Anusha Thumma

• Spearheaded research and evaluation of drug-abuse deterrents, contributing to the prevention of misuse and enhancing drug safety profiles.
• Applied surfactants to control drug release, optimizing therapeutic outcomes in oral drug administration.
• Formulated and assessed the efficacy of abuse-deterrent transdermal films and cryogels, advancing abuse prevention strategies.
• Investigated binding properties of agents to enhance abuse-deterrent formulations, with significant implications for pharmacokinetic behavior.
• Used UV,FTIR,DSC, to analysis the drug content and for characterization used ,viscometer franz cell ,Freeze Dryer.
• Proficient in lyophilization (freeze drying) techniques, including setup, operation, and optimization for pharmaceutical formulations, enhancing stability and shelf-life.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and relevant software applications, including statistical software tools (e.g., Minitab, for data analysis.

Mentored PharmD and undergraduate students, providing customized support for academic success. Conducted in-depth lectures and practical sessions covering study design, data analysis, and interpretation. Taught statistical techniques crucial for pharmaceutical research across various courses:

• Biostatistics
• Pharmaceutics II Lab
• Clinical Pharmacokinetics
• Foundational Pharmaceutical Calculations Evaluated student assignments and exams, delivering constructive feedback. Organized educational events including lectures, seminars, and workshops. Offered personalized tutoring sessions for students requiring additional assistance.

• Provided pharmacological guidance to healthcare professionals and patients, ensuring informed decisions on drug therapies.
• Counseled patients on medication usage to enhance adherence and health outcomes.
• Verified order entries for precision, adhering to state and federal regulations.
• Conducted charge validation and oversaw inspections to maintain quality standards.
• Contributed actively to clinical programs and staff training, fostering development.
• Ensured strict compliance with state and federal drug laws, supervising records and personnel.
• Offered telemedicine consulting services for over two years, optimizing patient care delivery.

• Analyzed pharmacy benefits to optimize coverage and cost-effectiveness
• Conducted data analysis to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.

• Conducted pioneering research on formulating and characterizing Imiquimod Multiple Emulsion as an innovative vaccine delivery system.
• Performed comprehensive analysis of prepared raw drug imiquimod using NMR, GC, and HPLC techniques to ensure purity and quality.
• Employed advanced instrumentation, including UV-Visible Spectrophotometer (Shimadzu), HPLC (Agilent), Micro Fluidizer, and flow cytometry, for comprehensive analysis. Proficient in operating laboratory instruments such as USP Dissolution appaaratus Type I & II (Electrolab), Bulk Density Apparatus, and Centrifuge (Remi).
• Demonstrated expertise in utilizing the Tablet Compression Machine (8-Station) by Cadmach for laboratory experiments.
• Utilized automated Micropipette (Tarson) for precise measurements and dispensing, showcasing technical proficiency.
• Conducted immune pharmacological activities such as ELISA and MTT assay to evaluate drug efficacy and immunological responses.