On Thursday, February 22nd, 2024, the Gulf Medical University’s College of Pharmacy hosted Prof. Ashish D Wadhwani, in a research seminar that attracted an audience of Master’s in Drug Discovery and Development candidates and faculty members of the college, under the title: “Development of insulin-loaded microneedle: a closed-loop transdermal drug delivery system for the management of diabetes.”
Dr. Wadhwani is the Head of Faculty of Health Sciences and Dean of the School of Pharmacy at JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mauritius. He worked as a Research Associate at the National AIDS Research Institute, Pune, for a DBT-ICMR joint project. Dr. Wadhwani presented his research findings and won several awards at International conferences in Amsterdam, Malaysia, USA, Japan, Sri Lanka, and Singapore sponsored by Government National & International agencies. He has Sixty Eight papers published in peer-reviewed journals with an H-index of 16, three chapters in a book, and three patents to his credit.
During the session, Dr. Wadhwani delved into epidemiological data about diabetes mellitus, shedding light on the prevalence and incidence in the UAE and Mauritius, with projections extending to 2045. He elucidated the experimental design employed in formulating the insulin-loaded microneedle, showcasing its potential as a revolutionary approach to target diabetes globally. The promising effects of this solution were highlighted, paving the way for potential advancements in diabetes management.
The session reached its conclusion with a robust and insightful discussion, emphasizing the critical need for further clinical investigations. Attendees engaged in a dialogue about capitalizing on the outcomes and determining the optimal regimen for utilizing this treatment modality.