Dr May Song

Research Fellow UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences

City West Campus (HB5-25)
tel +61 8 830 22429

email May.Song@unisa.edu.au

Research Degree Supervisor

About me

May Song, a doctor specializing in pharmaceutics, has extensive experience in researching and developing conventional and novel drug delivery systems. Her specialist interests revolve around pioneering pharmaceutical technologies, innovative drug dosage forms, and the evaluation of formulations in both in vitro & in vivo performance. She has successfully completed various projects, such as drug-controlled release systems, long-acting injections, cutting-edge taste-masking techniques for oral medications, and oral drug delivery systems aimed at enhancing bioavailability and drug stability. At the University of South Australia, she is actively engaged in multiple projects conducted at the Centre for Pharmaceutical Innovation, which... Read more

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Research

Research focus

Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Biological Sciences
Engineering
Chemical Engineering

Highlights

Novel drug dosage form development,Drug formulation improvement and development,Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics,Drug quality evaluation(in-vitro and in-vivo),Industrial Pharmaceutics,Pharmaceutical Preparation Engineer

Research

Outputs

Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID or Scopus

Open access indicates that an output is open access.

Chapters

Year	Output
2018	Day, CM, Barclay, TG, Song, Y & Garg, S 2018, 'Swelling-controlled drug delivery systems', in A Singh & MM Amiji (eds), Stimuli-responsive Drug Delivery Systems, Royal Society of Chemistry, UK, ch. 10, pp. 232-264. Open access 3
2018	Day, CM, Parikh, A, Song, Y & Garg, S 2018, 'Nanotechnology and nature's miracle compound: curcumin', in B Singh, M Hakkarainen & KK Singh (eds), NanoNutraceuticals, CRC Press, US, ch. 12, pp. 213-253. Open access

