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Project Research Scientist -I ICMR
Introduction
We are honored to have Kakarla Pakeeraiah as a vital member of our research and development team. With extensive expertise in Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry, and Computational Drug Discovery, Mr. Pakeeraiah plays a critical role in advancing our innovative approaches to tackling challenging diseases such as Alzheimer’s Disease, Cancer, and Antimicrobial Resistance.
His multidisciplinary skill set combines hands-on synthetic chemistry with state-of-the-art computational techniques, enabling the design and development of novel therapeutic agents. Kakarla’s work spans from molecular docking and molecular dynamics to synthesis and biological evaluation, ensuring a comprehensive drug discovery pipeline.
Education
Master of Pharmacy (Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Andhra University (2018-2020)
Grade: 7.77
Master’s Project: Synthesis of Novel Heterofused Benzimidazole Derivatives and Their In-silico Studies
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Sciences)
SVU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2015-2018)
Diploma in Pharmacy
G. Pulla Reddy College of Pharmacy (2013-2015)
Grade: 8.34
Research & Publications
Kakarla Pakeeraiah’s research portfolio encompasses antimicrobial drug discovery, neurodegenerative disease therapeutics, and anticancer agent development. His contributions include:
Antimicrobial assessment and computational investigation of newly designed Schiff base of chloroformylated chromene-sulfonamide derivatives against bacterial DNA gyrase
Journal of Molecular Structure, Elsevier, April 2025
Repurposing Drugs: A Promising Therapeutic Approach against Alzheimer’s Disease
Ageing Research Reviews, Elsevier, March 2025
Unraveling the synthetic strategy, structure-activity relationship of azetidinones: Insights into their multidrug and toxin extrusion protein (MATE transporter) inhibition
Bioorganic Chemistry, Elsevier, January 2025
In Silico Investigation and MD Simulation Approaches of Newly Designed Quercetin–Imidazole Analogs for Anticancer and Antifungal Efficacy
ChemistrySelect, Wiley, January 2025
Additional impactful works on drug design targeting tuberculosis, cancer, and biofilm inhibition.
Certifications & Professional Development
Transforming Healthcare with AI-Driven Drug Discovery
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), December 2024
Good Clinical Practice Professional Certification
Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, January 2024
Spectroscopy and Microscopy Techniques (SEM, TEM, XRD)
National Institute of Technology Rourkela, July 2024
Participation in multiple national and international conferences including the Indo Caribbean Conference and International Drug Discovery forums.
Skills & Expertise
Drug design & synthesis
Molecular docking & dynamics simulations
Antimicrobial & anticancer drug discovery
Computational chemistry & AI applications
Structure-activity relationship analysis
Awards & Recognition
First Prize, International Conference on Global Health Challenges & Translational Research into Practice (2023)
Oral Presentation, National Conference on Current Trends in Drug Development (2023)
1st Prize Winner, 5th Indo Caribbean Conference on Modern Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2021)
Professional Affliations
Indian Pharmacological Society
Society for Medicinal Chemistry
Andhra Pradesh Pharmacy Council (Credential ID: 218401, Valid until Dec 2025)
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