the National Institute of Aging’s National Advisory Council on Aging.

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Park Ranked on the list of most popular Oncologist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Norman Sharpless celebrates birthday on September 20 of every year.

Sharpless was named to head the NCI on June 10, 2017, and took office on October 17, 2017. Sharpless also served as Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drugs from April 5, 2019 until November 1, 2019, after which he returned to the NCI.

How old is Ned Sharpless?

Sharpless, 55 , said in an interview that he has “tremendously mixed feelings” about leaving, because he has enjoyed his positions at NCI and FDA.

Who is Ned Sharpless?

Sharpless was sworn in as the 15th director of NCI on Oct. 17, 2017, before becoming acting FDA commissioner for seven months in 2019. Prior to coming to NCI, he was director of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center for four years (The Cancer Letter, June 16, 2017).

Who is the current director of the NCI?

Douglas R. Lowy, M.D. , was named the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) acting director in May 2022. He also served as acting director between April 2015 and October 2017 and between April 2019 and October 2019.

How many National Institutes of Health are there?

NIH is made up of 27 Institutes and Centers, each with a specific research agenda, often focusing on particular diseases or body systems.

Who is the owner of NIH?

The National Institutes of Health (NIH /ɛn. aɪ. ˈeɪtʃ/) is the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and public health research. It was founded in the late 1880s and is now part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.