Khan Abdul Samad

Early-career Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical R&D professional with comprehensive expertise in in-vivo disease models, in-vitro assays, formulation development, and computational drug discovery. Demonstrated research excellence in ocular drug delivery systems, gastro-retentive formulations, and anti-hyperlipidemic therapeutics, supported by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and regulatory training. Skilled in preclinical experimentation, data analysis, and scientific communication, with proven ability to contribute to pharmaceutical R&D, CROs, and translational research environments.

Master's Research Project - Anti-Hyperlipidemic Drug Discovery - Anjuman-I-Islam's Kalsekar Technical Campus - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

(2024-01 - 2026-12)

• Investigated lipid-lowering potential of Canna indica using integrated in-silico, in-vitro, and in-vivo approaches
• Executed molecular docking and ADMET prediction using BIOVIA Discovery Studio, PyRx, AutoDock, and Open Babel
• Conducted DPPH and H₂O₂ antioxidant assays and HMG-CoA reductase enzyme inhibition studies
• Evaluated efficacy in High-Fat Diet (HFD) induced hyperlipidemia rat model, demonstrating significant lipid profile improvement and cardioprotective potential
• Manuscript under peer review in an international peer-reviewed journal

Ocular Drug Delivery Research - In-Situ Gel Formulation - Govindrao Nikam College of Pharmacy - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Designed and optimized in-situ gelling ocular formulation for prolonged precorneal retention
• Conducted bovine corneal permeability studies and Franz diffusion analysis to assess sustained drug release
• Performed in-vivo ocular evaluation in New Zealand White rabbits, demonstrating extended drug residence time and prolonged therapeutic effect
• Evaluated pH, gelling time, rheology, drug content, and ocular compatibility parameters

Gastro-Retentive Drug Delivery - Floating Tablet Development - Govindrao Nikam College of Pharmacy - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Developed floating tablet formulation of Esomeprazole for extended gastric retention and sustained drug release
• Achieved >12 hours buoyancy and ~95% drug release over 12 hours
• Performed in-vitro dissolution studies, formulation optimization, and release kinetics evaluation
• Published in High Technology Letters (Scopus Indexed, 2024)

Research Intern - Kopran Research Laboratories

(2024-01 - 2024-03)

• Gained exposure to pharmaceutical R&D operations and industry-scale formulation practices
• Observed quality control processes, analytical method development, and regulatory-oriented workflows
• Enhanced understanding of industrial research documentation and GMP compliance standards

Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) - Pharmacology - Anjuman-I-Islam's Kalsekar Technical Campus, University of Mumbai (2024-01 - 2026-12)

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) - Pharmacy - Govindrao Nikam College of Pharmacy, University of Mumbai (2020-01 - 2024-06)