Welcome to Dr. Martin D'Souza's website.

Drug delivery technology has infused new interest in seemingly ineffective drugs by targeting them specifically to desired sites of action. In this manner, unwanted systemic side effects and toxicity are obviated and dose requirements can be substantially reduced. Research work in our laboratory has been focused on evaluating the microencapsulation of drugs to form nanospheres and microspheres thereby achieving sustained release of the drug with the aid of biodegradable polymers.

At Mercer, we also have several specialty "Centers for Excellence" in the areas of Drug Delivery, Drug Analysis, and Pharmacokinetics. I welcome you to preview these different areas.

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