Projects Sanctioned / Undertaken
Principal Investigator: Prof. Ramesh Chandra (unless stated otherwise)
Design, development and evaluation of inhalable self-assembled nanomicelles of 9-amino-noscapine customized for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer
Funded by: University of Delhi, Institution of Eminence | Amount: INR 3,00,000 | Duration: 2021-2022
Regulation of RUNX3 through post–translational modifications under the influence of hypoxia in Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
Funded by: University of Delhi, Institution of Eminence | Amount: INR 2,50,000 | Duration: 2020-2021
Biological activity of Pyrazinoindoles and Pyrazinopyrroles in Chlamydia and eukaryotic parasites
Funded by: DST-DAAD | Amount: INR 49 lacs | Duration: 2020-2023
Electrochemical ultra-sensing platform integrated with biomarker coated on graphene detecting neonatal sepsis
Funded by: DBT, Govt. of India | Amount: INR 60 lacs | Duration: 2020-2023
Design and optimization of bio-compatible optical nanostructures for biomedical applications
Funded by: DST SERB (Indo–Russia Joint Project) | Amount: INR 40 lacs | Duration: 2019-2022
Design of Novel Fluorinating Reagent: Application in the synthesis of fluoro organic molecules
Funded by: DRDO under ARMREB | Amount: INR 40 lacs | Duration: 2018-2021
Synthesis and Characterization of Eco-friendly Gold supported LDH catalyst; application in synthesis of organic compounds
Funded by: SERB, DST | Amount: INR 49,61,440 | Duration: 2016-2019
Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of a Novel Class of Anti-tumor drugs based upon the natural alkaloid
Funded by: CSIR | Amount: INR 29,76,540
Design, synthesis and biological screening of chiral pyrazinoindoles and pyrazinopyrroles as potential antibacterial agent
Funded by: SERB, DST | Amount: INR 43,26,000 | Duration: 2016-2020
Development of Tubulin binding Novel Noscapine Derivatives and their nanoparticles for the potential treatment of cancer and drug-resistant cancer
Funded by: University of Delhi R&D scheme | Amount: INR 3,00,000 | Duration: 2015-2016
Nanomedicine nanotechnologie cancer research initiative (International Nanotechnology Collaboration)
Funded by: Quebec MDEIE | Amount: CAD 69,000 | Duration: 2007-2009
Evaluation of a novel tubulin-binding noscapinoid, 9-bromo-noscapine for the management of hormone responsive and refractory breast cancers
Funded by: ICMR | Amount: INR 10,50,000 | Year: 2007
Treatment of hormone and drug sensitive and refractory human breast tumors by augmentation of specific apoptosis by 9-Br-Noscapine and its novel analogs
Funded by: DST | Amount: INR 8,70,000 | Year: 2007 | Co-PI: Prof. Harish Joshi, USA
Commercial production of Bijasal (Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb.)
Funded by: ICMR | Amount: INR 4,11,768 | Year: 2007 | Co-PI: Dr. S. C. Gupta
UGC Assistance to ACBR under SAP I for Drug Discovery & Development
Funded by: UGC | Amount: INR 39,00,000 | Duration: 2007-2012 | Coordinator: Prof. Ramesh Chandra; Co-Coordinator: Dr. Vibha Tandon
Human Resource Development for Biomedical Research (Catch Them Young)
Funded by: CSIR | Amount: INR 7,00,000 per annum | Duration: 2000-2009 | Co-PI: Dr. Y. Singh
Biochemical investigations on antidiabetic effect of Brassica nigra
Funded by: ICMR | Amount: INR 12,00,000 | Year: 2006
Drug Discovery and Development in Biomedical Sciences (Innovative Program)
Funded by: UGC | Amount: INR 39,75,000 | Year: 2005 | Coordinator: Prof. Ramesh Chandra
Molecular mechanism of acetoxy drug: Protein trans-acetylase catalyzed activation of smooth muscle nitric oxide synthase by polyphenolic peracetates
