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Volume 10 | Issue 2 | October 2016- February 2017
Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University
RadianceInspiring Thoughts...
Chairperson
Prof. Manjunath D. Ghate
Editor
Dr. Shital Butani
Editorial Members
Dr. Renuka Mishra
Dr. Shraddha Bhadada
EDITORIAL BOARD
Student Research 09
Students’ Corner 12
Faculty Corner 14
Publications 16
Glimpses 01
From the Editor's desk 02
Dignitaries 03
Expert Lectures 05
Events 06
INSIDE....FORTHCOMING EVENTS• B.Pharm poster competition March 14, 2017
• Euphoria (Talent Hunt ) March 15, 2017
• Short term training programme (STTP) July 3, 2017 to July 15, 2017
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Website: http://www.nirmauni.ac.in/IPNU NirmaUniPharma
PUBLICATIONS List of Publications in reputed journals with impact factor greater than 1:
Bhadada Shraddha, Vyas Vivek, Goyal Ramesh. Protective effect of Tephrosia purpurea in diabetic cataract through aldose
reductase inhibitory activity. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. 2016; 83: 221–228. (2.326)
Patel Misari, Kothari Charmy. Critical review of statins: A bio-analytical perspective for therapeutic drug monitoring. Trends in
Analytical Chemistry. 2016; (In press). (7.487) doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trac.2016.10.011
Thakare Vishnu, Patel Bhoomika. Potential antidepressant-like activity of silymarin in the acute restraint stress in mice:
Modulation of corticosterone and oxidative stress response in cerebral cortex and hippocampus. Pharmacological Reports. 2016;
68: 1020-1027. (2.251)
Patel Bhoomika, Shah Niyati. Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside rich extract of L. usitatissimum prevents diabetic colon cancer
through inhibition of CDK4. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. 2016; 83: 733–739. (2.326)
Panchal Shital, Patidar Rajesh, Jha Abhishek, Allam Ahmed, Ajarem Jamaan, Butani Shital. Anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative
stress effects of oryzanol in glaucomatous rabbits. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2017; 2017: Article ID 1468716. (1.463)
Mehta Priti, Bhayani Dhara. Impact of space environment on stability of medicines: challenges and prospects. Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis. 2017; 136: 558-567. (3.16)
Saklecha Prachi, Chaudhary Komal, Mehta Priti. Influence of Peroxide impurities in povidone on the stability of selected β-
Blockers with the Help of HPLC. AAPS PharmSciTech. 2017; 1-8 (1.954)
DIRECTOR'S DESK DIGNITARIESIt is our pleasure to bring out new issue of our institute newsletter 'Radiance'. The successful
organization of 2nd National Conference of Institute of Pharmacy (NCIP) and wide appreciation of public
lecture by Dr. B. Suresh, President, Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and Dr. Parag Kulkarni, CEO,
Iknowlation Research Labs have provided motivation to us for continuous strive for excellence. The
Institute is continuously involved in teaching and research by organizing various events and expert
lectures throughout the year. I express my gratitude to Dr. Anup K Singh, Director General, Nirma
University and Shri K. K. Patel, Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, Nirma University for their
constant support and motivation.
I am sure the Institute will achieve greater heights in future.
(Dr. Manjunath Ghate)
Director, Institute of Pharmacy
It is indeed special to bring out the second issue of the tenth volume of 'Radiance'. This issue completes
a decade of publication of Radiance and will set stage for commencement of eleventh issue. The
highlights of this issue include National Conference of Institute of Pharmacy (NCIP), Public lecture by Dr.
B. Suresh, President, Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and Dr. Parag Kulkarni, CEO, Iknowlation Research
Labs along with details of events regularly organized at the institute. Various achievements of faculty
members, staff members and students are also included in this issue. I am thankful to all the members
of the editorial board for contributing positively to bring out this issue.
