Research Area: development of novel methods of drug delivery through oral, transdermal, pulmonary, and nasal routes. Her research team focuses on developing nanoparticulate, lipid based and gold nanoparticle-based delivery systems for targeted delivery of anticancer, antiviral, antitubercular drugs and drugs acting on the central nervous system. Her research also includes study of transmucosal delivery of proteins, peptides and vaccines, and topical delivery of antioxidants and cosmeceuticals.