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Dr. Sabitha M.

Principal, School of Pharmacy, Kochi

Qualification: Ph.D
sabitham@pharmacy.aims.amrita.edu
Research Interest: Development of Wound Dressings, Nanolipid Carrier Based Brain Drug Delivery, Novel Approaches for Effective Topical Delivery, Novel Formulation Approaches to Reinvent Drugs of Potential Therapeutic Benefit

Bio

Dr. Sabitha M. joined Amrita School of Pharmacy in March 2000. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from St. John’s Pharmacy College, Bangalore University, and her Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutics from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (formerly Saugor University), Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. She obtained her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in 2012. Her doctoral dissertation was titled “Chitin Nanogels as an Effective Nanocarrier for the Treatment of Melanoma via the Transdermal Route.”

Currently, Dr. Sabitha serves as the Principal of Amrita School of Pharmacy, an institution consistently ranked among the top 15 pharmacy colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Government of India.

With over 24 years of teaching experience and 14 years of research experience, she has contributed extensively to the field through 35+ journal publications, four book chapters, and one patent. She has successfully completed several research projects funded by government agencies such as the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), and the Coconut Development Board, with publications appearing in high-impact international journals.

In July–August 2010, Dr. Sabitha underwent advanced training in clinical pharmacy practice at the University of Michigan, College of Pharmacy, USA. She visited the University of Iceland as part of the prestigious Erasmus+ Training Program during May 2025. Her current research interests include nanocarrier-based brain and corneal drug delivery systems and mucoadhesive delivery technologies.

Dr. Sabitha M. was featured in Stanford University’s Prestigious Top 2% Scientists List (2024) for single-year impact, based on citations, H-index, and authorship data from Scopus.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2023

Plant Extracts and Phytochemicals, a Promising Strategy AgainstOral Lichen Planus: A Review on Clinical Trials

Cite this Research Publication : Swati Gupta, Lekshmi R. Nath, Sabitha Mangalathillam, Plant Extracts and Phytochemicals, a Promising Strategy Against Oral Lichen Planus: A Review on Clinical Trials, Recent Patents on Biotechnology, Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2023, https://doi.org/10.2174/1872208316666220718145421

Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.

Year : 2023

Green Synthesized Nanoparticles as a Plausible Therapeutic StrategyAgainst Hepatocellular Carcinoma: An Update on its Preclinical andClinical Relevance

Cite this Research Publication : Gopika Chandrababu, Sunil Kumar Sah, Ayana R. Kumar, Sabitha M, Lekshmi R. Nath, Green Synthesized Nanoparticles as a Plausible Therapeutic Strategy Against Hepatocellular Carcinoma: An Update on its Preclinical and
Clinical Relevance, Recent Patents on Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery, Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2023, https://doi.org/10.2174/1574892817666220523124437

Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.

Year : 2022

Anticonvulsant And Acute Toxicity Evaluation Of Phenytoin Sodium–loaded Polymeric Nanomicelle In Mes Rat Model

Cite this Research Publication : Vrinda S Kumar, Vinayan KP, Sabitha M, Anticonvulsant and acute toxicity evaluation of phenytoin sodium–loaded polymeric nanomicelle in MES rat model, Journal of Nanoparticle Research, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-022-05502-7

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2022

Revisiting the Outstanding Questions in Cancer Nanomedicine with a Future Outlook

Cite this Research Publication : M. S. Sudheesh, K. Pavithran, Sabitha M, Revisiting the outstanding questions in cancer nanomedicine with a future outlook, Nanoscale Advances, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), 2022, https://doi.org/10.1039/d1na00810b

Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

Year : 2021

Nose to Brain Delivery of Phenytoin Sodium Loaded Nano Lipid Carriers: Formulation, Drug Release, Permeation and In Vivo Pharmacokinetic Studies

Cite this Research Publication : Nair, S.C., Vinayan, K.P., Mangalathillam, S.Nose to brain delivery of phenytoin sodium loaded nano lipid carriers: Formulation, drug release, permeation and in vivo pharmacokinetic studies, Pharmaceutics, 13(10):1640. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13101640. (2021)

