May Song

Dr May Song

Research Fellow

School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

College of Health

May Song, a doctor specializing in pharmaceutics, has extensive experience in researching and developing conventional and novel drug delivery systems. Her specialist interests revolve around pioneering pharmaceutical technologies, innovative drug dosage forms, and the evaluation of formulations in both in vitro & in vivo performance. She has successfully completed various projects, such as drug-controlled release systems, long-acting injections, cutting-edge taste-masking techniques for oral medications, and oral drug delivery systems aimed at enhancing bioavailability and drug stability. At the Adelaide University, she is actively engaged in multiple projects conducted at the Centre for Pharmaceutical Innovation, which houses state-of-the-art pilot-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. She offers consultancy services to the industry, leads research and development initiatives, and mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students. Furthermore, she possesses extensive expertise in the management of a pharmaceutical laboratory.

Novel drug dosage form development,Drug formulation improvement and development,Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics,Drug quality evaluation(in-vitro and in-vivo),Industrial Pharmaceutics,Pharmaceutical Preparation Engineer

Year Citation
2026 Nakmode, D. D., Koppisetti, H., Rajapaksha, W., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2026). PLGA and Eudragit-based long-acting microspheres for Parkinson's disease management. Rsc Pharmaceutics, 15 pages.
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2026 Uddin, A. M., Werid, G. M., Van, T. D., Song, Y., Garg, S., Kirkwood, R. N., & Petrovski, K. R. (2026). Injectable or non-injectable GnRH analogues for control of swine reproduction. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Theriogenology, 250, 117681-1-117681-9.
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2025 Uddin, A. H. M. M., Kirkwood, R. N., Petrovski, K. R., Youssef, S. H., Singh, B., Mukhopadhyay, S., . . . Garg, S. (2025). Evaluation of Permeation Enhancers for Vaginal Delivery of Buserelin Acetate Using a Validated Chromatographic Method and Ex Vivo Porcine Model. Pharmaceutics, 17(9), 1181.
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2025 Uddin, A. H. M. M., Taechamaeteekul, P., Petrovski, K. R., Tummaruk, P., Song, Y., Garg, S., & Kirkwood, R. N. (2025). Development of Timed Release Vaginal Mucosal Cloprostenol for Farrowing Management in Sows. Pharmaceutics, 17(9), 1198.
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2025 Arafat, M., Wignall, A., Brewer, K., Song, Y., Albrecht, H., Prestidge, C. A., . . . Blencowe, A. (2025). Comparison of polymer-coated, drug-eluting self-expandable metal stents for the potential treatment of gastrointestinal cancers. Rsc Pharmaceutics, 2(3), 611-623.
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2025 Nakmode, D. D., Youssef, S. H., Das, S., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2025). Analytical method for simultaneous quantification of levodopa and carbidopa in the injectable oleogel formulation by HPLC. BMC Chemistry, 19(1), 14 pages.
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2025 Song, Y., Kim, S., Mukhopadhyay, S., Youssef, S. H., Tan, J. Q. E., Weir, E. J., . . . Garg, S. (2025). Therapeutic and Formulation Innovations in the Management of Canine Otitis Externa. Pharmaceutics, 17(10), 19 pages.
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2025 Nakmode, D. D., Abdella, S., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2025). Development of an in-situ forming implant system for levodopa and carbidopa for the treatment of parkinson’s disease. Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 15(11), 4026-4042.
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2025 Xu, X., Song, Y., Li, M., Liu, F., Zhang, H., Xu, J., . . . Garg, S. (2025). Biomimetic tumor cell membrane-camouflaged nanomicelles for synergistic chemo-immunotherapy of Triple-negative breast cancer. Materials Today Bio, 33(article no. 102012), 16 pages.
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2025 Koppisetti, H. P., Abdella, S., Nakmode, D. D., Abid, F., Afinjuomo, F., Kim, S., . . . Garg, S. (2025). Unveiling the Future: Opportunities in Long-Acting Injectable Drug Development for Veterinary Care. Pharmaceutics, 17(5), 47 pages.
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2025 Muta, T., Khetan, R., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2025). Optimising Cannabidiol Delivery: Improving Water Solubility and Permeability Through Phospholipid Complexation. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(6), 28 pages.
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2025 Mukhopadhyay, S., Youssef, S. H., Song, Y., Nayak, U. Y., & Garg, S. (2025). Harnessing the Power of Antimicrobial Peptides: From Mechanisms to Delivery Optimization for Topical Infections. Antibiotics, 14(4), 19 pages.
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2025 Nakmode, D. D., Singh, B., Abdella, S., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2025). Long-acting parenteral formulations of hydrophilic drugs, proteins, and peptide therapeutics: mechanisms, challenges, and therapeutic benefits with a focus on technologies. Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 15(4), 1156-1180.
