Dr. Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan

Teaching

Educational Background

Work Experience

Professional Training Experience

• Trained in government general hospital, Chennai, India for case history, disease condition and treatment schedule in clinical pharmacy in the departments like nephrology, cardiology, diabetology and MMC, Chennai, India.
• Students Interview Training -7th November IMU, Malaysia.
• Mentor Mentee Training -28th November-2012, IMU,
• Skill development dispensing practical- 28th Feb 2013, IMU,
• Learning management system (Mobile and Web), MAHSA University, Malaysia-19-20th April
• Training for Life, October 18, 2018, MAHSA University, Malaysia
• GLP Refresher Course, February 8, 2019, MAHSA University, Malaysia

Guideship

• Ph.D: 7 (Ongoing), 2: Completed.
• Master: 2 (Ongoing), 8: Completed.
• B.Pharm: 4 (Ongoing), 34: Completed.

Lecture Courses

• Dosage Form Design
• Pharmaceutics
• Novel drug delivery system
• Pharmaceutical Engineering

Research

Area of Research Interest

• Novel drug delivery system
• Topical drug delivery (ointments, gels and creams)
• Nano drug delivery for targeting approach
• Solubility and bioavailability enhancement studies
• Cosmeceuticals

Publications

• Bioactivity and formulation studies on Cynodon dactylon by Madhusudhana Chetty c.,Venkatalakshmi R ., Sasikala C., Rajn ST., Mallikarjuna Rao K., Antiseptic Volume 106, 2009.
• Studies on Isolation, Antiulcer and CNS activities of Cynodon dactylon by Madhusudhana Chetty C., Thiruvengada Rajan VS., Venkatalakshmi R., Adhinarayana K.., Sasikala C., MallikarjunaRao K., Int.J. Pharmacol.Biol.Sci.Vol3 (2) 2009, 149-155.
• Anthelmintic activity of leaves of Cassia auriculata by Madhusudhana chetty C. MaheshkumarK., Venkatalakshmi R., Mallikarjuna Rao K., Priyanka and B.., Sasikala C* Adv.Pharmacol.Toxicol.10(2) 2009, 63-66.
• Pharmacognostical studies on flower parts of Nymphaeae pubescens- by S.Thiyagarajan, C.Sasikala*, R.Venkatalakshmi, B.Sudhakar, K.Suresh -Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology-3(1): Jan.-Mar.2010,pp1-5.-
• Chemical Constituents of hydro alcoholic extract and Phenolic fraction of Cynodon dactylon-M.Mohamed Shabi, K. Gayathri, R.Venkatalakshmi, C.Sasikala*-International Journal of ChemTech.- Vol.2, No.1, pp 149-154, Jan- Mar 2010.
• Development of UV Spectrometry and RP-HPLC methods for the estimation of Levosulpiride in Bulk and in Tablet formulation by SP Silambarasan, K.Anadhakumar, R.Venkatalakshmi*,C.Sasikala – Asian J. Research Chem.3 (3), 2010.
• Formulation and Evaluation of Loperamide Hydrochloride Mouth dissolving tablet by usingSuper disintegrants by R.Venkatalakshmi*, C.Sasikala, S.P.Silambarasan – Research J. Pharm. andTech. 3(2): April- June 2010, pp1-5.
• Formulation and Evaluation of Granisetron hydrochloride Mouth dissolving Tablet by R.Venkatalakshmi*, C.Sasikala, Swathi.R, Tejaswini G, Srujana D, Sravan Kumar Reddy G, Jeevankumar- International journal of pharmaceutical Sciences- Vol 1, Issue 2,336-341, 2009.
• Formulation And Evaluation of Buccal Film Carvedilol by R.Venkatalakshmi*1, Yajaman Sudhakar2, M.Mohan Varma1, C. Madhuchudana Chetty3, C.Sasikala1- Pharmacy online-March2011. All pages copyright ©Priory Lodge Education Ltd 1994- 2011.
• Buccal drug delivery from Metoprolol Tartrate polymeric mucoadhesive film by R.Venkatalakshmi*1, Yajaman Sudhakar2, C. Madhuchudana Chetty3, C.Sasikala1, M.Mohan Varma1, K.Mahesh Kumar-Journal of Pharmacy Research-2011,4(11),3892-3896.
• Buccal drug delivery from Carvedilol polymeric mucoadhesive film by R.Venkatalakshmi*1, Yajaman Sudhakar2, C. Madhuchudana Chetty3, C.Sasikala1, K.MaheshKumar-Journal of Pharmacy Research-2011,4(11),3897-3901.