Publisher : Pharmaceutics

Year : 2021

Non alcoholic palm nectar from Cocos nucifera as a promising nutraceutical preparation

Cite this Research Publication : Panonnummal, R., Gopinath, D., Thankappan Presanna, A., Viswanad, V., Mangalathillam, S. "Non alcoholic palm nectar from Cocos nucifera as a promising nutraceutical preparation", Journal of Food Biochemistry, 2021, (Article in Press), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jfbc.13900

Publisher : Journal of Food Biochemistry (Article in Press)

Year : 2020

An Analytical and in-vivo Study to Evaluate the Effect of Triphala Kaṣāya Vāsita Godhūma (Triticum aestivum grains soaked in Triphala Kaṣāya) on its Glycemic Index compared to Raw Godhūma (Raw Triticum aestivum grains)

Cite this Research Publication : Sujithra M, Vimala KS, Sabitha M, Priya S, An Analytical and in-vivo Study to Evaluate the Effect of Triphala Kaṣāya Vāsita Godhūma (Triticum aestivum grains soaked in Triphala Kaṣāya) on its Glycemic Index compared to Raw Godhūma (Raw Triticum aestivum grains), Pharmacognosy Journal, Manuscript Technomedia LLP, 2020, https://doi.org/10.5530/pj.2020.12.80

Publisher : Manuscript Technomedia LLP

Year : 2020

Stimuli-Responsive Polymeric Nanosystem for Colon Specific Drug Delivery

Cite this Research Publication : S. Kunnath Joseph, Dr. Sabitha M., and Sreeja C. Nair, “Stimuli-Responsive Polymeric Nanosystem for Colon Specific Drug Delivery”, Adv Pharm Bull, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 1-12, 2020.

Publisher : Adv Pharm Bull, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Year : 2020

Kaempferol-Mediated Sensitization Enhances Chemotherapeutic Efficacy of Sorafenib Against Hepatocellular Carcinoma: An in Silico and in Vitro Approach

Cite this Research Publication : B. Nair, Anto, R. John, Dr. Sabitha M., and Lekshmi R Nath, “Kaempferol-Mediated Sensitization Enhances Chemotherapeutic Efficacy of Sorafenib Against Hepatocellular Carcinoma: An in Silico and in Vitro Approach”, Adv Pharm Bull, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 472-476, 2020.

Publisher : Adv Pharm Bull, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Year : 2019

Novel Aspirin Controlled Release Nanomedicine Suppresses Platelet Aggregation: Implications for Extending the Golden Hour in Stroke (Under review)

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Kaladhar Kamalasanan, R., J., and Dr. Sabitha M., “Novel aspirin controlled release nanomedicine suppresses platelet aggregation: implications for extending the golden hour in stroke (Under review)”, Pharmaceutical Research, 2019.

Publisher : Pharmaceutical Research

Year : 2019

Omega-3 fatty acid based nanolipid formulation of atorvastatin for treating hyperlipidemia

Cite this Research Publication : R. Sreedhar, Kumar, V. S., Pillai, A. K. Bhaskaran, and Dr. Sabitha M., “Omega-3 fatty acid based nanolipid formulation of atorvastatin for treating hyperlipidemia”, Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, vol. 9, pp. 271-280, 2019.

Publisher : Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin

Year : 2019

Nanotechnology Approaches for Enhanced CNS Delivery in Treating Alzheimer’s Disease

Cite this Research Publication : M. A. Arya, Maneesha Kalappurackal, Dr. Sabitha M., Krishnakumar N. Menon, and Sreeja C. Nair, “Nanotechnology Approaches for Enhanced CNS Delivery in Treating Alzheimer's Disease”, Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, vol. 51, pp. 297 - 309, 2019.

Publisher : Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology

Year : 2019

Chaulmoogra oil based Methotrexate Loaded Topical Nanoemulsion for the Treatment of Psoriasis

Cite this Research Publication : P. Rajitha, Shammika, P., S. Aiswarya, Gopikrishnan, A., Dr. Jayakumar Rangasamy, and Dr. Sabitha M., “Chaulmoogra oil based Methotrexate Loaded Topical Nanoemulsion for the Treatment of Psoriasis”, Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, vol. 49, pp. 463 - 476, 2019.