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2025 Nakmode, D. D., Singh, B., Abdella, S., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2025). Correction to: Long-acting parenteral formulations of hydrophilic drugs, proteins, and peptide therapeutics: mechanisms, challenges, and therapeutic benefits with a focus on technologies (Drug Delivery and Translational Research, (2025), 15, 4, (1156-1180), 10.1007/s13346-024-01747-y). Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 15(4), 1454.
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2025 Kassa, F. M., Youssef, S. H., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2025). Use of Computational Intelligence in Customizing Drug Release from 3D-Printed Products: A Comprehensive Review. Pharmaceutics, 17(5), 26 pages.
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2025 Yang, R., Chen, M., Song, Y., Liao, Z., Nakmode, D. D., Liang, X., & Garg, S. (2025). A pH-sensitive dual-encapsulating delivery system: Chitosan-alginate hydrogels trapping glycyrrhizic acid/curcumin micelles for synergistic ulcerative colitis.. International journal of biological macromolecules, 339(Pt 1), 149975.
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2025 Zhang, P., Wu, Y., Guo, Z., Song, Y., Hu, J., Liu, H., & Zhao, L. (2025). Design of Visualized Ratiometric Mechanoluminescent Materials for High-Resolution Pressure Sensing. Advanced Functional Materials, 35(2).
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2024 Abid, F., Virgo, E., Kennewell, T. L., Khetan, R., Haidari, H., Kopecki, Z., . . . Garg, S. (2024). The Acid-Buffered Engineered Gel Promotes In Vitro Cutaneous Healing and Fights Resistant Bacteria in Wounds. Pharmaceutics, 16(11), 15 pages.
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2024 Kim, S., Youssef, S. H., Lee, K. M. K., Song, Y., Vaidya, S., & Garg, S. (2024). Enhanced Skin Permeation of 5-Fluorouracil through Drug-in-Adhesive Topical Patches. Pharmaceutics, 16(3), 16 pages.
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2024 Abdella, S., Kim, S., Afinjuomo, F., Song, Y., Upton, R., & Garg, S. (2024). Combining the potential of 3D printed buccal films and nanostructured lipid carriers for personalised cannabidiol delivery. Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 14(4), 984-1004.
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2024 Youssef, S. H., Ganesan, R., Amirmostofian, M., Kim, S., Polara, R., Afinjuomo, F., . . . Garg, S. (2024). Printing a Cure: A Tailored Solution for Localized Drug Delivery in Liver Cancer Treatment.. International journal of pharmaceutics, 651(123790), 123790.
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2023 Kim, S., Day, C. M., Song, Y., Holmes, A., & Garg, S. (2023). Innovative Topical Patches for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: Current Challenges and Key Formulation Considerations. Pharmaceutics, 15(11), 26 pages.
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2023 Nakmode, D. D., Day, C. M., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2023). The Management of Parkinson’s Disease: An Overview of the Current Advancements in Drug Delivery Systems. Pharmaceutics, 15(5), 28 pages.
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2023 Sim, P., Song, Y., Abraham, S., & Garg, S. (2023). Harnessing the benefits of utilizing the optimal pH in conjunction with a hydrogel for wound care. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 89(105027), 9 pages.
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2023 Youssef, S. H., Kim, S., Khetan, R., Afinjuomo, F., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2023). The development of 5-fluorouracil biodegradable implants: A comparative study of PCL/PLGA blends. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 81(104300), 14 pages.
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2023 Kim, S., Abdella, S., Abid, F., Afinjuomo, F., Youssef, S. H., Holmes, A., . . . Garg, S. (2023). Development and Optimization of Imiquimod-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers Using a Hybrid Design of Experiments Approach. International Journal of Nanomedicine, 18, 1007-1029.
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2023 Song, Y., Day, C. M., Afinjuomo, F., Tan, J. Q. E., Page, S. W., & Garg, S. (2023). Advanced Strategies of Drug Delivery via Oral, Topical, and Parenteral Administration Routes: Where Do Equine Medications Stand?. Pharmaceutics, 15(1), 25 pages.
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2023 Uddin, A. H. M. M., Song, Y., Garg, S., Petrovski, K. R., & Kirkwood, R. N. (2023). Control of ovarian function using non-injection technologies for GnRH administration. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 84(84, article no. 104502), 7 pages.
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2023 Uddin, A. H. M. M., Petrovski, K. R., Song, Y., Garg, S., & Kirkwood, R. N. (2023). Application of Exogenous GnRH in Food Animal Production. Animals, 13(12), 1891-1-1891-14.
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2023 Song, Y., Abdella, S., Afinjuomo, F., Weir, E. J., Tan, J. Q. E., Hill, P., . . . Garg, S. (2023). Physicochemical properties of otic products for Canine Otitis Externa: comparative analysis of marketed products. BMC Veterinary Research, 19(1), 1-9.
