Wednesday, December 23, 2009

2nd International Symposium on Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK)

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) is oragnizing the International Symposium on Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) Applications toward Drug Discovery and Development jointly with Bristol Meyers Squibb.

The main goals of the Symposium are to: 1) provide a better understanding of the role that drug metabolism, drug transporters, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics play in the drug discovery/development process; 2) evaluate new and current techniques and models associated with drug metabolism and drug transporters, as well as development of pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic models; 3) gain insights into the issues encountered during the drug discovery process and the interface between discovery and clinical development; and 4) identify processes for reducing the attrition of drug candidates through a better understanding of metabolism and in vitro and in vivo correlations.

This is primarily a lecture-based symposium intended for students and scientists from industry, academia, health-based government organizations, and healthcare professionals with a background in chemistry, biology, or the pharmaceutical sciences, with some experience in the principles and techniques of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics. The symposium is also intended for experienced researchers in these areas who wish to broaden or supplement their area of expertise, as well as contribute to the discussion topics. Experts from India and abroad in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics will give presentations and lead discussions at the Symposium.
INVITED SPEAKERS
Dr. Dhiren Thakker, Universtity of North Carolina, USA
Dr. Don Richards, Pfizer Global, UK
Dr. Jasminder Sahi, CellzDirect, USA
Dr. Jyoti Paliwal, Ranbaxy, Gurgaon
Dr. Krishna Iyer, Bombay College of Pharmacy, Mumbai
Dr. Michael Sinz, Bristol-Myers Squibb, USA
Dr. Nimish Vachharanjani, Advinus, Banagalore
Dr. Prasad V. Bharatam, NIPER, S.A.S. Nagar
Dr. Prashant V. Desai, Eli Lilly and Co., USA
Dr. Punit Marathe, Bristol-Myers Squibb, USA
Dr. Ramaswamy Iyer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, USA
Dr. Sandhya Mandlekar, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Bangalore
Dr. Saranjit Singh, NIPER, S.A.S. Nagar
Dr. Timothy Olah, Bristol-Myers Squibb, USA
Dr. Vijay Gombar, Eli Lilly and Co., USA
Dr. Vikram Ramanathan, Advinus, Bangalore

SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATION
The oral presentations will be through invited lectures.
For poster presentations, a poster board will be provided to interested participants. The size of the poster board is 48 (height) x 32 (width) inches.
A one page abstract (A4 size) containing title (Arial bold 11 font), address (Roman Times 11 font), followed by the text of the abstract (Roman Times 11 font) is to be sent. A soft copy needs to be submitted via e-mail: dmpk2010@niper.ac.in. LCD projector will be provided for lecture presentations.
NUMBER OF DELEGATES (MAX)
Students : 50Teachers / scientists : 30
BOARDING AND LODGING
Accommodation will be provided on NIPER Campus at nominal charges (per person) for three days as follows. Students in hostel : Rs. 300.00 Others in guest house : Rs. 750.00
If you wish to make your own arrangements, nearest hotels are Sarao Hotel (Ph. 0172-2215885) and Majestic Hotel (Ph. 0172-2232777)
REGISTRATION FEES
(includes scientific matter, food arrangements)
Students : Rs. 2000/-Faculty / scientists : Rs. 3000/-Industry personnel : Rs. 10,000/-
IMPORTANT DATES
Receipt of Abstract : 1st Feb. 2010
Intimation of acceptance : 15th Feb. 2010
Receipt of Reg. Fee : 15th Feb. 2010
Receipt of Acc. Charges : 15th Feb. 2010
Dates of symposium : 27th & 28th Feb. 2010