• C.Sasikala*, Yajaman Sudhakar, R. Venkatalakshmi, K.Maheshkumar, Hypoglycemic And Anti-Hyperglycemic Activity of Methanolic Extract of Ventilago Moderspermatana, Journal ofPharmacy -Jpr-11-962.
• C.Sasikala*, YajamanSudhakar, R.Venkatalakshmi, K.Maheshkumar, Evaluation of Diuretic Activity Of Methanolic Extract of Filiciumdecipiens In Rats, Journal of Pharmacy Research-Jpr-11-1018(impact factor -2.36).
• C.Sasikala*, Yajaman Sudhakar, R. Venkatalakshmi, Matta Srinivasu-Acute oral toxicity studies of methanolic extracts of Filiciumdecipiens- InternationalJournal of PharmTech Research- Int.J. Pharmacol. Bio. Sci. Vol. 5 (3) 2011, 37-41
• R. Venkatalakshmi*1, Yajaman Sudhakar 2, Madhuchudana Chetty C.3, Sasikala C.1 and Mohan Varma M.4 Buccal Drug Delivery Using Adhesive Polymeric Patches-International JournalPharmaceutical Sciences And Research- 2012; Vol. 3(1): 35-41.
• Buccal delivery of Atenolol from polymeric muco adhesive film by R.Venkatalakshmi*1, Yajaman Sudhakar2, C. Madhusudhana Chetty3, C.Sasikala3-Pharmacy online- The InternationalJournal of Pharmacy-ISSN 1471-5252-September 2013 – ©Priory Lodge Education Ltd 1994- 2013.
• C.Sasikala1*, Yajaman Sudhakar2, Victor Antony Santiago1, R.Venkatalakshmi3 (2013) „Antidiabetic and hypolipidemic effects of methanolic extract of Filicium decipiens in streptozotocininduced diabetic rats.‟-International Journal of Pharmaceutical sciences and Research 4 (12), 4741 (An Official Publication of Society of Pharmaceutical sciences and Research.
• Sasikala C1*, Venkatalakshmi R2 (2013) – Phytochemical constituents and pharmacological activites of carica papaya L.- International Journal of Novel Prospects in Pharmaceutical Research(IJPPR)-online journal.1-1-2013.
• R.Venkatalakshmi*1, Yajaman Sudhakar2 (2016)- Development And In-Vitro Evaluation Of Carvedilol Loaded Mucoadhesive Buccal Tablet- Journal Of Global Trends In Pharmaceutical Sciences- 2016; 7(4): 3482 – 3486
• Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan, Yoong J. Development and Evaluation of Mouth Dissolving Tablets using Natural Super Disintegrants. J Young Pharm. 2017;9(3):332-5.-
• Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan1*, Sasikala Chinnappan2, Yajaman Sudhakar3 Formulation and Evaluation of Bioerodible Bilayered Buccal Tablets Containing Atenolol. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science. 2017, Volume 10 Issue 3:1167-1170.
• R.Venkatalakshmi*1, Lin1g Mee Siew2-Effects of Superdisintegrants on Formulation of Mouth Dissolving Dexamethsone Tablets- International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences,2017, 8(4), 603-607.
• Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan1*, Tan Siew Hui1, Prasanthi Sri1. Formulation and Evaluation of Buccal Tablets of Diclofenac Sodium Using Semi-Synthetic Polymers. Research J. Pharm. And Tech. 2018; 11(1): 01-08.
• Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan1*, Muhammad Zulfahmi Bin Abd Majid, Prasanthi Sri1.Formulation And Evaluation of Diclofenac Sodium Mucoadhesive Buccal Tablets By Using Natural Polymers- InternationalJournal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2018, 9(1), 236- 242.
• Venkatalakshmi ranganathan*1, Ng Jeng Ho2, Ravi Sheshala3-Formulation and characterization of mouth dissolving tablets of dexamethasone using synthetic super disintegrantsResearch Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 11(4): April 2018.
• Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan*1, Chan Xia Pyng2-Development and evaluation of Punica granatum fruit based herbal lipstick- International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2019, 10(2), 1430-1434.