Journal Articles

Year	Output
2025	Arafat, M, Wignall, A, Brewer, K, Song, Y, Albrecht, H, Prestidge, CA, Garg, S & Blencowe, A 2025, 'Comparison of polymer-coated, drug-eluting self-expandable metal stents for the potential treatment of gastrointestinal cancers', RSC Pharmaceutics, online, pp. 1-13. Open access
2025	Kassa, FM, Youssef, SH, Song, Y & Garg, S 2025, 'Use of computational intelligence in customizing drug release from 3D-printed products: a comprehensive review', Pharmaceutics, vol. 17, no. 5, article no. 551, pp. 1-26. Open access
2025	Koppisetti, H, Abdella, S, Nakmode, DD, Abid, F, Afinjuomo, F, Kim, S, Song, Y & Garg, S 2025, 'Unveiling the future: opportunities in long-acting injectable drug development for veterinary care', Pharmaceutics, vol. 17, no. 5, article no. 626, pp. 1-47. Open access
2025	Mukhopadhyay, S, Youssef, SH, Song, Y, Nayak, UY & Garg, S 2025, 'Harnessing the Power of Antimicrobial Peptides: From Mechanisms to Delivery Optimization for Topical Infections', Antibiotics, vol. 14, no. 4, article no. 379, pp. 1-19. Open access
2025	Muta, T, Khetan, R, Song, Y & Garg, S 2025, 'Optimising cannabidiol delivery: improving water solubility and permeability through phospholipid complexation', International Journal of Molecular Sciences, vol. 26, no. 6, article no. 2647, pp. 1-28. Open access 1 1
2025	Nakmode, DD, Abdella, S, Song, Y & Garg, S 2025, 'Development of an in-situ forming implant system for levodopa and carbidopa for the treatment of parkinson's disease', Drug Delivery and Translational Research, online, pp. 1-17. Open access
2025	Nakmode, DD, Singh, B, Abdella, S, Song, Y & Garg, S 2025, 'Long-acting parenteral formulations of hydrophilic drugs, proteins, and peptide therapeutics: mechanisms, challenges, and therapeutic benefits with a focus on technologies', Drug Delivery and Translational Research, vol. 15, pp. 1156-1180. Open access 4 6
2025	Nakmode, DD, Youssef, SH, Das, S, Song, Y & Garg, S 2025, 'Analytical method for simultaneous quantification of levodopa and carbidopa in the injectable oleogel formulation by HPLC', Business Strategy and the Environment, vol. 19, no. 1, article no. 43, pp. 1-14. Open access 1 1
2024	Abdella, S, Kim, S, Afinjuomo, F, Song, Y, Upton, R & Garg, S 2024, 'Combining the potential of 3D printed buccal films and nanostructured lipid carriers for personalised cannabidiol delivery', Drug Delivery and Translational Research, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 984-1004. Open access 12 13 3
2024	Abid, F, Virgo, E, Kennewell, TL, Khetan, R, Haidari, H, Kopecki, Z, Song, Y & Garg, S 2024, 'Acid-buffered engineered gel promotes in vitro cutaneous healing and fights resistant bacteria in wounds', vol.16, article no. 1484., pp. 1-15. Open access
2024	Kim, S, Youssef, SH, Lee, KMK, Song, Y, Vaidya, S & Garg, S 2024, 'Enhanced skin permeation of 5-fluorouracil through drug-in-adhesive topical patches', Pharmaceutics, vol. 16, no. 3, article no. 379, pp, 1-16. Open access 2 2 1
2024	Youssef, SH, Ganesan, R, Amirmostofian, M, Kim, S, Polara, R, Afinjuomo, F, Song, Y, Chereda, B, Singhal, N, Robinson, N & Garg, S 2024, 'Printing a cure: a tailored solution for localized drug delivery in liver cancer treatment', International Journal of Pharmaceutics, vol. 651, article no. 123790 , pp. 1-17. Open access 4 3 114
2023	Abdella, S, Abid, F, Youssef, SH, Kim, S, Afinjuomo, F, Malinga, C, Song, Y & Garg, S 2023, 'pH and its applications in targeted drug delivery', Drug Discovery Today, vol. 28, no. 1, article no. 103414. 57 52 8
2023	Abid, F, Savaliya, B, Parikh, A, Kim, S, Amirmostofian, M, Cesari, L, Song, Y, Page, SW, Trott, DJ & Garg, S 2023, 'Nanotechnology and narasin: a powerful combination against acne', Nanoscale, vol. 15, pp. 13628-13739. Open access 7 7 218
2023	Kim, S, Abdella, S, Abid, F, Afinjuomo, F, Youssef, SH, Holmes, A, Song, Y, Vaidya, S & Garg, S 2023, 'Development and optimization of imiquimod-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers using a hybrid design of experiments approach', International Journal of Nanomedicine, vol. 18, pp. 1007-1029. Open access 17 16 4
2023	Kim, S, Day, CM, Song, Y, Holmes, A & Garg, S 2023, 'Innovative topical patches for non-melanoma skin cancer: current challenges and key formulation considerations', Pharmaceutics, vol. 15, no. 11, pp. 1-26. Open access 10 9 2
2023	Nakmode, DD, Day, CM, Song, Y & Garg, S 2023, 'The management of Parkinson's Disease: an overview of the current advancements in drug delivery systems', Pharmaceutics, vol. 15, no. 5, pp. 1-28. Open access 18 14 3
2023	Sim, P, Song, Y, Abraham, S & Garg, S 2023, 'Harnessing the benefits of utilizing the optimal pH in conjunction with a hydrogel for wound care', Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, vol. 89, article no. 105027, pp. 1-9. Open access 4 3
2023	Song, Y, Abdella, S, Afinjuomo, F, Weir, EJ, Tan, JQE, Hill, P, Page, SW & Garg, S 2023, 'Physicochemical properties of otic products for Canine Otitis Externa: comparative analysis of marketed products', BMC Veterinary Research, vol. 19, no. 1, article no. 39, pp. 1-9. Open access 3 2 4
