Dr. Amita Joshi
Total Experience
Research experience : 10 years
Teaching experience : 03 years & 9 months
Industrial experience : 02 years
Educational Qualification : M.Pharm. (Pharmaceutics), Ph.D
Research Area Novel drug delivery system for infectious diseases, Lymphatic drug delivery system, Response surface optimization, Multiparticulate drug delivery system, Gastroretentive drug delivery system, Lipid based drug delivery system
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| Designation | Scientist-B |
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Brief about you
Dr. Amita Joshi is a Pharmacy graduate with specialization in Pharmaceutics from UIPS, Punjab University, Chandigarh and a doctorate degree from Nirma University, Ahmedabad. Dr. Joshi was previously working with Ranbaxy Research Laboratories, Gurgaon and Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited, Ahmedabad. Dr. Joshi is currently working as Scientist-B in the Dept. of Pharmaceutics at B. V. Patel {PERD Centre, Ahmedabad. Dr. Joshi has been recipient of Gandhian Young Technology Innovation (GYTI) Award, India for her innovative work on novel formulation development for the better management of HIV. Her area of research includes- Nanoformulations of infectious diseases like, HIV and TB, Application of QbD for formulation development, Pelletization technique, Novel Topical formulation for photoprotective agents.
Current Activities :
Lymphatic drug delivery system, Novel drug delivery system for infectious diseases, Response surface optimization, Multiparticulate drug delivery system, Lipid based drug delivery system, Novel delivery system for photo-protective agents
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| Research | - |
| Teaching | 3 years and 9 months |
| Industry | 2 years |
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| Website | perdcentre.com |
| Membership | Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI) |
| Specialization | |
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| Specialization Areas: | Pharmaceutics; Specifically: Novel drug delivery system for infectious diseases and Response surface optimization |
| Subject Taught UG: | - |
| Subject Taught PG: | Dosage form design, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Solid State Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Product Development and Novel Drug delivery Systems |
| Institute / Organization | Designation | Duration |
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| Scientist-B | B. V. Patel Pharmaceutical Education and Research Development (PERD) Centre, Ahmedabad | From August 1, 2012 – Till date |
| Associate professor | Shri Swaminarayan Sanskar Pharmacy College, Zundal, Gandhinagar | February, 2011 to October, 2011 |
| Senior Research Fellow (CSIR) | B. V. Patel Pharmaceutical Education and Research Development (PERD) Centre, Ahmedabad | January, 2006 to January, 2011 |
| Research Associate | Cadila Pharmaceutical limited, Ahmedabad | June, 2005 to December, 2005 |
| Research Associate | Ranbaxy Research Laboratories, Gurgaon | April, 2004 to May, 2005 |
A. International Journal
| Sr. No. | Title | ISSN / ISBN No | Journal / Publisher | Volume | Year |
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| Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLN) of Efavirenz as lymph targeting drug delivery system: Elucidation of mechanism of uptake using chylomicron flow blocking approach. | International Journal of Pharmaceutics / Elsevier UK | 495 (In press) | 2015 | ||
| Melt-In-Mouth multi-particulate system for the treatment of ADHD: a convenient platform for pediatric use | AAPS PharmSciTech / AAPS Journals Arlington, USA | In press | 2015 | ||
| Impact of Ternary Solvent System in Stability-Indicating Assay Method of Bambuterol: Design of Experiments Approach. | 1239X | Journal of Chromatographic Science / Oxford Journal UK | In press | 2015 | |
| Lipid based nanoemulsifying resveratrol for improved physicochemical characteristics, in vitro cytotoxicity and in vivo antiangiogenic efficacy. | Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces / Elsevier Canada | 120 | August 2014 | ||
| Self-microemulsifying drug delivery system (SMEDDS) – challenges and road ahead. | Drug Delivery / Tylor Francis (Earlier Informa Healthcare) UK | 22(6) | July, 2015 | ||
| Effect of Various Formulation Parameters on the Properties of Hydrogel Wound Dressings | Drug Delivery Letters / Bentham Science Germany | 2 | 2012 | ||
| Development of nanostructured silver hydrogel composites for effective treatment of wounds | Advanced Science Engineering Medicine / American Scientific Publishers, Ingenta Connect UK | 4 | February 2012 | ||
| Gastroretentive delivery of rifampicin: In vitro mucoadhesion and in-vivo gamma scintigraphy | International Journal of Pharmaceutics / Elsevier UK | 411 | June 2011 | ||
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| Exploring the Potential of Polacrilin Potassium as a Novel Superdisintegrant in Microcrystalline Cellulose Based Pellets Prepared by Extrusion-spheronization. | 09759212 | Chronicles of Young Scientists. (This journal is now know as Drug Development & therapeutics) / Organization of Pharmaceutical Unity with BioAllied Sciences (OPUBS), MedKnow Publications India | 2 | April-June 2011 | |
