College: School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Thesis title: Development of oral nanodelivery systems for novel fertility control agents for the brushtail possum

Co-supervisor: Professor Thomas Rades (Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen, Denmark)  

Project description: In New Zealand, the Australian brushtail possum is a significant pest animal and administering control agents to this wild population is challenging. Nanoparticles are used successfully for drug and gene delivery and humans, however their application in a wildlife setting is untested. 

A crucial aspect to consider for application of nanoparticles in wildlife control, that is yet to be addressed, is the stability of the nanoparticles under field conditions. Here, the aim of my project is to investigate the formulation and stability of GnRH analogue D-lys6-GnRH in PLGA nanoparticles. These nanoparticles will be produced using in situ microfluidic approach.