Year : 2019

Brinzolamide-2-hydroxypropyl beta cyclodextrin complex loaded chitosan nanogel for ocular drug delivery

Cite this Research Publication : D. V. Pillai, Dr. Sabitha M., and Swati P. Gupta, “Brinzolamide-2-hydroxypropyl beta cyclodextrin complex loaded chitosan nanogel for ocular drug delivery”, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, vol. 11, pp. 350-362, 2019.

Publisher : Advanced Scientific Research

Year : 2018

Guargum and Eudragit ® coated curcumin liquid solid tablets for colon specific drug delivery.

Cite this Research Publication : V. S. Kumar, Rijo, J., and M, S., “Guargum and Eudragit ® coated curcumin liquid solid tablets for colon specific drug delivery.”, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, vol. 110, pp. 318-327, 2018.

Publisher : Int J Biol Macromol

Year : 2017

Comparative Anti-psoriatic Efficacy Studies of Clobetasol Loaded Chitin Nanogel and Marketed Cream

Cite this Research Publication : R. Panonnummal, Jayakumar, R., and Sabitha, M., “Comparative anti-psoriatic efficacy studies of clobetasol loaded chitin nanogel and marketed cream.”, Eur J Pharm Sci, vol. 96, pp. 193-206, 2017.

Publisher : Eur J Pharm Sci

Year : 2016

Skin and muscle permeating antibacterial nanoparticles for treating Staphylococcus aureus infected wounds

Cite this Research Publication : V. Dhanalakshmi, Nimal, T. R., Dr. Sabitha M., Dr. Raja Biswas, and Dr. Jayakumar Rangasamy, “Skin and muscle permeating antibacterial nanoparticles for treating Staphylococcus aureus infected wounds”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research - Part B Applied Biomaterials, 2016

Publisher : John Wiley and Sons Inc

Year : 2016

Chitosan-eudragit Magnetic Microspheres of Sulfasalazine for Colon Drug Delivery

Cite this Research Publication : T. Sasidharan, .P, S., Dr. Sabitha M., and Sreeja C. Nair, “Chitosan-eudragit Magnetic Microspheres of Sulfasalazine for Colon Drug Delivery”, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, vol. 41, no. 2, pp. 125-131, 2016.

Publisher : International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research.

Year : 2016

Chitosan nanoparticles in drug therapy of infectious and inflammatory diseases

Cite this Research Publication : Rajitha Panonnummal, Gopinath, D., Dr. Raja Biswas, Dr. Sabitha M., and Dr. Jayakumar Rangasamy, “Chitosan nanoparticles in drug therapy of infectious and inflammatory diseases”, Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery, vol. 13, no. 8, pp. 1177-1194, 2016

Publisher : Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery, Taylor and Francis Ltd

Year : 2015

Nanogels for Delivery, Imaging and Therapy

Cite this Research Publication :
A. J. Sivaram, Rajitha Panonnummal, Maya, S., Dr. Jayakumar Rangasamy, and Dr. Sabitha M., “Nanogels for Delivery, Imaging and Therapy”, Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology, 2015

Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell

Year : 2014

Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Activities of Curcumin Nanospheres

Cite this Research Publication : T. R. Arunraj, Rejinold, N. S., Mangalathillam, S., Saroj, S., Dr. Raja Biswas, Dr. Jayakumar Rangasamy, and Dr. Sabitha M., “Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Activities of Curcumin Nanospheres”, Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology, vol. 10, pp. 238-250, 2014

Publisher : Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology

Year : 2013

Structural model of the alpha phosphoglucomutase: A promising target for the treatment of mycobacterium tuberculosis

Cite this Research Publication : M. Mukesh, M Prathap, M., and Dr. Sabitha M., “Structural model of the alpha phosphoglucomutase: A promising target for the treatment of mycobacterium tuberculosis”, International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences., vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 107-114, 2013