Funded by: DRDO | Amount: INR 9,57,500 | Year: 2005 | Co-PI: Prof. H.G. Raj
A search for some new anti-tumor drugs based upon the natural alkaloid — Noscapine
Funded by: DST | Amount: INR 68,40,000 | Year: 2005
Identification and characterization of antidiabetic compounds from Annona squamosa and Ocimum sanctum
Funded by: ICMR | Amount: INR 5,28,318 | Year: 2005 | Co-PI: Dr. Vibha Tandon
Teaching & Research in Interdisciplinary and Emerging Area
Funded by: UGC | Amount: INR 39,75,000 | Year: 2005
Establishment of High-Resolution NMR Central Facility for Biomedical Research
Funded by: DST | Amount: INR 95,00,000 | Year: 2004 | Co-PI: Dr. Vibha Tandon
Establishment of Liquid Chromatograph - Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS-MS)
Funded by: DST | Amount: INR 75,00,000 | Year: 2003
Design and synthesis of mimic of the dihydropyridine calcium channel modulator and synthesis of piperidine derivatives such as azasugars
Funded by: ICMR | Year: 2003
Role of metalloporphyrins in therapeutics of cardiovascular complications during hypoxic stress
Funded by: ICMR | Amount: INR 8,18,200 | Year: 2003
In vitro propagation of Bijaswal (Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb.): A Medicinal Leguminous Tree
Funded by: DST | Amount: INR 16,13,760 | Year: 2003 | Co-PI: Dr. S. C. Gupta
The Adaptive Medicine and its Relevance
Funded by: DST | Amount: INR 5,13,000 | Year: 2003 | Co-PI: Dr. S. K. Srivastava
Design and synthesis of mimic of the dihydropyridine calcium channel modulator and synthesis of piperidine derivatives such as azasugars
Funded by: ICMR | Amount: INR 7,80,000 | Year: 2003 | Co-PI: Dr. Manisha Tiwari
Computer facility for induction of computer paper at PG level
Funded by: UGC | Amount: INR 2,40,000 | Year: 2002
Synthesis of Oxandrolone
Funded by: HIKMA, Jordan | Amount: USD 30,000 | Year: 2001 | Co-PI: Dr. Vibha Tandon
Standardisation of optimization of morphine and other opium alkaloids by HPLC as stipulated in British Pharmacopoeia
Funded by: CRCL | Amount: INR 7,72,000 | Duration: 1998-2001 | Co-PI: Dr. Pratibha M. Luthra
Human Resource Development for Biomedical Research: CSIR - University Interaction Model
Funded by: CSIR | Amount: INR 13,35,000 | Year: 2000
Effect of active principles of Withania somnifera, Curculigo orchioides, Asparagus racemosus on anti-stress activity in animal models
Funded by: DRDO, Ministry of Defence | Amount: INR 8,08,400 | Year: 1999 | Co-PI: Dr. Manisha Tiwari
Techniques in Recombinant DNA Technology
Funded by: DBT, Government of India | Amount: INR 3,80,000 | Year: 1999
Development of Structure–Activity Relationship of Noscapine - A Potential Antineoplastic Agent
Funded by: UNESCO | Amount: USD 15,000 | Year: 1998
Development of New Synthetic Chemical Methods
Funded by: Polaroid Corporation, USA | Amount: USD 3,50,000 plus equipment and supplies worth ~ USD 5,50,000 | Year: 1996
RGD containing Peptides: Development of Anticancer Agents
Funded by: UGC Career Award | Amount: INR 2,50,000 per annum | Year: 1995
A4 Amyloid Related Proteins from Sperm: Structure, Function and Genetics
Funded by: Rockefeller Foundation (with Population Council, Rockefeller University) | Year: 1992
Synthesis of Organometallic Compounds
Funded by: DRDO | Amount: INR 16,00,000 | Duration: 1990-1992
Biochemical Properties of Metalloporphyrins: Interaction with Apomyoglobin, Heme Binding Proteins and DNA
Funded by: CSIR | Amount: INR 6,50,000 (approx) | Year: 1989
Role of Metals in Biological Systems in vitro and in vivo studies
Funded by: UGC | Year: 1988
Synthesis and Characterisation of Transition Metal Complexes of Macrocyclic ligands with biological relevance
Funded by: UGC | Year: 1987