Academic Qualifications

• Intermediate: S.C.N.R. Government College
• M.B.B.S: Kurnool Medical College
• M.Ch (Neurosurgery): Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences
• Ph.D: Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
• Ph.D Thesis Title: Fetal Neural Stem Cell Isolation and Characterization Studies
• M.Ch Thesis Title: Post Operative Follow-up of Brain Abscess CT Scan Vs Radionuclide Scan

Clinical Expertise

• Neurosurgery

Positions Held:

• Consultant Neurosurgeon
• Short-term Observer Fellow in Radio-surgery

Research Experience

• Over 10 years+ of research experience in various fields, including bioengineering, neural regeneration, and stem cell biology

Research Expertise

• Bioengineering humanized functional organs such as liver, kidney, pancreas, and heart using stem cells repopulation technology
• Development of biological human neuronal constructs for spinal cord injury using regenerative technologies
• Designing effective regenerative strategies using stem cells in different disease conditions
• Nanotechnology-based research, including development of novel nanoparticles and their applications in biomedical research

Research Projects

Completed Projects:

• Neural stem cells isolation and characterization from human fetal brain (ICMR, India)
• Cellular and molecular dynamics of neural precursor cells derived from SVZ of human brain during exposure to ethanol and heat-induced damage (ICMR, India)

Ongoing Projects:

• Bioengineering humanized neuronal constructs for biomechanical support to regenerate damaged spinal cord (ICMR, India)
• Targeted homing of neural cells labeled with dual MRI-contrast Gd-SPIO magnetic nanoparticles in spinal cord injury model (In-house)
• Development of natural bioscaffolds for clinical applications in surgeries and wound healing (In-house)

Patents Filed

• 8 patents filed, including those related to cryopreservation of engineered humanized neuronal constructs, bioengineered humanized endocrine neo-organ, and drug conjugated ultra-small nanoparticles for effective killing of drug-resistant cancer cells

Publications

• 34 research publications in various journals, including those related to neural stem cells, spinal cord injury, and nanotechnology

News Articles and Publications

• Multiple news articles published in reputable newspapers, including one on the development of lab-grown liver for acute liver failure patients.

Dr. Syed Ameer Basha Paspala’s extensive experience in Neurosurgery, Research, and Academia, combined with his innovative work in bioengineering and stem cell biology, positions him as a leading expert in advancing the field of Neurosurgery.