Your suggestions and feedback are always welcome at
(Dr .Renuka Mishra)
ndFollowing Dignitaries visited Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University from January 24-25, 2017 during 2 National Conference of
Institute of Pharmacy NCIP 2017 on the theme "Emerging Trends in Drug Discovery, Development and Molecular Targets for
Cancer Research"-
Dignitaries Visited
Editor’s desk
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Dr. Shilin Shukla, Professor Emeritus & Former Director,
Gujarat Cancer Research Institute (GCRI), Ahmedabad
Prof. Santosh Kar, Professor, School of Biotechnology, KIIT
University, Bhubaneswar, Odissa
Dr. Ajay Khopade, Vice President-R&D,
Formulation development (Non-
Orals), Sun Pharma Advanced
Research Co. Ltd. Vadodara
Dr. Manoj Kumar Bhat, Scientist G,
National Centre for Cell Science
(NCCS), Pune
Dr. Chirag Desai, Medical Oncologist,
Vedanta Institute of Medical Sciences,
Ahmedabad
Dr. Harish Padh, Former Vice Chancellor, Sardar Patel
University, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Dr. Narshimnha P. Argade, Senior Principal Scientist and
Professor, Division of Organic Chemistry, NCL (CSIR), Pune
DIGNITARIES EXPERT LECTURES
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Expert lectures were organised regularly for UG, PG and Ph.D. students related to their curriculum, current affairs in the
pharmaceutical field as well as for the development of soft skills of the students. The following list provides an information of the
guest lectures organised during a last few months:
Name of the Expert, Designation and Organization Topic Date
Dr. S. P. Adeshara,
Former Commissioner, FDCA, Gujarat GMP by kitchen model
Dr. Mukesh Gohel, Biorelevant dissolution media October 24, 2016
Research Director, Anand Pharmacy College, Anand
Dr. Lalit Vaya, Drug Dependence November 29, 2016
Consultant Psychiatrist, Ahmedabad
Dr. Chinmoy Ghosh, Impurity Profiling of Drug December 1, 2016
Manager, ADL, Zydus Research Centre, Ahmedabad Substance and Drug Products
Prof. Anita Mehta, Pharmacokinetics December 1, 2016
Professor, L.M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad
Dr. Riddhi Doshi, Overview of eCTD and Its Management December 6, 2016
Regulatory Consultant,
Sarjen Systems Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad
Dr. P. R. Vavia, Industry Academia Collaboration : December 19, 2016
Professor of Pharmaceutics & Dean, Troubleshooting - Scale Up
Academic Programme,
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.
Dr. P.Y. Guru, Life from start & beyond: Some facts, January 1, 2017
Ex General Manager, Animal Research Facility, living forms & Technologies which are
Zydus Research Centre, Ahmedabad hard to imagine
Dr. Nibedita Naha, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: January 17, 2017
Scientist ‘C’, National Institute of Occupational Health, Causes and Prevention
Ahmedabad
Dr. Vinod Burade, Screening of Anticancer agents January 28, 2017
Dy. General Manager (Pharmacology),
Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Ltd., Vadodara
Dr. S. Ganesh, Dry Powder Inhaler Development – February 27, 2017
General Manager, R&D, Formulation Development, Combitide Starhaler® Experience
Sun Pharma Advanced Research Centre, Vadodara
Dr. Anupama Ramkumar, Lifestyle modifications in various disorders February 28, 2017
Director,
Arkus Clinical Trial Support Solutions, Ahmedabad
Dr. Sunil G. Naik, The Structure and Function of the February 28, 2017
Dean, School of Chemical Sciences & Metalloenzymes
Pharmacy and Head, Department of Chemistry,
Central University of Rajasthan
Regulatory compliance - understanding October 8, 2016
Public lectures:
The public lecture of Prof. B. Suresh, Vice-Chancellor, JSS University, Mysore and President, Pharmacy Council of India was
organized on February 3, 2017. Prof. B. Suresh delivered public lecture on “LIES and LIARS”. He has contributed immensely to the
field of pharmacy education and pharmacy profession in last three decades. He is also a Co-Chairman of Indian Pharmacopoeia
Commission. During the public lecture, he shared his views and experiences on innovation and leadership. He emphasized that
to be a successful person, qualities like leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, innovative approach and positive attitude are the
driving forces. Leaders who are determined are never afraid of controversies coming in the way of success, rather they tackle
them with a positive attitude and achieve the goal. Additionally, he said, the role of a pharmacist is not only to formulate drugs
rather it is about the responsibility to improve the overall healthcare of a society. More than 400 students, professors and
principals of pharmacy colleges, pharmacists and industry personnel attended the lecture.
The public lecture of Dr. Parag Kulkarni, CEO, Iknowlation Research Labs was organized on February 28, 2017. Dr.Kulkarni is one
of the world’s leading authorities on Business Strategy, Knowledge Innovation, Machine Learning, Systemic Learning and Building
Innovative Knowledge Corporations in the knowledge economy. He delivered lecture on “Empowering Business through
Knowledge Innovation Strategy”. This public lecture provided a fresh meaning to advocate new pathways for change. The
speaker inspired the students to innovate more through many innovation stories.