2023	Song, Y, Day, CM, Afinjuomo, F, Tan, JQE, Page, SW & Garg, S 2023, 'Advanced strategies of drug delivery via oral, topical, and parenteral administration routes: where do equine medications stand?', Pharmaceutics, vol. 15, no. 1, article no. 186, pp. 1-25. Open access 13 12 1
2023	Uddin, AM, Petrovski, KR, Song, Y, Garg, S & Kirkwood, RN 2023, 'Application of exogenous GnRH in food animal production', Animals, vol. 13, no. 12, pp. 1-14. Open access 11 11
2023	Uddin, AM, Song, Y, Garg, S, Petrovski, KR & Kirkwood, RN 2023, 'Control of ovarian function using non-injection technologies for GnRH administration', Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, vol. 84, article no. 104502, pp.1-7. Open access
2023	Youssef, SH, Kim, S, Khetan, R, Afinjuomo, F, Song, Y & Garg, S 2023, 'The development of 5-fluorouracil biodegradable implants: a comparative study of PCL/PLGA blends', Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, vol. 81, article no. 104300, pp. 1-14. Open access 13 12 2
2022	Abdella, S, Afinjuomo, F, Song, Y, Upton, R & Garg, S 2022, '3D printed bilayer mucoadhesive buccal film of estradiol: impact of design on film properties, release kinetics and predicted in vivo performance', International Journal of Pharmaceutics, vol. 628, article no. 122324, pp. 1-15. Open access 16 16 6
2022	Abdella, S, Afinjuomo, F, Song, Y, Upton, R & Garg, S 2022, 'Mucoadhesive buccal film of estradiol for hormonal replacement therapy: development and in-vivo performance prediction', Pharmaceutics, vol. 14, no. 3, article no. 542. Open access 22 18 6
2022	Abid, F, Youssef, SH, Song, Y, Parikh, A, Trott, D, Page, SW & Garg, S 2022, 'Development and validation of a new analytical method for estimation of narasin using refractive index detector and its greenness evaluation', Microchemical Journal, vol. 175, article no. 107149, pp. 1-7. Open access 10 9 4
2022	Kim, S, Fouladian, P, Afinjuomo, F, Song, Y, Youssef, SH, Vaidya, S & Garg, S 2022, 'Effect of plasticizers on drug-in-adhesive patches containing 5-fluorouracil', International Journal of Pharmaceutics, vol. 611, article no. 121316, pp. 1-12. Open access 16 12 7
2022	Kim, S, Youssef, SH, Song, Y & Garg, S 2022, 'Development and application of a chromatographic method for simultaneous quantification of 5-fluorouracil and imiquimod in drug-in-adhesive topical patches', Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, vol. 27, pp. 1-11. Open access 5 5 4
2022	Sim, P, Song, Y, Yang, GN, Cowin, AJ & Garg, S 2022, 'In vitro wound healing properties of novel acidic treatment regimen in enhancing metabolic activity and migration of skin cells', International Journal of Molecular Sciences, vol. 23, no. 13, article no. 7188. Open access 17 15 1
2022	Sim, P, Strudwick, XL, Song, Y, Cowin, AJ & Garg, S 2022, 'Influence of acidic pH on wound healing in vivo: a novel perspective for wound treatment', International Journal of Molecular Sciences, vol. 23, no. 21, pp. 1-15. Open access 130 116 2
2022	Ward, SA, Kirkwood, RN, Plush, KJ, Abdella, S, Song, Y & Garg, S 2022, 'Development of a novel vaginal drug delivery system to control time of farrowing and allow supervision of piglet delivery', Pharmaceutics, vol. 14, no. 2, article no. 340. Open access 5 5 2
2022	Ward, SA, Kirkwood, RN, Song, Y, Garg, S & Plush, KJ 2022, 'Effect of dexamethasone and route of administration on sow farrowing behaviours, piglet delivery and litter performance', Animals, vol. 12, no. 7, article no. 847. Open access 7 6 1
2021	Abdella, S, Youssef, SH, Afinjuomo, F, Song, Y, Fouladian, P, Upton, R & Garg, S 2021, '3D printing of thermo‐sensitive drugs', Pharmaceutics, vol. 13, no. 9, article no. 1524, pp. 1-27. Open access 46 40 4
2021	Afinjuomo, F, Abdella, S, Youssef, SH, Song, Y & Garg, S 2021, 'Inulin and its application in drug delivery', Pharmaceuticals, vol. 14, no. 9, article no. 855, pp. 1-37. Open access 78 59 6
2021	Arafat, M, Fouladian, P, Wignall, A, Song, Y, Parikh, A, Albrecht, H, Prestidge, CA, Garg, S & Blencowe, A 2021, 'Development and in vitro evaluation of 5-fluorouracil-eluting stents for the treatment of colorectal cancer and cancer-related obstruction', Pharmaceutics, vol. 13, no. 1, article no. 17, pp. 1-22. Open access 21 17 1
2021	Arafat, M, Song, Y, Brewer, K, Fouladian, P, Parikh, A, Albrecht, H, Blencowe, A & Garg, S 2021, 'Pharmaceutical development of 5-fluorouracil-eluting stents for the potential treatment of gastrointestinal cancers and related obstructions', Drug Design Development and Therapy, vol. 15, pp. 1495-1507. Open access 7 7
2021	Day, CM, Sweetman, MJ, Hickey, SM, Song, Y, Liu, Y, Zhang, N, Plush, SE & Garg, S 2021, 'Concept design, development and preliminary physical and chemical characterization of tamoxifen-guided-mesoporous silica nanoparticles', Molecules, vol. 26, no. 1, article no. 219. Open access 11 10
2021	Day, CM, Sweetman, MJ, Song, Y, Plush, SE & Garg, S 2021, 'Functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles as delivery systems for doxorubicin: drug loading and release', Applied Sciences (Switzerland), vol. 11, no. 13, article no. 6121. Open access 19 16
