Veeresh Babu Pratap
Teaching
Hyderabad
Summary
Regulatory Affairs Specialist (ADDRA-Certified) with Ph.D. in Pharmacology and hands-on expertise in CTD/eCTD dossier preparation, global guidelines (USFDA, EMA, ICH, CDSCO), and pharmacovigilance. Proven in regulatory strategy, lifecycle management, and compliance from advanced diploma training; complemented by pharmacology research (65+ publications) and teaching (guest lectures on regulatory affairs). Transitioning from academia to industry to deliver high-quality submissions and intelligence-driven compliance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Associate Professor
Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy
11.2014 - Current
- Mentored 6 doctoral candidates, 18 postgraduate students, and 28 undergraduates in their research project
- Delivered postgraduate instruction using evidence-based pedagogical methods, including guest lectures on regulatory affairs
- Guided independent and collaborative research, contributing to peer-reviewed national and international journals (Total Publications: 65; National: 2; International: 63), conferences, and funded projects
- Secured and managed research grants (AICTE Seminar Grant: ₹ 1,00,000; File No: 7-120/RIFD/SG/POL-1/2016-17), ensuring compliance institutional, ethical, and regulatory guidelines
Assistant Professor
Avanthi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
12.2010 - 11.2014
- Delivered postgraduate and undergraduate lectures tutorials, and practical sessions in accordance with the prescribed curriculum and academic calendar
- Mentored 4 postgraduate candidates and 12 undergraduate students in their research projects
- Initiated and contributed to research activities, including publications in peer-reviewed journals (Total Publications: 4; National: 1; International: 3) and participation in national and international conferences
- Supervised undergraduate projects and assisted in mentoring doctoral and postgraduate research under senior faculty guidance
Education
Advanced Diploma - Drug Regulatory Affairs
01.2025
Ph.D - Pharmaceutical Sciences
01.2012
M.Pharmacy - Pharmacology
01.2005
Skills
Regulatory Tools: CTD/eCTD, Dossier Preparation, Pharmacovigilance, Drug Approval Processes
Guidelines: USFDA, EMA, ICH, CDSCO
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
- Krishnaveni Dharavath, Lavanya Pamarthi, P. Veeresh Babu. Enhancing Cancer Treatment: Integrating Pharmacometrics and Personalized Medicine in Oncology. Journal of Cancer and Tumor International 2025; 15(3): 190-212. https://journaljcti.com/index.php/JCTI/article/view/313
- Ashok Reddy Mudmela, K. Lakshmi, Veeresh Babu Pratap. Development and Evaluation of a Chitosan-based Topical Gel of Dinalbuphine sebacate for Targeted Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics 2025; 19(2): 668-676. https://doi.org/10.22377/ajp.v19i2.6471
- Ramya Sree Maddu, Aarthi Saima Ghanta, P. Veeresh Babu. Microbiome-Drug Interactions: A Critical Review of Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Modulation. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences 2025; 12(3): 17-25. https://doi.org/10.61280/tjpls.v12i3.185
- P. Veeresh Babu, K. Yamini, P. Amrutha, M. Ganga Raju. Synthesis, Characterization, and Antioxidant Potential of Silver Nanoparticles of Biophytum sensitivum. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts 2024; 12(12): d295-d305. http://ijcrt.org/viewfull.php?p_id=IJCRT2412353
- Sree Lakshmi Namburu, Veeresh Babu Pratap, Gayathri Mudapally, Dharani Tumu, Harika Koona, Javali Pothunaka. Knowledge, attitudes, practices and immediate psychological responses - its associate factors during the initial stage of the COVID-19 pandemic - an epidemiological survey. Pre-Clinical Research 2024; 2: 9741. https://doi.org/10.4081/pcr.2024.9741
- Nallamaddi Praneetha Reddy, P Veeresh Babu. Role of Omics in Drug Discovery from Natural Sources. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research 2024; 15(2): 290-301. https://doi.org/10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.15(2).290-01
- K. Lavanya, Pratap Veeresh Babu, Anna Tanuja Safala Bodapati, Ragaiahgari Srinivas Reddy, Shravya Rao Madku, Bijaya Ketan Sahoo. Steady-state and 3D fluorescence study reveals the binding of a dicoumarol analogue in subdomain IIA of human serum albumin with structural variation. Journal of Molecular Structure 2023; 1298: 137032. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2023.137032
- K. Lavanya, Pratap Veeresh Babu, Anna Tanuja Safala Bodapati, Ragaiahgari Srinivas Reddy, Shravya Rao Madku, Bijaya Ketan Sahoo. Bonding of dicoumarol analog with DNA and its antioxidant studies: A biophysical insight by in-vitro and in-silico approaches. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2023; 244: 125301. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125301
- Veeresh Babu Pratap, Saipriya Vemula, Ganga Raju Mudunuri. Antioxidant and protective effects of Chloroxylon swietenia in L-Thyroxine induced hyperthyroidism in rats. Research & Reviews: Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2023; 12(1): 1-8. https://doi.org/10.4172/2320-1215.12.1.01
- Veeresh Babu Pratap, Anvesh Nag Padmottinti, Ganga Raju Mudunuri, Vishnu Priya Gotika. A comprehensive review of phytochemical components as potential antidepressants. Pre-Clinical Research 2021; 3: 1 – 6. https://doi.org/10.4081/PCR.2023.8186
- Veeresh Babu Pratap, Soundarya Varla, Ganga Raju M. Beneficial outcomes after combined therapy with azathioprine and pioglitazone in preclinical arthritic models. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2019; 12(3): 487 – 495. https://doi.org/10.22159/ajpcr.2019.v12i3.30902
