Dr. Pijus Saha
Dr. Pijus Saha Professor, Department of Pharmacy

PROFILE

SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons.): University of Jahangirnagar, Bangladesh.

Master of Pharmacy: University of Jahangirnagar, Bangladesh.

PhD in Medicinal Chemistry: Karl-Franzens University Graz, Austria.

Certified Clinical Research Associate: McMaster University, Ontario, Canada.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Department of Chemistry-Biology (chimie-biologie), University of Quebec at Trois-Rivieres (UQTR), Canada.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Department of Chemistry, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.

 

 

RESEARCH INTEREST

Drug discovery: Design and synthesis of target-specific bioconjugates for cancer therapy and diagnosis. 

JOURNAL PAPER

11.      Hossain, M.M., Nahar, S., Choudhury, T.R., Shahriar, M.S., Uddin, N., Islam, A.F.M., Sarker, A. and Saha, P. (2018): Studies of Heavy Metal Contents and Microbial Profile in Selected Pediatric Oral Liquid Preparations Available in Bangladesh. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International (JPRI) 21(4): 1-15.

2.      Islam, M., Khalik, F.M., Uddin, N., Hossain, S.M., Hossain, M.M., Hasan, M.M., Fahad, S.M. and Saha, P. (April, 2015) Evaluation of microbiological and physicochemical profile of some herbal preparations manufactured by pharmaceutical and herbal manufacturers in Bangladesh. Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, 45(2), 223-235.

3.      Saha, P., Debnath, C. and Bérubé, G. (2013) Steroid-linked nitrogen mustards as potential anticancer therapeutics: A review. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 137, 271-300.

4.      Pedras, M.S.C., Abdoli, A., Chumala, P.B., Saha, P. and Schatte, G. (2012) Unprecedented spirocyclization of 3-methyleneindoline-2-thiones during hydrolysis of the phytoalexin cyclobrassinin. Bioorg. & Med. Chem. Lett., (Accepted).

5.      Saha, P., Fortin, S., Leblanc, V., Asselin, É.and Bérubé, G. (2012) Design, synthesis and cytocidal activity of doxorubicin conjugates at 16-position of estrogen for site-specific treatment of estrogen receptor positive breast cancers. Steroids, 77, 1113-1122.

6.      Saha, P., Descôteaux, C., Brasseur, K., Fortin, S., Leblanc, V., Parent, S.,  Asselin, É.and Bérubé, G.

(2012). Synthesis, antiproliferative activity and estrogen receptor α affinity of novel estradiol-linked platinum (II) complex analogs to carboplatin and oxaliplatin. Potential vector complexes to target estrogen dependent tissues. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry  48, 385-390.

  1. Debnath, C., Dobernig, A., Saha, P.,Astrid, Ortner (2011) Electrochemical Determination of Artemisinin in Artemisia annua L HerbalTea Preparation and Optimization of Tea Making Approach. Journal of the Korean Chemical Society, 55(1), 57-62.
  2. Parul, R.M., Rahman, M.M., Paul, A.K., Hossain, T.M., Saha, P., and Kundu, S.K. (2011): In vitro antioxidant activity of different parts of Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq. Bangladesh J. Life Sci. 23(1), 49-54.
  3. Saha, P., Hoedl, C., Strauss, W.S.L., Steiner, R., Goessler, W., Kunert, O., Leitner, A., Haslinger, E., Wolfgang, S.H.(2010) Synthesis, in vitro progesterone receptors affinity of gadolinium containing mifepristone conjugates and estimation of binding sites in human breast cancer cells. Bioorg. & Med. Chem., 18, 1891-1898.

10.    Gupta, A., Saha, P., Descôteaux, C., Leblanc, V., Asselin, E. and Bérubé, G. (2010) Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of estradiol-chlorambucil hybrids as anticancer agents. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, Bioorg. & Med. Chem. Lett., 20, 1614-1618.

  1. Begum, A.A., Islam, M., Islam, M.S., Kundu, S.K. and Saha, P. (2010) Design and in vitro evaluation of ciprofloxacin extended release matrix tablets based on hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC). Bangladesh J. Life Sci. 22(1): 33-41.
  2. Paul, A.K., Kundu, S.K., Taleb, H.M., Debnath, C. and Saha, P. (2010) Development and validation of an HPLC method for the assay of bromazepam from tablets. Bangladesh J. Life Sci. 22(1): 1-9.

13.    Saha, P., Paul, A.K., Kundu, S.K., Alam, Z.M. and Debnath, C. (2009): Spectrophotometric method of analysis for ranitidine hydrochloride and a comparative potency and dissolution study of its marketed brands available in Bangladesh and India. Bangladesh J. Life Sci., 21(2): 143-149.

