JU, Medica Hospitals to offer certificate course in 'Pharmacovigilance in CR'

The Clinical Research Centre of Jadavpur University, Kolkata, in association with city based Medica Superspeciality Hospital, will be soon offering a nine-month certificate course in 'Pharmacovigilance in Clinical Research'.

Speaking to Express Pharma, Professor (Dr) T K Chatterjee, Director, Clinical Research Centre, Jadavpur University said, "Clinical research is growing at a fast pace in our country and India has been recognised as an excellent partner for global clinical trials. Consequently, there is a great need for clinical research professionals not only in India, but also overseas. The certificate course has been designed in a way to offer expertise and at the same time creating manpower for the pharmaceutical industry."

Chatterjee said that very few centres in the country offer this course and this type of course is being offered for the first time in Eastern India. Elaborating on the same, he said that the aim and objective of the course is to facilitate both quality and efficacy of clinical research activities.

It will offer comprehensive knowledge of clinical trial services and provide the basis for regulatory approval of new pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

“Clinical research industry in the last five years or so has also become a much sought after career opportunity. A vital part of the drug development, clinical trials and their outcome affect all us whether we are part of the research process or the final consumer of the drug,” he added.

Chatterjee said the course is designed to prepare aspirants for a career in pharmacovigilance in clinical research and will focus on drug discovery and clinical trial processes, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) guidelines, medical writing, data management, drug regulatory affairs, roles and responsibilities of various clinical trial, pharmacovigilance and soft skills training.

The scientific course will elaborate on the requirements, expectations, current trends and future opportunities not only in India but also internationally. Distinguished members from different sectors like pharmaceuticals, research organisations and healthcare institutions will deliver lectures during the period of the course.

Commenting on the development, Dr Alok Roy, chairman & managing director, Medica Superspecialty Hospital, Kolkata said, “The hospital aspires to become a Centre of Clinical Excellence by offering modern, cutting-edge technology and therapeutic options to patients at an affordable rate. In its continuous journey to achieve clinical excellence, Medica Superspeciality Hospital identified clinical research as an effective tool.”

The hospital is committed to conduct undertaken many initiatives for clinical research capacity building in Eastern India like conducting ethics committee member workshop and good clinical practice workshops.

The main objective of associating with CRC is to facilitate the quality and efficiency of clinical research activities in the country. 'We aim to partner with CRC to develop and run the course to train and develop world-class Clinical Research professionals from Eastern India,' added an optimistic Dr Roy.

The Clinical Research Unit of the hospital will provide vital information/ insights about pharmaceutical industry (Clinical Research Industry & Pharmacovigilance industry) function, work-culture and job openings.

TNCDA opens Academy of Professional Excellence for grooming pharmacists

As part of its retail chain plan, the Tamil Nadu Chemists and Allied Distributors Alliance Ltd, a company formed by the Tamil Nadu Chemists and Druggists Association, will, from early next month, commence its plan of educating the member pharmacists to make them on par with international standards.TNCDA, an e affiliated body of AIOCD, has drawn up the plan with the help of the parent organization and subsequently launched an Academy for Professional Excellence which will conduct the training courses to enhance the professional competence of the drug dispensers.

The course is expected to enable the pharmacists to make them confident professionals at the counter as is the case with doctors in the healthcare system. A leading figure in the pharmacy profession and pharmaceutical trade, R Srinivasan of ‘EssenCorp’, has been made the director of the Academy.The courses, which will have five modules covering 12 days altogether, will be run based on a syllabus in which portions of other state syllabuses are also included besides a set of chapters framed by the Academy. Faculty members will be ranging from trade, manufacturing sector, regulatory bodies and doctors community. The course will enable to change the mindset of the pharmacists from a mere vendor to a true professional. The course will end with a written test and a viva-voce, and on its successful completion, the participant pharmacists will be given accreditation and a certificate, said R Srinivasan.

Sharing the details, M Arulkumar, managing director of the company, said “the chemists are now fragmented and they lack a common set of professional norms. We want them to bring into one chain and equip them professionally competent not only to become a successful trader but also to develop managerial skills of each person. Discussions are on now with the community pharmacy division of the IPA to co-ordinate the education programme.”

Vivek D Chaudhari, deputy registrar of Maharashtra state pharmacy council who has been identified by AIOCD as the master-trainer of the programme, while speaking to Pharmabiz said this is a continued education programme and in the beginning (Module A) there will have 5 days refresher classes which will help raise the confidence of the pharmacists and impart knowledge of storage conditions of medicines, general awareness about common diseases and how to handle the pharmacy with modern practices.The second Module (Patient counselling) will involve 3 days classes, but it may not be in close continuity with the first, covering five segments focusing on clinical aspects. Hypertension, angina, hyperlipidemia, asthma and diabetes are the core areas the second semester will concentrate on.

The third and the fourth modules, which will cover one day each, are dedicated to specialized areas such as dermatology and gynaecology for which competent doctors will be recruited as resource persons.The fifth module involves one day class on orthopaedics and the latest medical technologies involved in treating accidents and trauma.