2021	Fouladian, P, Jin, Q, Arafat, M, Song, Y, Guo, X, Blencowe, A & Garg, S 2021, 'Drug-loaded, polyurethane coated nitinol stents for the controlled release of docetaxel for the treatment of oesophageal cancer', Pharmaceuticals, vol. 14, no. 4, article no. 311, pp. 1-16. Open access 9 7
2021	Li, R, Song, Y, Fouladian, P, Arafat, M, Chung, R, Kohlhagen, J & Garg, S 2021, 'Three-dimensional printing of curcumin-loaded biodegradable and flexible scaffold for intracranial therapy of glioblastoma multiforme', Pharmaceutics, vol. 13, no. 4, article no. 471. Open access 32 28 1
2021	Li, R, Ting, YH, Youssef, SH, Song, Y & Garg, S 2021, 'Three-dimensional printing for cancer applications: research landscape and technologies', Pharmaceuticals, vol. 14, no. 8, article no. 787, pp. 1-24. Open access 26 22 3
2021	Youssef, SH, Afinjuomo, F, Song, Y & Garg, S 2021, 'Development of a novel chromatographic method for concurrent determination of 5-fluorouracil and cisplatin: validation, greenness evaluation, and application on drug-eluting film', Microchemical Journal, vol. 168, article no. 106510 pp. 1-9. Open access 21 20 1
2021	Zhang, M, Qin, X, Xu, W, Wang, Y, Song, Y, Garg, S & Luan, Y 2021, 'Engineering of a dual-modal phototherapeutic nanoplatform for single NIR laser-triggered tumor therapy', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, vol. 594, pp. 493-501. Open access 137 130
2020	Afinjuomo, OF, Fouladian, P, Barclay, TG, Song, Y, Petrovsky, N & Garg, S 2020, 'Influence of oxidation degree on the physicochemical properties of oxidized inulin', Polymers, vol. 12, no. 5, article no. 1025, pp. 1-18. Open access 18 17
2020	Day, CM, Hickey, SM, Song, Y, Plush, SE & Garg, S 2020, 'Novel tamoxifen nanoformulations for improving breast cancer treatment: old wine in new bottles', Molecules, vol. 25, no. 5, article no. 25051182, pp.1-27. Open access 64 52 2
2020	Fouladian, P, Afinjuomo, F, Arafat, M, Bergamin, A, Song, Y, Blencowe, A & Garg, S 2020, 'Influence of polymer composition on the controlled release of docetaxel: a comparison of non-degradable polymer films for oesophageal drug-eluting stents', Pharmaceutics, vol. 12, no. 5, article no. 444, pp. 1-17. Open access 11 10 1
2020	Fouladian, P, Kohlhagen, J, Arafat, M, Afinjuomo, F, Workman, N, Abuhelwa, AY, Song, Y, Garg, S & Blencowe, A 2020, 'Three-dimensional printed 5-fluorouracil eluting polyurethane stents for the treatment of oesophageal cancers', Biomaterials Science, vol. 8, no. 23, pp. 6625-6636. Open access 34 19 99
2020	Leggett, C, Lwin, EMP, Ritchie, U, Song, Y, Gerber, JP, Turner, S, Hague, WM, Stark, M, Upton, R & Garg, S 2020, 'Perindopril in breast milk and determination of breastfed infant exposure: a prospective observational study', Drug Design Development and Therapy, vol. 14, pp. 961-967. Open access 6 4 1
2020	Muta, T, Parikh, A, Kathawala, K, Haidari, H, Song, Y, Thomas, J & Garg, S 2020, 'Quality-by-design approach for the development of nano-sized tea tree oil formulation-impregnated biocompatible gel with antimicrobial properties', Pharmaceutics, vol. 12, no. 11, pp. 1-16. Open access 22 21 4
2020	Song, Y, Lwin, EMP, Ellis, D, Turner, S, Williams, D & Garg, S 2020, 'Stability evaluation of an extemporaneously compounded carbimazole oral suspension', Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, vol. 50, no. 4, pp. 329-334. Open access 1 1
2019	Afinjuomo, OF, Barclay, TG, Parikh, A, Chung, R, Song, Y, Nagalingam, G, Triccas, J, Wang, L, Liu, L, Hayball, JD, Petrovsky, N & Garg, S 2019, 'Synthesis and characterization of pH-sensitive inulin conjugate of isoniazid for monocyte-targeted delivery', Pharmaceutics, vol. 11, no. 11, article no. 555, pp. 1-19. Open access 19 19 2
2019	Afinjuomo, OF, Barclay, TG, Parikh, A, Song, Y, Chung, R, Wang, L, Liu, L, Hayball, JD, Petrovsky, N & Garg, S 2019, 'Design and characterization of inulin conjugate for improved intracellular and targeted delivery of pyrazinoic acid to monocytes', Pharmaceutics, vol. 11, no. 5, pp. 1-22. Open access 13 10 2
2019	Afinjuomo, OF, Barclay, TG, Song, Y, Parikh, A, Petrovsky, N & Garg, S 2019, 'Synthesis and characterization of a novel inulin hydrogel crosslinked with pyromellitic dianhydride', Reactive and Functional Polymers, vol. 134, pp. 104-111. Open access 57 46
2019	Afinjuomo, OF, Fouladian, P, Parikh, A, Barclay, TG, Song, Y & Garg, S 2019, 'Preparation and characterization of oxidized inulin hydrogel for controlled drug delivery', Pharmaceutics, vol. 11, no. 7, article no. 356, pp. 1-21. Open access 49 41
2019	Arafat, M, Fouladian, P, Blencowe, A, Albrecht, H, Song, Y & Garg, S 2019, 'Drug-eluting non-vascular stents for localised drug targeting in obstructive gastrointestinal cancers', Journal of Controlled Release, vol. 308, pp. 209-231. Open access 29 25 1
2019	Wang, L, Song, Y, Parikh, A, Joyce, P, Chung, R, Liu, L, Afinjuomo, OF, Hayball, JD, Petrovsky, N, Barclay, TG & Garg, S 2019, 'Doxorubicin-loaded delta inulin conjugates for controlled and targeted drug delivery: development, characterization, and in vitro evaluation', Pharmaceutics, vol. 11, no. 11, pp. 1-17. Open access 28 23 3
