Poornima Ramburrun
University of the Witwatersrand, University of the Western Cape
Research areas: Materials Science · Biomaterials · Advanced Drug Delivery Systems · Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery · Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications
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About
Dr Poornima Ramburrun (BPharm, PhD) is currently a lecturer at the Department of Pharmacy of Pharmacology, University of the Witwatersrand, where she teaches and supervises research projects in the discipline of pharmaceutical sciences. Her PhD thesis entailed the design, synthesis and experimental analysis of a neurodurable biosimulated hydrogel nerve repair device for the repair and therapeutic drug delivery of severed peripheral nerve injuries. Dr Ramburrun’s research focus involves the design and biofabrication of biomimetically-inspired polysaccharide hydrogels featuring bioresponsive and controlled-release mechanisms for a range of pharmaceutical actives and growth factors for targeted drug delivery strategies in tissue regeneration applications. She is interested in the modification of natural-based polysaccharide materials as “smart” biomaterial matrices via the formation of polyelectrolyte complexes, interpenetrating polymeric networks and ionic-covalent entanglements.
Employment
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University of the Witwatersrand Lecturer2021 - Present
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University of the Western Cape Lecturer2019 - 2021
Education
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Publications (25)
- Transdermal Transport of a Geometric Self-Oscillating Copper Nanosystem for Topical Treatment of Psoriasis Save
- Design of a Thermoresponsive Nose-to-Brain Neuromaterial for the Release of Naturally Derived Extracellular Vesicles Delivering Teriflunomide for Multiple Sclerosis Save
- Nanotheranostics in Periodontitis: Bridging Diagnosis and Therapy Through Smart Integrated Nanosystems Save
- From Liquid SNEDDS to Solid SNEDDS: A Comprehensive Review of Their Development and Pharmaceutical Applications Save
- A Thermo-Photo-Ionic Crosslinked Gellan Gum Hydrogel with Gradient Biomechanic Modulation as a Neuromaterial for Peripheral Nerve Injury Save
- Design of a Foam-Actuated Nano-Emulgel for Perioceutic Drug Delivery: Formulation, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Efficacy Save
- Extracellular nanovesicles as neurotherapeutics for central nervous system disorders Save
- 3D Printing of Hydrogels Save
- Selenium Nanoparticle Activity against S. mutans Biofilms as a Potential Treatment Alternative for Periodontitis Save
- Design and characterisation of a Pluronic-F127-based injectable thermoresponsive intratumoural hydrogel Save
- Injectable Thermoresponsive Hydrogels for Cancer Therapy: Challenges and Prospects Save
- Nanoscale Vaccines for the Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus Infection Save
- Polyurethanes in Drug Delivery and Regenerative Medicine Save
- Design, preparation, and functionalization of nanobiomaterials for enhanced efficacy in current and future biomedical applications Save
- Molecule(s) of Interest: I. Ionic Liquids–Gateway to Newer Nanotechnology Applications: Advanced Nanobiotechnical Uses’, Current Status, Emerging Trends, Challenges, and Prospects Save
- Sleep in Space Environment Save
- Gellan-xanthan hydrogel conduits with intraluminal electrospun nanofibers as physical, chemical and therapeutic cues for peripheral nerve repair Save
- Recent advances in the development of antimicrobial and antifouling biocompatible materials for dental applications Save
- Lipopolysaccharide Polyelectrolyte Complex for Oral Delivery of an Anti-tubercular Drug Save
- Design and characterisation of PHBV-magnesium oleate directional nanofibers for neurosupport Save