Dr. R. Srinivasan, Chief Scientist & Head, Mass & Analytical
Division, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICTH), &
Dean, NIPER, Hyderabad
Dr. Bhaswat Chakraborty, Senior Vice-President & Chair,
Cadila Pharma. Ltd, Ahmedabad
EVENTS EVENTSFoundation day
Refresher Course for Registered
Pharmacist
Foundation Day of Institute of Pharmacy was celebrated on
October 1, 2016. The Chief Guest of the function was Dr.
Madhav Marathe, Vice President, Preclinical Toxicology, Sun
Pharma Advanced Research Company Ltd, (SPARC),
Vadodara. Various competitions like T-Shirt Painting,
Documentary making, Photography, Debate, Elocution and
Extempore were held on the occasion of Foundation Day. 68
students participated in the event enthusiastically. Apart
from this, selected faculty members, Alumni and two
students of B. Pharm. were felicitated for their outstanding
performance. The meritorious students of first, second and
third year B. Pharm were also awarded with the gold medals.
Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University organized refresher
course for registered pharmacist during November 26-27,
2016. It was attended by more than 200 registered
pharmacist from all over Gujarat. Speakers from industries as
well academics delivered expert talks entitled “Future Scope
and Challenges of Pharmacy Practice in India”, “Role of
Pharmacist in Cholesterol Management”, “Patient Counseling
on Anti-Tubercular Drugs”, “Therapeutic Updates on
Asthma”, “AIDS and Hypertension” during the program.
Anti-Ragging Competition
Hands on Training for HPLC & GC
An Anti-ragging poster competition was organized at the
Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University on December 2,
2016. Around 40 under graduate and post graduate
students participated enthusiastically during the event and
the competition was judged by Ms. Sujan Umaraniya,
Assistant Professor, Institute of Architecture, Nirma
University and Dr. Snehal Patel, Assistant Professor, Institute
of Pharmacy, Nirma University. Poster winning first, second
and third prize, were displayed on notice board.
A workshop for the PG students of Institute of Pharmacy on
"Hands on Training for HPLC & GC" was conducted by
Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Institute of
Pharmacy under Centre of Continuing Education, Nirma
University on October 14, 2016. This Training Programme
was intended to provide basic understanding, operation and
hands on training of sophisticated instruments like High
Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC) and Gas
Chromatograph (GC). The workshop got very good response
and total 22 participants attended the workshop. Hands on
training was given by research scholars of Pharmaceutical
Analysis Department, Institute of Pharmacy.
Extension Activities
Personality development sessions
As a part of the social extension activities, students of
Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University organized awareness
program highlighting importance of sports for body fitness
for the students of Jamiyatpura primary school children on
October 15, 2016. Students interacted with Jamiyatpura
primary school children on December 3, 2016 and received
feedback for all previously conduced health awareness
programs for them. Students also distributed study material
to the school students.
Institute of Pharmacy has organized series of sessions for
personality and life skills development for students of 3rd
year B. Pharm during January 5-7, 2017. As a part of this
series, Mr. Farhat Umar, Vice President, HR, Learning and
development at Amneal Pharmaceuticals interacted with
students on 'High Performance'. Mr. Vivek Randeria, Leading
Corporate Trainer, Hunch Consultants interacted with
students on 'Creating Winning Personality' and 'Time
Management & importance of communication skills'. The
students gained positive attitude for building winning
personality.
Industrial Visit
National Conference of Institute of
Pharmacy
To enlighten students about the way pharmaceutical
industries works, visit to reputed industries are regularly
organized. Visit to Sun Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Halol, Vadodara
was organized for B. Pharm semester VIII students on
January 7, 2017. Students have visited solid and liquid
manufacturing facilities, interacted, discussed and solved
their queries with employee there.
