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Biography
Dr. Iyaswamy Ashok, is currently a Research Assistant Professor at School of Chinese Medicine, HKBU. After graduated from India,he spent seven years of Research Fellow/Postdoc Fellow training at HKBU. His research interests focus on Neurodegenerative disease,Chinese medicine and Autophagy.
2020 – Present Research Assistant Professor, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR
2017 – 2020 Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR
2014 – 2017 Senior Research Assistant, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR
2013 - 2014 Senior Research Fellow, IBMS, University of Madras, India.
2009 - 2013 University Research Fellow, IBMS, University of Madras, India.
Research Interests
1. Understanding the molecular mechanisms and pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.
2. Developing potential methods for brain drug delivery system and biomaterials for diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases.
3. Identifying possible benefits of Chinese herbal medicine for prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
Research Interests
Research Interests
1. Understanding the molecular mechanisms and pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.
2. Developing potential methods for brain drug delivery system and biomaterials for diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases.
3. Identifying possible benefits of Chinese herbal medicine for prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Physiology- Biotechnology, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras
27 Jul 2009 → 27 Feb 2015
Award Date: 27 Feb 2015
Master, MSc Biotechnology, Loyola college, University of Madras
1 Apr 2005 → 30 May 2007
Award Date: 1 Jun 2007
Bachelor, BSc Biotechnology, ANJA college, Madurai Kamaraj University
1 Apr 2002 → 30 Mar 2005
Award Date: 30 Apr 2005
Keywords
- RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
- RC0321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry
- QP Physiology
- RS Pharmacy and materia medica
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Neuroprotective effects Chinese medicine Corynoxine in experimental Alzheimer's disease via autophagy induction
1/09/20 → 31/08/23
Project: Research project
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Delivery of Apoplastic Extracellular Vesicles Encapsulating Green-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles to Treat Citrus Canker
Gaurav, I., Thakur, A., Kumar, G., Long, Q., Zhang, K., Sidu, R. K., Thakur, S., Sarkar, R. K., Kumar, A., Iyaswamy, A. & Yang, Z., 7 Apr 2023, In: Nanomaterials. 13, 8, 22 p., 1306.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Editorial: Advances in Alzheimer’s disease diagnostics, brain delivery systems, and therapeutics
Iyaswamy, A., Vasudevan, K., Jayaraman, S., Jaganathan, R., Thakur, A., Chang, R. C. C. & Yang, C., 17 Mar 2023, In: Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences. 10, 3 p., 1162879.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
PPARɑ Ligand Caudatin Improves Cognitive Functions and Mitigates Alzheimer’s Disease Defects By Inducing Autophagy in Mice Models
Krishnamoorthi, S., Iyaswamy, A., Sreenivasmurthy, S. G., Thakur, A., Vasudevan, K., Kumar, G., Guan, X-J., Lu, K., Gaurav, I., Su, C-F., Zhu, Z., Liu, J., Kan, Y., Jayaraman, S., Deng, Z., Chua, K. K., Cheung, K-H., Yang, Z., Song, J-X. & Li, M., Sept 2023, In: Journal of NeuroImmune Pharmacology. 18, 3, p. 509-528 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Real-Time Detection and Visualization of Amyloid-β Aggregates Induced by Hydrogen Peroxide in Cell and Mouse Models of Alzheimer’s Disease
Wang, X., Iyaswamy, A., Xu, D., Krishnamoorthi, S., Sreenivasmurthy, S. G., Yang, Y., Li, Y., Chen, C., Li, M., Li, H-W. & Wong, M. S., 11 Jan 2023, In: ACS applied materials & interfaces. 15, 1, p. 39–47 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
Open Access24 Citations (Scopus) -
3-Acetylpyridine On-Tissue Paternò–Büchi Derivatization Enabling High Coverage Lipid C═C Location-Resolved MS Imaging in Biological Tissues
Chen, Y., Xie, C., Wang, X., Cao, G., Ru, Y., Song, Y., Iyaswamy, A., Li, M., Wang, J. & Cai, Z., 8 Nov 2022, In: Analytical Chemistry. 94, 44, p. 15367-15376 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus)
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Activities
- 6 Editor/reviewer for publications (incl. CDCF T61 Journal Editor)
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Pharmaceutics (Journal)
Ashok IYASWAMY (Guest editor)
11 Jun 2025Activity: Publication peer-review/editorial work › Editor/reviewer for publications (incl. CDCF T61 Journal Editor)
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Biomedicines (Journal)
Ashok IYASWAMY (Guest editor)
30 Nov 2023Activity: Publication peer-review/editorial work › Editor/reviewer for publications (incl. CDCF T61 Journal Editor)
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Biomedicines (Journal)
Ashok IYASWAMY (Guest editor)
31 Oct 2023Activity: Publication peer-review/editorial work › Editor/reviewer for publications (incl. CDCF T61 Journal Editor)
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Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences (Journal)
Ashok IYASWAMY (Guest editor)
28 Feb 2023Activity: Publication peer-review/editorial work › Editor/reviewer for publications (incl. CDCF T61 Journal Editor)
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Phytomedicine (Journal)
Ashok IYASWAMY (Reviewer)
11 Jun 2022Activity: Publication peer-review/editorial work › Editor/reviewer for publications (incl. CDCF T61 Journal Editor)
Press/Media
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HKBU scientists develop versatile compound for treating Alzheimer’s disease
Ashok IYASWAMY, Min LI & Man Shing Wong
24/08/22
1 Media contribution
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HKBU researchers invent Chinese medicine formula for Alzheimer’s disease
3/02/21
1 Media contribution
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