Prof. (Dr.) Aniruddha Mukherjee

Research/Dissertation Topics

• Preclinical modeling on Obesity, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes.
• Evaluation of affect of various Drugs on Metabolic syndrome associated neurological complications like anxiety, depression and learning and memory.
• Screening of Natural and synthetic biomaterial for Neurological disorders.
• “Investigation of neuropharmacological parameters associated with metabolic syndrome in murine model”.
• “Evaluation of anti-cancer activity of alkaloid rich extracts of Citrullus colocynthis”.

Publications

• Dasgupta A, Mukherjee A, Mitra A. Phyto-pharmacology of Momordica charantia Linn.: A Review. Journal of Global Pharma Technology. 2011;3(3):07-14.
• Mukherjee A, Patil SD. Effects of alkaloid rich extract of Citrullus colocynthis fruit on Artemia salina and human cancerous (MCF-7 and HEPG-2) cells. J. PharmaSciTech. 2012;1:15-19.
• Chatterjee P, Mukherjee A, Nandy S. Protective effects of the aqueous leaf extract of Aloe barbadensis on gentamicin and cisplatin-induced nephrotoxic rats. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine. 2012;2(3):S1754-S1763.
• Nerkar DA, Mukherjee AN, Mehta BK, Banerjee SU. Metabolic syndrome associated complications. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2015;7:22-25.
• Mukherjee A, Sen KK, Banerjee S. Effect of Metabolic Syndrome on Depression in Mice. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research. 2017;51(4):S645-S652.
• Mukherjee A, Banerjee S. Effect of Metabolic Syndrome on Anxiety in Mice. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2018;80(3):453-459.
• Mukherjee A, Mehta BK, Sen KK, Banerjee S. Metabolic syndrome-associated cognitive decline in mice: Role of minocycline. Indian Journal of Pharmacology. 2018;50(2):61-68.
• Bhattacharjee S, Nandi S, Mukherjee A. Drosophila in drug discovery & preclinical model. Pharmawave. 2021;14:58-62.
• Mane NS, Parida NR, Dora S, Satapathy B, Mishra P, Mukherjee A, Ahmad F, Priyachitra K. Evaluating the Neuropsychopharmacological Profiling of a Calcium Channel Blocker Verapamil on Sleep, Depression, and Locomotion in Mice. Frontiers in Health Informatics. 2024;13(3):5491-5503.
• Babu RH, Bhardwaj M, Asokan BR, Sardar D, Teja Sruthi PVR, Mukherjee A, Vishwakarma D, Kiran V. A Comparative Evaluation and Pharmacological Assessment of Abelmoschus Manihot Leaves Extract in Vitro Antidiabetic, Neuroprotective Activities, and their Effects on Glucose Uptake and DPP-4 Inhibition. The Bioscan. 2024;19(2)(Suppl. 2):428-435.
• Kathir AS, Victor A, Devineni J, Mukherjee A. Design and Optimization of Brain-Targeted Nasal Liposomes for Enhanced Delivery of Galantamine. Vascular and Endovascular Review. 2025;8(17s):347-357.

Book Chapters

• Mukherjee A, Das S, Mondal NH, Choudhury A, Banerjee S. Transgenesis: In the Drug Discovery Process, Including Target Identification and Target Validation. In: Concepts in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Drug Development. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore; 2024. p. 159-187.

Patents

• Indian Design: Rotarod Apparatus for Monitoring Muscle Relaxant Activity in Mice – Design Number: 394724-001.
• UK Design: Instruments Used for Detection of Neurodegenerative Disorder – Design Number: 6377777, Registration Date: 11 July 2024, Grant Date: 18 July 2024.
• Indian Design: Medical Device Used for Non-Invasive Measurement of Haemoglobin – Design Application Number: 423454-001.
• Indian Design: Camera Enabled Y-Maze Apparatus for Locomotor Activity in Mice – Date of Issue: 24 January 2025.
• UK Design: Microfluidic Laboratory Device for Analytical Study of Drugs – Design Number: 6492766, Registration Date: 15 December 2025, Grant Date: 08 January 2026.

Collaboration/ Funding

• Development, Evaluation, and Characterization of Herbal Endodontic Irrigant Solution: Developed a biocompatible and eco-friendly herbal endodontic irrigant as an alternative to conventional chemical solutions. Sponsored by the Department of Dentistry, AIIMS Kalyani, with a project cost of ₹2,28,300.
• Product Development (In Process): Development of an anti-nauseous product intended for use during travel, journey, and mountain hiking.
• Guided internal student dissertation projects conducted in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
• Initiated and currently conducting a dissertation project under the Outreach Program of NIPER Kolkata in collaboration with the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Kolkata. Project Title: “Evaluation of the Effect of Fluoxetine on Metoprolol-Associated Depression in Swiss Albino Mice”.
• Research Project: “Trends in Colon Cancer: Strategies for Treatment and Future Perspectives” funded by Innoscience Research, Malaysia, with a grant support of USD 1,050.