Department of Pharmacology
The Department of Pharmacology is a Fundamental division within our institution, advance innovation in Pharmacological effect and therapeutic mechanisms. Our department incorporates cutting-edge laboratories designed for advanced research and experimental studies, complemented by a dedicated animal house facility for in-vivo research activities. the research areas include neuropharmacology, Pharmacokinetics and cardiovascular Pharmacology, among others. Our faculty are actively engaged in innovative research, along with publishing research paper in esteemed national and international journals. The future of our Pharmacology Department holds various career opportunities like professionals in academia, pharmaceutical industries, research institutions and healthcare sectors.
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Faculty
Dr. Yogesh H.S
- Designation Professor & HOD
- Email dryogesh.hs@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. 9611133444
- Joining date 21-01-2021
M pharm, PhD
15 years 8 months
Invitro and invivo pharmacology
KARANATAKA STATE PHARMACY COUNCIL
25
10
18
Human anatomy and Physiology
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Pharmacological and toxicological screening methods
Cellular and molecular biology
Sponsored research : RGUHS
Project guide: 07
Phd Co-guide "
•Approved PG guide of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore
Dr. Hari Prasad M.G
- Designation Professor
- Email hariprasad.mg@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. 9845117850
- Joining date 15-07-2026
M. Pharm (Pharmacology), PhD
19 Years
Metabolic Disorders
Therapeutics for Diabetic complications.
Natural Product Research
RNA Therapeutics
Novel Drug Delivery Systems.
Received 1, RGUHS & 1 KAHER Faculty Research grants and 3 KAHER Students Research grants
Karnataka State Pharmacy Council
Sanjana SP, Shivakumar HN, Shinde R, Kumar R, Hariprasad MG. Development and in vivo evaluation of novel bioresponsive nanocubosomal in-situ gelling system for ophthalmic delivery of Amphotericin B. Int J Pharm. 2026 May 17:126990. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2026.126990. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42150646.
Shivakumar HN, Shinde R, Somasekhar V, Hariprasad M.G, Mahesh NM. Activation-modulated stimuli-responsive systems: an intelligent platform for site-specific gastroretentive delivery of diverse therapeutic agents. Int J Pharm.2026; 691:126599.
Abhishek Raghavendra, Hariprasad Madakasira Guggilla, Diya Lakshman Shetty, Deeksha Giridhar Nephroprotective and Cytotoxic Assessment of Moringa concanensis Leaf Extract in Gentamicin-Induced Renal Injury in Rats. Pharmacogn. Res. 2025; 17(4):1205-1213.
Diya Shetty, Hariprasad M.G, Sankarshan Srinath, Deeksha G, Abhishek R, Apurwa Dhavale. Neuroprotective assessment of methanolic root extract of Moringa Concanensis against Cisplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy in rats. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine. 2025;16 (1):175-183.
Moqbel Redhwan MA, M G H, Samaddar S, Bafail D, Hard SAAA, Guha S, Dhavale A. siRNA targeting PARP-1 alleviates diabetic peripheral neuropathy in a streptozotocin-induced rat model. Journal of Drug Targeting. 2025; 33 (3):424-435.
Apurwa Shyam Dhavale, M. G. Hariprasad, Rajendran Ramaswamy. Exploring neuroprotective activity of ethanolic rhizome extract of Alpinia calcarata in cisplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy in rats. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 2025;15(01):266-275.
Vidyabhushan Yadav, Hariprasad M.G, Moqbel Ali Moqbel Redhwan, Rahul Kumar, Apurwa Dhavale, Sourav Guha.Assessment of the Therapeutic Potential of Ethanolic Extract of Moringa Concanensis Leaves in a Rat Model of High Fat Diet-Induced Hyperlipidaemia. Advances in Pharmacology and Pharmacy.2025; 13(1): 10-17.
G H, Patil A, Mg H, Moqbel Redhwan MA, Guha S. "Development, optimization, and characterization of Eudragit-based nanoparticles for Dasatinib delivery". J Biomater Sci Polym Ed. 2025; 36(6):756-778.