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2023 Abid, F., Savaliya, B., Parikh, A., Kim, S., Amirmostofian, M., Cesari, L., . . . Garg, S. (2023). Nanotechnology and narasin: a powerful combination against acne.. Nanoscale, 15(33), 13728-13739.
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2023 Abdella, S., Abid, F., Youssef, S. H., Kim, S., Afinjuomo, F., Malinga, C., . . . Garg, S. (2023). pH and its applications in targeted drug delivery. Drug Discovery Today, 28(1), 103414.
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2023 Zhang, G., Song, Y., Bai, T., Zhang, M., & Liu, T. (2023). Crystal structure and physical properties of Ti2B5 predicted by first principles calculations. Computational Materials Science, 228, 112379.
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2023 Song, Y., Li, Y., Chen, Z., Zhang, G., Yakovlev, A. N., Hu, T., . . . Zhao, L. (2023). Strain-sensitive mechanoluminescence with high stability and self-recovery toward stretchable strain sensor. Ceramics International, 49(18), 30685-30695.
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2022 Fan, F., Yu, S., Li, Y., Xu, Y., Song, Y., Yan, Y., . . . Zhao, L. (2022). Enhancement of the NIR Emission of Cr3+-Yb3+Co-doped La3GaGe5O16 Phosphors by Doping Nd3+Ions via Efficient Energy Transfer for NIR Spectroscopy Regulation. Inorganic Chemistry, 61(34), 13618-13626.
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2022 Hu, Y., Zhang, G., Bai, T., Wu, J., Song, Y., Wang, Z., . . . Zhao, X. (2022). Isolated short attosecond pulse generation by a spatially inhomogeneous combined field. Zeitschrift Fur Naturforschung Section A Journal of Physical Sciences, 77(10), 949-961.
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2022 Abid, F., Youssef, S. H., Song, Y., Parikh, A., Trott, D., Page, S. W., & Garg, S. (2022). Development and validation of a new analytical method for estimation of narasin using refractive index detector and its greenness evaluation. Microchemical Journal, 175(article no. 107149), 1-7.
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2022 Ward, S. A., Kirkwood, R. N., Plush, K. J., Abdella, S., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2022). Development of a Novel Vaginal Drug Delivery System to Control Time of Farrowing and Allow Supervision of Piglet Delivery. Pharmaceutics, 14(2), 17 pages.
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2022 Ward, S. A., Kirkwood, R. N., Song, Y., Garg, S., & Plush, K. J. (2022). Effect of Dexamethasone and Route of Administration on Sow Farrowing Behaviours, Piglet Delivery and Litter Performance. Animals, 12(7), 1-10.
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2022 Sim, P., Song, Y., Yang, G. N., Cowin, A. J., & Garg, S. (2022). In vitro wound healing properties of novel acidic treatment regimen in enhancing metabolic activity and migration of skin cells. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(13, article no. 7188), 1-15.
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2022 Sim, P., Strudwick, X. L., Song, Y., Cowin, A. J., & Garg, S. (2022). Influence of acidic pH on wound healing in vivo: a novel perspective for wound treatment. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences, 23(21), 1-15.
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2022 Kim, S., Fouladian, P., Afinjuomo, F., Song, Y., Youssef, S. H., Vaidya, S., & Garg, S. (2022). Effect of plasticizers on drug-in-adhesive patches containing 5-fluorouracil. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 611(121316), 12 pages.
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2022 Kim, S., Youssef, S. H., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2022). Development and application of a chromatographic method for simultaneous quantification of 5-fluorouracil and imiquimod in drug-in-adhesive topical patches. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 27, 11 pages.
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2022 Abdella, S., Afinjuomo, F., Song, Y., Upton, R., & Garg, S. (2022). 3D printed bilayer mucoadhesive buccal film of estradiol: Impact of design on film properties, release kinetics and predicted in vivo performance. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 628(122324), 15 pages.
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2022 Abdella, S., Afinjuomo, F., Song, Y., Upton, R., & Garg, S. (2022). Mucoadhesive Buccal Film of Estradiol for Hormonal Replacement Therapy: Development and In-Vivo Performance Prediction. Pharmaceutics, 14(3), 24 pages.
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2021 Abdella, S., Youssef, S. H., Afinjuomo, F., Song, Y., Fouladian, P., Upton, R., & Garg, S. (2021). 3d printing of thermo‐sensitive drugs. Pharmaceutics, 13(9), 27 pages.
DOI Scopus63 WoS55 Europe PMC39
2021 Arafat, M., Fouladian, P., Wignall, A., Song, Y., Parikh, A., Albrecht, H., . . . Blencowe, A. (2021). Development and in vitro evaluation of 5-fluorouracil-eluting stents for the treatment of colorectal cancer and cancer-related obstruction. Pharmaceutics, 13(1), 1-22.
