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Sharad P. Paul
Dr. Sharad P. Paul in 2024
Born1966 (age 59–60)
England
CitizenshipNew Zealand
Education
Occupations
  • Skin cancer specialist
  • Academician
  • Family physician
  • Author
  • Entrepreneur
Years active1996–present
Organizations
  • Healthy Skin Lab (Founder)
  • Skin Surgery Clinic (Founder)
  • Baci Foundation (Founder)
Known for
  • Skincare innovation
Notable work
  • The Genetics of Health (book)
  • Skin: A Biography (book)
  • No-Tox® (cosmetic)
Websitewww.drsharadpaul.com

Sharad P. Paul is a New Zealand-based skin cancer specialist, family physician, social entrepreneur, author and philanthropist.[1][2][3][4] He has authored works of fiction including novels, poetry, non-fiction books, medical books, and scientific journal articles.[5][6]

He founded the Baci Foundation—a charitable trust that focuses on literacy and health projects in lower socioeconomic schools.[7][8]

Early life and education

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Paul was born in England, and grew up in India.[9] 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 completed a Master of Philosophy in Medical Law and Ethics at the University of Glasgow (2002), followed by a second MPhil research degree at the University of Queensland, where his research centered on skin surgery, biomechanics, and the anatomical principles that underpin skin tension lines.[10][11][12]

Career

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Academic career

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Paul began his academic career in 1996 as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland, where he developed courses in skin cancer and dermatologic surgery for primary care doctors. In 2005, he joined the School of Medicine at the University of Queensland with a focus on skin cancer surgery in primary care. In 2016, he became an Adjunct Professor at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), where he contributes to interdisciplinary and translational research bridging design, technology, bioengineering, skin biomedical science and personalized healthcare.[13][14]

He has also contributed to science and education policy as a member of the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO. As of 2025, he serves as the World Dermatology Collaboration Director for Oceania, supporting regional advancement in dermatologic research, dermatologic surgery and practice.[15]

Paul previously established the Baci Group, which included a bookstore (Baci Lounge), and the Baci Foundation—a charitable initiative focused on literacy and health projects.[7]

Philanthropy

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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.[16]

Awards and recognition

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  • 2018- Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame from the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern[17][18]
  • 2016- Distinguished Fellowship of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners[19]
  • 2015- Ko Awatea International Excellence Award for Leading (Health) Improvement on a Global Scale[20]
  • 2012- Finalist - New Zealander of the Year Award[14]
  • 2012- Chair's Award - New Zealand Medical Association's highest award[21]

References

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  1. ↑ McFadden, Suzanne (26 September 2015). "Renaissance man". nzherald.co. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  2. ↑ Johnston, Martin (4 June 2016). "Doctor by day, writer by night, a thinker at heart". NZ Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  3. ↑ Morton, Jamie (30 December 2017). "Kiwis shouldn't top skin cancer death stats. An expert explains how to pick the best sunscreen". NZ Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  4. ↑ K.P. (31 January 2019). "Gene therapy is not for creating flawless human beings: Dr. Sharad Paul". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  5. ↑ "New book says laziness can be inherited". wusa9.com. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  6. ↑ Maxted, Anna. "How safe is your sun cream? The new science of tanning". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  7. 1 2 Sinha, Vipasha (19 January 2015). "Skin and other stories". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  8. ↑ "Eight Year Old's Short Story Wins $5000 Library of Books". www.scoop.co.nz. 15 December 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  9. ↑ "Wellness Warrior: Dr. Sharad Paul – Salonpas®". Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  10. ↑ Kannan, Ramya (20 December 2014). "Just skin deep". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  11. ↑ "Paul, Sharad P". readhowyouwant.com. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  12. ↑ "Sharad P. Paul". harpercollins.co. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  13. ↑ Bradford, Alina (20 May 2017). "Sunburn: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment". livescience.com. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  14. 1 2 "Dr Sharad P. Paul (0000-0001-9601-9109)". orcid.org. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  15. ↑ "Uniting Global Experts to Transform Skin Health Together". worldwidedermatologycollaboration.com. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  16. ↑ "Doctor spreads love of words to children". Stuff. 10 September 2009. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  17. ↑ "Dr Sharad Paul inducted into Kiwi-Indian Hall of Fame 2018". Indian Weekender. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  18. ↑ "Hall of Fame Awards 2019: Time to celebrate achievers in the Kiwi-Indian community". Stuff. 25 July 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  19. ↑ "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.
  20. ↑ "Sharad Paul - JLF Adelaide". jlflitfest.org. 17 September 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  21. ↑ "Learn to eat, eat to learn': The doctor taking on childhood obesity in Glen Innes". Newshub. Archived from the original on 11 August 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
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