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Research Abstracts

  1. Boyajian J. et al & Prakash *S. (2023). The use of bioactive probiotics as a novel strategy for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. JNHPR.
  2. Thareja R. et al & Prakash *S. (2023). The use of bioactive ginger extract as a novel microbiome-targeting therapeutic agent for cardiovascular disease. JNHPR.
  3. Boyajian J., Schaly S. & Prakash *S. (2023). The use of bioactive probiotics and prebiotics in healthy aging: A novel synbiotic formulation may extend lifespan up to 120 years. Integrative Wellness, Lifestyle and Diagnostics Meeting 2023. Unfinished event.

  4. Boyajian J, Westfall S, Schaly S, Arora K, Prakash S. (2022). Microbiome potential and limitations in metabolic syndrome: Lactobacillus fermentum NCIMB 5221 as metabolic syndrome therapeutics. The Eurobiotech Journal.

  5. Boyajian J, Ghebretatios M, Schaly S, Islam P, Prakash S. (2021). The Novel Use of a Pro- Longevity Probiotic Formulation for Skin Aging. The Eurobiotech Journal.

  6. Paul A, Shum-Tim D, Prakash S (2012). Microencapsulation Technology and Nanomedicine for Myocardial Therapy. 12th McGill Biomedical Graduate Conference, Montreal. Won Best Graduate Research Poster Award.

  7. Saha S, Tomaro-Duchesneau C, Malhotra M, Al-Salami H, Kahouli I, Prakash S. (2011) Development of an in vitro oral ecosystem model to investigate probiotics as a therapeutic for maintaining oral health. Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Canadian Society of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Controlled Release Society and the Natural Health Products Research Society of Canada–Multidisciplinary Approaches to Modern Therapeutics: Joining Forces for a Healthier Tomorrow. Montreal, QC.

  8. Saha S, Tomaro-Duchesneau C, Malhotra M, Tabrizian M, Prakash S. (2011) Role of Probiotics in Dental Caries Causing Organism Streptococcus mutans and Other Bacterial Systems: In-Vitro Analysis. McGill University - Faculty of Dentistry – 6th Annual Research Day, Montreal, QC.

  9. Tomaro-Duchesneau C, Saha S, Malhotra M, Al-Salami H, Kahouli I, Prakash S. (2011) Artificial cell APA microcapsules for the delivery of a Lactobacillus fermentum based therapeutic. Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Canadian Society of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Controlled Release Society and the Natural Health Products Research Society of Canada–Multidisciplinary Approaches to Modern Therapeutics: Joining Forces for a Healthier Tomorrow.

  10. Tomaro-Duchesneau C, Saha S, Malhotra M, Al-Salami H, Coussa-Charley M, Prakash S. (2011) Selection and characterization of FAE active probiotic bacteria for the development of therapeutics. International Scientific Conference on Probiotics and Prebiotics.Kosice, Slovakia.

  11. Malhotra M, Tomaro-Duchesneau C, Saha S, Chemali R, Kahouli I and Prakash S. (2011) Importance of cell targeting peptides for targeted delivery of nanoparticles in vitro and in vivo studies - A Review. Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Canadian Society of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Controlled Release Society and the Natural Health Products Research Society of Canada–Multidisciplinary Approaches to Modern Therapeutics: Joining Forces for a Healthier Tomorrow.

  12. Kahouli I, Tomaro-Duchesneau C, Malhotra M, Al-Salami H, Saha S, Prakash S. (2011) Effect of Lactobacillus acidophilus supernatant on colon cancer cell proliferation and polyamine synthesis. Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Canadian Society of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Controlled Release Society and the Natural Health Products Research Society of Canada–Multidisciplinary Approaches to Modern Therapeutics: Joining Forces for a Healthier Tomorrow

  13. Rodes L, Coussa-Charley M, Kahouli I, Al-Salami H, Prakash S. (2011) In vitro investigation of the human gut microbiota using a computer-controlled dynamic human gastrointestinal model
    Microbial Communities as Drivers of Ecosystem Complexity, Colorado, USA

  14. Al-Salami H, Tomaro-Duchesneau C, Rodes L, Kahouli I, Saha S, Coussa-Charley M, Prakash S. (2010) In vitro gastrointestinal model for probiotic research: potentials and limitations.6th International Symposium ''Probiotics and Health : Key Findings. New Directions.Montreal, QC

  15. Malhotra M and Prakash S. (2010) Surface functionalized chitosan nanoparticles for gene delivery. Particles 2010. May 22-25, 2010. Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA.