M. G. Hariprasad, M.G. Mubasheera. Investigation of Neuroprotective Qualities of Saraca asoca Methanolic Leaf Extract against Diabetes induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Rat Model. Journal of Natural Remedies.2025; 25 (4):911-925
M. G. Mubasheera, M. G. Hariprasad. Examining the Saraca asoca (Caesalpinaceae) Methanolic Leaf Extract for its Potential to Protect Peripheral Neuropathy Caused by Cisplatin in Albino Rats. Journal of Natural Remedies. 2025; 25 (2):332-346.
Redhwan MAM, M G H, Samaddar S, Bafail DA, Hard SAAA, Guha S. Chitosan/siRNA nanoparticles targeting PARP-1 attenuate Neuroinflammation and apoptosis in hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress in Neuro2a cells. Int J Biol Macromol. 2024; 282 (Pt 2):136964.
Dhavale A, M G H, Chiprikar P. Neuroprotective potential of Alpinia calcarata and HPLC analysis of stigmasterol against cisplatin-induced neuropathy in rat model. Nat Prod Res. 2024:1-9.
Apurbo Mukherjee, Hariprasad M.G, Moqbel Ali Moqbel Redhwan, Sourav Guha. Evaluation of Anti-arthritic Activity of hydro-alcoholic Root Extract of Moringa concanensis in complete Freund’s Adjuvant-induced Arthritic Rats. Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 2024; 17(8):3885-3891..
Rajashekar S. Chavan , Nayeem A. Khatib , M.G. Hariprasad , Vishal S. Patil , Moqbel Ali Moqbel Redhwan. Synergistic effects of Momordica charantia, Nigella sativa, and Anethum graveolens on metabolic syndrome targets: In vitro enzyme inhibition and in silico analyses. Heliyon. 2024; 10(2): e24907.
Kavya M, Hariprasad M.G and Purnima Ashok. Exploring the therapeutic potential of Adathoda vasica and Andrographis paniculata in alleviating diabetic cardiopathy and neuropathy A study on high fat diet and lowd ose STZ induced rat model. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment.2024; 28 (6):9-15.
Rahul Kumar, M. G. Hariprasad, Moqbel Ali Moqbel Redhwan, Vidyabhushan Yadav, Apurwa Dhavale and Sourav Guha. Evaluating the Effect of Moringa concanensis on Aluminium Chloride-induced Anemia in Wistar Rats. Journal of natural remedies.2024; 24(2):357-365.DOI: 10.18311/jnr/2024/34553.
Mohammad Sharique, Hariprasad M.G, Moqbel Ali Moqbel Redhwan, Ashish Jain, Shambhavi S, Mamatha A, Niranjana. Hepatoprotective Assessment of Copper Calx against Anti-Tubercular Drug-induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats. Pharmacogn. Res. 2023; 15(4):806-812. DOI: 10.5530/pres.15.4.085.
Moqbel Ali Moqbel Redhwan, Hariprasad M．G, Suman Samaddar , Sumaia Abdulbari Ahmed Ali Hard. SiRNA a promising tool for diabetes complications. OpenNano. 2023; 13:100174.
Moqbel Ali Moqbel Redhwan, Suman Samadder, Hariprasad M.G, Sumaia Abdulbari Ahmed Ali Hard, Gitima Deka, Anyembe Godfrey. Evaluation of protective effects of polyphenols of the marine brown alga Ecklonia cava against potassium bromate induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Pharmacogn.Res. 2023; 15(3):544-550.
Moqbel Ali Moqbel Redhwan, Hariprasad M.G, Suman Samaddar,Sumaia Abdulbari Ahmed Ali Hard, Vidyabhushan Yadav, Apurbo Mukherjee,Rahul Kumar. Small interference (RNAi) technique: Exploring its clinical applications, benefits and limitations. Eur J Clin Invest. 2023:e14039. doi: 10.1111/eci.14039. PMID: 37309221.
Apurwa Dhavale, Hariprasad M.G, Moqbel Ali Moqbel Redhwan. Protective effects of Ethanolic extract of Alpinia calcarata Roscoe rhizome on streptozotocin-induced diabetic peripheral neuropathy in rats. Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023, 12(Special Issue 8),1365-1384.
