Here is the list of M.Pharm courses offered through Dr. M.G. R Medical University and the number of seats available for each branch.
M.Pharmacy Pharmaceutics - 46 Seats
M.Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Chemistry - 46 Seats
M.Pharmacy Pharmacognosy - 33 Seats
M.Pharmacy Pharmacology - 27 Seats
M.Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Analysis - 22 Seats
M.Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Bio-Technology - 18 Seats
M.Pharmacy Pharmacy Practice - 21 Seats
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Dr. MGR University Job Fair - CATCH 2009
Here is the poster of the Job & Education counselling fair that was inagurated today.Honourable Minister for Health & Family Welfare, M. R. K Pannerselvam inagurated this fair today at 5.00 PM at the University Premises at Guindy.
This two day fair is anticipated to serve the High school pass outs in choosing a course and the job seekers in finding a job.
Previous posts on this job fair:
Education, Career counselling and Job fair by Dr. M.G.R Medical University
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Pharmacy Faculty Jobs - Hyderabad
WANTED FACULTY in Pharmacy
Professors: PG with or without Ph..D and minimum 10 years experience in Teaching/
Research/ Industry of which 5 years at the level of Assoc. Prof in concerned
Subject ( interested Professors can contact on 9440666504, 939102346)
Assoc. Professors : PG with or without Ph.D with 5 years exp. in Teaching/ Industry in concerned subject.
Asst. Professors / Lecturers: PG or Graduation with a minimum of 3 years exp. in
Teaching in the concerned subject.
Please send Bio-Data along with Xerox copies of certificates and passport size photograph to The Director, Malla Reddy Group of Institutions, Maisammaguda, Dhulapally (Post Via Hakimpet) Secunderabad 500 014 by 28th May 2009.
Interviews will be held on 06th & 07th Jun 09
NIPER Mohali Project Walk In for MS Pharm.(Medicinal Chemistry /Pharmacoinformatics)
NIPER Mohali Project Walk In for MS Pharm.(Medicinal Chemistry /Pharmacoinformatics)
Department of Medicinal Chemistry
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH (NIPER Mohali)Mohali, Chandigarh
WALK IN INTERVIEW on 29th May 2009 (Advt. No.. 11)
Research Fellow @ Rs. 14,000/-
Area : Molecular docking analysis in cytochromes
Should have completed M.S. Pharm. degree in medicinal chemistry / pharmacoinformatics or equivalent
click here for further Info
Department of Medicinal Chemistry
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH (NIPER Mohali)Mohali, Chandigarh
WALK IN INTERVIEW on 29th May 2009 (Advt. No.. 11)
Research Fellow @ Rs. 14,000/-
Area : Molecular docking analysis in cytochromes
Should have completed M.S. Pharm. degree in medicinal chemistry / pharmacoinformatics or equivalent
click here for further Info
Pharma News Today
TN Drug Control Dept to hold quarterly meet with pharma trade, consumer bodies
• The Drugs Control Department of Tamil Nadu will be holding interactive meetings quarterly with the pharma traders and consumer organisations in the state. A decision in this regard was taken by the Directorate last week, said the DC
DCGI to convene Drugs Consultative Committee meeting on June 29
• The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) will convene the next Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) meeting on June 29 which is expected to discuss several important issues which have been pending for some time.
• Last DCC meeting was convened on December 10 last year in which several crucial decisions were taken including the decision to phase out Artemisinin, the drug used as monotherapy to treat multi-drug resistant strains of falciparum malaria, from the Indian market.
• The meeting, which will be the 40th DCC meeting, is likely to discuss important issues like regulation on medical devices, regulation on Clinical Research Organisations (CROs) and the progress in resolving the FDC issue.
• Another major issue what will be raised in the meeting is the regulation on CROs. At present, the state drug authorities give licences to the CROs under Form 29. They have no powers to oversee the functioning of the CROs. The state authorities will seek clarity about their role in regulating the CROs in their respective states.
• The meeting will also discuss the issue of medication devices regulation.
• The Drugs Control Department of Tamil Nadu will be holding interactive meetings quarterly with the pharma traders and consumer organisations in the state. A decision in this regard was taken by the Directorate last week, said the DC
DCGI to convene Drugs Consultative Committee meeting on June 29
• The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) will convene the next Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) meeting on June 29 which is expected to discuss several important issues which have been pending for some time.
