Srikanth Kolluru
At Pacific Since: 2024
Srikanth Kolluru, PhD earned his bachelor of science in pharmacy from Bangalore University. He earned his master of science in pharmaceutical chemistry and doctor of philosophy in pharmaceutical chemistry from Jadavpur University. He completed post-doctoral training at University of Minnesota.
With over two decades of experience in pharmaceutical education, research and academic leadership, Dr. Kolluru has held prominent positions, including interim dean at Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, where he spearheaded curriculum development, faculty mentorship and initiatives in assessment and diversity. A recipient of numerous teaching awards, Dr. Kolluru has published extensively in medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, drug design and the scholarship of teaching. His research focuses on drug discovery, particularly HIV integrase inhibitors, and he has led international collaborations to improve therapeutic strategies for viral infections and cancer.
Committed to educational innovation, Dr. Kolluru integrates technology in the classroom, mentors faculty and students, and advances diversity and inclusion in academic settings.
He is a member of Rho Chi, Phi Lambda Sigma and Phi Delta Chi.
PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India, 2002
MS in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India, 1998
BS in Pharmacy, Bangalore University, Bangalore, India, 1996
Post-Doctoral Training, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 2002-2007
Teaching Philosophy
Dr. Kolluru is passionate about student learning by fostering innovative teaching methods, including flipped classrooms, scenario-based learning, and team-based learning to bridge the gap between basic and clinical sciences. His courses span across medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and pharmacotherapy, where he integrates real-world applications and encourages critical thinking. Dr. Kolluru has developed several multidisciplinary courses, aiming to create dynamic, student-centered learning environments. His teaching style emphasizes active learning and the use of technology to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Research Summary
Dr. Kolluru’s research focuses on medicinal chemistry, drug discovery and pharmacology, with a focus on developing small molecule inhibitors for HIV, cancer and pulmonary diseases. His work in rational drug design has led to novel strategies for inhibiting HIV integrase and identifying anticancer targets, such as HPV16 oncoproteins, and allosteric modulators for cannabinoid receptors. He has also explored drug repurposing to improve therapies for non-small cell lung cancer. Beyond drug discovery, Dr. Kolluru is committed to advancing pharmaceutical education through research on innovative teaching methods, critical thinking development and active learning strategies.
Scholarly Activity
Srikanth Kolluru, Matthew A. Wanat, Cathy H. Ficzere, Oluwaranti Akiyode, Stacy L. Haber, Alireza Hayastshahi, David Caldwell, Lalitha Raman-Wilms, Krystal L. Edwards. "Review of Best Practices for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committees within Colleges of Pharmacy." American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (2023), 87(4): 9043. doi: 10.5688/ajpe9043.
Sharon K. Park, Kimberly K. Daugherty, Srikanth Kolluru, Simi Gunaseelan, Beth K. Janetski, Lisa Lebovitz, Rosalyn Padiyara, Justine Gortney. "Rethinking the Pharmacy Workforce Crisis by Exploring Unconventional and Emerging Career Pathways and Training." American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (2022), 86(6): 8773. DOI: 10.5688/ajpe8773.
Srikanth Kolluru, Rosemary Momoh, Lydia Lin, Jayapalreddy Mallareddy, John Krstenansky. "Identification of Potential Binding Pocket on Viral Oncoprotein HPV16 E6: A Promising Anticancer Target for Small Molecule Drug Discovery." BMC Molecular and Cell Biology (2019), 20: 30.
Srikanth Kolluru and Sandy Zeto. "Drugs Used to Treat Pulmonary Disorders." In: Foye’s Principles of Medicinal Chemistry, 8th Edition, Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2019, pp. 1089-1141.
Melissa S. Medina, W. Thomas Smith, Srikanth Kolluru, Elizabeth A. Sheaffer, Margarita DiVall. "A Review of Strategies for Designing, Administering, and Using Student Ratings of Instruction." American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (2019), 83(5): 7177.