A general awareness on various kinds of drugs used in ortho treatment will also be part of the training.Chaudhari said everybody knows the minimum requirement for starting a pharmacy, but nobody knows about the highest standards for maintaining a pharmacy, which will be imparted through this course.According to TNCDA Ltd, only the shareholders of the company or the members of TNCDA can become the participant for the educational program of professional excellence and a token fee for the course will be collected from the trainees. Business development, personality development, communication skill development, pharmacy development and changes in consumers’ behaviour are the areas based on which the courses are designed.Arul Kumar said all the registered owner-cum-pharmacists in the state will be encouraged to join the course. However, entry will be given to the non-registered pharmacists, if they are the owners of the pharmacy and having years of experience in the trade. He feels that the course will provide them some inputs for improving the professional standards. The members of TNCDA Ltd will retain the brand name ‘Allianz’ with their upgraded shop.In the first phase, classes will be conducted in Chennai, Madurai and Coimbatore starting with 50 participants each.

6 MONTH PART-TIME DIPLOMA IN PHARMA REGULATORY AFFAIRS

AIPS is introducing this training course for all those seeking a career in the field of Drug Regulatory Affairs in the pharmaceutical industry. The course has been specially designed keeping in the mind the needs of the Indian Pharmaceutical industry, and the course contents include.

Introduction to Regulatory Affairs

Good Manufacturing Practices, QA and Regulation

ICH

Dossier preparation and CTD Compilation

Pharma Regulatory Regime in the U.S., EU, Japan, India and Rest of the World

Clinical Investigational Studies

Pharma Patents, IPR and Regulation

Electronic Submissions

To register, please e-mail info@aips.ac.in

One day Seminar on PATENT STRATEGIES FOR PROTECTING INVENTIONS IN U.S., EUROPE & INDIA

Academy of Intellectual Property Studies, Intellectual Property Management - Mumbai, India organizes a one day seminar that will look at the challenges and pitfalls faced while prosecuting patents in the U.S., Europe and India, and suggest strategies that can be adopted to protect biotech and pharmaceutical inventions. IP challenges for biosimilars will also be studied, including freedom -to - operate issues, the regulatory pathway for approval of biosimilars, and the related IP strategies for innovator and generics companies. A combination of US and EP perspectives in a single event, supplemented by some specific aspects of national Indian law, will add value to the event.

Dates January 18, 2011

For further information, send in youre-mails to info@aips.ac.in

Two day Seminar on the Indian Patent Act

Academy of Intellectual Property Studies, Intellectual Property Management - Mumbai, India organizes a two day training course providing an in-depth analysis of the Indian Patent Act. This course will be suitable for practicing professionals working in attorney firms or IPR Patent Cells, as well as those taking the Indian Patent Office patent agent examination to qualify as Registered Patent Agents. The methodology will be interactive, and the expert faculty will provide a Chapter / Section wise analysis of the Patent Act. Case studies and on-going Q&A sessions will give participants the opportunity to pose queries and become fully conversant with the nuances of the Act.

Dates: January 8 & 9, 2011
Faculty Dr. H. Subramaniam, Managing Partner, Subramaniam Natraj & Associates, New Delhi

6 MONTH PART-TIME DIPLOMA IN PHARMA REGULATORY AFFAIRS

Academy of Intellectual Property Studies is introducing this training course for all those seeking a career in the field of Drug Regulatory Affairs in the pharmaceutical industry. The course has been specially designed keeping in the mind the needs of the Indian Pharmaceutical industry, and the course contents include.

Introduction to Regulatory Affairs
Good Manufacturing Practices, QA and Regulation
ICH
Dossier preparation and CTD Compilation
Pharma Regulatory Regime in the U.S., EU, Japan, India and Rest of the World
Clinical Investigational Studies
Pharma Patents, IPR and Regulation
Electronic Submissions

To register, please e-mail info@aips.ac.in

M.Pharm at BITS Pilani

BITS Pilani invites applications for Higher Degree Programmes for the Second Semester 2010-11 starting in January 2011

Programmes Offered at BITS, Pilani - Pilani Campus

M. Pharm.

M. Pharm.(with specialization in Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Pharmaceutics)

Short term courses at NIPER

In an effort to generate revenues with the help of private partners to run the newly established NIPERs, the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) is planning to launch some short term courses in the new NIPERs as per the detailed project report submitted by the consultant firm, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Pvt Ltd. Courses like those on intellectual property rights concerning the pharma industry, short term courses for the employees of the pharma companies, course on emerging sectors like biopharma are being planned in these institutes.

Part Time (Weekends) Certificate Program in Clincal Research course at AU-KBC Research Centre

Part Time (Weekends) Certificate Program in Clincal Research course at AU-KBC Research Centre begins on 5th September 2009 (Saturday) at 9.30 A.M.

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Post graduate certificate programme in Clincal Research at AU-KBC Research Centre
PG diploma in clinical research course at NIIMS

PG Diploma in Clinical Research Course (Part time) at Nizam`s Institute of Medical Sciences

Applications are invited from the eligible Candidates for admission into the part-time PG Diploma in Clinical Research Course for 2009 session at Nizam`s Institute of Medical Sciences, Punjagutta, Hyderabad.

