Pulmonary drug delivery
Pulmonary drug delivery is known as a good route of drug administration due to its larger adsorption area, gateway to blood stream and lower enzymatic activity. Additionally, it is the best route for lung related diseases including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
A narrow range of particle/droplet size (between 1-5 μm) is required for efficient delivery of drug into lung.
In this project I am using Surface Acoustic Waves (SAW) to produce aerosols for pulmonary drug delivery and control droplet size and dispersity of the mist.
Drug loaded nanoparticle
Nanoparticles are known for their high surface area and easy adsorption. In this project, in collaboration with Prof. Prakash at McGill University, I am working on loading drugs in nanoparticles and deliver them through SAW nebuliser.
Collaborators:
Prof. Jon Cooper, University of Glasgow
Prof. Satya Prakash, McGill University
Dr. Julien Reboud, University of Glasgow
Dr. Rab Wilson, University of Glasgow
Dr. Manlio Tassieri, University of Glasgow
Ms. Xi King, University of Glasgow
Ms. Nikita Loomis, McGill University
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