Aparna Bhalerao

    - Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Pune University, 2015

    - M. Pharm- Pharmaceutics, Pune University, 1995

    -  B. Pharm- Shivaji University, 1993

• Associate Professor, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, JSPM University, Wagholi, Pune
• Associate Professor, JSPM’s Charak College of Pharmacy and Research, Wagholi, Pune, 2018-2023(5 Years)

• Associate Professor, D.Y. Pati   Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, Pimpri, Pune March 2010-Aug 2014(4 Years 5 months)

• Assistant Professor, D.Y. Pati Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, Pimpri, Pune June 2006-March 2010(3 Years 9 months)

• Liquid Department (Production Executive), Biostar Pharmaceutical Ltd. Pune Aug-199 5to Apr-2004: H.O.D. (9 years)

• Expertise in development of novel drug delivery systems including drug delivery systems for Transdermal, nasal, ocular and other mucosal routes.
• Expertise in the field of nanoparticles including polymer, lipids and phytosomes, Multiparticulate delivery, extrusion spheronization, fluidized bed processing, polymer modifications, Prebiotic formulations, solubility and bioavailability enhancement with various approaches, Development of formulations for phytopharmaceuticals, Polyherbal formulations
• Pharmacological activity evaluation of various hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antidepressant, anti diabetic,etc formulations in various animal models.
• Statistical optimization methods for dosage forms and quality by design approach.
• Exposure to analytical techniques including bioanalytical techniques.
• Strong pharmaceutical formulation and development skill.
• Exposure to handling research projects.

1. A.V.Bhalero, P.R. Guntaka, A. Konkala. Design and Development of Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Targeted Cancer Therapy, European Chemical Bulletin2023; Volume -12 , Special Issue-5 : Page: 503-509

2. Bhalerao A.V., Gunjegaonkar S.M. Hinokitiol attenuates LPS induced arthritic inflammation – A Preclinical perspective" with Paper-ID:Springer EAI/SICC20220020,Innovations in Communication and Computing P- 2522-8595

3. (E-1/10699/2020-MUM) Nano Drug Delivery Formulations, its Preparation and its use for the treatment of Arthritis and Ulcerative ColitisPatent and Design Journal(Official Journal of Patent office),17/22 date of publication 29/04/2022

4. Rohidas Dede, Amit Kasbe,Hariom Gupta, Aparna Bhalerao, Formultion and Evaluation of medicated lipstic using Pioglitazone International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Application,6(5):693-696

5. Bhalerao A.V., Chaudhari P.P. Formulation of solid lipid nanoparticles of cilnidipine for the treatment of hypertension. Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics,9(3):2019;212-21.

6. Bhalerao A. V., Maind P. M,  Nikas R.A., , Chorage T.V. A Concise Review on Analytical Profile of EntacaponeInventi Rapid:Pharma Analysis and Quality Assurance,  2020 (4) 2020;1-

7. Choudhari S.B., Nilesh Mahajan, Bhalerao A.V. Self Microemulsifying Drug Delivery System for Treatment of Emesis. Asian Journal Pharmaceutical Technology and Innovation, 02(06):2014; 1-10.

8. Publication of Patent application 1832/MUM/2012. Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Lornoxicam Dispersions Prepared by Spray Drying Method. Date of Publication 04/07/2014.

9. Publication of Patent application 2009 MUM2012. Solid Lipid Nanoparticle drug delivery system suitable for mucosal delivery. Date of Publication 28/02/2014.

10. Bhalerao A.V., Shirolkar S.V. Chitlange S.S., Analysis of stability of granisetron hydrochloride in nasal formulations by stability-indicating RP-HPLC method. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 4(4): 2013; 653-63.

11. Bhalerao A.V. Shirolkar S.V. Development of HPLC method for estimation of Tapentadol hydrochloride in nasal formulation. Indo-American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 3(9):2013; 7250-56.

12. Jadhav S., Bhalerao A.V. Formulation and Characterization of chitosan nanoparticles loaded with rizatriptan benzoate. Der Pharmacia Lettre, 5(4):2013; 218-23.

13. Bhalerao A.V., Shirolkar S.V. HPTLC Method Development and Validation: Quantification of Granisetron in Gel dosage form and In Vitro Release Study. Journal of Pharmacy Research, 5(6):2012; 3208-12.

14. Choudhari P.P., Bhalerao A.V. Method Validation for spectrophotometric estimation of cilnidipine, International Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4(5): 2012;96-8.

15. Pachare S.G., Bhalerao A.V., Shirolkar S.V. Polyelectrolyte complex as a novel system for controlling drug release Research J. Pharm. and Technology, 3(8):2011; 134-39.

16. Singh S.S., Bhalerao A.V. In situ gelling ophthalmic drug delivery system for glaucoma. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Biological Sciences, 2(02):2011;7-14.

17. Bhalerao A.V., Lonkar S.L., Deshkar S.S., Shirolkar S.V., Deshpande A.D. Nasal mucoadhesive insitu gel of ondansetron hydrochloride. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 71(6):2009;711-12.

18. Deshkar S., Talole K., Shirsat A., Bhalerao A., Shirolkar S.V. Development of Colon Targeted Delivery of Ketoprofen using Natural Gum as Carrier. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 2(4):2009;771-76.

19. Bhalerao A.V., Riswadkar P.D., Shirolkar, S.V., Deshpande A.D. Formulation and evaluation of floating controlled drug delivery system of cinnarizine. The Bioscan, 4(2): 2009; 251-55.