  16. Malhotra M, Paul A and Prakash S (2010). Peptide tagged, non-toxic chitosan nanoparticles for enhanced siRNA delivery. RNAi and miRNA world congress. May 5-7, 2010. Boston, MA, USA.

  17. A Paul, Dominique Shum-Tim, Satya Prakash (2010). BacMam virus mediated gene transfer to cardiomyocytes and marrow stromal cells: Implications in myocardial therapy. 62nd Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, IPC (2010), Manipal University.

  18. A Paul, Afshan A. Khan, Dominique Shum-Tim, Satya Prakash (2010). Microencapsulated genetically modified stem cells for heart tissue regeneration. Second World Congress of International Academy of NanoMedicine (IANM), (2010), Antalya, Turkey.

  19. A Paul, Hani Al-Salami, Dominique Shum-Tim, Cynthia B. Elias, Satya Prakash (2010). Insect cells for cytokine production and stem cell mediated gene therapy applications. 7th Annual PEGS–the essential protein engineering summit, (2010), Boston, US.

  20. Sinno H, Lutfy J, Jardin B, Brimo, F, Malhotra M, Beckman L, Winocour S, Williams B, Prakash* S (2010). Topical Complement C3 in Collagen Formulation Accelerates Wound Healing. 89th annual meeting for the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (oral presentation) Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Journal Monday, March 22, 2010. Abstract No. 1, Page 113. Best Prize for Poster presentation (2nd Place).

  21. Paul A, Cantor A, Abbasi S, Khan A, Shum-Tim D, Prakash S (2010). Biocompatible Polymeric Microcapsules: A Novel Delivery System for Efficient Myocardial Delivery of Human Mesenchymal Stem-cells. Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2010, Montreal. Canada.

  22. Abbasi S, Sebak S, Malhotra M, Prakash S (2010). Noscapine-loaded Nanoparticles Designed to Specifically Target Breast Cancer, Invited Plenary speakers Nanotech Conference 4th MPA, Portugal. (April 2010).

  23. Malhotra M, Kulamarva A, Paul A and S Prakash* (2009). Surface functionalized chitosan nanoparticles for targeted gene delivery in-vitro. Nanotoday 2009, August 2-5, Singapore.

  24. Malhotra M, Paul A, Kulamarva A and Prakash* S (2009). Improved tranfection of chitosan nanoparticles, surface coated with cell penetrating peptides. 6th Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Research Symposium (IGSRS), March 26-27, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.

  25. Fatemeh Afkhami, Satya Prakash, Yves Durocher* (2009). Impact of VEGF165b sialylation level and IFNa2b O-glycosylation on their pharmacokinetic behaviors in rats. Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS). 12th Annual Meeting & Symposium June 3-6, oronto, Ontario, Canada.

  26. Fatemeh Afkhami, Satya Prakash, Yves Durocher* (2009). Local delivery of VEGF165b and IFNa by microencapsulated cells as potential antiangiogenic therapy. 35 th Northeast Bioengineering Conference(April), Boston, USA. Won 3rd best research abstract award”.

  27. Malhotra M, Kulamarva A, Paul A and Prakash*,S. (2009). Characterizing PEGylated chitosan nanoparticles in terms of size and zeta potential for gene delivery applications. NSTI Nanotech 2009, May 3-7, Houston, Texas, USA.

  28. A Paul, M Malhotra, C Elias, D Shum-Tim, S Prakash (2009)Viral vector based gene therapy for angiogenesis of damaged cardiac tissues: a novel approach. McGill University Biomedical Engineering Student Research Day. Best Presentation (Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Cell Therapy Category), Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

  29. A Paul, M Malhotra, A Kulamarva, Satya Prakash* (2009). Application of recombinant insect cell viruses for gene therapy of cardiovascular diseases. The Sixth World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioprocessing, July 19-22, Montreal, Canada.

  30. Arghya Paul and Satya Prakash* (2009). Efficient Gene Delivery to Mouse Brain Neuroblast Cells using Recombinant Viral Particles. 3rd International Congress of Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine 2009. June 22-24, San Francisco, USA.