• Last DCC meeting was convened on December 10 last year in which several crucial decisions were taken including the decision to phase out Artemisinin, the drug used as monotherapy to treat multi-drug resistant strains of falciparum malaria, from the Indian market.
• The meeting, which will be the 40th DCC meeting, is likely to discuss important issues like regulation on medical devices, regulation on Clinical Research Organisations (CROs) and the progress in resolving the FDC issue.
• Another major issue what will be raised in the meeting is the regulation on CROs. At present, the state drug authorities give licences to the CROs under Form 29. They have no powers to oversee the functioning of the CROs. The state authorities will seek clarity about their role in regulating the CROs in their respective states.
• The meeting will also discuss the issue of medication devices regulation.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Mr. Malvinder Mohan Singh stepped down from the positions of Chairman, CEO and Managing Director of Ranbaxy
May 24, 2009
A press release from Ranbaxy stated that Mr. Malvinder Mohan Singh has stepped down from the positions of Chairman, CEO and Managing Director of Ranbaxy with immediate effect. Mr. Atul Sobti, currently Ranbaxy's Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed as CEO and Managing Director. Dr. Tsutomu Une, Non-executive Director of Ranbaxy, has been elected as Chairman of the Board.
"It was a difficult decision to separate from Ranbaxy," said Mr. Singh, "but it was the right time for me to do so. I leave with complete confidence that the initial transition phase that followed Daiichi Sankyo's acquisition of majority shareholding interest in Ranbaxy has been completed successfully; and that the Company's excellent team of management colleagues are well-positioned to take full advantage of the Company's growth opportunities.”
A press release from Ranbaxy stated that Mr. Malvinder Mohan Singh has stepped down from the positions of Chairman, CEO and Managing Director of Ranbaxy with immediate effect. Mr. Atul Sobti, currently Ranbaxy's Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed as CEO and Managing Director. Dr. Tsutomu Une, Non-executive Director of Ranbaxy, has been elected as Chairman of the Board.
"It was a difficult decision to separate from Ranbaxy," said Mr. Singh, "but it was the right time for me to do so. I leave with complete confidence that the initial transition phase that followed Daiichi Sankyo's acquisition of majority shareholding interest in Ranbaxy has been completed successfully; and that the Company's excellent team of management colleagues are well-positioned to take full advantage of the Company's growth opportunities.”
Friday, May 22, 2009
Vacancy for Pharmacopoeial Associates
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is an Autonomous Body set up under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India primarily with the objectives of regularly updating the Indian Pharmacopoeia by publishing new edition and its addenda, National Formulary of India and other related tasks such as preparing, certification and distribution of reference substances.
IPC is looking for qualified Pharmacopoeial Associates in different projects (8-10) on contract basis having Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry or equivalent. Preference will be given to young, dynamic personnel having 2-3 years experience in drug testing, handling of modern analytical instruments alongwith good knowledge of computers @ Rs. 18,000/- per month.
Applications are invited from citizens of India on the application format (found below) of the Commission together with attested copies of supporting documents within 15 days of its publication in the news paper. The competent authority reserves the right to reject any/or all applications received without assigning any reason.
VACANCY CIRCULAR-4 Dated: 22-05-2009
Application Format
IPC is looking for qualified Pharmacopoeial Associates in different projects (8-10) on contract basis having Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry or equivalent. Preference will be given to young, dynamic personnel having 2-3 years experience in drug testing, handling of modern analytical instruments alongwith good knowledge of computers @ Rs. 18,000/- per month.
Applications are invited from citizens of India on the application format (found below) of the Commission together with attested copies of supporting documents within 15 days of its publication in the news paper. The competent authority reserves the right to reject any/or all applications received without assigning any reason.
VACANCY CIRCULAR-4 Dated: 22-05-2009
Application Format
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Patent Awareness Seminar
With the support of Dept. Pharmaceuticals, Govt. of India, Pharmexcil has started a Patent Facilitation Centre in July 2008 and has been extending services on IPR matters to its members regularly.
Pharmexcil has so far serviced to about 30 small and big pharma exporters by providing information on Patent status of various drugs and formulations in different countries. The objectives of the council are to educate/help Pharma companies particularly SMEs category, to be aware and utilize the benefits of IPR regime and to ensure hassle (IPR issues) free shipment of their goods to various destinations globally.