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2021 Youssef, S. H., Afinjuomo, F., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2021). Development of a novel chromatographic method for concurrent determination of 5-fluorouracil and cisplatin: Validation, greenness evaluation, and application on drug-eluting film. Microchemical Journal, 168(106510), 9 pages.
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2021 Zhang, M., Qin, X., Xu, W., Wang, Y., Song, Y., Garg, S., & Luan, Y. (2021). Engineering of a dual-modal phototherapeutic nanoplatform for single NIR laser-triggered tumor therapy. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 594, 493-501.
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2021 Day, C. M., Sweetman, M. J., Hickey, S. M., Song, Y., Liu, Y., Zhang, N., . . . Garg, S. (2021). Concept design, development and preliminary physical and chemical characterization of tamoxifen-guided-mesoporous silica nanoparticles. Molecules, 26(1, article no. 219), 1-15.
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2021 Li, R., Song, Y., Fouladian, P., Arafat, M., Chung, R., Kohlhagen, J., & Garg, S. (2021). Three-dimensional printing of curcumin-loaded biodegradable and flexible scaffold for intracranial therapy of glioblastoma multiforme. Pharmaceutics, 13(4, article no. 471), 1-9.
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2021 Li, R., Ting, Y. H., Youssef, S. H., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2021). Three-dimensional printing for cancer applications: research landscape and technologies. Pharmaceuticals, 14(8, article no. 787), 1-24.
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2021 Arafat, M., Song, Y., Brewer, K., Fouladian, P., Parikh, A., Albrecht, H., . . . Garg, S. (2021). Pharmaceutical development of 5-fluorouracil- eluting stents for the potential treatment of gastrointestinal cancers and related obstructions. Drug Design Development and Therapy, 15, 1495-1507.
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2021 Fouladian, P., Jin, Q., Arafat, M., Song, Y., Guo, X., Blencowe, A., & Garg, S. (2021). Drug-loaded, polyurethane coated nitinol stents for the controlled release of docetaxel for the treatment of oesophageal cancer. Pharmaceuticals, 14(4), 16 pages.
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2021 Day, C. M., Sweetman, M. J., Song, Y., Plush, S. E., & Garg, S. (2021). Functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles as delivery systems for doxorubicin: Drug loading and release. Applied Sciences Switzerland, 11(13), 10 pages.
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2021 Afinjuomo, F., Abdella, S., Youssef, S. H., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2021). Inulin and its application in drug delivery. Pharmaceuticals, 14(9), 37 pages.
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2020 Song, Y., Lwin, E. M. P., Ellis, D., Turner, S., Williams, D., & Garg, S. (2020). Stability evaluation of an extemporaneously compounded carbimazole oral suspension. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 50(4), 329-334.
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2020 Fouladian, P., Afinjuomo, F., Arafat, M., Bergamin, A., Song, Y., Blencowe, A., & Garg, S. (2020). Influence of polymer composition on the controlled release of docetaxel: A comparison of non-degradable polymer films for oesophageal drug-eluting stents. Pharmaceutics, 12(5), 17 pages.
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2020 Fouladian, P., Kohlhagen, J., Arafat, M., Afinjuomo, F., Workman, N., Abuhelwa, A. Y., . . . Blencowe, A. (2020). Three-dimensional printed 5-fluorouracil eluting polyurethane stents for the treatment of oesophageal cancers. Biomaterials Science, 8(23), 6625-6636.
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2020 Day, C. M., Hickey, S. M., Song, Y., Plush, S. E., & Garg, S. (2020). Novel tamoxifen nanoformulations for improving breast cancer treatment: Old wine in new bottles. Molecules, 25(5), 27 pages.
DOI Scopus74 WoS60 Europe PMC44
2020 Muta, T., Parikh, A., Kathawala, K., Haidari, H., Song, Y., Thomas, J., & Garg, S. (2020). Quality-by-design approach for the development of nano-sized tea tree oil formulation-impregnated biocompatible gel with antimicrobial properties. Pharmaceutics, 12(11), 1-16.
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2020 Afinjuomo, F., Fouladian, P., Barclay, T. G., Song, Y., Petrovsky, N., & Garg, S. (2020). Influence of oxidation degree on the physicochemical properties of oxidized inulin. Polymers, 12(5), 18 pages.
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2020 Leggett, C., Lwin, E. M. P., Ritchie, U., Song, Y., Gerber, J. P., Turner, S., . . . Garg, S. (2020). Perindopril in Breast Milk and Determination of Breastfed Infant Exposure: A Prospective Observational Study. Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 14, 961-967.
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2019 Afinjuomo, F., Barclay, T. G., Parikh, A., Song, Y., Chung, R., Wang, L., . . . Garg, S. (2019). Design and characterization of inulin conjugate for improved intracellular and targeted delivery of pyrazinoic acid to monocytes. Pharmaceutics, 11(5), 243-1-243-22.
