William Sharp is a biotechnologist and entrepreneur, who holds a

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from

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. He is well known for his application of science into business, creating both start up companies and extensive

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experience across the Americas and Asia in a broad sector of business ventures.

Papers

Sharp has authored over seventy original research papers, abstracts and books in the field of plant

cell biology Cell biology (also cellular biology or cytology) is a branch of biology that studies the structure, function, and behavior of cells. All living organisms are made of cells. A cell is the basic unit of life that is responsible for the living a ...

including co-editing Plant Cell and Tissue Culture, The Ohio State University Press, Columbus, Ohio 1977 the five volume series entitled the Handbook of Plant Cell Culture, Volumes 1–5, MACMILLIAM Publishing Company, New York 1983–1986)and Reflections & Connections and Personal Journeys Through The Life Sciences, Volumes I & II, ScienceTechPublishers, LLC, Lewes, Delaware 2014.

Positions

Sharp serves as a member of The

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College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Committee, the Ohio state University STEAM Factory, and the Ohio State University, Rutgers University, and University of São Paulo Tripartite Collaborative Program. Sharp was the former Professor and Dean of Research at Cook College; Director of Research at New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at

, Executive Vice-president of DNA Pharmaceuticals Inc., Executive Vice-president for Research at DNA Plant Technology Corp, Research Director at Pioneer Research, Campbell Institute for Research & Technology, the Campbell Soup Company a Full Professor at the

, Visiting professor, Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture, University of São Paulo, and Fellow of the Argonne National Laboratory.

Achievements

Sharp was a Fulbright Grantee during 1971 and 1973. He received the distinctive honor of having the Rod Sharp Professor of Microbiology, Ohio State University and the William "Rod" Sharp Biotechnology Conference Room, University of São Paulo named for him, recipient of the University of São Paulo Eminent Professorship and the Luiz Queiroz Distinguished Service Medal award from the University of São Paulo. Sharp was awarded The Board of Trustees Distinguished Service Award in recognition for his contributions to the Colleges of Arts and Sciences from The

by President

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at graduation commencement on December 9, 2007, and more recently the College of Arts and Sciences 2016 Alumni Distinguished service Award. Sharp continues to mentor and advise his former students. Sharp is the father of Gotham Film and Media Institute executive director and film producer Jeff (Jeffrey) Sharp, Executive Director, Gotham Film and Media Institute, Brooklyn, NY.

References

External links

Curriculum VitaeThe Ohio State UniversityHandbook of Plant Cell Culture
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Jeffrey Sharp
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