A 2nd National Conference of Institute of Pharmacy (NCIP
2017) was organized by Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma
University, Ahmedabad on theme of "Emerging Trends in
Drug Discovery, Development and Molecular Targets for
Cancer Research” during January 24-25, 2017. The
conference was inaugurated by Chief Guest Dr. Shilin Shukla,
Professor Emeritus and Ex-Director, Gujarat Cancer Research
Institute and Guest of Honor Dr. Harish Padh, Ex-Vice
Chancellor Sardar Patel University and renowned researcher
in field of Cancer and Genetics. In his inaugural address, the
chief guest Dr. Shilin Shukla encouraged the young
researchers and students to take up research in field of
Oncology. Dr. Harish Padh stressed on interdisciplinary
research as a tool for the fruitful research in the field of
cancer. He also emphasized on early detection of cancer for
successful treatment of cancer and to prevent mortality due
to cancer. More than 300 researchers, students and faculties
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participated in the conference. The conference included
various plenary sessions by eminent speakers from industry,
academics & research organizations. The conference also
provided an opportunity to scientists and research scholars
from various organizations to put forth their innovative ideas
and research findings by means of session lectures and more
than 130 poster presentations in various thrust areas of
cancer.
The annual meet of IPNUAA (Institute of Pharmacy Nirma
University Alumni Association) was organized on January 26,
2017. More than 90 alumni members have joined for the
annual meet. B. Pharm. Students arranged various fun
activities for entertainment of Alumni members. Alumni
members have interacted with all faculty members and B.
Pharm final year students, shared their feedback and views.
The annual meet was ended with delicious lunch.
A workshop on the "Computer Aided Drug Design Software"
for the B.Pharm and M.Pharm students, research scholars
and faculties was conducted by Department of
Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy under
Center of Continuing Education, Nirma University. The main
objective of the workshop was to provide conceptual insight
as well as demonstration of important software used for
computer aided drug design. The workshop received good
response and total 22 participants attended the workshop.
The sessions were conducted by internal faculty members;
IPNUAA meet
Workshop of CADD software
while software demonstration was given by PhD research
scholars.
National level quiz competition ‘NirmaQuest’ was organized
for students of pharmacy as well as non-pharmacy streams
on February, 15, 2017 where Dr. Bhaswat Chakraborty, Senior
Vice President & Chair, Research & Development Core
Committee, Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Ahmedabad was the
chief guest. In his inaugural address, Dr.Chakraborty advised
the students to work hard with high moral standards and
also motivated them to take part in various co-curricular and
extra-curricular activities to be successful in their
professional carrier. More than 110 students had
participated in the quiz competition from various colleges
enthusiastically and prizes of worth Rs. 27000/- were
distributed to winners in each category during the prize
distribution function.
Nirma Institute of Pharmacy Students' Association (NIPSA)
organized a technical fest “ENIGMA-Redefining Excellence”
during February 16-17, 2017. Various technical events
related to pharmacy such as Drug Connect, Pharma Race,
Pharma word, Poster presentation and non-technical events
like Battle of Bands, Debate, Arena of Gamers witnessed a
huge participation from students of colleges all over Gujarat.
Along with it, KRIDANGAN'17, a Sport's activity was also
arranged for sports enthusiasts. There were 600 registrations
received for various events. Dr Bhaswat Chakraborty, Senior
Vice president, Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd. was the chief
guest of the inaugural ceremony.
Nirmaquest 2017
ENIGMA
No. Project Title Student Guide/Co-guide
M.Pharm Programme:
Ph.D. Programme:
1 Pharmacological Evaluation of Antidiabetic Agents for Treatment of Diabetes Associated Neurological Disorders. Chavda
2 Formulation Development and Characterization of Nanotherapeutic Vimal Dineshbhai Patel Dr. Jigar ShahDrug Carriers for Cancer Treatment
3 Design and Synthesis of Novel Heterocyclic Compounds as Keerti Vishwakarma Dr. Hardik G. BhattTelomerase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Cancer
