• Drug targeting to the colon.
• Nano-drug delivery techniques, development and evaluation (polymeric nanoparticles- solid lipid nanoparticles – micellear systems – Nano-emulsions).
• Controlled drug delivery systems. In particular, gastro-retentive (bioadhesive and floating) dosage forms.
• Design and preparation of oral solid (tablets and capsules) dosage forms.
• Evaluation of formulations for all USP quality control tests, stability (shelf and accelerated), pharmacokinetics and bioavailability in human and dogs.
• Analysis of drugs in pure forms, formulations and biological matrices.