Publisher : International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Year : 2013

Fluconazole Loaded Chitin Nanogels as a Topical Ocular Drug Delivery Agent for Corneal Fungal Infections

Cite this Research Publication : N. Mohammed, N. Rejinold, S., Mangalathillam, S., Dr. Raja Biswas, Nair, S. V., Dr. Jayakumar Rangasamy, and Dr. Sabitha M., “Fluconazole Loaded Chitin Nanogels as a Topical Ocular Drug Delivery Agent for Corneal Fungal Infections”, Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology, vol. 9, pp. 1521-1531, 2013

Publisher : Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology

Year : 2013

Development and Evaluation of 5-fluorouracil Loaded Chitin Nanogels for Treatment of Skin Cancer

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Sabitha M., N. Rejinold, S., Nair, A., Lakshmanan, V. - K., Nair, S. V., and Dr. Jayakumar Rangasamy, “Development and Evaluation of 5-fluorouracil Loaded Chitin Nanogels for Treatment of Skin Cancer”, Carbohydrate Polymers, vol. 91, pp. 48-51, 2013.

Publisher : Carbohydrate Polymers

Year : 2013

Curcumin Nanospheres by Surfactant Free Wet Milling Method (In Press)

Cite this Research Publication : T. R. Anuraj, N Rejinold, S., Biswas, R., Saroj, S., Shantikumar V Nair, Dr. Jayakumar Rangasamy, and Dr. Sabitha M., “Curcumin Nanospheres by Surfactant Free Wet Milling Method (In Press)”, Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology, 2013.

Publisher : Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology

Year : 2012

Synthesis, Characterization and in vitro Cytocompatibility Studies of Chitin Nanogels for Biomedical Applications

Cite this Research Publication : S. N. Rejinold, Nair, A., Dr. Sabitha M., Chennazhi, K. P., Tamura, H., Nair, S. V., and Dr. Jayakumar Rangasamy, “Synthesis, Characterization and in vitro Cytocompatibility Studies of Chitin Nanogels for Biomedical Applications”, Carbohydrate Polymers, vol. 87, pp. 943 - 949, 2012

Publisher : Carbohydrate Polymers

Year : 2012

Nanotechnology in cosmetics: Opportunities and challenges

Cite this Research Publication :
S. Raj, Jose, S., Sumod, U. S., and Dr. Sabitha M., “Nanotechnology in cosmetics: Opportunities and challenges”, Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, vol. 4, pp. 186-193, 2012

Publisher : Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences

Year : 2012

Mechanism of solubility of liquisolid formulation in non volatile solvent: A review

Cite this Research Publication : D. Aa Baby, Saroj, Sa, and Dr. Sabitha M., “Mechanism of solubility of liquisolid formulation in non volatile solvent: A review”, International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, vol. 4, pp. 710-715, 2012

Publisher : International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Year : 2012

Formulation And Evaluation of Clotrimazole Loaded Proniosomal Gel And Exploration of Mechanism of Premeation

Cite this Research Publication : L. Thomas, Viswanad, V., and M, S., “Formulation And Evaluation of Clotrimazole Loaded Proniosomal Gel And Exploration of Mechanism of Premeation”, Scientia Pharmaceutica, 2012.

Publisher : Scientia Pharmaceutica

Year : 2012

Current trends in lipid based delivery systems and its applications in drug delivery

Cite this Research Publication : S. Saroj, Baby, D. A., and Dr. Sabitha M., “Current trends in lipid based delivery systems and its applications in drug delivery”, Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, vol. 5, pp. 4-9, 2012

Publisher : Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research

Year : 2012

Curcumin Loaded Chitin Nanogels for Skin Cancer Treatment via the Transdermal Route

Cite this Research Publication :
S. Mangalathillam, Rejinold, N. S., Nair, A., Lakshmanan, V. - K., Shantikumar V Nair, Dr. Jayakumar Rangasamy, and Dr. Sabitha M., “Curcumin Loaded Chitin Nanogels for Skin Cancer Treatment via the Transdermal Route”, Nanoscale, vol. 4, pp. 239-250, 2012

Publisher : Nanoscale

Year : 2009

Radio Frequency Identification: An Effective Tool to Prevent Drug Counterfeiting

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Aneesh T. P., M, S. Sekhar, P.O, S., Dr. Sabitha M., and Dr. Subin Mary Zachariah, “Radio Frequency Identification: An Effective Tool to Prevent Drug Counterfeiting”, Journal of Pharmacy Research, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 678 - 679, 2009.

