Sadhana Sathaye
Associate Professor
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology
Institute of Chemical Technology
India
Biography
Dr. SADHANA SATHAYE Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology
Research Interest
1. Research on Metabolic disorders and related complications on cellular and molecular level. 2. Study of neurodegenerative and neurological disorders for effective therapy of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and Epilepsy. 3. Standardization of protocols for in-vitro and in-vivo pharmacological evaluation of herbal substances for immunomodulatory, hepatoprotective, aphrodisiac, appetite stimulant, anti-diabetic, anti-convulsant and anti-osteoporotic activity. 4. Biotechnological isolation, production and purification of enzymes and phytoactives of pharmacological and nutraceutical importance, using fermentation technology. 5. Pharmacological evaluation of various herbal substances including safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics profiling of new drug delivery systems and new chemical entities, Ayurvedic and homeopathic formulations. 6. Evaluation of biocompatible materials as per international norms and requirements. 7. Study of heavy metal toxicity in Ayurvedic formulations and alternative medicines using modern research methodology. 8. Toxicity evaluation as per international norms and requirements. Evaluation of acute, sub-acute and chronic toxicity according to OECD guidelines. 9. Evaluation of Dermal toxicity and hypersensitivity reactions according to OECD guidelines. 10. Studies on herb-drug interactions. 11. Pharmacokinetic studies. 12. Screening anti-tubercular activities of isolated phytoconstituents.