Ongoing Projects
Project Title:
Remodeling Technology Integrated Validation of Ayurveda Jihva: Corroborating Saam Jivha Pariksha to Multiple Biomarker Detection Using Point of Care Paper-based Device.
Summary
The focus of the work is to establish a correlation between the traditional systems practice and modern diagnostic approach, which will benefit in multiple directions. Here the traditional practice of diagnostics will be taken as a control for establishing a modern approach. In this, we are developing multiple biomarkers (Lungs: Catalase; Kidneys: Creatinine; Heart: Cholesterol; Intestines: CEA; Pancreas: Amylase; Liver: Bilirubin) detection corresponding to the organs depicted in Ayurveda Jihva in a paper-based device and its correlation with the Jihva Pariksha. The colorimetric analysis of the paper device will be compared with the tongue analysis thus helping in justifying modern technology with Ayurveda.
Project Title:
Nanoparticle Enthused Point of Care, Assay Device Aiming Simultaneous Detection and Severity Status of Acute Pancreatitis.
Summary
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common serious abdominal illness of the digestive system. Several biomarkers have been identified to be known for the diagnosis of AP secreted from pancreatic acinar cells like amylase, and lipase. A higher level of α-amylase, lipase enzyme in human serum is a suggestive indication of the onset of pancreatitis. In this, we aim to investigate simple & innovative approaches for pancreatic lipase and α-amylase detection conjoined with different bio-functionalization techniques on a paper-based microfluidic platform.