| Chronomodulated press-coated pulsatile therapeutic system for aceclofenac: optimization of factors influencing drug release and lag time | ChronoPhysiology and Therapy / Dove Press UK | 1 | February 2011 | ||
| Multivariate optimization of formulation and process variables influencing physico-mechanical characteristics of site-specific release isoniazid pellets | International Journal of Pharmaceutics / Elsevier UK | 388 | March 2010 | ||
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| Probiotics: Delineation of prophylactic and therapeutic benefits | 1620X | Journal of Medicinal Food / Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. NY, USA | 12 (2) | April 2009 | |
| Entrapment of probiotic bacteria within alginate-hpmc floating beads, their survival and effectiveness against ethanol induced ulcers in rats | International Journal of Prebiotics and Probiotics / New Century Health Publishers Texas, USA | 2 | 2009 | ||
| Dissolution test for site-specific release isoniazid pellets in USP Apparatus 3 (reciprocating cylinder): Optimization using Response Surface Methodology. | European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics / Elsevier Germany | 69 | June 2008 | ||
| Delineation of antimutagenic activity of catechin, epicatechin and green tea extract. | Mutation Research/Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis / Elsevier NY, USA | 556 | November 2004 | ||
B. National Journal
| Sr. No. | Title | ISSN / ISBN No | Journal | Publisher | Volume | Year |
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| Exploring the Potential of Polacrilin Potassium as a Novel Superdisintegrant in Microcrystalline Cellulose Based Pellets Prepared by Extrusion-spheronization. | 09759212 | Chronicles of Young Scientists. (This journal is now know as Drug Development & therapeutics) | Organization of Pharmaceutical Unity with BioAllied Sciences (OPUBS), MedKnow Publications India | 2 | April-June 2011 |
C. Book Chapter
| Sr. No. | Title | ISSN / ISBN No | Journal / Publisher | Volume | Year |
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| Improving bioavailability of nutraceuticals by nanoemulsification | 9 | Nutraceuticals, Nanotechnology in the agri-food industry. Elsevier (Academic Press), Cambridge, UK. | 4 | 2016 | |
| Probiotics: Potential pharmaceutical applications. | 7 | Handbook of Prebiotics and Probiotics Ingredients: Health Benefits and Food Applications / CRC press (Tylor & Francis group) USA | - | November 2009 |
| Qualification | Specialization | University | Passing Year |
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| B. Pharm. | Pharmacy | Dept. of Pharmacy, I.E.T, M.J.P Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, UP | 2002 |
| M. Pharm. | Pharmaceutics | University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS) Punjab University, Chandigarh | 2004 |
| Ph.D | Pharmaceutical Sciences | Nirma University, Ahmedabad | 2010 |
| Activity Type | Activity Title | Place | Date | Faculty Role |
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| National Seminar cum workshop | National Seminar cum Workshop on Nanotechnology- Application of QbD | B.V. Patel PERD Centre, Ahmedabad | January 29- 30th, 2016 | Seminar Coordinator |
| Symposium | Three day National Symposium-“Herbal drug Research- Opportunities and Challenges | B.V. Patel PERD Centre, Ahmedabad | November 2014 | Printing committee in-charge |
| Workshop | One day seminar on “ Exploring the potential of Thermal methods, Rheology, and Microcalorimetery in Pharmaceuticals” | B.V. Patel PERD Centre, Ahmedabad | April 25, 2014 | Workshop coordinator |
| Conference | International Conference on Translational Nanomedicine | Ahmedabad | December, 15-17, 2014 | Speaker |
| Conference | 2nd National Conference on Pharma & Allied Industry, Pharma Confex | Ahmedabad | December, 19-20, 2014 | Speaker |
| Invited talk | Singhad Institute of Pharmacy, Pune | Pune | December 1, 2014 | Speaker |
| Conference | APTICON 2014 | Pune | 29th November, 2014 | Oral presentation |
| Conference | CRS-Indian Chapter | B.V. Patel PERD Centre, Ahmedabad | 2008 | Volunteer |
A. Government Project
| Sr. No. | Fund Type | Agency | Start Date | Duration |
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| Government of India | SERB-DST | Jan 2016 | 3 years | |
| Government of India | National Innovation Foundation (NIF) | 2014 | 2 years |
B. Industry Project
| Sr. No. | Fund Type | Agency | Start Date | Duration |
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| Industrial | Bio-Agri Mix (BAM), Canada | 2013 | 3 years |
C. Awards and Patents
| Patents | ||
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| Oral gastro retentive fixed dose pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of tuberculosis and process for preparation thereof | Indian Patent Application No.: 2829/MUM/2009 | |
| Awards | ||
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| Gandhian Young Innovation Technological Innovation (GYTI) Award -2015 under Technology Edge category | ||
| Best Scientific Oral Presentation Award, APTICON, 2014, Pune | ||
| Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) New Delhi. | ||
| Gold medal by B. V. Patel Education trust in All India Essay Competition, 2007 | ||
| Best Poster Award, Indian Pharmaceutical Association (Punjab Branch) | ||