Dr Madhavan Nampoothiri G
Associate Professor
Date of Joining: 14.07.2010
Department of Pharmacology
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Dr Madhavan Nampoothiri G teaches Human Anatomy and Physiology for I PharmD and I BPharm students and Pharmacology for MPharm students.
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Human Anatomy and Physiology (Theory & Practical) | First Year B Pharm |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | First Year PharmD |
| Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology | MPharm Semester-I |
| Principles of Drug Discovery | MPharm Semester-II |
| 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Work | MPharm Semester III and IV |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Academy of Higher Education | 2015 | |
| M Pharm | Pharmacology | Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | 2009 |
| B Pharm | Government Medical College, Calicut, Kerala | 2006 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Pharmacology, MCOPS, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 | Associate Professor | Teaching and 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 | April 2023 till date |
| Department of Pharmacology, MCOPS, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 | Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) | Teaching and 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 | Jul 2018 - Mar 2023 |
| Department of Pharmacology, MCOPS, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 | Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) | Teaching and 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 | Jul 2014 - Jun 2018 |
| Department of Pharmacology, MCOPS, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 | Assistant Professor | Teaching and 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 | Jan 2011 - Jun 2014 |
| Department of Pharmacology, MCOPS, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 | Lecturer | Teaching | Jul 2010 - Dec 2010 |
| Educare Institute of Dental Sciences, Chattiparamba, Malappuram district, Kerala, India | Lecturer | Taught Pharmacology for II year BDS | Jul 2009 - Jun 2010 |
Targeting neuroinflammation in depression: putative role of cannabinoid receptor 2 agonist and therapeutic delivery of CB2 agonist to the brain
2023 - 2026
Intramural Fund (Rs. 15,66,000) by 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Academy of Higher Education
Deciphering the crosstalk between neurokinin receptor signalling and neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s Disease
2019 - 2022
Intramural Fund (Rs. 14,37,757) by 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Academy of Higher Education
Drug eluting nanowafers as a treatment modality for ocular inflammation
2018
Department of Biotechnology, India (Rs.20,02,100) funded project by Dr. Shaila Lewis (PI) and Dr. Madhavan Nampoothiri G (Co-PI)
Effect of caffeine and caffeic acid on LPS induced behavioural despair in mice
2016 - 2017
Project funded (AUD 2,000) by GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY QLD 4222, Australia, under Joint 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Collaborative with Dr.Jayesh Mudgal, Dr.C.Mallikarjuna Rao, Dr. Madhavan Nampoothiri G
Effect of statins on CMF chemotherapy induced cognitive impairment in mice
2016 - 2018
Project fund (AUD 10,000) by GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY QLD 4222, Australia, under Joint 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Collaborative Work with Dr. Jayesh Mudgal, Dr.C. Mallikarjuna Rao, Dr. Madhavan Nampoothiri G.
Tachykinin receptor antagonist, N-acetyl L-Tryptophan alleviates spatial memory deficits in Alzheimer’s disease model in rats
2017
Travel Grant of USD 1,750 to present findings at the XXIII World Congress of Neurology, Osaka, Japan
Sesamol a lipid lowering agent ameliorates aluminium chloride induced cognitive dysfunction in rats
2013
Travel Grant of USD 1,750 by Association of Parkinson’s and related disorders, Amsterdam, Netherlands to present findings at the XX World Congress on Parkinson’s disease and related disorders, Geneva, Switzerland
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Pharmacology of neurodegenerative disorders, Insulin signalling in brain, Neuroinflammation, Substance P signalling in brain, Renal ischemia
Area of Expertise
Animal models of dementia, Evaluation of learning and memory
Area of 亚洲通_亚洲通官网
Insulin receptor signalling in neurodegenerative disorders
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Received a Travel Grant, World Federation of Neurology, Osaka, Japan 2017.?"Tachykinin receptor antagonist, N-acetyl L-Tryptophan alleviates spatial memory deficits in Alzheimer’s disease model in rats".?XXIII World Congress of Neurology scheduled at?Kyoto, Japan, September 16-21, 2017 .
- Dr Madhavan and team have a collaboration with Griffith University, Australia
- Member of Kerala State Pharmacy Council.
Received the “NAGAI-SHUKRI award” instituted by Asian Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences for the pre-doctoral best paper presented at the 2nd Asian federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences conference 2011 held in Kualalumpur, Malaysia from 9-12 December, 2011.
Received Award for “Investigator from developing country” during XX world congress on Parkinson’s disease and related disorders held in Geneva, Switzerland from 8-11 December, 2013.?
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Total number of publications: 60
Some of the important research papers are listed below. For more details, browse the following link: https://manipal.pure.elsevier.com/en/persons/madhavan-nampoothiri-g
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Exploring the role of substance-P in neuroinflammation associated learning anf memory deficit
2023 Prasada Chowdari Gurram
PhD Dissertation
Assessment of the role of nuclear factor-kappaB inhibitor, indole-3-carbinol, in Alzheimer's disease: in silico and in vivo approach
2023 Lenisha Crasta
MPharm Dissertation
Trend analysis of neurovascular procedures
2022 Ashwini B
MPharm Dissertation
The role of spermidine, an autophagy inducer, in cognitive dysfunction
2021 Joel Wilson Castelino
MPharm Dissertation
Interplay between neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist and CB2 cannabinoid receptor agonist in an animal model of neuroinflammation
2019 Shubhangi Bharti
MPharm Dissertation
A study to evaluate the effect of neprilysin in renal ischemia reperfusion injury in rats
2018 Runali Sankhe
MPharm Dissertation
Deciphering the role of beta-caryophyllene against intracerebroventricular colchicine induced cognitive deficit in rats
2018 Maushami Das
MPharm Dissertation
Evaluation of activity of CB2 cannabinoid receptor agonist and tachykinin receptor antagonist in animal models of neuroinflammation and depression
2017 Puspita Sahu
MPharm Dissertation
A study to evaluate the efficacy of caffeic acid in animal model of acute renal failure
2017 Manas Kinra
MPharm Dissertation
Evaluation of tachykinin receptor antagonist, N-acetyl-L-tryptophan in Alzheimer's disease model in rats
2016 Joylee Fernandes
MPharm Dissertation
Assessment of role of thiazolidin-4-one derivatives and dehydrozingerone in aluminium chloride induced cognitive dysfunction in rats
2015 Anusha
MPharm Dissertation