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2019 Afinjuomo, F., Barclay, T. G., Parikh, A., Chung, R., Song, Y., Nagalingam, G., . . . Garg, S. (2019). Synthesis and characterization of pH-sensitive inulin conjugate of isoniazid for monocyte-targeted delivery. Pharmaceutics, 11(11), 555-1-555-19.
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2019 Wang, L., Song, Y., Parikh, A., Joyce, P., Chung, R., Liu, L., . . . Garg, S. (2019). Doxorubicin-loaded delta inulin conjugates for controlled and targeted drug delivery: development, characterization, and in vitro evaluation. Pharmaceutics, 11(11), 581-1-581-17.
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2019 Arafat, M., Fouladian, P., Blencowe, A., Albrecht, H., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2019). Drug-eluting non-vascular stents for localised drug targeting in obstructive gastrointestinal cancers. Journal of Controlled Release, 308, 209-231.
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2019 Afinjuomo, F., Barclay, T. G., Song, Y., Parikh, A., Petrovsky, N., & Garg, S. (2019). Synthesis and characterization of a novel inulin hydrogel crosslinked with pyromellitic dianhydride. Reactive and Functional Polymers, 134, 104-111.
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2019 Afinjuomo, F., Fouladian, P., Parikh, A., Barclay, T. G., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2019). Preparation and characterization of oxidized inulin hydrogel for controlled drug delivery. Pharmaceutics, 11(7), 21 pages.
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2018 Song, Y., Whey Chin, Z., Ellis, D., Phyo Lwin, E. M., Turner, S., Williams, D., & Garg, S. (2018). Stability of an extemporaneously compounded minoxidil oral suspension. American Journal of Health System Pharmacy, 75(5), 309-315.
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2018 Zhang, Q., Song, Y., Page, S. W., & Garg, S. (2018). Evaluation of Transdermal Drug Permeation as Modulated by Lipoderm and Pluronic Lecithin Organogel. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 107(2), 587-594.
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2018 Parikh, A., Kathawala, K., Song, Y., Zhou, X. F., & Garg, S. (2018). Curcumin-loaded self-nanomicellizing solid dispersion system: part I: development, optimization, characterization, and oral bioavailability. Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 8(5), 1389-1405.
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2018 Garcia, J., Garg, A., Song, Y., Fotios, A., Andersen, C., & Garg, S. (2018). Compatibility of intravenous ibuprofen with lipids and parenteral nutrition, for use as a continuous infusion. PLoS one, 13(1, article no. e0190577), 1-13.
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2018 Zhang, W., Song, Y., Eldi, P., Guo, X., Hayball, J., Garg, S., & Albrecht, H. (2018). Targeting prostate cancer cells with hybrid elastin-like polypeptide/liposome nanoparticles. International Journal of Nanomedicine, 13, 293-305.
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2018 Mahendran, V. J., Stringer, A. M., Semple, S. J., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2018). Advances in the use of anti-inflammatory agents to manage chemotherapy-induced oral and gastrointestinal mucositis. Current pharmaceutical design, 24(14), 1518-1532.
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2018 Lwin, E., Gerber, C., Leggett, C., Song, Y., Ritchie, U., Turner, S., . . . Garg, S. (2018). Estimation of Atenolol Transfer Into Milk and Infant Exposure During Its Use in Lactating Women. Journal of Human Lactation, 34(3), 592-599.
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2018 Su, Y. W., Chim, S. M., Zhou, L., Hassanshahi, M., Chung, R., Fan, C., . . . Xian, C. J. (2018). Osteoblast derived-neurotrophin‑3 induces cartilage removal proteases and osteoclast-mediated function at injured growth plate in rats. Bone, 116, 232-247.
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2018 Lwin, E. M. P., Leggett, C., Ritchie, U., Gerber, C., Song, Y., Hague, W., . . . Garg, S. (2018). Transfer of rosuvastatin into breast milk: Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry methodology and clinical recommendations. Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 12, 3645-3651.
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2018 Jiang, D., Mu, W., Pang, X., Liu, Y., Zhang, N., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2018). Cascade cytosol delivery of dual-sensitive micelle-tailored vaccine for enhancing cancer immunotherapy. ACS applied materials and interfaces, 10(44), 37797-37811.
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2017 Garg, S., Wang, W., Song, Y., Eats, P., Trott, D., Page, S., & Petrovski, K. (2017). Development of Intramammary Drug Delivery Systems: Novel In Vitro Release Method. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 106(3), 866-871.
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2017 Ma, N., Liu, J., He, W., Li, Z., Luan, Y., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2017). Folic acid-grafted bovine serum albumin decorated graphene oxide: an efficient drug carrier for targeted cancer therapy. Journal of colloid and interface science, 490, 598-607.