Kavya Manjunath, Purnima Ashok,R. Rajendran, Hariprasad M.G. Effect of Trace Element in Ethanol Extract of Andrographis paniculate and Adathoda vasica in a Type 2 Diabetic Rat Model. Int. J. Pharm. Investigation. 2023; 13(3):526-531.
Ashish Jain, Hariprasad M.G, Mohammad Sharique, Moqbel Ali Moqbel Redhwan. Chemotherapy –Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research.2023; 57(2):342-353.
45+
Ph.D Projects: 04, Ongoing:01 M. Pharm Projects: 26 B. Pharm Projects: 09 Consultancy Projects:08
Secured 89.94 percentile in all India GATE
Secured class top marks in organic chemistry in B.Pharm
Patents: One patent published.
Books/Books Chapters: 04, 03(Under review)
Presentation in /Seminars/Workshops/Conference: 05
As Resource Person: 04
Reviewer for Bentham Science, Springer-Nature, Willey & Frontiers Media
Dr. Kavitha S K
- Designation Assistant professor
- Email kavitha.sk@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. 7996140882
- Joining date 01-08-2024
M pharm(Ph D)
7 year
Invitro and Invivo antidepressant, solid lipid nanoparticles and its characteristics, antianthelmintic, antithrombolytics.
KARANATAKA STATE PHARMACY COUNCIL
15
10
06
Received Best oral presenation in international conference
Mrs Lakshmi P
- Designation Associate Professor
- Email lakshmihiran@gmail.com
- Contact No. 8971223795
- Joining date 29-09-2021
M Pharm
6 years 6 months
Pharmacovigilance, Hospital and clinical pharmacy projects, diabetic studies, Invivo and In vitro pharmacologyPharmacovigilance, Hospital and clinical pharmacy projects, diabetic studies, Invivo and In vitro pharmacology
Tamilnadu State Pharmacy Council
05
06
B Pharm 04
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Pharmacology
Clinical toxicology
Nil
SYED SAHAL M S
- Designation Assistant Professor
- Email syed.sahal@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. 7892144698
- Joining date 01-10-2024
M Pharm
1 year 10 months
Invitro and invivo pharmacology
KARANATAKA STATE PHARMACY COUNCIL
01
05
Dr. Ramya N
- Designation Assistant Professor
- Email drramya.n@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. 9110814087
- Joining date 01-07-2024
Pharm D
7 Months
Clinical Research , Pharmacovigilance, Hospital and Clinical pharmacy services
KARANATAKA STATE PHARMACY COUNCIL
03
04
Sneha S Naik
- Designation Assistant Professor
- Email sneha.naik@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. 8104921933
- Joining date 04-05-2026
M. Pharm (Pharmacology)
2 Years
- Neuropharmacology – Neurodegenerative disorders, especially Parkinson's disease and depression.
- Natural Product Research – Medicinal plants, phytochemicals, and phytopharmaceuticals.
- Nanotechnology & Drug Delivery – Phytosomes, nanocarriers, and targeted drug delivery systems.
- Network Pharmacology & Computational Drug Discovery – Molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and systems pharmacology for therapeutic target identification.
- Received 1 KAHER Research Grants
- Received grant of 1,00,000 research grant
- Received second prize for poster presentation at Shanta College of pharmacy, Chikkaballapur
Karnataka State Pharmacy Council
- Neuroprotective effects of Premna integrifolia nano-phytosomes in haloperidol-induced Parkinson's rat model: A computational-guided Olivil nano formulation delivery approach.
- Herbal Remedies for PCOS: Exploring Nature’s pharmacy
9
Facilities
- Microscope
- Charts
- Specimen and models
- Eddy’s hot plate analgesiometer
- Analgesiometer (Tail flick method)
- Electro- convulsiometer
- Rota rod
- Actophotometer
- Centrifuge
- Chemical balance
- Digital telethermometer
- Pole climbing apparatus
- Computer simulated software for physiology and Pharmacology experiments
- Human skeleton system and student organ bath/ Polyrite.
