Assistant University

SANIKA ANANT REGE

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN 46208 317-***-**** acb5kr@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

A self motivated researcher with excellent organization and problem solving skills l ooking forward to work in dynamic and

professional environment. Demonstration of independent working capabilities, teamwork and multitasking while successful

completion of various pharmaceutical research projects. Highly enthusiastic learner with strong computer skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Nano formulation and evaluation

Nanoparticle synthesis/characterization • Dynamic light scattering • Optical microscopy

UV-vis spectrophotometry • Differential scanning calorimetry • HPLC

Polymer handling/drug delivery • Lyophilization • Ultracentrifugation

Cell culture and molecular biology

Mammalian cell culture/media preparation • • Cytotoxicity assays

SDS-Gel Electrophoresis

RNA isolation and RT-PCR/RNA delivery • • Aseptic techniques

Western blotting

Other dosage forms

Tablet and capsule formulation • Stability testing and dilutions

Semisolids and liquid orals formulation • Dissolution and disintegration testing

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Formulated PLGA-siRNA nanoparticles for down regulation of ‘survivin protein’ expression in breast cancer cells.

Developed and optimized mucoadhesive buccal and transmucosal sublingual tablets of fluconazole and propranolol for

sustained effect in-vitro.

Formulated mouth dissolve tablets of Paracetamol using effervesc ence technology and developed in-house method for

evaluating their in-vitro dispersion time.

EDUCATION

MS Pharmaceutical Sciences Butler University, USA., (GPA: 3.8/4.0) (Aug 2011-present)

Project: Formulated PLGA-siRNA nanoparticles for enhanced cytotoxicity in breast cancer cells

Courses: Industrial pharmacy, Advanced drug delivery, Biopharmaceutical analysis, Experimental design-data analysis

Bachelor of Pharmacy University of Mumbai, India., (Distinction) (Aug 2006-June 2010)

EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant Butler University, IN, USA (Aug 2011-present)

In-plant trainee Manbro Pharma Pvt. Ltd. (Mumbai, INDIA) (May 2009 – June 2009)

Assisted in large scale manufacturing and packaging of semisolids, liquid orals and capsules.

AWARDS/HONORS

Recipient of ‘Principal K. M. Kundnani award’ for securing first rank out of 70 in Final Year B.Pharm examinations.

POSTER/PUBLICATIONS

‘Enhanced cytotoxicity via down-regulation of survivin expression in MCF7 cells by PLGA -siRNA nanoparticles’

presented at AAPS annual meeting, San Antonio,TX, Nov 2013.

‘Influence of processing conditions in mouth dissolve systems of Paracetam ol’ published in ‘The Pharma Review’

(KONGPOSH PUBLICATIONS), 2010 Mar- Apr; 122-124.

‘Optimization of in-vitro bioadhesion time for improved stay of Oral Mucoadhesive Drug Delivery Systems (OMDDS)

of Fluconazole’ published in ‘The Pharma Review’ (KONGPOSH PUBLICATIONS), 2009 Nov-Dec; 161-163.

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

Treasurer- Butler University AAPS Student Chapter. (Jan 2013-present)

Student Representative- Research and Graduate Review Committee, COPHS Butler University. (Aug 2013-present)

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