In continuation of series of awareness programmes, Pharmexcil is organizing a Programme on 26th May 2009 at Chandigarh, where eminent speakers in the Pharma Patents field viz., Dr. Gopakumar G Nair, Advisor, Pharmexcil, Mr. Feroz Ali, Advocate, Chennai, Miss. Andreya Fernandes, Gopakumar Nair Associates would be making presentations on the Indian and International Patent Scenario in Pharmaceutical sector.
Members can register their names immediately through email at
patents@pharmexcil.com
info@pharmexcil.com
before 22nd May 2009.
For More information please contact:
Patents Analyst, Pharmexcil, 040-23735462/66
Pharmexcil has so far serviced to about 30 small and big pharma exporters by providing information on Patent status of various drugs and formulations in different countries. The objectives of the council are to educate/help Pharma companies particularly SMEs category, to be aware and utilize the benefits of IPR regime and to ensure hassle (IPR issues) free shipment of their goods to various destinations globally.
In continuation of series of awareness programmes, Pharmexcil is organizing a Programme on 26th May 2009 at Chandigarh, where eminent speakers in the Pharma Patents field viz., Dr. Gopakumar G Nair, Advisor, Pharmexcil, Mr. Feroz Ali, Advocate, Chennai, Miss. Andreya Fernandes, Gopakumar Nair Associates would be making presentations on the Indian and International Patent Scenario in Pharmaceutical sector.
Members can register their names immediately through email at
patents@pharmexcil.com
info@pharmexcil.com
before 22nd May 2009.
For More information please contact:
Patents Analyst, Pharmexcil, 040-23735462/66
Dr. M.G.R University M.Pharmacy Counselling 2009
Applications are invited for admission to M.Pharm courses in Dr. M.G.R Medical university for the 2009-2010 session.
Click here to download the Application form and prospectus.
Application Form completed in all respects should reach:-
The Secretary, Selection Committee,
Directorate of Medical Education,
No.162, Periyar E.V.R. High Road,
Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010.
on or before 28-5-2009, 5.00 P.M. , at the Selection Committee Office
Click here to download the Application form and prospectus.
Application Form completed in all respects should reach:-
The Secretary, Selection Committee,
Directorate of Medical Education,
No.162, Periyar E.V.R. High Road,
Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010.
on or before 28-5-2009, 5.00 P.M. , at the Selection Committee Office
Details of Pharm.D Colleges in India
click on the links below for more details
Pharm.D in Karnataka
Pharm.D in Tamilnadu
Pharm.D in Andhra Pradesh
Pharm.D in Maharastra and Madhya Pradesh
Pharm.D in Karnataka
Pharm.D in Tamilnadu
Pharm.D in Andhra Pradesh
Pharm.D in Maharastra and Madhya Pradesh
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Education, Career counselling and Job fair by Dr. M.G.R Medical University
An education, career counselling and Job fair in Medicine and allied areas is being organized by the Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University and will be held in the last week of May 2009 under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. K. Meer Mustafa Hussain, Vice-chancellor of the University.
This is the first of its kind in the history of the university and the prime reason for conducting this job fair is that there are several job fairs and counselling sessions organized by various institutes and centers and the University organizing such fair will add more credibility and can provide categorical information.
Foreign Embassies and Consulates have also been invited to display avenues open in their respective countries and areas.
This is fair has been designed to serve both students and job seekers.
Venue:
The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University
69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai
Dates:
30th and 31st May, 2009
Inaguration: 29th May 2009
This is the first of its kind in the history of the university and the prime reason for conducting this job fair is that there are several job fairs and counselling sessions organized by various institutes and centers and the University organizing such fair will add more credibility and can provide categorical information.
Foreign Embassies and Consulates have also been invited to display avenues open in their respective countries and areas.
This is fair has been designed to serve both students and job seekers.
Venue:
The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University
69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai
Dates:
30th and 31st May, 2009
Inaguration: 29th May 2009
QIP 2009: M.Pharm and Ph.D
Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR) invites applications for admission to M.Pharm and advance admission to Ph.D programme through Quality Improvement programme (QIP).
Last date of submission of filled application - On 18th May 2009
Click here to download the application form.
(I realize I have not noticed this until now even after a reminder from one of my friends a couple of weeks ago..)
