Shantanu Pande, Ph.D.
About Shantanu Pande, Ph.D.
Shantanu Pande, Ph.D., is a Scientist II at Wave Life Sciences, specializing in lipid-based nanoparticles for drug delivery. He holds dual Ph.D. degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutics from Howard University and has extensive experience in pharmaceutical formulation and development.
Work at Wave Life Sciences
Shantanu Pande, Ph.D., serves as Scientist II in Drug Product Technical Services, CMC at Wave Life Sciences. He has been with the organization since 2022, contributing to the development of pharmaceutical products. His responsibilities include preparing pharmaceutical development reports and regulatory documents, utilizing the Quality by Design (QbD) approach. His role focuses on the formulation and optimization of drug delivery systems, particularly lipid-based nanoparticles.
Education and Expertise
Shantanu Pande earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Howard University, studying from 2014 to 2021. He also completed another Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics and Drug Design at the same institution, which he pursued from 2015 to 2021. His educational background provides a strong foundation in drug formulation and delivery systems, particularly lipid-based nanoparticles. He is proficient in pre-formulation techniques, including thermal, rheological, microscopical, and crystallography methods.
Background in Pharmaceutical Research
Prior to his current position, Shantanu Pande worked at several organizations in the pharmaceutical sector. He was a Scientist in Formulation R&D at Abon Pharmaceuticals, LLC from 2021 to 2022, where he focused on the development of oral liquid formulations and sterile injectable preparations. He also held the position of Formulation Scientist at KaloCyte, Inc. for four months in 2021. His experience at Howard University as a Ph.D. candidate from 2014 to 2021 further solidified his expertise in pharmaceutical research.
Professional Development and Skills
Shantanu Pande has developed expertise in the formulation and process development of long-acting parenteral dosage forms, including aqueous and non-aqueous solutions, suspensions, and lyophilized products. His skills encompass a range of pre-formulation techniques and the characterization of drug delivery systems. His work emphasizes the importance of regulatory compliance and quality assurance in pharmaceutical development.
Academic Background
Shantanu Pande completed his Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy at the University of Mumbai from 2008 to 2013. This foundational education in pharmacy provided him with essential knowledge and skills that he has built upon during his advanced studies and professional career in pharmaceutical sciences.