1. Role: Associate Dean. Scope: College. Description: Lead research enterprise of the College of Pharmacy. Represent the College at the HSC level. Mentor researchers. Date: 2020.
Vibhudutta Awasthi, Ph.D.
Summary
My research interests are in the development of radiopharmaceuticals, small animal imaging and use of radiological imaging techniques to answer physiological questions. My current research focuses on the development of liposome encapsulated hemoglobin as an artificial oxygen carrier and he is studying cerebral oxygen metabolism using positron emission tomography. I am a board certified nuclear pharmacist with expertise in areas related to drug delivery, formulation development, nuclear pharmacy and small animal nuclear imaging.
Publications & Presentations
- 71. Pathuri G, Agashe H B, Awasthi V, Gali H. Radiosynthesis and in vivo evaluation of a F-18-labeled pancreatic islet amyloid inhibitor. J Labelled Compd Rad. 2010; 53 : 186–191
72. Awasthi V, Vilekar P, Lagisetty P, Awasthi S. Trafficking of a primary dendritic cell-based vaccine by PET imaging in a mouse model. JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE. 2010; 51
73. Pathuri G, Sahoo K, Awasthi V, Gali H. Synthesis and in vivo evaluation of Tc-99m-labeled cyclic CisoDGRC peptide conjugates for targeting αvβ3 integrin expression. Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2010; 20 : 5969-72
74. Awasthi S, Awasthi V. Distribution of dendritic cells after intranasal immunization in mice. Clinical Nuclear Medicine. 2005; 30 : 205
75. Awasthi S, Awasthi V. Regulation of pulmonary surfactant by growth factors and cytokines during lung injury . Research Signpost. 2002; 2 : 223-238
Grants
- 11. Development of Tumor Proliferation PET Tracer FLT using a Low Cost Single Dose Automatic Production and Quality Control Biomarker Generator System. NIH. Start Date: 2016. End Date: 2017.
12. Molecular mechanisms of chronic pain and its modulation by posttraumatic stress disorder and Nociceptin/Orphanin FQ. DOD. Start Date: 2011. End Date: 2015.
13. FDG Synthesis Optimization. Non-federal. End Date: 2014.
14. Evaluation of freeze-dried platelets in a rabbit model . Non-federal. Start Date: 2007. End Date: 2010.
Awards and Honors
- 6. Sandra K and David L Gilliland Chair in Nuclear Pharmacy . Date: 2012.
7. Indo-American Society of Nuclear Medicine. President. Date: 2010.
Education
- 1. Degree: Ph D. Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences . Date: 1994.
2. Degree: M. Pharm.. Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (Formerly, University of Sagar). Date: 1990.
3. Degree: B. Pharm. Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (Formerly, University of Sagar). Date: 1988.
Administrative Assignments
2. Role: Director. Scope: University. Description: Direction and conduct of nuclear imaging services for biomedical investigators; Production of PET radiotracers for preclinical imaging and preparation for regulatory compliance for clinical applications; Consultations with researchers about imaging and tracer applications. Date: 2007.
External Connections and Partnerships
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