2018	Garcia, J, Garg, A, Song, Y, Fotios, A, Andersen, C & Garg, S 2018, 'Compatibility of intravenous ibuprofen with lipids and parenteral nutrition, for use as a continuous infusion', PLoS One, vol. 13, no. 1, article no. e0190577, pp. 1-13. Open access 16 13 5
2018	Jiang, D, Mu, W, Pang, X, Liu, Y, Zhang, N, Song, Y & Garg, S 2018, 'Cascade cytosol delivery of dual-sensitive micelle-tailored vaccine for enhancing cancer immunotherapy', ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, vol. 10, no. 44, pp. 37797-37811. 40 37
2018	Lwin, EMP, Gerber, C, Leggett, C, Song, Y, Ritchie, U, Turner, S, Hague, W, Upton, R & Garg, S 2018, 'Estimation of atenolol transfer into milk and infant exposure during its use in lactating women', Journal of Human Lactation, vol. 34, no. 3, pp. 592-599. 8 9
2018	Lwin, EMP, Leggett, C, Ritchie, U, Gerber, C, Song, Y, Hague, W, Turner, S, Upton, R & Garg, S 2018, 'Transfer of rosuvastatin into breast milk: liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry methodology and clinical recommendations', Drug Design Development and Therapy, vol. 12, pp 3645-3651. Open access 19 18 1
2018	Mahendran, VJ, Stringer, AM, Semple, SJ, Song, Y & Garg, S 2018, 'Advances in the use of anti-inflammatory agents to manage chemotherapy-induced oral and gastrointestinal mucositis', Current Pharmaceutical Design, vol. 24, no. 14, pp. 1518-1532. 25 20
2018	Parikh, A, Kathawala, K, Song, Y, Zhou, XF & Garg, S 2018, 'Curcumin-loaded self-nanomicellizing solid dispersion system: part I: development, optimization, characterization, and oral bioavailability', Drug Delivery and Translational Research, vol. 8, no. 5, pp. 1389-1405. 38 31 81
2018	Song, Y, Whey Chin, Z, Ellis, D, Lwin, EMP, Turner, S, Williams, D & Garg, S 2018, 'Stability of an extemporaneously compounded minoxidil oral suspension', American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, vol. 75, no. 5, pp. 309-315. Open access 7 6 5
2018	Su, YW, Chim, SM, Zhou, L, Hassanshahi, M, Chung, R, Fan, C, Song, Y, Foster, BK, Prestidge, CA, Peymanfar, Y, Tang, Q, Butler, LM, Gronthos, S, Chen, D, Xie, Y, Chen, L, Zhou, XF, Xu, J & Xian, CJ 2018, 'Osteoblast derived-neurotrophin‑3 induces cartilage removal proteases and osteoclast-mediated function at injured growth plate in rats', Bone, vol. 116, pp. 232-247. Open access 18 16 1
2018	Zhang, Q, Song, Y, Page, SW & Garg, S 2018, 'Evaluation of transdermal drug permeation as modulated by lipoderm and pluronic lecithin organogel', Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, vol. 107, no. 2, pp. 587-594. Open access 12 11
2018	Zhang, W, Song, Y, Eldi, P, Guo, X, Hayball, JD, Garg, S & Albrecht, H 2018, 'Targeting prostate cancer cells with hybrid elastin-like polypeptide/liposome nanoparticles', International Journal of Nanomedicine, vol. 13, pp. 293-305. Open access 45 34 5
2017	Garg, S, Wang, W, Song, Y, Eats, P, Trott, DJ, Page, SW & Petrovski, KR 2017, 'Development of intramammary drug delivery systems: novel in vitro release method', Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, vol. 106, no. 3, pp. 866-871. 4 4
2017	Haidari, H, Zhang, Q, Melville, E, Kopecki, Z, Song, Y, Cowin, AJ & Garg, S 2017, 'Development of topical delivery systems for flightless neutralizing antibody', Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, vol. 106, no. 7, pp. 1795-1804. Open access 14 16 3
2017	Knight, EC, Trott, DJ, Page, SW, Garg, S, Zhang, Q, Song, Y, Ebrahimie, E, Mills, PC & Shipstone, MA 2017, 'In vitro comparison of the dermal penetration of three different topical formulations containing lasalocid', Veterinary Dermatology: An International Journal, vol. 28, no. 4, pp. 342-374. Open access 1 1 1
2017	Lwin, EMP, Gerber, C, Song, Y, Leggett, C, Ritchie, U, Turner, S & Garg, S 2017, 'A new LC-MS/MS bioanalytical method for atenolol in human plasma and milk', Bioanalysis, vol 9, no. 7, pp 517-530. Open access 15 14
2017	Lwin, EMP, Gerber, C, Song, Y, Leggett, C, Ritchie, U, Turner, S & Garg, S 2017, 'A new LC-MS/MS bioanalytical method for perindopril and perindoprilat in human plasma and milk', Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, vol. 409, no. 26, pp. 6141-6148. Open access 9 9 1
2017	Ma, N, Liu, J, He, W, Li, Z, Luan, Y, Song, Y & Garg, S 2017, 'Folic acid-grafted bovine serum albumin decorated graphene oxide: an efficient drug carrier for targeted cancer therapy', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, vol. 490, pp. 598-607. Open access 133 120 3
2017	Shaikh, M, Zhang, H, Wang, H, Guo, X, Song, Y, Kanwar, JR & Garg, S 2017, 'In vitro and in vivo assessment of docetaxel formulation developed for esophageal stents', AAPS PharmSciTech, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 130-137. Open access 11 10
2017	Sykes, B, Kathawala, K, Song, Y, Garg, S, Page, S, Underwood, C & Mills, P 2017, 'Preliminary investigations into a novel, long-acting, injectable, intramuscular formulation of omeprazole in the horse', Equine Veterinary Journal, vol. 49, no. 6, pp. 795-801. Open access 37 34 6