  31. Kulamarva A., Malhotra M., Paul A. and Prakash* S. (2009). Polymeric membrane carbon nanotube devices for targeted drug delivery. NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, May 3-7, Houston, Texas, USA.

  32. Kumarva, A., Bhathena, J., Paul A, Sinno H., Malhotra M, and S. Prakash* (2009). Polymeric membrane microcapsule carbon nanotube devices for targeted delivery. Nanobiophysics, Nanochemistry, Nanomedicine & Nanotoxicology Conference 2009, Antigua and Barbuda, January 21-25.

  33. Sinno H, Lutfy J, Jardin B, Brimo, F, Malhotra M, Beckman L, Winocour S, Williams B, Prakash* S (2009). Early Increased Wound Healing Strength with Topical Complement C3 63rd annual meeting for the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons (oral presentation). Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery. 2009 Vol 17 (2)  pg 50 Abstract No.42.

  34. Sinno H, Lutfy J, Jardin B, Brimo, F, Malhotra M, Beckman L, Winocour S, Williams B, Prakash* S 2009) Complement C3 Increases Wound Strength in Rats. Association for Specialists in Plastic and Esthetic Surgery of Quebec, ASCPEQ, March, Abstract # 23,pg 27.

  35. Paul, M. Malhotra, B. A. Jardin, C. B. Elias, S. Prakash* (2009). Baculovirus mediated gene delivery for rapid expression of transporter gene in mouse neuroblastoma cells: In vitro analysis. Dendritic Cells Conference, Banff, Canada.

  36. Arghya Paul, Barbara Jardin, Dominique Shum-Tim, Cynthia Elias, Satya Prakash* (2009). Gene therapy of injured vascular tissues using nuclear polyhedrosis virus. Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society Conference, Calgary, Canada.

  37. Malhotra M, Kulamarva A, Paul A and Prakash* S, (2009). Surface functionalized chitosan nanoparticles for gene delivery. 32nd Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Conference CMBEC32, May 20-22, Calgary, Alberta.

  38. Cynthia Elias, A Paul, Barbara Jardin, S. Prakash and Dominique Shum-Tim. (2009) Baculoviruses: Practical aspects of their use as Gene therapy vectors. 12th International Meeting on Baculovirus and Insect Cell Culture, TX, USA.

  39. A. Paul, B.A. Jardin, D. Shum-Tim, C.B. Elias, S. Prakash*(2009). Nuclear polyhedrosis virus mediated gene delivery for rapid angiogenesis of damaged vascular tissues. 12th International Meeting on Baculovirus and Insect Cell Culture February 2-4, 2009, TX, USA.

  40. A. Paul, M Hamoudeh, M Malhotra, C Elias, D Shum-Tim, S Prakash (2009). Viral vector based gene therapy for angiogenesis of damaged cardiac tissues: a novel approach. Canadian Cardiovascular Conference, 2008, Toronto, Canada.

  41. Arun Kulamarva, Bhathena, J., Malhotra M, Paul A and Prakash* S. (2008). Targeted carbon nanotube delivery for biomedical applications: preparation and in-vitro analysis. Nanomaterials Conference 2008, Playa del Carmen, Mexico. December 7- 10.

  42. Urbanska AM , Bhathena J, Martoni C, and Prakash S. (2008). Lactobacillus acidophilus live bacterial cells lowers intestinal inflammation in Apc(Min/+) mice, (Oct 15-17), Korsakov, Poland.

  43. Bhathena J., Martoni C., Kulamarva A ., Urbanska A.M, Malhotra, M. and Prakash S. (2008) In-vitro analysis of microencapsulated bacterial cells for augmentation of ferulic acid in the gastrointestinal tract. Ferulate '08: An International Conference on Hydroxycinnamates and Related Plant Phenolics, Minneapolis/St. Paul, USA.

  44. Urbanska AM , Bhathena J, Martoni C, and Prakash S. (2008). Oral delivery of microencapsulated Lactobacillus acidophilus live bacterial cells lowers intestinal inflammation in Apc(Min/+) mice, (June 4-7). Poprad, Slovakia.