• Tan LF1, Mogana R1*, Sasikala C1, Venkatalakshmi R2-, Yap VL1 -Various Plants and Bioactive Constituents for Pigmentation Control: A Review. Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 14(11):November 2021.
• Venkatalakshmi ranganathan*1.Physicochemical charecterization of atenolol mucoadhesive tablet- International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences(accepted)-
• Daratu E, Venkatalakshmi ranganathan* et al., –The Predicted Models of Anti-Colon Cancer and Anti- Hepatoma Activities of Substituted 4-Anilino Coumarin Derivatives Using Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR)(Jan-2022)-: Journal of King Saud University,vol-34, issue 3, Jan 22,101837.ISI- IF (4.011).
• S.Himalini, Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan, et al.,-Antimicrobial, Anti-melonogenisis and Anti-tyrosinase potential of Myco-synthesized Silver Nanoarticles on Human Skin Melonoma SKMEL-3 cells- Journal of King Saud University, Vol-34, issue 3, Jan 22,101882.ISI- IF (4.011)
• Venkatalakshmi ranganathan* et al.,-Anti-microbial and anti-cancer activity of gold nanoparticles phytofabricated using clerodin enriched clerodendrum ethanolic leaf extract- Journal of King Saud University – https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksus.2022.101989 -ISI- IF (4.011)
• Venkatalakshmi ranganathan* et al.,-Cytotoxic effect of Silver Nanoparticles synthesized from Ethanolic Extract of Allium Sativum on A549 Lung Cancer Cell Line- Journal of King Saud https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksus.2022.1020019- ISI- IF (4.011),
• Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan* et al., Molecular Mechanism of Phytochemicals for the Treatment of Urolithiasis -Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy, Vol. 17 (4A) 141 – 150, October 2023
• Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan* et al., Review on Phytochemicals for the Treatment of Kidney Stones-Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy Vol. 17 (4A) 151 – 161,   October 2023
• Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan* et al., Natural Essential Oils for Antiaging: A Review- Research J. Pharm. and Tech 2024; 17(5):2398-2404
• Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan* et al., Therapeutic Applications of Oxalate-degrading Bacteria in Kidney Stone Prevention-The Natural Products Journal 2025-DOI:10.2174/0122103155352643241205175402. Bentham Science- IF: 0.7
• Mani RR, Ranganathan V, et al., In vitro Pharmacological Evaluation of Herbal Tea for the Treatment of Urolithiasis. Trop J Nat Prod Res. 2025; 9(2) https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v9i2.15
• Nishmaa Sulthan Mohideen, Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan, and Fazeela Mahaboob- Berberine chloride inhibits proliferation and angiogenesis in triple-negative breast cancer by down-regulating HIF-1α/VEGF/Ang pathway- Bangladesh J Pharmacol 2025; 20: 72-77.
• Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan et al., A Review on Therapeutic Targeting of Free Radicals in Cancer: Current Strategies and Future Directions- Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 18(7): July 2025
• Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan et al., In-Depth Review of Advanced Techniques in Protein Engineering in Therapeutic Innovations- Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 18(7): July 2025
• Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan et al., Review on Nanoparticle Based Buccal Drug Delivery System. Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 18(8): August 2025.

