Biomaterials, nanomedicine and theranostics engineered for clinical translation.
The Regenerative Biomaterials and Theranostics Laboratory at Cochin University of Science and Technology designs high-performance polymer matrices, functionalized nanocomposites, and responsive nanomedicines that bridge fundamental macromolecular engineering with clinical translation.
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Research
Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering
Bone tissue engineering and smart biomimetic interfaces that guide osteogenesis and direct bone bonding.
Nanomedicine & Theranostics
Dual-functional, nanopharmaceutical stimuline-loaded complexes that enable diagnostics, targeted drug delivery, and magnetic hyperthermia.
Radiopaque & Antimicrobial Materials
Biomedical arrays that are inherently visible under X-ray imaging, plus antimicrobial formulations that prevent nosocomial infections.
Regenerative scaffolds
Synthetic-natural polymer matrices engineered for bone regeneration and soft-tissue repair.
Nanomedicine platforms
Responsive nanocarrier platforms for image-guided therapy and controlled drug release.
Radiopaque implants
X-ray-visible biomaterials that combine structural function with imaging compatibility.
Latest updates
We received a AICTE project grant (₹31 Lakhs) to develop early osteogenic, X-ray visible, and 3D-printable fixators for diabetic orthopedic and craniomaxillofacial repair with tunable biodegradability, modulus, and high bone-regenerative index in the period 2026-2029.
Indian Patent (No. 592787) granted to Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) for the invention titled “A Radiopaque Surgical Suture and Method of Preparation Thereof” (Application No. 202141026896), developed by inventors Sailaja Gopalakrishnanchettiar Sivakamiammal and Sneha Kollenchery Ramanathan.
Indian Patent (No. 580324) granted to Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) for the invention titled “A Radiopaque Brushite Bone Cement Formulation And Method Of Preparation Thereof” (Application No. 202241031145).
Research paper titled “Bismuth TP/Fe3O4 in situ metal organic framework nanocomposite for image guided magnetic hyperthermia therapy” published in Materials Research Bulletin (Volume 186). The study presents a novel magnetic and radiopaque nanocomposite acting as an efficient nanotheranostic system for computed tomography imaging and targeted cancer therapy.
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