2017	Wang, L, Barclay, T, Song, Y, Joyce, P, Sakala, IG, Petrovsky, N & Garg, S 2017, 'Investigation of the biodistribution, breakdown and excretion of delta inulin adjuvant', Vaccine, vol. 35, pp. 4382-4388. Open access 18 17
2017	Zhang, B, Song, Y, Wang, T, Yang, S, Zhang, J, Liu, Y, Zhang, N & Garg, S 2017, 'Efficient co-delivery of immiscible hydrophilic/hydrophobic chemotherapeutics by lipid emulsions for improved treatment of cancer', International Journal of Nanomedicine, vol. 12, pp. 2871-2886. Open access 17 16
2016	Li, N, Huang, C, Luan, Y, Song, A, Song, Y & Garg, S 2016, 'Active targeting co-delivery system based on pH-sensitive methoxy-poly(ethylene glycol)2K-poly(Îµ-caprolactone)4K-poly(glutamic acid)1K for enhanced cancer therapy', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, vol. 472, pp. 90-98. Open access 27 25
2016	Song, Y, Peressin, K, Wong, PY, Page, SW & Garg, S 2016, 'Key considerations in designing oral drug delivery systems for dogs', Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, vol. 105, no. 5, pp 1576-1585. Open access 11 10 1
2016	Zhang, B, Wang, T, Yang, S, Xiao, Y, Song, Y, Zhang, N & Garg, S 2016, 'Development and evaluation of oxaliplatin and irinotecan co-loaded liposomes for enhanced colorectal cancer therapy', Journal of Controlled Release, vol. 238, pp.10-21. 80 77 4
2015	Garg, A, Chan, D, Ambados, F, Lwin, E, Song, Y & Garg, S 2015, 'Penicillin stability in prefilled syringes for the purpose of skin testing for drug allergy', Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology-In Practice, vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 599-601. 3 3 1
2015	Li, N, Zhang, P, Huang, C, Song, Y, Garg, S & Luan, Y 2015, 'Co-delivery of doxorubicin hydrochloride and verapamil hydrochloride by pH-sensitive polymersomes for the reversal of multidrug resistance', RSC Advances: An International Journal to Further the Chemical Sciences, vol. 5, no. 95, pp. 77986-77995. Open access 39 35
2015	Simovic, S, Song, Y, Nann, T & Desai, AT 2015, 'Intestinal absorption of fluorescently labeled nanoparticles', Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology Biology and Medicine, vol. 11, no. 5, pp. 1169-1178. Open access 16 16
2015	Simpson, BS, Luo, X, Wang, J, Song, Y, Claudie, DJ, Garg, S, Smith, NM, McKinnon, RA & Semple, SJ 2015, 'Development and evaluation of a topical anti-inflammatory preparation containing Dodonaea polyandra extract', Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 578-599. Open access 8 7
2015	Wang, W, Song, Y, Petrovski, K, Eats, P, Trott, D, Wong, HS, Page, SW, Perry, J & Garg, S 2015, 'Development of intramammary delivery systems containing lasalocid for the treatment of bovine mastitis: Impact of solubility improvement on safety, efficacy, and milk distribution in dairy cattle', Drug Design Development and Therapy, vol. 9, pp. 631-642. Open access 23 21
2011	Qi, J, Zhuang, J, Wu, W, Lu, Y, Song, Y, Zhang, Z, Jia, J & Ping, Q 2011, 'Enhanced effect and mechanism of water-in-oil microemulsion as an oral delivery system of hydroxysafflor yellow A', International Journal of Nanomedicine, vol. 6, pp. 985-991. Open access 41 39
2011	Rao, S, Song, Y, Peddie, F & Evans, AM 2011, 'A novel tri-layered buccal mucoadhesive patch for drug delivery: assessment of nicotine delivery', Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, vol. 63, no. 6, pp. 794-799. 14 11
2011	Rao, S, Song, Y, Peddie, F & Evans, AM 2011, 'Particle size reduction to the nanometer range: a promising approach to improve buccal absorption of poorly water-soluble drugs', International Journal of Nanomedicine, vol. 6, pp. 1245-1251. Open access 88 78
2010	Qi, J, Song, Y, Ping, Q, Sun, M, Li, J, Zhuang, J & Peddie, F 2010, 'The Mechanisms for Enhanced Oral Absorption of Hydroxysafflor Yellow A by Chuanxiong Volatile Oil', Planta Medica: Natural Products and Medicinal Plant Research, vol. 76, no. 8, pp. 786-792. 7 6
2010	Simovic, S, Hui, H, Song, Y, Davey, AK, Rades, T & Prestidge, CA 2010, 'An oral delivery system for indomethicin engineered from cationic lipid emulsions and silica nanoparticles', Journal of Controlled Release, vol. 143, no. 3, pp. 367-373. 85 64
2010	zhang, J, Ping, Q, Song, Y, Qi, J & Cui, z 2010, 'Effects of chitosan coating on physical properties and pharmacokinetic behavior of mitoxantrone liposomes', International Journal of Nanomedicine, vol. 5, pp. 407-416. Open access 58 53
2009	Simovic, S, Heard, P, He, H, Song, Y, Peddie, F, Davey, AK, Lewis, A, Rades, T & Prestidge, CA 2009, 'Dry hybrid lipid-silica microcapsules engineered from submicron lipid droplets and nanoparticles as a novel delivery system for poorly soluble drugs', Molecular Pharmaceutics, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 861-872. 104 93
2008	Song, Y, Ping, Q, Guo, J, Lv, W & Li, J 2008, 'Comparative pharmacokinetics of breviscapine liposomes in dogs, rabbits and rats', International Journal of Pharmaceutics, vol. 359, no. 1-2, pp. 118-122. 20 20
2008	Song, Y, Zhuang, J, Guo, J, Xiao, Y & Ping, Q 2008, 'Preparation and properties of a silybin-phospholipid complex', Die Pharmazie: An International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, vol. 63, no. 1, pp. 35-42. 51 40