  45. Arun Kulamarva, Jasmine Bhathena, Meenakshi Malhotra, Safaa Sebak and Satya Prakash (2008).  In-vitro cytotoxicity of carbon nanotubes for targeted delivery applications. 11th Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS) Annual Meeting, (May 22-25) . Banff , Alberta, Canada. Cedarlane Award of Excellence- Best Poster Presentation by a Trainee

  46. Bhathena J . , Kulamarva A, Urbanska A.M, Martoni C and Prakash S. (2008) Live microencapsulated Lactobacillus fermentum 11976 can be used to augment ferulic acid in the gastrointestinal tract: Preparation and in-vitro analysis. 11th Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS) Annual Meeting.  Banff, Alberta, Canada.

  47. Malhotra M, Kulamarva A, Sebak S, Bhathena J, Prakash*, S. (2008). Characterization of low molecular weight chitosan nanoparticles as a delivery carrier for therapeutic molecules 8 th Annual McGill Biomedical Graduate Conference February 26, Montreal, Canada.

  48. Malhotra Meenakshi, Kulamarva, Arghya Paul, Misara Hamoudeh, Safaa Sebak, Jasmine Bhathena, Satya Prakash* (2008).  RNA I congress, April 30-2 May , Boston U.S.A.

  49. Kulamarva, Arun  Malhotra Meenakshi, Bhathena Jasmine, Sebak Safaa and Prakash*, Satya (2008). In-vitro evaluation of carbon nanotube mediated gene delivery for colon cancer. NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, June 1-5, Boston, U.S.A.

  50. Safaa Sebak, Maryam Mirzaei, Meenakshi Malhotra, Arun Kulamrava and Satya Prakash* (2008). Human Serum Albumin Nano devices as efficient drug delivery systems. 8th Annual McGill Biomedical Graduate Conference. February 26, Montreal, Canada.

  51. Kulamarva, Arun  Malhotra Meenakshi, Bhathena Jasmine, Sebak Safaa and Prakash*, Satya (2008). In-vitro cytotoxicity of functionalized single walled carbon nanotubes for targeted gene delivery applications. International Conference on Nanomaterial Toxicology, Feb 4-8, Lucknow, India.

  52. Malhotra M, Kulamarva A, Sebak S, Bhathena J, Prakash*, S. (2008)Cationic chitosans as efficient non-viral nano-carriers for gene delivery. 31 st Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Conference (CMBEC31), June 11-13, Montreal, Canada.

  53. Malhotra M, Kulamarva A, Sebak S, Bhathena J, Prakash*, S. (2008) In vitro transfection efficiency of chitosan nanoparticles for gene delivery. NSTI Nanotech 2008, June1-5, Boston Massachusetts, USA.

  54. Malhotra M, Kulamarva A, Sebak S, Bhathena J, Prakash*, S. (2008). Characterization of low molecular weight chitosan nanoparticles as a delivery carrier for therapeutic molecules 8 th Annual McGill Biomedical Graduate Conference. February 26, Montreal, Canada.

  55. Martoni, C., Bhathena, J., Prakash, S. (2008). 6th World Meeting on Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology. Barcelona, Spain.

  56. Martoni, C., Bhathena, J., Urbanska, A., Prakash, S. (2008) 8th World Biomaterials Congress. Amsterdam, Netherlands.

  57. Urbanska AM , Bhathena J, Martoni C, Kulamarva A and Prakash S., (2007) Estimation of the potential antitumor activity of microencapsulated Lactobacillus acidophilus yogurt formulation in the progression of colon cancer in Apc(Min/+) mice, Singapore, (Dec.10-12).

  58. Bhathena J., Kulamarva A, Urbanska A.M, Martoni C and Prakash* , S. (2007) Preparation and in-vitro analysis of microencapsulated bacterial cells for biotechnological production of ferulic acid. The Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.

  59. Al-Kindi, A., Chen, S.Y., Asento, J.F., Ge, Y., Bhathena, J., Chiu, R.C.J., Prakash*, S., Shum-Tim*, D. (2007). Microencapsulation to reduce mechanical loss of microspheres: implications in myocardial cell therapy. Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2007, Quebec City, Canada.

  60. Malhotra Meenakshi, Kulamarva Arun, Sebak Safaa, Bhathena Jasmine, Mirzaei Maryam,  Prakash*, Satya (2007). Nanoparticles for targeted delivery of therapeutic molecules for use in neurodegenerative diseases International Conference of Neurons and Brain Disease, August 29-31, University of Toronto, Canada.