- Veeresh Babu P, Ashwini T, Vamsi Krishna M, Ganga Raju M. "Immunomodulatory and antiarthritic activities of Smilax zeylanica". International Journal of Phytomedicine 2017; 8: 123-131. https://ijp.arjournals.org/index.php/ijp/article/view/520/516
- D. Sheshadri Shekar, S. Satyanarayana, P. Veeresh Babu, K. Vinayak. “Influence of cyproheptadine on clomipramine induced sexual dysfunction in male rats”. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology 2016; 5(4): 1359-1365. https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20162436
- Karakavalasa Pradeep, Vijay Kotra, R. L. Priyadarshini, Veeresh Pratap. “Synthesis, characterization and anti inflammatory activity of novel quinoxaline derived chalcones”. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2015; 7(1): 243-246. https://journals.innovareacademics.in/index.php/ijpps/article/view/2511/7592
- P. Veeresh Babu, O. Palakshi Gouda, J. Rajasekhar, S. Satyanarayana, Shelby E. Brooks, Bettaiya Rajanna. "Influence of selected metal ions on the contraction produced by acetylcholine/nicotine on rectus abdominis muscle". American Journal of Phytomedicine and Clinical Therapeutics 2013; 1(1): 61-70. https://www.imedpub.com/articles/influence-of-selected-metal-ions-on-thecontraction-produced-by-acetylcholinienicotine-on-rectus-abdominis-muscle.pdf
- Veeresh Babu Pratap, Sreelakshmi Namburu. Preclinical Development. In: Dr. Manju Pandey, Mrs. Deepika Gupta, Dr. Neelkanth M. Pujari, editors. Molecules to Medicines A Comprehensive Look at Pharmaceutical Development. 1st ed. Lucknow: EDU Publishers; 2024. p. 21-30. [ISBN: 978-81-973225-9-4]
- Dr. M. Sri Ramachandra, Dr. P. Veeresh Babu. Multifunctional Phytochemicals for Neuroprotection: Modulating Cellular Signaling for Antiapoptotic and Antiamyloidogenic Effects in Neurodegenerative Diseases. In: Prashant Tiwari, K. Sunil Kumar, editors. Exploring Molecular Targets to Treat neurodegenerative Disorders. 1st ed. Newcastle: Cambridge Scholars Publishing; 2024. p. 154-170. [ISBN: 1-0364-0476-5] https://cambridgescholars.com/product/978-1-0364-0476-5/
- Veeresh Babu Pratap, Soundarya varla; Ganga Raju M. (2024). Synergistic Alleviation of Arthritis in Preclinical Models through Azathioprine and Pioglitazone Combination Therapy. Advanced Concepts in Pharmaceutical Research Vol. 9, 84–105. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/acpr/v9/8751F
- Veeresh Pratap. Multifocal role of phytoconstituents as antidepressants. London: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing; 2023. [ISBN: 978-620-6-14990-3]
- Journal of Pharmacological Research and Developments https://matjournals.com/Editorial-Journal-of-Pharmacological-Research-and-Developments.html
- Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Health Care https://journals.lww.com/ajpr/pages/editorialboard.aspx
- Pharmaceutical Sciences & Analytical Research Journal https://academicstrive.com/PSARJ/editorial-board.php
- Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology https://learning-gate.com/index.php/2576-8484/editorialteam
- Progress in Neuropsychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry (Elsevier, Impact Factor: 5.201)
- International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research (Impact Factor: 3.318)
- Acta Scientific Pharmacology
- International Journal of Tropical Disease & Health (ISSN: 2278-1005)
- International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences (Impact Factor: 7.446)
- Dr. Pratap Veeresh Babu, Amarthaluri Sowmya. A Process for the Preparation of Leaf Extract of Passiflora foetida with Hepatoprotective Activity. Patent Application No. 202441036779A, Indian Patent Office, Published, 2024. https://search.ipindia.gov.in/IPOJournal/Journal/ViewJournal
- Dr. Namuburu Sree Lakshmi, Dr. Pratap Veeresh Babu. Preparation of Triticum aestivum Extract and its Potential Role in the Treatment of Alopecia. Patent Application No. 202441037120A, Indian patent Office, Published, 2024 https://search.ipindia.gov.in/IPOJournal/Journal/ViewJournal
AREAS OF RESEARCH INTEREST
- Mechanistic understanding of skeletal muscle receptors
- Drug Design and Development
- Drug drug interactions, Joint and bone disorders (Arthritis, Osteoporosis)
- Lithiasis disorders (Nephrolithiasis, Cholelithiasis)
- Metabolic disorders (Diabetes, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease)
- CNS disorders (Migraine, Depression, Alzheimer's disease)
- Asthma
- Herbal formulations
- Preformulation and characterization studies
RESEARCH SUPERVISION AND MENTORSHIP
Ph.D Scholars: 10; Postgraduate students: 22; Undergraduate students: 40
ACHIEVEMENTS
Best Scientist Award in International Awards 2024 by Scientific Laurels, Best Academician International Award 2023 by Chennai Teacher's Council in Chennai, Research Excellence Award 2023 Institute of Scholars (InSc) in Bengaluru, Best Researcher Award from INSO at PISA 2022 Awards in Pondicherry, J. J. Rao medal for the best Ph.D thesis in Pharmaceutical Sciences in 82nd convocation of Andhra University, Junior Research Fellow (JRF) by University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi
Timeline
Associate Professor - Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy
11.2014 - Current
Assistant Professor - Avanthi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
12.2010 - 11.2014
Andhra University - Ph.D, Pharmaceutical Sciences
V. L. College of Pharmacy - M.Pharmacy, Pharmacology
Jamia Hamdard University - Advanced Diploma, Drug Regulatory Affairs