Dr.Prabhanjan Giram
Buffalo,NY
Summary
- I am a highly motivated and skilled pharmaceutical scientist with extensive research experience in the fields of cancer drug delivery and photodynamic therapy (PDT). My academic journey began with a Ph.D. at the National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) in India, where I focused on synthesizing PLGA copolymers for cancer treatment and developing nanofibers for transdermal drug delivery.
- Following the completion of my Ph.D., I was awarded the prestigious Newton Bhabha Fellowship, which allowed me to work at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, UK, for a brief period. This experience broadened my perspective on international collaborations and cutting-edge research in the pharmaceutical field.
- Continuing my passion for academia and research, I joined Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Pune, India, first as an Assistant Professor in August 2019. During this time, I honed my teaching skills and mentored aspiring pharmaceutical students while simultaneously conducting research projects.
- In September 2021, I took on the role of Adjunct Professor at the same institution, contributing my expertise to both teaching and research. As an Adjunct Professor, I continued to inspire and guide students while pursuing my own research interests.
- Furthermore, in November 2021, I was appointed as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the United States under the prestigious NIH fellowship. During this tenure, my research has focused on several critical areas, including developing vesicular formulations for enhanced drug delivery in bladder cancer, exploring PDT for breast and colon cancer treatment, investigating in-situ photo vaccination in combination with checkpoint inhibitors and adjuvants, and improving the safety and efficacy of Paclitaxel pro-drugs loaded mPEG-PLA micelles.
- Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing pharmaceutical science and healthcare, seeking innovative solutions to tackle cancer and drug delivery challenges. My diverse research experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of both academia and industrial applications, and I continue to contribute to the development of novel therapeutic strategies in the fight against cancer.
- I am passionate about pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge, fostering collaborations, and making meaningful contributions to the field of pharmaceutical sciences. As I progress in my career, my goal is to translate cutting-edge research findings into practical applications that positively impact patient care and the pharmaceutical industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Associate, NIH fellow
The State University Of New York At Buffalo
11.2021 - Current
- Postdoc topics: Vesicular formulation for improving delivery in bladder cancer, Photodynamic therapy (PDT) for breast and colon cancer, In-situ photo vaccination by PDT+ Check point inhibitors and Adjuvants, improving safety and efficacy of Paclitaxel pro-drugs loaded mPEG-PLA micelle etc.
Adjunct Professor
Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research
09.2021 - Current
- Built relationships with faculty for research publication and proposal
- Served as member of research promotion team
Assistant Professor
D.Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi for pharmaceutics,industrial pharmacy, and drug delivery subject
- Served as member of research promotion team for proposal ,research paper writing
- Published good quality publication for mentoring Pharm D, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and PhD students in Elsevier,RSC and ACS
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits
Education
Pharmaceutical Sciences
The State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY (USA)Ph.D. - Chemical Sciences (Polymer Science And Engineerin)
National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL)
Pune,India 09.2019
No Degree - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kings’ College
London 11.2018
Master of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutics
Government College of Pharmacy
Aurangabad,India 2013
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Yash Institute of Pharmacy
Aurngabad03.2011
Skills
Pre-formulation
Nanoformulation and characterization:
Nanofabrication with Electrospinning
Polymer synthesis and characterization:
Photodynamic therapy:
Animal Handling:
Cell culture Experiments:
Flow cytometry:
Accomplishments
- Awarded Ratan Tata Trust Scholarships for Excellent Academic Performance in Bachelor of Pharmacy December 2009, AICTE Fellowship for Bachelor of Pharmacy second year students.
- Junior & Senior Research Fellowship (Dec 2014 – Jully 2019): Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) New Delhi, India.
- Newton Bhabha fellowship, Kings College, London British Council UK and Department of Biotechnology, India (Jully 2018-Nov 2018).
Affiliations
- Secretary of “NCL-TECH” entrepreneur club Lifetime member of “NCL-TECH
- Lifetime member of “Association of Pharmaceutical teachers of India” Member of International society of pharmaceutical engineering India
Additional Information
- Selected “Bentham Ambassador”for Bentham Journals by Bentham Science Publishers (March 2020).
- Selected “Biorender Ambassador” USA (December 2022).
- REVIEWER FOR JOURNAL
- MDPI: Pharmaceutics, Nanomaterial, and Polymer etc
- Elsevier: Drug discovery today
- American Chemical Society: ACS biomaterial Science and Engineering
- Royal society of Chemistry: New Journal of Chemistry, Biomaterial
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Associate, NIH fellow
The State University Of New York At Buffalo
11.2021 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research
09.2021 - Current
Assistant Professor
D.Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research
08.2019 - 08.2021
Pharmaceutical Sciences
The State University of New York At Buffalo
Ph.D. - Chemical Sciences (Polymer Science And Engineerin)
National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL)
No Degree - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kings’ College
Master of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutics
Government College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Yash Institute of Pharmacy