  61. Malhotra Meenakshi, Kulamarva Arun, Sebak Safaa, Bhathena Jasmine, Mirzaei Maryam,  Prakash*, Satya (2007). Optimizing the design principles of cationic chitosan nanoparticles as an efficient gene delivery system 2nd Annual Conference of the CSLSR, July 13-14, 2007, McGill University,, Montreal, QC, Canada.

  62. Malhotra Meenakshi, Kulamarva Arun, Sebak Safaa, Bhathena Jasmine, Mirzaei Maryam,  Prakash*, Satya (2007). Optimizing the design principles of cationic chitosan nano carriers for efficient biocompatible delivery system.Virtual conference on Nanoscale Science and Technology, VC-NST, October 21-25.

  63. Al-Kindi, A., Chen, S.Y., Asento, J.F., Ge, Y., Bhathena, J., Chiu, R.C.J., Prakash*, S., Shum-Tim*, D. (2007) Cellular cardiomyoplasty: Optimizing cellular dosage and retention by microencapsulation. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2007. Orlando, Florida, USA.

  64. Safaa Sebak, Maryam Mirzaei, Meenakshi Malhotra, Arun Kulamarva and Satya Prakash* (2007). Characterization and Optimization of Human Serum Albumin Nanocapsules for Drug Delivery Applications. International Congress of Nanotechnology, San Francisco, CA, USA.

  65. Safaa Sebak, Maryam Mirzaei, Meenakshi Malhotra, Arun Kulamarva and Satya Prakash* (2007). Design and Characterization of Human Serum Albumin Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery Applications, Virtual Conference on Nanoscale Science and Technology, Fayetteville , AR, USA .

  66. Safaa Sebak, Maryam Mirzaei, Meenakshi Malhotra, Arun Kulamarva and Satya Prakash* (2007). Preparation and Characterization of Human Serum Albumin Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery Applications, Abstract in Canadian Society for Life Science Research, Montreal, Canada. Won the “best paper award”.

  67. Maryam Mirzaei , Barabara Jardin, Satya Prakash*,and Cynthia Elias (2007). Production of human Interleukin-7 in stably transfected Spodoptera frugiperda (Sf9) insect cells. Abstract, Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences (May 31- June 1). Funding: CIHR.

  68. M. Mirzaei, S. Prakash* and C.B. Elias and (2007). Expression of Human Interleuhin-7 in insect cells. Abstract, National Biotechnology Conference, June 24-27. San Diego, CA, USA. Funding: CIHR

  69. Urbanska AM , Bhathena J, and Prakash S., (2007) APA microencapsulated probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus cells serve as enhanced delivery method to the intestines, BIO International Convention, Boston, USA (May 6-9).

  70. Aleksandra Malgorzata Urbanska, Christopher Martoni, Jasmine Bhathena and Satya Prakash* (2006). Microencapsulated live Lactobacillus acidophilus cells improve probiotic delivery to the intestine. Infections and digestive tract diseases Paris, December 7-8, France, Funding: NSERC.

  71. Maryam Mirzaei , Satya Prakash and Cynthia Elias (2006) Expression and Purification Of Human Interleuhin-7 In Insect Cells Using Baculovirus Expression System” Cell Culture Engineering X, April 23 - 28, Whistler, BC, Canada.

  72. Satya Prakash* (2006). Designing Micro, macro, nano artificial cells: potential and limitation. Abstract Frontiers in Nanoscience, Technology and Education, Aug 16-19, Cochin India . Funding: CIHR.

  73. Aleksandra Malgorzata Urbanska, Christopher Martoni, Jasmine Bhathena and Satya Prakash* (2006). Potential of yogurt in delivery of live probiotic AC encapsulated cells: in vitro analysis in computer controlled GI model.World congress on industrial biotech and bioprocessing, Toronto, ON, Canada.

  74. Aleksandra Malgorzata Urbanska, Christopher Martoni, Jasmine Bhathena and Satya Prakash* (2006). Micorocapsule Lactobacillus acidophilus cells yogurt formulation and its implications in oral therapeutic probiotic cell delivery: preparation and in-vitro analysis.). Third NHP Research Conference, March 3-5, Toronto. Receive Best Paper Prize.

  75. M. Mirazai , C.B. Elias and S. Prakash* (2005). Expression and purification of Human Interleuhin-7 in insect cells using baculovirus expression system. Abstract, Meeting Baclovirus, San Francisco, CA, USA.

