Madhavan Nair
Florida International University
Biography
Madhavan Nair is the Founding Chair and Distinguished Professor of the Department of Immunology at HWCOM, Florida International University. Dr. Nair’s main contribution to science include: a) first to report of reduced NK cell activity in intravenous drug users, b) first to report of immunoregulatory effects of HIV-1 recombinant peptides, c) first to report of differential effects of HIV-1B and C tat protein on secretion of neuropathogenic (IDO) and inflammatory molecules by primary monocytes and astrocytes, d) first report of morphine-induced apoptosis, e) synergistic effects of drug abuse and HIV-1 proteins on various immune responses and f) proteomic profiling of normal human astrocytes treated with cocaine, g) heroin induced differential protein expression by astrocytes h) transmigration of drugs bound nanocarrier across blood brain barrier model and i) the first report of transport and controlled release of HIV drugs bound to novel magneto- electric nanoparticles across BBB.
Abstract
Abstract : Getting into the Brain: Potential of Nanotechnology to Manage NeuroAIDS and Drug Addictions.