Bio
I am a materials scientist, focusing on biomaterials for drug delivery (both therapeutics and diagnostics). My research helps to package and design drug delivery systems to facilitate the uptake and improve the therapeutic potential of pharmaceutical ingredients. As part of LTMI, Laboratory for Translational and Molecular Imaging under CSCB, Asst. Prof Ann-Marie Chacko, I can make use of the imaging capabilities of our lab to discover not just the fate of the drugs but also the drug delivery systems. By understanding how the drug delivery system gets delivered, or whether it acts as a depot, we can have a greater insight in designing formulations for sustained release and tuning properties of the formulations for better therapeutic potential. With this knowledge, I have spearheaded collaborative projects with both industry and academic institutions in the field of oncology, ophthalmology and cardiology.
My research experience includes developing polymer drug conjugates, surface functionalized coating for drug eluting balloons, tissue engineering for myocardial infarction, nanoparticles for treatment of peripheral arterial disease and studying the fate of liposome after ocular injection.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Master of Engineering
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering) Hons Cl 2B
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore