Preparation, characterisation and in-silico pharmacokinetic profiling of pharmaceutical dosage forms prepared using gums and mucilage extracted from selected orphaned plants in Uganda
Miss Nabitandikwa Catherine
Project Summary
This project will develop pharmaceutical dosage forms using gums and mucilages from orphaned plants in Uganda, addressing sustainability challenges in excipient supply. Through extraction, characterization, formulation, and pharmacokinetic profiling, the study will validate these crops as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic polymers. Expected outputs include scientific publications, optimized formulations, and new economic opportunities for farmers. The initiative aligns with Uganda’s NDP III and Vision 2040 goals of industrialization, poverty reduction, and environmental conservation.