Research Interests
Open to PhD applications in the fields of:
- Microbiology: biofilms, antimicrobial resistance, bacteriophage therapy/display.
- Cancer Biology: biologics / biosimilars for diagnosis & treatment (mAbs).
- Molecular and Cellular Biology: rDNA technology, Cell & Gene Therapy.
- Biologicals: Stem cells, modern vaccine candidates & recombinant products.
- Ophitoxaemia: Polyherbal formulation as an emergency drug - loading dose.
Public outreach & key achievements
We have developed a novel polyherbal formulation intended as an emergency intervention for ophitoxaemia (snakebite envenomation). This formulation is currently undergoing evaluation for technology transfer and clinical testing. Our research addresses a critical health concern in the Western Ghats region of South India, where snakebite-related fatalities are a recurring issue, particularly in remote villages and estate areas with limited access to timely medical care. By providing a potentially life-saving solution that can be administered at the point of incident as a loading dose, our work holds significant promise for reducing mortality and improving public health outcomes in underserved communities.
Alumni: Where are they now
| PhD Title | Development of polyherbal formulation as an emergency drug for ophitoxaemia |
| Name | Navanita S K |
| Year of Study | 2021 - 2025 |
| Country | India |
| Current Position | Research Scientist, Indian Institute of Science (IISC) Bangalore, India |
| PhD Title | Targeting Biofilms: Bacteriophages and Phage-Derived Proteins as Antibiofilm Agents |
| Name | Duvvuru Prawin Kumar Reddy |
| Year of Study | 2021 - 2025 |
| Country | India |
| Current Position | Assistant Professor, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSSAHER), Mysore, India |
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- Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Sciences
- School of Pharmacy
- Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS), Manipal, India
- JSS College of Pharmacy (Ooty & Mysore), India
- China Medical University (CMU), Shenyang, China