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Organisation	Country
Advanced Veterinary Therapeutics	AUSTRALIA
Aix-Marseille University	FRANCE
Chalmers University of Technology	SWEDEN
China Pharmaceutical University	CHINA
Chuulangun Aboriginal Corporation	AUSTRALIA
Daping Hospital	CHINA
Deakin University	AUSTRALIA
Dermatology for Animals	AUSTRALIA
Flinders Medical Centre	AUSTRALIA
Flinders University	AUSTRALIA
Fudan University	CHINA
Kansas State University	UNITED STATES
Luoda Pharma Pty Ltd	AUSTRALIA
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences	INDIA
Monash University	AUSTRALIA
Murdoch University	AUSTRALIA
Neoculi Pty. Ltd.	AUSTRALIA
Peking University	CHINA
Purdue University	UNITED STATES
Royal Adelaide Hospital	AUSTRALIA
Rush University	UNITED STATES
SA Health	AUSTRALIA
Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital	CHINA
Shandong University	CHINA
SunPork Group	AUSTRALIA
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital	AUSTRALIA
University of Adelaide	AUSTRALIA
University of Bristol	UNITED KINGDOM
University of California	UNITED STATES
University of Canberra	AUSTRALIA
University of Kansas	UNITED STATES
University of Otago	NEW ZEALAND
University of Queensland	AUSTRALIA
University of South Australia	AUSTRALIA
University of Sydney	AUSTRALIA
University of Western Australia	AUSTRALIA
Vaxine Pty Ltd	AUSTRALIA
Women's and Children's Hospital	AUSTRALIA