Publisher : Journal of Pharmacy Research

Year : 2003

Radiopharmaceuticals: Preparation, evaluation and applications(Review).

Cite this Research Publication :
M. K. Chourasia, Ashawat, M. S., Jain, N., Chalasani, K. B., Jain, R. K., Jain, A. K., Dr. Sabitha M., and S.K., J., “Radiopharmaceuticals: Preparation, evaluation and applications(Review). ”, Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. , vol. 65, no. 5, pp. 439-449., 2003.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Year : 2003

Nanomedicine: Promise Of The Future In Disease Management

Cite this Research Publication :
S. M. Sonal, Prabhakar, V., Dr. Aneesh T. P., and Dr. Sabitha M., “Nanomedicine: Promise Of The Future In Disease Management”, The Internet Journal of Nanotechnology, vol. 2, 2003.

Publisher : The Internet Journal of Nanotechnology

Year : 2003

Development and Characterization of Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems for Diltiazem Hydrochloride

Cite this Research Publication : S. K. Jain, Chourasia, M., Dr. Sabitha M., Jain, R., Jain, A. K., Ashawat, M., and Jha, A. K., “Development and Characterization of Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems for Diltiazem Hydrochloride”, Drug delivery, vol. 10, pp. 169-77, 2003

Publisher : Drug delivery

Year :

Comparative anti-psoriatic efficacy studies of clobetasol loaded chitin nanogel and marketed cream.

Cite this Research Publication : R. Panonnummal, Jayakumar, R., and Sabitha, M., “Comparative anti-psoriatic efficacy studies of clobetasol loaded chitin nanogel and marketed cream.”, Eur J Pharm Sci, vol. 96, pp. 193-206, 2017.

Publisher : Eur J Pharm Sci,

Conference Paper

Year : 2012

Liquisolid technique for enhanced dissolution of curcumin and targeting to colon cancer

Cite this Research Publication : R. John and M, S., “Liquisolid technique for enhanced dissolution of curcumin and targeting to colon cancer”, in oral/podium presentation on 64th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, SRM university, Chennai, 2012.

Publisher : SRM university

Patents

Year : 2011

The art, method, manner, process and system of preparation of curcumin loaded chitin nanogels for skin penetration

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Sabitha M., Dr. Jayakumar Rangasamy, Shantikumar V Nair, Amrita, N., N Rejinold, S., and Lakshmanan, V. Kumar, “The art, method, manner, process and system of preparation of curcumin loaded chitin nanogels for skin penetration”, U.S. Patent 2353/CHE/2011 A2011.

Publisher : Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Education
Sl No. Institution Place Degree Awarded Year Field of Study
1 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India Ph.D 2012 Pharmaceutical Sciences
2 Dr.Harisingh Gour Vishwa Vidyalaya, Sagar, India M. Pharm 1999 Pharmaceutics
3 Bangalore University, India B. Pharm 1996 Pharmaceutical Sciences
Position and Honors
Sl No. Institution Place Position From (Date) To (date)
1 Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala Professor & Principal April 2016 Till date
2 Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala Associate Professor & Principal September 2012 April 2016
3 Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala Assistant Professor Feb 2008 September 2012
4. Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala Senior Lecturer June 2004 Feb 2008
5 Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala Lecturer March 2000 June 2004
Research

Research Activities:

  • Ph. D: Guided; 3 Guiding: 3; M. Pharm: Guided: 21; Guiding: 1
  • Total Citations-1561; h-index-19 (Scopus )
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