Last date of submission of filled application - On 18th May 2009
Click here to download the application form.
(I realize I have not noticed this until now even after a reminder from one of my friends a couple of weeks ago..)
Thursday, May 14, 2009
General Course on Intellectual Property
DL-101 General Course on Intellectual Property
Summary: This course covers the main areas of intellectual property, namely copyright, related rights, patents, trademarks, geographical indications, industrial design, plant breeders' rights, unfair competition and international registration systems.
Tutored: No Duration: 50 hours Cost: Free of Charge
Next Session: October 1 to November 15 (Exam: November 16-18)
Enrollment: July 1 to September 20, 2009
Course Administrator: DL101e.academy@wipo.int
Summary: This course covers the main areas of intellectual property, namely copyright, related rights, patents, trademarks, geographical indications, industrial design, plant breeders' rights, unfair competition and international registration systems.
Tutored: No Duration: 50 hours Cost: Free of Charge
Next Session: October 1 to November 15 (Exam: November 16-18)
Enrollment: July 1 to September 20, 2009
Course Administrator: DL101e.academy@wipo.int
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
World Pharma market reports
PHARMEXCIL (Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council) is selling Market Intelligence Reports of various countries.
PHARMEXCIL have earlier informed about World Pharma market reports, published by Espicom, UK, a reputed Pharma Publishers and made those available at their offices in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi for reference by its members.
The reports consists of market information like:
§ Pharma market size in the country
§ Projections, outlook, exports, imports, balance of Trade
§ Market Structure – Generics, OTC products, Domestic production, imports, exports, R&D
§ Market Development – National Health Insurance, Legislations, important agreements
§ SWOT analysis of the Pharmaceutical market
§ List of leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, suppliers, importers etc
The reports are available for 64 countries which include Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Turkey, Venezuela etc.
These are available at nominal cost of Rs.500/- each (includes courier charges)
Click here for more details
PHARMEXCIL have earlier informed about World Pharma market reports, published by Espicom, UK, a reputed Pharma Publishers and made those available at their offices in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi for reference by its members.
The reports consists of market information like:
§ Pharma market size in the country
§ Projections, outlook, exports, imports, balance of Trade
§ Market Structure – Generics, OTC products, Domestic production, imports, exports, R&D
§ Market Development – National Health Insurance, Legislations, important agreements
§ SWOT analysis of the Pharmaceutical market
§ List of leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, suppliers, importers etc
The reports are available for 64 countries which include Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Turkey, Venezuela etc.
These are available at nominal cost of Rs.500/- each (includes courier charges)
Click here for more details
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sixth National Workshop on Basic Techniques in Molecular Biology & Bio-informatics in Pharmacogenomics
Sixth National Workshop on Basic Techniques in Molecular Biology & Bio-informatics in Pharmacogenomics
07-12 September , 2009
Venue
Pharmacogenomics Laboratory
JIPMER, Puducherry
Organized by
ICMR Centre for Advance Research in Pharmacogenomics
Department of Pharmacology,
JIPMER, Puducherry
E-mail: jipgene2009@ yahoo.com
Last date for receipt of registration form: 07.07.2009
Contact:
Dr.C.Adithan M.D.,DNB., Ph.D.,
Director - Professor & Head
Department of Pharmacology,
JIPMER,
Pondicherry - 605 006
India
07-12 September , 2009
Venue
Pharmacogenomics Laboratory
JIPMER, Puducherry
Organized by
ICMR Centre for Advance Research in Pharmacogenomics
Department of Pharmacology,
JIPMER, Puducherry
E-mail: jipgene2009@ yahoo.com
Last date for receipt of registration form: 07.07.2009
Contact:
Dr.C.Adithan M.D.,DNB., Ph.D.,
Director - Professor & Head
Department of Pharmacology,
JIPMER,
Pondicherry - 605 006
India
Friday, May 8, 2009
Workshop on Drug Master Files - Compilation & Compliance
Workshop on Drug Master Files - Compilation & Compliance
May 22 and 23, 2009 .
Venue: AIPS, Goregaon (West), Mumbai
A Drug Master File (DMF) is a confidential, proprietary asset containing complete information on an API, and plays a crucial role when applying for regulatory approvals and Market Authorization. Acting as a master document, the DMF is important in maintaining current supplier agreements as well as in developing new business relationships and their preparation is, therefore, an important function in pharmaceutical organizations.
