Nano Drug Delivery Systems for Colon Cancer

Arun Kumar Singh completed his Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) in Pharmaceutics from Galgotias University, Greater Noida, India. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at Vivekanand Global University, where he is actively engaged in teaching and research.His research interests encompass various emerging and interdisciplinary fields, including nano-formulation, blockchain technology, the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, cancer biology, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and neuroscience. Demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence, Mr. Singh has made significant contributions to the scientific community.Vipan Kumar is working as a Professor (Associate) at Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JCDM College of Pharmacy, Sirsa. Dr. Kumar has more than 10 years of teaching and research experience. He has published dozens of publications in peer-reviewed international and national journal. He has authored 2 books. Dr. Kumar is an editorial and reviewer board member of several scientific journals of intentional repute. He is also serving as a CPCSEA Nominee in various institutes’ IAEC committees and served in University PGBOS committees. Dr. Pranav Kumar Prabhakar is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Nagaland University, Kohima, Nagaland, India. He has been listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (as published by Stanford University, USA, in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024). He earned his PhD in Biotechnology from IIT Madras. His primary research interests include elucidating molecular mechanisms and strategies for oral insulin delivery and mimicking signaling pathways in metabolic disorders (diabetes) using natural products. He is a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society. He also serves as an editorial board member and reviewer for several reputed national and international journals. Dr. Pranav has received various honors, including a travel grant to attend ATTD 2009 in Greece, sponsored by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and approved by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). He has published over 115 research articles in journals, authored or edited 17 books, contributed more than 40 book chapters, and delivered 9 oral and poster presentations at scientific meetings. Dr. Meenakshi Dhanawat is an Associate Professor at the Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Haryana, with over 18 years of experience in pharmaceutical sciences. She holds a Master’s degree from NIPER Mohali and a Ph.D. from IIT-BHU Varanasi, specializing in medicinal chemistry and CNS drug delivery targeting 5HT1A/2A receptors. Dr. Dhanawat’s research spans synthetic and heterocyclic chemistry, nanotechnology, drug delivery systems, prodrug design, and herbal drug extraction. She has published 75 research articles and reviews, holds 5 patents, authored 6 books, contributed 13 book chapters, and edited 5 books. An active participant in national and international conferences, she has received prestigious grants from AAPS, DBT, and DST, along with the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship. Dr. Dhanawat’s work significantly advances pharmaceutical innovation and education, reflecting her commitment to scientific excellence and mentorship Dr. Mishra is working as Professor in Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Gwalior since July 2019. He has around twenty-two years of teaching and research experience. He has more than 140 publications of International and National repute in recent concepts of novel drug delivery systems, localized drug delivery, targeted and controlled drug delivery of nanocarriers/ microparticles for the treatment of breast, colon cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. Dr. Mishra more than 4100 citations with h- index 36. The total cumulative Impact Factor of his published papers is more than 300 (as per SCOPUS). He has also written more than 25 Books and 45 book chapters in Elsevier, Bentham, Springer and Wiley Publication etc. He has also been granted 3 international patents and 6 Indian patents. Dr. Mishra is recipient of “Distinguished Professor Award” 2019 from DST-NSTMIS, SPAICS, Indore, and M.P. in September 2019. Dr. Mishra has received the “Distinguished Professor Award '' 2021 from Indian Pharmaceutical Association, MP State Branch, Indore. Dr Mishra has received Best Academician Award in the Indian Pharmacy Graduate Association, M.P. State International Conference held on 06th May 2023 at DAVV Auditorium, Indore, India. He is also received one MPCST Project entitled “Dual functional colon- targeted tofacitinib and probiotics loaded microparticles for the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (2023-24).

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