Polymer Nanobiomaterial Research Laboratory
Yenepoya Research Centre
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)
Principal Investigator
1.''Development of hybrid nanoassemblies from bioreducible polymer prodrugs for targeted delivery of chemotherapeutics and biosensing'' - Seed grant from Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)- YU/Seed grant-061-2017, Rs. 6.0 Lakhs (2017- 2020)
2. ''Development of Thermoresponsive Polymer Nanogels for Sustained Release of Bevacizumab towards Efficient Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema''-DST-SERB Core Research Grant from Govt. Of India (CRG/2018/000380- 2019, Rs.38.725 Lakhs) (2019- 2022)
3. ''Stimuli-responsive tannic acid releasing biodegradable polymer hydrogels for chronic wound healing''- SRF fellowship (Ms. Namitha K) from ICMR, Govt. Of India (2019-5984) (2019- 2022)
4.''Development of therapeutic polyphenol-incorporated polyurethane biomaterials'' - Seed grant from Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)- YU/Seed grant-144-2023, Rs. 6.0 Lakhs (2023- 2025)
5. ''Engineering of sporicidal microneedles towards efficient management of dermatophytosis''- from ICMR, Govt. Of India (IIRP-2023-1284)Rs. 40.35 Lakhs (2023- 2026)
Co-Investigator
1. ''Design and Fabrication of dual mode paper analytical device for point-of-care diagnostics''-DBT-Bioengineering Grant from Govt. Of India-(BT/PR 21309-2017, Rs.29.6 Lakhs) (2017- 2020)
2. ''Eco-friendly adult diapers with antimicrobial properties and disease indicators based on natural fibers and hydrogels''-BIRAC BIG Grant from Govt. Of India (2020- 2021)
