Dr Madhavan Nampoothiri G
Associate Professor
Date of Joining: 14.07.2010
Department of Pharmacology
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- A PhD and MPharm guide. Currently guiding three candidates at the doctoral and two candidates at the postgraduate level
- Department of Pharmacology Research Coordinator
- Member of Disciplinary Council
- Member of Council for expanding reach and internationalization during 2022-2024.
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology I (Theory) | 2nd Year PharmD |
| Pharmacology II (Theory and Lab) | 3rd Year PharmD |
| Pharmacology III (Practicals) | 6th Semester BPharm |
| Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology | 1st Semester MPharm |
| Principles of Drug Discovery | 2nd Semester MPharm |
| Research Methodology and Biostatistics (Theory) | 3rd Semester MPharm |
| Journal Club | 3rd Semester MPharm |
| Research Work | 3rd and 4th Semester MPharm |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | 2015 | |
| M Pharm | Pharmacology | Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | 2009 |
| B Pharm | Government Medical College, Calicut, Kerala | 2006 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Pharmacology, MCOPS, Manipal | Associate Professor | Teaching and Research | April 2023 till date |
| Department of Pharmacology, MCOPS, Manipal | Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) | Teaching and Research | Jul 2018 - Mar 2023 |
| Department of Pharmacology, MCOPS, Manipal | Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) | Teaching and Research | Jul 2014 - Jun 2018 |
| Department of Pharmacology, MCOPS, Manipal | Assistant Professor | Teaching and Research | Jan 2011 - Jun 2014 |
| Department of Pharmacology, MCOPS, Manipal | Lecturer | Teaching | Jul 2010 - Dec 2010 |
| Educare Institute of Dental Sciences, Chattiparamba, Malappuram district, Kerala, India | Lecturer | Taught Pharmacology for II year BDS | Jul 2009 - Jun 2010 |
Targeting neuroinflammation in depression: putative role of cannabinoid receptor 2 agonist and therapeutic delivery of CB2 agonist to the brain
2023 - 2026
Intramural Fund (Rs. 15,66,000) by Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Deciphering the crosstalk between neurokinin receptor signalling and neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s Disease
2019 - 2022
Intramural Fund (Rs. 14,37,757) by Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Drug eluting nanowafers as a treatment modality for ocular inflammation
2018
Department of Biotechnology, India (Rs.20,02,100) funded project by Dr. Shaila Lewis (PI) and Dr. Madhavan Nampoothiri G (Co-PI)
Effect of caffeine and caffeic acid on LPS induced behavioural despair in mice
2016 - 2017
Project funded (AUD 2,000) by GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY QLD 4222, Australia, under Joint Research Collaborative with Dr.Jayesh Mudgal, Dr.C.Mallikarjuna Rao, Dr. Madhavan Nampoothiri G
Effect of statins on CMF chemotherapy induced cognitive impairment in mice
2016 - 2018
Project fund (AUD 10,000) by GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY QLD 4222, Australia, under Joint Research Collaborative Work with Dr. Jayesh Mudgal, Dr.C. Mallikarjuna Rao, Dr. Madhavan Nampoothiri G.
Tachykinin receptor antagonist, N-acetyl L-Tryptophan alleviates spatial memory deficits in Alzheimer’s disease model in rats
2017
Travel Grant of USD 1,750 to present findings at the XXIII World Congress of Neurology, Osaka, Japan
Sesamol a lipid lowering agent ameliorates aluminium chloride induced cognitive dysfunction in rats
2013
Travel Grant of USD 1,750 by Association of Parkinson’s and related disorders, Amsterdam, Netherlands to present findings at the XX World Congress on Parkinson’s disease and related disorders, Geneva, Switzerland
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Pharmacology of neurodegenerative disorders, Insulin signalling in brain, Neuroinflammation, Substance P signalling in brain, Renal ischemia
Area of Expertise
Animal models of dementia, Evaluation of learning and memory
Area of Research
Insulin receptor signalling in neurodegenerative disorders
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Received the PK Abdul Gafoor Memorial Young Scientist Best Researcher Award 2023 in National conference MESCON 2023, MES Medical College Perinthalmanna, Kerala held on September 9 and 10, 2023.
- The award for best paper presentation (Category: Faculty Oral Presentation) in National conference MESCON 2023, MES Medical College Perinthalmanna, Kerala held on September 9 and 10, 2023.
- Best oral presentation award during the National conference MESCON 2025 held on April 25, 26 2025 in MES Medical College, Perinthalmanna, Kerala.
- Member, Board of studies- Pharmaceutical Sciences (UG), Kerala University of Health Sciences.
- Guest Editor for special issue “The function of astrocytes in neurodegenerative diseases” in Journal Cells (IF-7.66)
- Received a Travel Grant, World Federation of Neurology, Osaka, Japan 2017. "Tachykinin receptor antagonist, N-acetyl L-Tryptophan alleviates spatial memory deficits in Alzheimer’s disease model in rats". XXIII World Congress of Neurology scheduled at Kyoto, Japan, September 16-21, 2017 .
- Dr Madhavan and team have a collaboration with Griffith University, Australia
- Member of Kerala State Pharmacy Council.
- Received the “NAGAI-SHUKRI award” instituted by Asian Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences for the pre-doctoral best paper presented at the 2nd Asian federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences conference 2011 held in Kualalumpur, Malaysia from 9-12 December, 2011.
- Received Award for “Investigator from developing country” during XX world congress on Parkinson’s disease and related disorders held in Geneva, Switzerland from 8-11 December, 2013.
Total number of publications: 77; h-index: 23
Some of the important research papers are listed below. For more details, Please browse the following link- https://researcher.manipal.edu/en/persons/madhavan-nampoothiri-g
Deciphering the crosstalk between neurokinin receptor signaling and neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease
2024 Satarker Sairaj Rajendra
PhD Dissertation
Deciphering the role of RE-1 transcription silencing factor in neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration
2024 Ajmal Nassar
PhD Dissertation
Exploring the role of substance-P in neuroinflammation associated learning anf memory deficit
2023 Prasada Chowdari Gurram
PhD Dissertation
Assessment of the role of nuclear factor-kappaB inhibitor, indole-3-carbinol, in Alzheimer's disease: in silico and in vivo approach
2023 Lenisha Crasta
MPharm Dissertation
Trend analysis of neurovascular procedures
2022 Ashwini B
MPharm Dissertation
The role of spermidine, an autophagy inducer, in cognitive dysfunction
2021 Joel Wilson Castelino
MPharm Dissertation
Interplay between neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist and CB2 cannabinoid receptor agonist in an animal model of neuroinflammation
2019 Shubhangi Bharti
MPharm Dissertation
A study to evaluate the effect of neprilysin in renal ischemia reperfusion injury in rats
2018 Runali Sankhe
MPharm Dissertation
Deciphering the role of beta-caryophyllene against intracerebroventricular colchicine induced cognitive deficit in rats
2018 Maushami Das
MPharm Dissertation
Evaluation of activity of CB2 cannabinoid receptor agonist and tachykinin receptor antagonist in animal models of neuroinflammation and depression
2017 Puspita Sahu
MPharm Dissertation
A study to evaluate the efficacy of caffeic acid in animal model of acute renal failure
2017 Manas Kinra
MPharm Dissertation
Evaluation of tachykinin receptor antagonist, N-acetyl-L-tryptophan in Alzheimer's disease model in rats
2016 Joylee Fernandes
MPharm Dissertation
Assessment of role of thiazolidin-4-one derivatives and dehydrozingerone in aluminium chloride induced cognitive dysfunction in rats
2015 Anusha
MPharm Dissertation