14.    Akter, R., Das, S.C., and Saha, P. (2009): Studies on viability of thin layer chromatography (TLC) method for quick screening of ciprofloxacin tablets. Bangladesh J. Life Sci. 21(1), 101-105.

15.    Debnath, C., Saha, P., and Ortner, A. (2009): Electrocatalytic and analytical response of cobalt phthalocyanine modified carbon paste electrodes towards antimalarial endoperoxide artemisinin. Electroanalysis 21(3-5), 657-661.

16.    Debnath, C., Saha, P., and Ortner, A. (2008): Electrocatalytic reduction of antimalarial endoperoxide artemisinin by using hemin modified carbon fat electrode. Electroanalysis 20(14), 1549-1555.

17.    Saha, P., Saha, A., and Debnath, C.(2007): The feasibility study of a simple and rapid TLC method for screening metronidazole tablets and quantification of metronidazole using a calibration curve. Bangladesh J. Life Sci. 19(2), 145-49.

18.    Bepari, A.K., Mazumder, M.E.H., Chowdhury, S.S., and Saha, P. (2007): Evaluation of the potency of amoxicillin trihydrate active ingredient manufactured locally in Bangladesh. USTA 13(1), 55-59.

19.    Rafiquzzaman, M., Saha, P., and Ahammad, Z. (2007): Quality of some haematinic preparations marketed in Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Life Sci. 19(2), 69-75.

20.    Bepari, A.K., Mazumder, M.E.H., and Saha, P. (2006): Comparative study of the quality of four amoxicillin capsule brands marketed in Bangladesh in terms of packaging features, potency and dissolution profile. Bangladesh J. Life Sci. 18(1), 91-96.

21.    Ahammed, Z., Saha, P., and Das S.C. (2003): Chemical and microbiological study of marketed sweetened condensed milk in Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Life Sci. 15(1), 23-26.

22.    Hossain, M., Saha, P., and Das, S.C. (2002): Status of various paracetamol liquid dosage forms marketed in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal 12(2), 42-44.

23.    Siddiqui, A.A., Mamun, M.H., Saha, P., and Roy, J. (2000): Comparative study on the labelling pattern of an OTC drug available in three SAARC countries. Bulletin of Nepal Pharmaceutical Association 11, 23-29.

24.    Hossain, M.G., Saha, P., and Hossain, A. (1999): Quality of mustard oil marketed in Bangladesh- an analytical overview. Bangladesh J. Life Sci. 11(1&2), 1-5.

25.    Haque, A.K.M.S., Rafiquzzaman, M., Sultana, S., and Saha, P. (1999): Studies on the quality of two marketed penicillin products (Ampicillin and Amoxycillin capsules) near the end of their shelf-life. Bangladesh J. Life Sci. 11(1&2), 73-80.

26.    Haque, A.K.M.S., Talukder, M.A.S., Rafiquzzaman, M., Sultana, S., Saha, P., and Chakladar, A.H. (1999): Correlation of MIC with disc sensitivity test of Ampicillin, Amoxycillin and Tetracycline. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science 4(3), 7-11.

27.    Saha, P., Das, S.C., and Roy, J. (1998): Screening of paracetamol tablets using iron (III) chloride impregnated heavy filter paper strips. Indian Drugs 35(6), 377-378.

28.    Roy, J., Saha, P., Sultana, S., and Kenyon, A.S. (1997): Rapid screening of marketed paracetamol tablets: use of thin-layer chromatography and a semiquantitative spot test. Bulletin of the World Health Organization 75(1), 19-22.

29.    Nargis, M., Haider, S.S., Saha, P., Rahman, H., and Shahriyar, S.M. (1997): Quality of marketed metoclopramide hydrochloride tablets in terms of drug content, disintegration time and dissolution profile. Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences 21(2), 179-188. 

30.    Roy, J., Saha, P., Hossain, A., Ahmed, M., and Choudhury, C.R. (1995): Prescription patterns and the use of drugs. JOPSOM 14(1&2), 6-9.

31.    Roy, J., Saha, P., Rahman, A., and Zakaria, M. (1993): Quality of marketed paracetamol tablets in Bangladesh- an analytical overview. J. Inst. Postgrad. Med. Res. 8(2), 49-53.

32.    Roy, J., Choudhuri, S.K., Sultana, S., Saha, P., and Islam, N.(1993): Status of primary health and medical care system in Bangladesh: an assessment on the views of the dispensing pharmacists. Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal 11(2), 27-30.

33.    Roy, J., Das, A.K., Saha, P., and Zakaria, M.A.K. (1991): Sub-standard drugs in Bangladesh- a critical analysis. The Hygeia 5(2), 33-37.

 

 

 


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Dr. Pijus Saha

Professor
Department of Pharmacy
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Email: psaha68@juniv.edu