Book Published

•  Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan et al., A Practical Hand Book for Biotechnology, Microbiology & Biochemistry. BP international. Print ISBN: 978-81-982889-4-3, Book ISBN: 978-81-982889-3-6. DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-81-982889-4-3 (2024)

Book Chapter Published

• Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan et al.,- Pharmacological attributes of natural compounds for cholesterol reduction –Futuristic Trends in Pharmacy & Nursing e-ISBN: 978-93-6252-496-6 IIP Series, Volume 3, Book 11, Part 2, Chapter 3.(2024)         
• Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan et al., Innovations in Food and Nutrition: Exploring New Sources, Supplements, and Functional Foods. Current Research on Bioprospecting and its Applications. ISBN: 978-81-980173-9-0 (2024)
• Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan et al., Exploring the applications of microorganisms in healthcare, bioremediation and cosmetic Industries. Current Research on Bioprospecting and its Applications (Vol. II). ISBN: 978-81-980173-4-5(2024).
• Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan et al., Advanced Drug Delivery Systems: Innovations and Applications in Modern Pharmacy- Pharmaceutical Research: Recent Advances and Trends Vol. 6.BP International. ISBN 978-93-48006-95-0 (Print),ISBN 978-93-48006-04-2 (eBook)DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/prrat/v6.(2024)
• Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan et al., Mitochondria-Targeted Therapies for Neurodegenerative Diseases. An Overview of Disease and Health Research Vol. 1, 92-103, BP International. ISBN 978-93-49970-66-3 (Print). ISBN 978-93-49970-39-7 (eBook), DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/aodhr/v1
• Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan et al., Advanced Nanocarriers to Navigate the Blood-brain Barrier: A New Frontier in CNS Drug Delivery.- “Pharmaceutical Science: New Insights and Developments Vol. 6”,35-48. BP International. ISBN 978-93-49970-61-8 (Print), ISBN 978-93-49970-24-3 (eBook). DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/psnid/v6

Presentations in Conferences

Paper Presented in Conference (Oral)

• Formulation and Evaluation of Buccal Films of Metoprolol Tartrate-International scientific conference, Nov-2-4, 2012, Port Dickson, Malaysia.
• Metoprolol Tartrate Delivery From Mucoadhesive Buccal Tablet–International Conference on Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical sciences, 0ct-27-28, 2014 (PHARMA 2014), Singapore.
• Formulation and physico-chemical characterization of buccoadhesive carvedilol bilayered tablet-2nd world congress and drug delivery systems, March-27-29, 2017 Kulala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Formulation and evaluation of carvedilol buccoadhesive bilayered tablet: Ex-vivobioadhesion, residence and permeability studies. May-15-18, 2017.Faculty of Pharmacy,Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia.
• Development and evaluation of metoprolol tartrate buccoadhesive bilayered Tablet: Ex- vivo studies. 1st International conference on pharmacy practice. June-27-29, 2018, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia.
• Development and evaluation of atenolol buccoadhesive bilayered tablet: Ex- vivo studies-July-15-16, 2019, 33rd MSPP scientific meeting, Putrajaya. Malaysia.
• Preparation and evaluation of herbal lipsticks prepared from solanum lycopersicum .March7-8, 2020 at Le Quadri Hotel, South Wing Building, Block E, UCSI University,Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Paper Presented in Conference (Poster)

• Podophyllum Hexandrum Royle – A potential source for clinically useful anticancer drugs
• Taxol- A promising anti-cancer agent- India
• Phytochemical Constituents Used For Anticancer Agents-India
• Biotechnological approaches for the development of anticancer drugs from plants- India
• An overview of novel buccal drug delivery system- India
• Development of Cefuroxime Axetil loaded fibrin sealant matrix for local treatment of periodontitis, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 23-24 august 2014, Malaysia.
• Live Online Workshops and Seminars (LOWS) for Adult Learners- 10th International Medical Education Conference, IMU, Malaysia- 2015.
• Gamification of Learning to Improve Students Engagement During Didactic Lecture by Exploring Kahoot – 10th International Medical Education Conference, IMU, Malaysia-2015
• Development and evaluation of metoprolol tartrate buccoadhesivebilayered tablet: exvivo studies. National conference on “Global Challenges in Biopharmaceuticals and Phytopharmaceuticals”- V. V. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gudlavalleru, A.P, India- 06th October, 2017.
• Formulation And Evaluation of Buccal Tablet of Diclofenac Sodium Using Semi-Synthetic Polymers-3rd Pharmacy Students Scientific Conference -15th-16th Nov 2017, MAHSA University, Malaysia.
• Formulation and Evaluation of Diclofenac Sodium Mucoadhesive Buccal Tablets by Using Natural Polymers-3rd Pharmacy Students Scientific Conference -15th-16th Nov 2017, MAHSA University, Malaysia.
• The study of fenugreek mucilage on the flow properties of three different pharmaceutical powders–3rd Pharmacy Students Scientific Conference -15th-16th Nov 2017, MAHSA University, Malaysia
• Comparative invitro dissolution study of curcumin in different suppository bases-3rd Pharmacy Students Scientific Conference -15th-16th Nov 2017, MAHSA University, Malaysia
• Triamcinolone acetonide tablets for buccal delivery- 1st Malaysian Association.

