Larkin University College of Pharmacy (LUCOP) is proud to celebrate the research endeavors of our talented P1 PHARM.D students as they presented their mid-term research reports under the mentorship of our esteemed faculty. This milestone marks the beginning of their journey into scientific discovery, innovation, and meaningful contributions to the field of pharmacy.
Through their dedication and passion, these students are actively engaging in impactful research projects that span various areas, from drug development and disease treatment to analytical techniques and emerging therapeutic approaches.
Research Highlights:
Ali Afrand and Luis Calero Doitteau
Mentor: Dr. Prashant Sakharkar | Co-Mentors: Dr. Subrata Deb and Dr. Soon H. Yang
Title: Association between gabapentinoids and pulmonary complications: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Mariam Lopez Tamayo
Mentor: Dr. Sukhwinder Lakhman
Title: Evaluation of the effects of cannabinoids on the Aldo-Keto Reductases activity.
Genesis Fuentes
Mentor: Dr. Umar-Farouk Mamani
Title: HPLC-MS and its application in quantitative peptide analysis.
Nazanin Kazemiasl
Mentor: Dr. Sandeep Sheth
Title: Development of novel cytokinin analogs for alleviating cisplatin-induced hearing loss.
Carlos Ortiz
Mentor: Dr. Arun Kotha
Title: Development of inhalable lipid-based drug delivery system to treat lung cancer.
Malek Brouri
Mentor: Dr. Taraman Kadayat
Title: Rational design of selective Histone Deacetylase 8 (HDAC8) inhibitors as anticancer agents.
Lynn Cruz Lopategui
Mentor: Dr. Debasish Basak
Title: Repurposing of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Congratulations to our students for their hard work and dedication to advancing pharmacy research!
As they take their first steps in the world of scientific exploration, we wish them success in their journey toward transformative breakthroughs that will shape the future of healthcare.
Check out some snapshots from their research presentations!