  76. T. Halim, A. Kulamarva, F. Afkhami, and S. Prakash* (2005) Metabolic Induction of Probiotic Bacteria for Urea Uptake – Applications in Encapsulation and Oral Administration as an Adjunct for Kidney Failure. Abstract, Biomedical Engineering Conference, Singapore. Received “outstanding paper award” in biomedical engineering.

  77. Hongmei Chen, Wei Ouyang, Fatemeh Afkhamizarreh, Trisnawati Halim and Satya Prakash * (2005). In-vitro evaluation of covalently cross-linked microcapsules for oral delivery of live bacteria. Abstract, Biomedical Engineering Conference, Singapore.

  78. F. Afkhami , W. Ouyang, H. Chen, J. Bhathena, T. Halim, and S. Prakash * (2005) Oral administration of microcapsules have no impact of GI flora: in vitro analysis using APPPA and APA microcapsules. Abstract, Razi Biomedical Research Conference, Iran.

  79. Aleksandra Malgorzata Urbanska, Christopher Martoni, Jasmine Bhathena and Satya Prakash* (2005). Microencapsulation of Lactobacillus acidophilus improves probiotic delivery to the intestine. Abstract Eurobio conference (Oct). Poland. Receive Best Research Award.

  80. F. Afkhami, W. Ouyang, H. Chen, J. Bhathena, T. Halim, and S. Prakash * (2005). In vitro analysis of APPPA microcapsules for oral delivery: impact of microcapsules on GI model flora. Abstract European Society for Artificial Organs, Bolona, (Oct), Italy.

  81. T. Halim, W. Ouyang, H.M. Chen, C. Martoni, F. Afkhami and S. Prakash*(2005). Activated Charcoal and Probiotic Bacteria in Microcapsules for Creatinine Reduction - Adjunct Therapy for Kidney Failure. Abstract European Society for Artificial Organs, Bolona, (Oct), Italy .

  82. W. Ouyang, F. Afkhami, H. Chen and S. Prakash *(2005). Confocal laser scan microscopy (CLSM) for potential microcapsule membrane characterization. Abstract European Society for Artificial Organs, Bolona, (Oct), Italy.

  83. S. Prakash *(2005). Artificial cell thalidomide oral targeted delivery for use in Crohn’s diseases. Abstract, American Association of Cancer Research meeting, July 18-23.2005. Anaheim, CA.USA.

  84. Urbenska et al and S. Prakash*(2005). Towards a novel therapy for colon cancer: viability of microencapsulated Lactobacillus acidophilus in yogurt as a delivery system. Abstract. American Association of Pharmaceutical Science, National Biotechnology Conference (May), San Francisco, CA.USA. Selected for media presentations (CNN).

  85. S. Prakash*(2004). Artificial cells for oral delivery of live bacterial cells for therapy. Abstract in Chemistry Biology Interface: Synergistic New Frontiers (CBISNF 2004), New Delhi, (Nov. 26-28), India .

  86. Prakash *, S. (2004). Artificial cells for oral delivery of live bacterial cells as organ substitute: potentials and limitations. Abstract XXXI Congress of the ESAO. Towards Medical Technology of the Future, (Sept 8-14), Poland.

  87. Haque T., H. Chen, W. Ouyang, T. Metz, C. Martoni, and S. Prakash *(2004). Design of a new microcapsule membrane combining alginate, chitosan, polyethylene glycol and poly-l-lysine for cell transplantation. Abstract, XXXI Congress of the ESAO. Towards Medical Technology of the Future, (Sept 8-14), Poland.

  88. Haque Tasima, Hongmei Chen, Wei Ouyang, Terrence Metz, Christopher Martoni, and Satya Prakash* (2004). Investigation of a novel microcapsule membrane integrating polyethylene glycol to alginate, poly-l-lysine and chitosan microcapsules for the application of liver cell transplantation. Abstract, XX International Congress of the Transplantation Society, 5-10 September 2004, Vienna.

  89. Satya Prakash *(2004). Artificial cells for oral delivery of live bacterial cells as organ substitute: potentials and limitations. Abstract XXXI Congress of the ESAO Towards Medical Technology of the Future, (Sept 8-14), Poland.