Participation in conferences / Seminars

• Three days conference on International Congress of Indian Pharmacy Graduates Annamalai University, Tamilnadu-India-November 2003.
• Two days National seminar on cancer- Biology and development of new chemical entities Coimbatore-India-November 2003.
• Three day International conference on herbal medicine-Bangalore-India
• National conference on pharmacy education and research-present and future challenges29th september-2012, Nellore, A.P, India.

Workshop Attended

• Two day workshop on ‘Research methods and scientific writing’-Al ameen collège of pharmacy-Bangalore.December-2008.
• Half-day Workshop on Personal and Professional Development– International Medical University, Malaysia, 26^th September 2012
• E-Learning lunchtime workshop: ‘Poll Everywhere for Learning- International Medical University, Malaysia, 10^th October, 2012
• Workshop on Principles and Practice of Education Science- International Medical University, Malaysia, 31^st October 2012
• Sense and Non-Sense: Clear Communication in the Workplace- International Medical University, -9^th November 2012.
• School of Pharmacy Year-End Workshop International Medical University, Malaysia-7^th December
• 1 day workshop on laboratory skills delivery and assessment-2012-Thursday 13^th Dec afternoon till Friday 14^th Dec -Nilai springs resort, seramban, Malaysia.
• E-Learning License Workshop- International Medical University, Malaysia-8^th January
• Basic Teaching License Programme-1st to 5th April 2013-full-day programme- International Medical University,
• PBL Facilitation and Process Assessment Workshops- ICE Training Centre, International Medical University, June 3(8.30-1pm) and June 5(2-4.30pm), 2013.
• Qualitative Research Retreat Workshop, Hotel Equatorial-Bangi, Putrajaya, 26^th 28^th September 2014.
• Learning management system (Mobile and Web), MAHSA University, sMalaysia-19- 20th April
• One-day workshop on “Question Paper Setting and Evaluation for OBE” BSACIST, India- Nov 6,2023

Patents

• A SKIN CARE COMPOSITION BASED ON A SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM LOADED MICROSPHERE FORMULATON (Application No. and Date: PI2021005914 /1/10/2021)

MAHSA Research Grant

• Secured 2017 -MAHSA research internal grant RM 68,800 (Rs.12,50,000)
  MAHSA University, Malaysia and collaboration with USM, Penang.

MAHSA Research Award and Honours

• Won award for the – Highest Number of Publication for the year 2018 – SHOW CASING RESEARCH@ MAHSA 2018- In Conjunction with MAHSA 15^th glorious year celebration, Selongor,  Malaysia.

UCSI Universit- Malasyia Research Excellence & Innovation Grant (REIG) 

• Secured UCSI University Research Excellence & Innovation Grant (REIG) for a total amount allocation of RM 50,000 (nearly Rs. 10 lakhs)-Co-Investigator. (Dec 2022-Nov 2024)
• Secured UCSI University Research Excellence & Innovation Grant (REIG) for a total amount allocation of RM 50,000 (nearly Rs. 10 lakhs)-Co-Investigator. (June 2024-May 2026)

Other International Research Awards

• Silver Prize: 2021 Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF 2021), Seoul, Korea-A new sustainable green cosmaceutical revitalizing night
• Bronze prize: 2021 Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF 2021), Seoul, Korea-TL7, A new natural bioactive Loaded microsphere anti-pigment
• Merit Award 2023: MTE 2023 (Malaysia Technology Expo 2023), Sustainable Development Goals International Innovation Awards and Expo- Herbal tea for the treatment of kidney stone.
• Silver Award 2024: PHIITEX 2024 “Empowered by Innovation-2024’’, Linoive: Polyherbal formulation for the treatment of Urolithiasis. Faculty of Pharmacy, UiTM Selangor, Puncak Alam, Malaysia.

Professional Membership

• Tamilnadu Pharmacy Council, Life Member
• Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India, Life Member
• The Malaysia Local Chapter of the Controlled Release Society (MyCRS) Membership Number: MyCRS00097.