This workshop aims to train executives on how to prepare reliable and efficient DMFs that are compliant with official guidelines and requirements. An interactive teaching method will be used, and participants will gain an understanding of the role of the DMF in the regulatory approval process, how to compile a DMF in different jurisdictions including what to include/ not include, maintenance of the DMF, strategy to avoid unfavourable reviews, etc. Executives from the RA, R&D, Quality Assurance and Control, Manufacturing and Validation will find participation especially useful.
Workshop on TRADEMARKS, GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS
Apart from the Fundamentals, sessions will cover areas such as Practice in India, Trademark Registration in India and internationally, opposition procedures, International Treaties, Role of Enforcement authorities, Trademark Search, Trademark Licensing and Management, Brand Valuation, GI fundamentals and protection, Geographical Indication Act 1999 etc.
May 22 and 23, 2009 .
Venue: AIPS, Goregaon (West), Mumbai
A Drug Master File (DMF) is a confidential, proprietary asset containing complete information on an API, and plays a crucial role when applying for regulatory approvals and Market Authorization. Acting as a master document, the DMF is important in maintaining current supplier agreements as well as in developing new business relationships and their preparation is, therefore, an important function in pharmaceutical organizations.
This workshop aims to train executives on how to prepare reliable and efficient DMFs that are compliant with official guidelines and requirements. An interactive teaching method will be used, and participants will gain an understanding of the role of the DMF in the regulatory approval process, how to compile a DMF in different jurisdictions including what to include/ not include, maintenance of the DMF, strategy to avoid unfavourable reviews, etc. Executives from the RA, R&D, Quality Assurance and Control, Manufacturing and Validation will find participation especially useful.
Workshop on TRADEMARKS, GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS
Apart from the Fundamentals, sessions will cover areas such as Practice in India, Trademark Registration in India and internationally, opposition procedures, International Treaties, Role of Enforcement authorities, Trademark Search, Trademark Licensing and Management, Brand Valuation, GI fundamentals and protection, Geographical Indication Act 1999 etc.
No proper faculty in many Pharmacy colleges in India
A recent press article stated that the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) will soon take strict action, including cancellation of admission process, against the pharmacy colleges which have been found flouting rules and regulations and are running without proper faculty.
It was noted that the PCI has found several pharmacy colleges violating rules to run their institutions through the surprise inspections on pharmacy colleges which the PCI had started last year to pin down the institutions that are running without proper faculty,.
Major observation during these surprise inspections is that many colleges do not have proper faculty and this issue has been referred to the PCI's legal department for vetting and once the legal department clears the files, the PCI will initiate strict action, including suspension of admission process, against such institutions.
Many Pharmacy colleges in the country set up a team of Faculty during the time of inspection and do not really have enough faculty as prescribed by the PCI. I have seen so many colleges call up their old students (the staffs call up their friends) and arrange the required staff on the day of college inspection
This kind of malpractices will definitely affect the quality of the Pharmacy education and it is time that the educational institutions realize their responsibility to provide quality education. One reason for this shortage of Faculty is low salary scale and by increasing the Pay scale of Pharmacy Faculties, these educational institutions can attract more people to take up Teaching profession.
Hope the stakeholders do something about this and help the Pharmacy Education standard in the country rise up.
It was noted that the PCI has found several pharmacy colleges violating rules to run their institutions through the surprise inspections on pharmacy colleges which the PCI had started last year to pin down the institutions that are running without proper faculty,.
Major observation during these surprise inspections is that many colleges do not have proper faculty and this issue has been referred to the PCI's legal department for vetting and once the legal department clears the files, the PCI will initiate strict action, including suspension of admission process, against such institutions.
Many Pharmacy colleges in the country set up a team of Faculty during the time of inspection and do not really have enough faculty as prescribed by the PCI. I have seen so many colleges call up their old students (the staffs call up their friends) and arrange the required staff on the day of college inspection
This kind of malpractices will definitely affect the quality of the Pharmacy education and it is time that the educational institutions realize their responsibility to provide quality education. One reason for this shortage of Faculty is low salary scale and by increasing the Pay scale of Pharmacy Faculties, these educational institutions can attract more people to take up Teaching profession.
Hope the stakeholders do something about this and help the Pharmacy Education standard in the country rise up.
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