Scientist
Tergus Pharma, LLC
I am Bhavana Chivukula (MS Pharmaceutical sciences, University of Mississippi), currently working as a Scientist I in Formulation Research and Development in Tergus Pharma LLC. I have completed my Bachelor of Pharmacy in India, (Thesis: A Study on Formulation and Evaluation of Pain Balm using White Pepper oil). While undergraduate studies helped develop interest in novel technologies and novel drug delivery systems, graduate school provided me with an opportunity to work on them extensively. Having studied Hot Melt Extrusion coupled Fused Deposition Modelling-3D Printing along with Invitro release testing (Thesis: Development and Characterization of Albuterol Sulfate loaded Transdermal Patches with HME coupled FDM 3D Printing), the correct pathway was to work on Topical and Transdermal Delivery systems. My goal is to acquire expansive knowledge and expertise on various Drug Delivery Systems and technologies, that help make patient quality of life better.