Dr. Archana Raichur BioNano-Electronics Research Center Graduate School of Interdisciplinary New Science β-Building, Toyo University, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan.

Educational Qualifications:

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• B.Sc. Zoology (2005 - 2007)
• M.Sc. Applied Genetics (2007 - 2009)
• M.Phil Basic Medical Science (2010 - 2012)
• Ph.D. Bionanotechnology (April 2012 - October 2015)

Professional History:

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1. Present: Research Assistant, Bio Nano Electronics Research Centre, Toyo University, JAPAN

Awards and Honors:

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1. Recipient of Monbukagakusho (MEXT - 2010) Japanese Government Scholarship

Current Research Area:

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At the forefront of medicine, Gene Therapy brings the latest research into genetic and cell-based technologies to treat disease. This technique may allow treating a disorder by inserting a gene into a patient’s cells instead of using drugs or surgery. Researchers are testing several approaches to gene therapy, including: replacing a mutated gene that causes disease with a healthy copy of the gene; inactivating, or “knocking out,” a mutated gene that is functioning improperly. Introducing a new gene into the body to help fight a disease. Although gene therapy is a promising treatment option for a number of diseases (including inherited disorders, some types of cancer, and certain viral infections), the technique remains risky because of its short life nature, problems with viral vectors and high cost. Nanotechnology along-with applied genetics and molecular biology has the puissance to overcome the limitations with reliable and efficient results. Nanotechnology-Gene therapy is currently being tested for the treatment of diseases that have no other cures.

Seminars Presentations:

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1. 11thSymposium on Bioscience and Nanotechnology on 15th,Hakusan Campus, Toyo University. November 2013.

Posters and Presentations:

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11thSymposium on Bioscience and Nanotechnology on 15th,Hakusan Campus, Toyo University. November 2013. “Polymeric nano-hollow shells synthesized by simple solvent evaporation method.”