Eligible qualifications: Bachelors degree in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Life Sciences with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in qualifying examination. Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on marks in qualifying examination with additional weightage given to candidates having postgraduate degree, experience in clinical research, and publications in scientific journals.

1. Application must be created on the web and hardcopy of the application must be generated
2. Candidates should use only internet explorer-6 or above for creation and completion of web application. Web browsers such as Mozilla, Netscape should not be used.
3. Candidates are advised to read the regulations (Part 1 & II) available on the web site www.nimsexams.net carefully before creating web application.
4. A candidate can generate only one web application.
5. Web generated application shall be submitted along with original demand draft or NIMS Cash receipt, attested copies of supporting documents so as to reach the Sub-Dean, Examination Cell, NIMS, Punjagutta, Hyderabad – 500 082, A.P on or before 31-8-2009. Applications submitted / received after the due date will not be considered.
6. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be able to generate interview letters from the web from 10-00am of 8-9-2009 to 9-00 am of 14-9-2009. There shall be no mailing or manual issues of interview letters.
7. The relevant page of web application process will function from 8-00am of8-8-2009 to 4-00 pm of 31-8-2009.

IIPS to start 4-month certificate course in intellectual property

Mumbai-based Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal's Institute of Intellectual Property Studies (IIPS), a pioneer in IP education, is starting a 4-month certificate course in intellectual property (CCIP) on August 8, 2009.

CCIP - trains you in the mechanisms of management of IP. The course is ideal for the legal and technical students those are working with corporate IPR cell. It is designed for all professionals from the knowledge industry wanting to leverage and capitalize their intellectual property.

The programme provides a sound insight into the Intellectual Property Rights regime, the different forms of IPRs such as Copyright, Patents, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Industrial Designs, GIs etc., their role and significance; and methods of obtaining and protecting them.

The 4-month certificate course on intellectual property is held twice a year and is intended to cater to working professionals as well as students seeking to make a career involving IP issues. The course will help to complement professional skills in a niche area, and will be useful for careers in a wide cross section of industry.

M.Tech (Pharmaceutical Technology) ADMISSIONS 2009-2010

M.Tech (Pharmaceutical Technology) ADMISSIONS 2009-2010
North Maharashtra University (NMU Jalgaon)
P.B.No. 80, UmavinagarJalgaon-425001 Maharashtra

Eligibility: B.Pharm/B.tech (Pharma)/M.Sc in Drug Chemistry
The applicant must hold minimum 55% marks in qualifying examination. Those who are awaiting final year results may also apply but they will have to submit their results on or before 31st July 2009

Completed application form in prescribed format with copies of certificates & D.D. of Rs. 250/- in favour of Registrar, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon payable at Jalgaon should reach in time to the Director/Head of respective School/Department, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon on or before 24th July, 2009.
Further Info about NMU MTech Pharmaceutical Technology 2009 Admissions

Dept of Pharmaceuticals submit project report on NIPER-Madurai to Azhagiri

A project a report on the proposed National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) unit in Madurai was submitted to the Union minister for chemicals and fertilizers, M K Azhagiri on July 21 by R C Jha, director, Department of Pharmaceuticals following his visit to Madurai with an expert team last week.

Jha said that the Ministry has formed a 20 member committee comprising members from industry, government and academic institutes with respect to establishment of NIPER in Madurai. The committee is exploring all the possibilities for establishing the project.

Last week the team after visiting Madurai, called on the faculty members of the School of Biotechnology of the Madurai Kamaraj University. They inspected the advanced laboratory facilities at the University. Later they visited Madurai Medical College also, Jha said. He will further visit the state by the end of this month to have more discussions with the government officials and the university staff.

It is learnt that the department of pharmaceuticals is looking for an academic collaboration between the biotechnology department at the university and the NIPER at Madurai. "We are exploring all the facilities and all the ways, including those of the Medical College," he said. According to sources, the laboratory and hostel facilities of the university would be utilized for the proposed NIPER to start with.

The director said he cannot assure anything about the courses to be started in the beginning. However it is learnt that the academic collaboration with the University would be for offering two postgraduate courses such as Pharma Informatics and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.

Free online courses on Intellectual Property Rights

WIPO Worldwide Academy provides the following free online courses on Intellectual Property Rights

DL-001 Primer on Intellectual Property
Summary: Covers briefly the fundamental aspects of intellectual property
Tutored: No
Duration: 3
Cost: Free of
Next Session: Open
Exam:
Certificate: No

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
Next Session: October 1 to November 15 (Exam: November 16-18)
Enrollment: July 1 to September 20,
Course Administrator: DL101e.academy@wipo.int

101PCT General Primers - Introduction to the Patent Cooperation Treaty
Summary: This course provides an introduction and general overview of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), an international system for seeking patents on a global scale.
Tutored: No Duration: 4
Cost: Free of
Next Session: Open
Exam:
Certificate: No
Course Administrator: pct.our@wipo.int

Click here for more details and to enroll