Guest Speaker: Dr. Manusmriti Singh, Post-Doctoral Researcher, Tel Aviv University, Israel
Topic: Harnessing
RNAi-based Nanomedicines for Therapeutic Intervention in Advanced Stage Ovarian
Cancer
Date : 16th January, Wednesday
Time : 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm
Venue : Room No 511, SPPSPTM
Students
attended: 69 (M.Pharm Year 1 & Year 2, Ph.D. scholar) Faculty member: 6
Summary:
The speaker presented an important topic on targeting advanced stage ovarian cancer by targeted RNA based nanoparticle. She presented her own research work with acquired results. Her research group successfully delivered an iRNA based protein to ovarian cancer cells. For targeting, they have used hyaluronic acid. Their in-vivo data suggested significant enhancement of life span in animal model. The speaker nicely addressed the issues raised during her presentation from the audience. Overall, it was an interesting presentation with strong scientific perception.’