  90. Metz ,Terrence Devendra Amre *, Mitchell L. Jones, Wei Ouyang, Hongmei Chen, Tasima Haque Christopher Martoni, and Satya Prakash*(2004). Artificial cell microcapsule containing Thalidomide as an alternative oral therapy method for Crohn’s Disease (CD). Abstract, Gastroenterology congress 2004, USA.

  91. Metz Terrence, Devendra Amre *, Mitchell L. Jones, Wei Ouyang, Hongmei Chen, Tasima Haque Christopher Martoni, and Satya Prakash *(2004). Artificial cell microcapsule containing Thalidomide as an alternative oral therapy method for Crohn’s Disease (CD). Abstract, World congress Paris, France.

  92. Metz Terrence Hongmei Chen, Wei Ouyang, Mitch Lawrence Jones and Satya Prakash *(2003). Polymer microcapsules for targeted oral drug delivery in Crohn’s disease. Abstract. Canadian Biomaterial Society Meeting, Montreal, Canada. Received 3rd Prize for student paper competitions.

  93. Chen Hongmei, Wei Ouyang Terrence Metz, Mitch Lawrence Jones and Satya Prakash *(2003). Alginate-chitosan microcapsules cross-linked by naturally occurring genipin. Abstract. Canadian Biomaterial Society Meeting, Montreal, Canada.

  94. Wei Ouyang, Hongmei Chen, Mitchell Jones, Terrence Metz, and Satya Prakash*(2003). Novel multilayer microcapsule and its GI stability. Abstract, 23rd CBS Symposium. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

  95. Chen, H. M. , Ouyang, W. et al. and S. Prakash* (2003). Stability of APA microcapsules and their resistance to simulated GI fluids. Abstract. 6 th CBGRC. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

  96. Jones, M., Chen, H. M., Ouyang, W., Metz, T. and Prakash*, S. (2003). Deconjugation of bile acids with immobilized genetically engineered Lactobacillus Plantarum 80 (pCBH1) cells and their potential for live cell therapy. Abstract 6th International Congress of the Cell Transplant Society. Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

  97. Chen Hongmei, Ouyang Wei, Jones Mitch Lawrence, Metz Terrence, Prakash Satya *(2002). Preparation alginate/chitosan based multilayer microcapsules for biomedical application. Polymer in medicine and Biology, Abstract. American Chemical Society Symposia, California, USA.

  98. Wei Ouyang, Hongmei Chen, Terrence Metz, Mitch Lawrence, Jones and Satya Prakash *(2002). Novel artificial cell formulation: design, preparation and morphology studies. Abstract. Polymers in Medicine and Biology, USA.

  99. Hongmei Chen, Wei Ouyang Terrence Metz, Mitch Lawrence Jones and Satya Prakash *(2002). Ginipin can be used to cross linked alginate and chitosan for improved GI stable microcapsule, Abstract, Concordia University Research Day, Montreal, Canada.

  100. Prakash S. * and M. Jones (2002). Engineering artificial cells for cell therapy. Abstract. 2 nd world engineering congress, Malaysia.

  101. Prakash , S. and Chang, T.M.S. (2001). Artificial cells for lowering plasma metabolites and electrolytes. Abstract, International Symposia on Artificial Organs, NY. USA.

  102. Prakash, S. and Chang, T.M.S. (2000). Abstract China- Canadian Biotechnology meet, (April). Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

  103. Prakash, S. and Chang, T.M.S. (1998). Abstract in International Symposia on Frontiers in Biomedical Engineering (Aug.), New Delhi, India.

  104. Prakash, S. and Chang, T.M.S. (1997). Abstract International Symposium on Uremic Toxicity, (April.). Nagoya , Japan.

  105. Prakash, S. and Chang, T.M.S. (1995). Abstract 17th Annual International Conference IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology and the 21st Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Conference, (Sept.). Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

  106. Prakash, S. and Chang, T.M.S. (1994). Abstract XI congress of the Society of the Artificial Cells, Blood Substitute and Immobilization Biotechnology, (July 24).MIT, Boston. Massachusetts, USA.

  107. Prakash, S. and Chang, T.M.S. (1994). Microencapsulated bacteria for uremia. Abstract China-Canada Biotechnology Conference, (May 8-11). Tianjin, Peoples Republic of China.

  108. Prakash, S. and Kundu, S. (1989). Bioleaching of copper. Abstract in International Symposia on bio-hydrometallurgy, August).Jackson, Wyoming, USA.

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