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2017 Shaikh, M., Zhang, H., Wang, H., Guo, X., Song, Y., Kanwar, J. R., & Garg, S. (2017). In vitro and in vivo assessment of docetaxel formulation developed for esophageal stents. AAPS PharmSciTech, 18(1), 130-137.
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2017 Lwin, E. M. P., Gerber, C., Song, Y., Leggett, C., Ritchie, U., Turner, S., & Garg, S. (2017). A new LC-MS/MS bioanalytical method for atenolol in human plasma and milk. Bioanalysis, 9(7), 517-530.
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2017 Haidari, H., Zhang, Q., Melville, E., Kopecki, Z., Song, Y., Cowin, A., & Garg, S. (2017). Development of topical delivery systems for flightless neutralizing antibody. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 106(7), 1795-1804.
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2017 Zhang, B., Song, Y., Wang, T., Yang, S., Zhang, J., Liu, Y., . . . Garg, S. (2017). Efficient co-delivery of immiscible hydrophilic/hydrophobic chemotherapeutics by lipid emulsions for improved treatment of cancer. International Journal of Nanomedicine, 12, 2871-2886.
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2017 Knight, E., Trott, D., Page, S., Garg, S., Zhang, Q., Song, Y., . . . Shipstone, M. (2017). In vitro comparison of the dermal penetration of three different topical formulations containing lasalocid. Veterinary Dermatology, 28(4), 342-347.
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2017 Lwin, E. M. P., Gerber, C., Song, Y., Leggett, C., Ritchie, U., Turner, S., & Garg, S. (2017). A new LC-MS/MS bioanalytical method for perindopril and perindoprilat in human plasma and milk. Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry, 409(26), 6141-6148.
DOI Scopus12 WoS11 Europe PMC6
2017 Sykes, B. W., Kathawala, K., Song, Y., Garg, S., Page, S. W., Underwood, C., & Mills, P. C. (2017). Preliminary investigations into a novel, long-acting, injectable, intramuscular formulation of omeprazole in the horse. Equine Veterinary Journal, 49(6), 795-801.
DOI Scopus44 WoS39 Europe PMC24
2017 Wang, L., Barclay, T., Song, Y., Joyce, P., Sakala, I. G., Petrovsky, N., & Garg, S. (2017). Investigation of the biodistribution, breakdown and excretion of delta inulin adjuvant. Vaccine, 35(34), 4382-4388.
DOI Scopus19 WoS19 Europe PMC14
2016 Song, Y., Peressin, K., Wong, P. Y., Page, S. W., & Garg, S. (2016). Key Considerations in Designing Oral Drug Delivery Systems for Dogs. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 105(5), 1576-1585.
DOI Scopus12 WoS11 Europe PMC7
2016 Lwin, E. M. P., Ellis, D., Song, Y., Turner, S., & Garg, S. (2016). Stability Studies of Extemporaneously Compounded Clobazam Oral Suspension. Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 50(2), 155-156.
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2016 Li, N., Huang, C., Luan, Y., Song, A., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2016). Active targeting co-delivery system based on pH-sensitive methoxy-poly(ethylene glycol)2K-poly(ε-caprolactone)4K-poly(glutamic acid)1K for enhanced cancer therapy. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 472, 90-98.
DOI Scopus29 WoS27 Europe PMC18
2016 Zhang, B., Wang, T., Yang, S., Xiao, Y., Song, Y., Zhang, N., & Garg, S. (2016). Development and evaluation of oxaliplatin and irinotecan co-loaded liposomes for enhanced colorectal cancer therapy. Journal of controlled release, 238, 10-21.
DOI Scopus91 WoS90 Europe PMC66
2015 Wang, W., Song, Y., Petrovski, K., Eats, P., Trott, D., Wong, H., . . . Garg, S. (2015). Development of intramammary delivery systems containing lasalocid for the treatment of bovine mastitis: Impact of solubility improvement on safety, efficacy, and milk distribution in dairy cattle. Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 9, 631-642.
DOI Scopus24 WoS22 Europe PMC12
2015 Li, N., Zhang, P., Huang, C., Song, Y., Garg, S., & Luan, Y. (2015). Co-delivery of doxorubicin hydrochloride and verapamil hydrochloride by pH-sensitive polymersomes for the reversal of multidrug resistance. Rsc Advances, 5(95), 77986-77995.
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2015 Garg, A., Chan, D., Ambados, F., Lwin, E., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2015). Penicillin stability in prefilled syringes for the purpose of skin testing for drug allergy. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in Practice, 3(4), 599-601.
DOI Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC2
2015 Simpson, B. S., Luo, X., Wang, J., Song, Y., Claudie, D. J., Garg, S., . . . Semple, S. J. (2015). Development and evaluation of a topical anti-inflammatory preparation containing Dodonaea polyandra extract. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 18(4), 578-599.
