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Aspro Thashree Marimuthu

Associate Professor Pharmacy thashree.marimuthu@wits.ac.za

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Thashree Marimuthu is a researcher in pharmaceutical sciences and nanomedicine whose work centers on advanced biomaterials and targeted drug delivery systems. Her scholarship integrates polymer science, peptide engineering, and magnetic nanotechnology to design translational platforms for cancer therapy and wound repair. She is widely recognized for developing functionalized nanocarriers that enhance therapeutic precision and biological performance.

A major focus of her research is the engineering of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles, polydopamine nanostructures, and composite metallic nanowires for targeted delivery of paclitaxel in non-small-cell lung carcinoma. Her studies demonstrate strong expertise in surface functionalization, antiangiogenic peptide conjugation, and stimuli-responsive release, supported by rigorous in vitro and in vivo validation. This body of work advances magnetically guided and molecularly targeted nanomedicine strategies.

Complementing her oncology research, Marimuthu has contributed to regenerative medicine through bioabsorbable sutures, peptide-functionalized hydrogels, and biopolymer-based wound dressings with cell-instructive cues. Her investigations into ionic liquid–plasticized polymers and collagen mimetic peptides highlight strengths in biomaterials design and tissue engineering. Collectively, her contributions reflect a translational approach aimed at improving therapeutic efficacy and clinical outcomes.

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