External engagement & recognition

Engagement/recognition	Year
Member Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association (APSA)	2018

Teaching & student supervision

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Pharmaceutics,Pharmaceutical Preparation Engineer,Pharmaceutical Packaging Technology,Experimental Pharmaceutics

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Thesis title	Student status
Artificial Intelligence-Driven 3D Printed Multi-layered Films for the Treatment of Glioblastoma	Current
Development of a novel controlled release anticancer drugs combination system using 3D printing	Current
Development of a novel controlled release anticancer drugs delivery system using 3D printing	Current
Novel antimicrobials delivery systems for multi drug resistant infections	Current
3D printed biodegradable films for targeted chemotherapy in liver cancer	Completed
Development of drug-eluting stents for the localised delivery of 5-fluorouracil targeted towards the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers	Completed
Development of drug-eluting stents using dip-coating and 3D printing techniques for the localised treatment of oesophageal cancer	Completed
Development of monocyte targeted delivery system for doxorubicin using modified inulin particles	Completed
Development of novel micro-reservoir based buccal mucosal drug delivery systems	Completed
Development of patient-centric conventional and 3D printed buccal films: enabling personalised medicine	Completed
Evaluation of the role of pH in wound healing and development of buffered preparations to promote regeneration	Completed
Innovative topical patches for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer	Completed
Intracellular and localized drug delivery using inulin	Completed
Novel functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles as targeted delivery systems to estrogen receptor-overexpressing breast cancer	Completed
Novel topical delivery systems against resistant skin infections: acne and wound healing	Completed
Three-dimensional printing of biodegradable polymeric scaffold for cancer therapy	Completed

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