DOI Scopus9 WoS7 Europe PMC4
2015 Simovic, S., Song, Y., Nann, T., & Desai, A. T. (2015). Intestinal absorption of fluorescently labeled nanoparticles. Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine, 11(5), 1169-1178.
DOI Scopus17 WoS17 Europe PMC15
2011 Qi, J., Zhuang, J., Wu, W., Lu, Y., Song, Y., Zhang, Z., . . . Ping, Q. (2011). Enhanced effect and mechanism of water-in-oil microemulsion as an oral delivery system of hydroxysafflor yellow A. International journal of nanomedicine, 6, 985-991.
DOI Scopus43 WoS40 Europe PMC32
2011 Rao, S., Song, Y., Peddie, F., & Evans, A. M. (2011). Particle size reduction to the nanometer range: a promising approach to improve buccal absorption of poorly water-soluble drugs. International journal of nanomedicine, 6, 1245-1251.
DOI Scopus102 WoS90 Europe PMC49
2011 Rao, S., Song, Y., Peddie, F., & Evans, A. M. (2011). A novel tri-layered buccal mucoadhesive patch for drug delivery: assessment of nicotine delivery. Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology, 63(6), 794-799.
DOI Scopus15 WoS11 Europe PMC8
2010 Simovic, S., Hui, H., Song, Y., Davey, A., Rades, T., & Prestidge, C. (2010). An oral delivery system for indomethicin engineered from cationic lipid emulsions and silica nanoparticles. Journal of Controlled Release, 143(3), 367-373.
DOI Scopus87 WoS65 Europe PMC38
2010 zhang, J., Ping, Q., Song, Y., Qi, J., & Cui, Z. (2010). Effects of chitosan coating on physical properties and pharmacokinetic behavior of mitoxantrone liposomes. International journal of nanomedicine, 5(1), 407-416.
DOI Scopus68 WoS62 Europe PMC26
2010 Zhuang, J., Shi, Y. P., Ping, Q. N., Su, Z. G., Cui, Z., & Song, Y. M. (2010). Tissue distribution and pharmacodynamics of chitosan-coated mitoxantrone liposomes in the tumor-bearing mice. Journal of China Pharmaceutical University, 41(4), 353-359.
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2009 Qi, J., Ping, Q., Li, J., Zhuang, J., & Song, Y. (2009). Effect of constituents combination on pharmacokinetics of shuxiong tablet. Zhongguo Zhongyao Zazhi, 34(17), 2241-2246.
2009 Qi, J., Sun, M., Ping, Q., Zhuang, J., Li, J., Peddie, F., & Song, Y. (2009). The mechanisms for enhanced oral absorption of hydroxysafflor yellow A by chuanxiong volatile oil. Planta Medica, 76(8), 786-792.
DOI Scopus8 WoS6 Europe PMC3
2009 Simovic, S., Heard, P., Hui, H., Song, Y., Peddie, F., Davey, A., . . . Prestidge, C. (2009). Dry hybrid lipid-silica microcapsules engineered from submicron lipid droplets and nanoparticles as a novel delivery system for poorly soluble drugs. Molecular Pharmaceutics, 6(3), 861-872.
DOI Scopus106 WoS95 Europe PMC57
2008 Song, Y., Zhuang, J., Guo, J., Xiao, Y., & Ping, Q. (2008). Preparation and properties of a silybin-phospholipid complex. Pharmazie, 63(1), 35-42.
DOI Scopus56 WoS41 Europe PMC17
2008 Lv, W., Guo, J., Ping, Q., Song, Y., & Li, J. (2008). Comparative pharmacokinetics of breviscapine liposomes in dogs, rabbits and rats. International journal of pharmaceutics, 359(1/2), 118-122.
DOI Scopus21 Europe PMC17
2007 Qi, X. F., Song, Y., Ping, Q., Fang, L., & Zhi, C. (2007). Pharmacokinetics of N-methylcantharidimide after intragastral and intravenous administration. Journal of China Pharmaceutical University, 38(3), 252-255.
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2006 Yanyu, X., Song, Y., Zhipeng, C., & Qineng, P. (2006). The preparation of silybin-phospholipid complex and the study on its pharmacokinetics in rats. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 307(1), 77-82.
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2006 Xu, X. M., Song, Y. M., Ping, Q. N., Wang, Y., & Liu, X. Y. (2006). Effect of ionic strength on the temperature-dependent behavior of hydroxypropyl methykellulose solution and matrix tablet. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 102(4), 4066-4074.
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2005 Xiao, Y. Y., Song, Y. M., Chen, Z. P., & Ping, Q. N. (2005). Preparation of silymarin proliposomes and its pharmacokinetics in rats. Yaoxue Xuebao, 40(8), 758-763.
