Murugesan Arumugam

Experienced Pharmacologist with a background in drug discovery and neuroimmunology, with sustained research interests in migraine and neuropathic pain.

Experience includes work in both the pharmaceutical industry and academic research environments, involving hands-on in-vivo brain receptor occupancy studies, biomarker analysis, and translational research. Current research focuses on immune mechanisms in migraine and the development of a nicotine cessation intervention in advanced stages of clinical evaluation.

Assistant Professor in Pharmacology - Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research - Chennai, India

(2021-10)

• Leading research on migraine neuroimmune mechanisms and a translational smoking cessation project focused on addiction and detoxification
• Curriculum development, student mentoring, and examination preparation
• Innovation strategy and mentorship through the Institutional Innovation Council
• Participation in institutional policy, strategic planning, and internal committees

Postdoctoral Researcher / CSIR–Senior Research Associate (Scientist's Pool Scheme) - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) - Puducherry, India

(2017-10 - 2021-04)

• Established a neurobiology laboratory
• Prepared nerve conduits using a dip-coating method
• Conducted cytotoxicity studies in SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cell lines
• Collected and processed patient samples for genetic mutation analysis
• Delivered neuropharmacology lectures to MSc Neurotechnology students

Visiting Research Scholar (Adjunct) - Indian Institute of Technology Madras - Chennai, India

(2018-12 - 2019-04)

• Prepared tube-like nerve conduits using a dip-coating method
• Evaluated conduit toxicity in SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cell lines

Faculty and Head, Pharmacology - Hillside College of Pharmacy and Research Centre - Bangalore, India

(2017-03 - 2017-09)

• Curriculum development, student mentoring, and examination preparation
• Oversaw maintenance and operation of the pharmacology laboratory

Assistant Professor in Pharmacology - Hillside College of Pharmacy and Research Centre - Bangalore, India

(2016-01 - 2016-09)

• Teaching, curriculum development, student mentoring, and examination preparation

Research Associate - Suven Life Sciences Ltd - Hyderabad, India

(2008-02 - 2011-09)

• Collaborated with Suven and Eli Lilly scientists on neuroscience drug discovery projects
• Established in-vivo brain receptor occupancy models for dual drug targets
• Identified biomarkers using ELISA techniques
• Contributed to identification of a new chemical entity linked to IND submission
• Established an animal model for diabetic neuropathic pain

PhD - Pharmacy - Annamalai University (2012 - 2016)

Master of Pharmacy - Pharmacology - Annamalai University (2005 - 2007)

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy - Annamalai University (2001 - 2005)

Diploma in Pharmacy - Pharmacy - Annamalai University (1999 - 2001)