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Impending Winter Storm

Due to the impending storm, all classes and activities at Kean’s main campus in Union, Kean Ocean and Kean Skylands will operate remotely on Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26. 

The University will observe a Winter Wellness Day on Tuesday, January 27, following the storm. Classes and activities will not run, and employees are not expected to work. 

Due to ongoing power problems at the Kean Ocean Gateway Building, all classes and activities at Kean Ocean will also be conducted remotely on Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January 24. This only applies to Kean Ocean. 

Only essential personnel should report to work as scheduled during the remote period or on Tuesday. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will remain open for residential students on the Union campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday. 

All vehicles parked on the Union campus must be relocated to the Vaughn-Eames overnight parking lot by 6 p.m. on Saturday to allow for storm cleanup. Vehicles parked elsewhere on campus are subject to relocation. 

Pragya Sharma Ghimire, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Office Location
D 211
Email
pghimire@kean.edu
Phone
(908) 737-0659
Pragya Sharma Ghimire

Education

Ph.D., Exercise Physiology, University of Oklahoma
M.S., Exercise Physiology, University of Oklahoma
M.S., Microbiology (Distinction), Tribhuvan University
B.S., Microbiology, Tribhuvan University

Courses Taught

Statistics (EXSC 5113)
Research & Design In Exercise (EXSC 5112)
Prescriptive Exercise Program (EXSC 4626)
Electrocardiography (EXSC 4630)

Reasearch Interests

Dr. Sharma’s research looks at the impact of exercise and nutrition on the molecular levels of bone metabolism, a complex sequence of bone turnover, and bone formation. She has also investigated the novel markers such as sclerostin, DKK-1, RANKL, and Irisin in response to exercise via signaling cascades. Dr. Sharma’s research interest further looks at the disease prevention aspect of osteoporosis/sarcopenia with exercise performance. She has also collaborated with other researchers and produced several peer-reviewed publications. She also worked as a reviewer for more than 10+ peer-reviewed journals.

Publications

1. Sharma-Ghimire P, Buchanan S, Bemben MG, Knehans A, Campbell J, Bemben D. 2022 Sclerostin snf Dickkopf-1 Characteristics According to Age and Physical Activity Levels in Premenopausal Women. Journal of Clinical Densitometry 25 (2) 168-177
2. Chen Z, Sherk VD, Sharma-Ghimire P, Bemben MG, Bemben DA. Site-Specific Bone 2022 Differences and Energy Status in Male Competitive Runners and Road Cyclists. Journal of Clinical Densitiometry 25 (2) 150-159
3. Bhochhibhoya A, McDowell L, Yonce S, McLeod A, Sharma-Ghimire P. 2021 Applying a Mixed-Method Design for Needs Assessment for a College Based Safe Ride Program in a Rural Setting. Journal of Alcohal and Drug Education 65 (3) 10-30