Scopus22 Europe PMC4
2005 Xiao, Y. Y., Song, Y. M., Chen, Z. P., & Ping, Q. N. (2005). Preparation of silybin-phospholipid complex and its bioavailability in rats. Yaoxue Xuebao, 40(7), 611-617.
Scopus13 Europe PMC2
2005 Song, Y. M., Ping, Q. N., & Wu, Z. H. (2005). Preparation of silybin nanoemulsion and its pharmacokinetics in rabbits. Journal of China Pharmaceutical University, 36(5), 427-431.
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2004 Wu, Z. H., Ping, Q. N., Song, Y. M., Lei, X. M., Li, J. Y., & Cai, P. (2004). Studies on the insulin-liposomes double-coated by chitosan and chitosan-EDTA conjugates. Yaoxue Xuebao, 39(11), 933-938.
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2004 Wu, Z. H., Ping, Q. N., Song, Y. M., Li, J. Y., & Cai, P. (2004). Effects of chitosan-EDTA conjugates on insulin nano-liposomes. Journal of China Pharmaceutical University, 35(5), 417-423.
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2003 Luo, X., Ping, Q. N., Ke, X., & Song, Y. M. (2003). Improvement in dissolution properties of glibenclamide by micronization and complexation with β-cyclodextrin. Chinese Pharmaceutical Journal, 38(3), 193-196.

Year Citation
2018 Day, C. M., Barclay, T. G., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2018). Swelling-controlled drug delivery systems. In A. Singh, & M. M. Amiji (Eds.), Source details - Title: Stimuli-responsive Drug Delivery Systems (Vol. 1, pp. 232-264). UK: Royal Society of Chemistry.
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2018 Day, C. M., Parikh, A., Song, Y., & Garg, S. (2018). Nanotechnology and nature's miracle compound: curcumin. In B. Singh, M. Hakkarainen, & K. K. Singh (Eds.), Source details - Title: NanoNutraceuticals (pp. 213-253). US: CRC Press.
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Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2026 Co-Supervisor Novel veterinary drug delivery systems Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Vridhi Sachdeva
2026 Co-Supervisor Development of Cutting-Edge Antimicrobial Delivery Systems for Addressing Resistant Infections Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Harsh Pradeep Nijhawan
2024 Co-Supervisor Artificial Intelligence-Driven 3D Printed Multi-layered Films for the Treatment of Glioblastoma Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Fantahun Kassa
2023 External Supervisor Non-injection administration of GnRH for control of ovarian function Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr A H M Musleh Uddin
2023 Co-Supervisor Non-injection administration of GnRH for control of ovarian function Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr A H M Musleh Uddin
2023 Co-Supervisor Development of a novel controlled release  anticancer drugs combination system using 3D printing Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Haripriya Koppisetti
2023 Co-Supervisor Development of a novel controlled release  anticancer drugs combination system using 3D printing Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Songhita Mukhopadhyay
2023 Co-Supervisor Development of a novel controlled release anticancer drugs delivery system using 3D printing Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Baljinder Singh
2022 Co-Supervisor Novel antimicrobials delivery systems for multi drug resistant infections Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss DEEPA DADARAO Nakmode
2022 Co-Supervisor Development of novel CBD drug delivery system for bioavailability improvement Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Thabata Mayumi Muta

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2020 - 2024 Co-Supervisor Development of patient-centric conventional and 3D printed buccal films: enabling personalised medicine Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Sadikalmahdi Abdella
2020 - 2024 Co-Supervisor 3D printed biodegradable films for targeted chemotherapy in liver cancer Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Souha Youssef
2020 - 2024 Co-Supervisor Innovative topical patches for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer   Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Sangseo Kim
2020 - 2025 Co-Supervisor Novel topical delivery systems against resistant skin infections: acne and wound healing Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Fatima Abid
2019 - 2021 Co-Supervisor Three-dimensional printing of biodegradable polymeric scaffold for cancer therapy Master of Science (Pharmaceutical Science) Master Full Time Miss Ruixiu Li
2017 - 2021 Co-Supervisor Development of drug-eluting stents for the localised delivery of 5-fluorouracil targeted towards the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Mohammad Arafat
2017 - 2020 Co-Supervisor Intracellular and localized drug delivery using inulin Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Olumide Afinjuomo
2017 - 2021 Co-Supervisor Novel functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles as targeted delivery systems to estrogen receptor-overexpressing breast cancer Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Ms Candace Day
2017 - 2021 Co-Supervisor Development of drug-eluting stents using dip-coating and 3D printing techniques for the localised treatment of oesophageal cancer Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Paris Fouladian
2016 - 2023 Co-Supervisor Evaluation of the role of pH in wound healing and development of buffered preparations to promote regeneration Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Miss Pivian Sim
2015 - 2017 Co-Supervisor Development of monocyte targeted delivery system for doxorubicin using modified inulin particles Master of Science (Pharmaceutical Science) Master Full Time Miss Lixin Wang

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