20. Bhalerao A.V., Deshkar S.S., Shirolkar S.V., Gharge V.G., Deshpande A.D. Development and Evaluation of Clonazepam Fast Disintegrating Tablets Using Superdisintegrants and Solid Dispersion Technique. Research J. Pharm. and Technology, 2(2):2009; 375-77.

21. Bhalerao A.V., Riswadkar P.D., Deshkar S.S., ShirolkarS.V., Deshpande A.D. Formulation and evaluation of floating drug delivery system of domperidone maleate. The Indian Pharmacist, Nov.2008.

Granted Patent

• Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Lornoxicam Dispersions Prepared by Spray Drying Method, Patent No.319407, Grant Date 29/08/2019
• Solid lipid nanaparticle drug delivery system suitable for mucosal delivery, Patent No.406008, Grant Date 07/09/2022

Published Patent

• Herbal gel containing silver nanoparticles Application no.-202321049103A date-22/09/2023
• Nano Drug Delivery Formulations, its Preparation and its use for the treatment of Arthritis and Ulcerative Colitis Patent No.E-1/10699/2020-MUMPublished Date29/04/2022

Filed Patent

• Antifungal, Rust Removal and Bio-Fuel Application of Coconut Shell Oil and Composition there off Patent No.TEMP/E-1/54084/2022/MUM dated 20/08/2022

Funded Projects completed/Ongoing:

1. Worked as PI for University of Pune sponsored minor project on “Effect of oppositely charged polymers on rheological properties and drug release characteristics of natural hydrogels”. Grant received Rs. 2,00,000/- in year 2007-2009
2. Worked as PI for University of Pune funded minor project on “Formulation and Evaluation of Probiotic Product”. Grant received Rs. 3, 00,000/- in the year 2011.
3. Project shortlisted as PI for University of Pune funded minor project on “Nose to brain delivery of nano emulsion” in the year 2014(Not accepted due to Resignation).
4. Project Sanctioned as PI titled "Lipids and Lipid Hybrid Nanocarriers-Novel Delivery Approach for Lymphatic Targeting Remdesivir" from 2020-2022 (Grant, Rs. 18,54,000/-. Funded by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Govt. of India, New Delhi, India. [F.No. 9- 29//IDC/MOD-ASP/Policy-1/2021-22 Dated 07/03/2022].

• University Gold Medallist and topper in B.Pharm at Shivaji University.
• Received I.D.M.A’s G. P. Nair Award

• Member of Pharmacy Council of India
• APTI

• Taught B.Pharm First to Final Year subjects (Pharmaceutics Subjects)
• Taught M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics) Subjects
• Taught Pharm Quality Assurance Subjects

• Formulation Development and Drug Delivery National Level workshop conducted in collaboration with Makeintern and IIT Kharagpur on 16 th to 18^th October 2023
• Implementation of National Education policy2020: Theme-SWAYAM MOOCsTwo days state level workshop As an organizing committee member of SPPU Sponsored two days state level workshop held on 21 st and 22nd February 2023
• Modern Spectral Technique for structural elucidation of organic compound Savitribai Phule Pune University sponsored State level Seminar, organized by Charak College of Pharmacy on 11th and 12th January 2019
• “Application of Nano Particles in Medicine’’ as an organizing committee member at State Level One day Seminar at Pad. Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, Pimpri, Pune on18th and 19th Oct. 2013
• “Eudragit polymer as a coating Material” as an organizing committee member at One day Workshop at Pad. Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, Pimpri, Pune, 10th May 2013.
• “Current Approaches in Bioavailability and Bioequivalence Studies” as an organizing committee member at State Level One days Seminar at Pad. Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, Pimpri, Pune, 8th March 2013.
• “Recent Advance in Pharmacological Research” As an organizing committee member at AICTE Sponsored two day national level seminar organised by D.Y. Patil IPSR, Pimpri, Pune on 11th and 12th March 2011.

• International Faculty Development Program “Empowering Educators: Advancements in Technology, Research and Entrepreneurship organized by AISSMS College of Pharmacy in Association with APTI held on 27th October 2023.
• “Recent Technological Trends and Advancements in Pharmaceutical Sciences” from 09-10-23 to 13-10-23 at Amity University Haryana (AUH).
• MSFDA - VU Sensitization on Innovation and cutting-edge technology 12th Sept. to 27th Sept. 2022, Vishwakarma University
• Application of ICT-Based Web & Digital Tools in Modern Pedagogy and Research-A Strategy for empowerment of new age Teacher Self-Funded FDP organized by JSCOPR 3/09/2021-05/09/2021
• Educational Program for Pharmacy Teachers on Orientation of Recently Admitted Students National level STPP organised by Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy, Buldana sponsored by AICTE 9/08/2021- 14/08/2021
• Emerging Trends and Challenges in Techno-Stabilization of Pharmaceuticals National level FDP organised by Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy, Kolhapur sponsored by AICTE 18/10/2021- 28/10/2021

• Received AICTE’s ASPIRE MODROB Grant of 18.54 Lac.
• Represented University of Pune in State Level Avishkar Competition.
• D.A. Approval in Liquid Oral Department
• D.A. Approval in Tablet Department
• Coordinator of WHO Certification team
• Coordinator of ISO 9002 Certification team
• Project short listed by SPPU Start Up and Innovation Cell in Idea 2 Competition.
• Three projects selected for University Level Avishkar Competition
• Two Project selected for CIIa-3 Competition

Office Address: Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

 Email: avb.sphs@jspmuni.ac.in