4 Investigation of Potential Effects of Vitamin D and Parmi Patel Dr. Jigna ShahGallic Acid in Alzheimer’s Disease
5 Evaluation of Clinical Potential of Purified Spirulina Protein Kartik Vikani Dr. Jigna ShahC-Phycocyanin in Arthritis Disease Management
6 Evaluation of the Potential of Anti-Diabetic Agents Vivek Bora Dr. Bhoomika M.for Treatment of Cancer Cachexia Patel
7 Design and Development of Novel Topical Formulations Khushali Parekh Dr. Tejal Mehtafor the Treatment of the Skin Diseases
8 Development and Optimization of Topical Formulations for Mahek Shah Dr. Tejal Mehtathe Treatment of Gout
9 Prospective Assessment of Pharmacovigilance System in Manan Shah Dr. Charmy KothariHealth Care System
Pharmaceutical Technology And Biopharmaceutics
1 Development and Characterization of Fast Dissolving Film Anshukumari Guide: Dr. Tejal Mehtafor Anti-Psychotic Drug (15MPH101) Co-guide : Dr. Dhaivat Parikh
2 Formulation Development of Extended Release Tablet Axaykumar Sangani Guide: Dr. Shital ButaniContaining Anti-Muscarinic Agent (15MPH102) Industrial Guide: Mr. Sunil Borude
3 Formulation Development of Immediate Release Formulations Bhumi Patel Guide: Dr. Dhaivat Parikh(15MPH103) Industrial Guide :
Mr. Jatin Makwana
4 Polymer Transformation for Modified Drug Delivery System Dishantkumar Shah Guide: Dr. Tejal Mehta(15MPH104) Co-guide: Dr. Jigar shah
5 Formulation Development and Evaluation of Modified Release Dolly Jetha Guide: Dr. Tejal MehtaTablet by Fluidized Hot Melt Granulation. (15MPH105) Industrial Guide: Mr. Tejas Shah
6 Formulation and Characterization of Clotrimazole Neha Pandit Dr. Renuka MishraContaining Vaginal Film (15MPH106)
7 Development and Evaluation of Osmotic Drug Delivery Pruthvi Kapadia Guide: Dr. Mohit Shahof BCS Class I Drug (15MPH107) Industrial Guide: Daxesh Patel
8 Formulation and Process Challenges in Development of Solid Rajshree Jaiswal Guide: Dr. Tejal Mehta Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery System (15MPH108) Industrial Guide:
Dr. Dhananjay Singare
9 Formulation, Development and Characterization of Ruchi Mehta Guide: Dr. Shital ButaniDry Powder Inhaler (15MPH109) Co-guide: Dr. Renuka Mishra
10 Taste masking of combination drugs for nasal spray Shivani Majumdar Guide: Dr. Jigar Shah (15MPH110) Industrial guide: Ms. Kalindi Gandhi
11 Formulation Development of Colon Targeted Drug Delivery Vatsal Patel Guide: Dr. Mayur Patel Systems for the Treatment of Amoebiasis (15MPH111) Co-guide: Dr. Mohit Sbah
12 Formulation, Development and Optimization of Delayed Release Vishnubhai Patel Guide: Dr. Mayur PatelMini Tablets in Capsule Dosage Form Containing BCS Class 1 Drug (15MPH112) Industrial guide: Mr. Sunil Borude
Vishal Kishanbhai Dr. Snehal S. Patel
STUDENT RESEARCH STUDENT RESEARCH
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5 Comparative Study between Canada and Europe for Generic Human Medicine Registration Process and Post-Approval Processes with (15MPH805) Industrial Guide: Respective Legislative Requirements. Mr. M. D. Ragib Ehsan
6 Registration Requirements and Comparative Studies of Jatin Vadera Guide: Prof. Priti MehtaGeneric Drugs Registration among LATAM Countries (15MPH806) Industrial Guide: Mr. Shivaji and Between RoundelLATAM Countries and US
7 Regulatory Strategy and Clinical Requirement for Registration of Krishna Trivedi Guide: Prof. Priti MehtaFixed Dose Combination in GCC, ASEN, South Africa and their (15MPH807) Industrial Guide: Mr. Nirav ChokasiComparison with EU and US
8 Comparative Study for Country Specific Regulatory Requirements Paris Suru Guide: Prof. Priti Mehtafor Product Registration in Emerging Markets (15MPH808) Industrial Guide:
Mrs. Asha Thanekar
9 Product Lifecycle Management in US and Brazil with Agency's Richa Rajpara Guide: Mr. Nrupesh Patel Current Dynamics (15MPH809) Industrial Guide: Mr. Deepak Jain
10 Regulatory Framework for Pharmaceutical Products in Kenya, Rituben Sakharani Guide: Mr. Nrupesh Patel Cambodia & Bolivia & Analyzing Differences (15MPH810) Industrial Guide:
Ms. Devanshi P. Patel
11 Assessment of Global Regulatory Requirement for Non Himali Sorathia Dr. Charmy KothariPrescription Drugs in Comparison to Prescription Drugs for (15MPH811)Key Regulatory Regions- US, EU, INDIA and ASEAN
12 Registration Procedure of Medical Device in Regulated Market and Monica Patel Guide: Dr. Charmy Kothari India and its Difference (15MPH812) Industrial Guide:
Ms. Devanshi P. Patel
M.Sc. in Cosmetic Technology Programme
1 Formulation and Evaluation of Cream for Melasma Aastha Dave Ms. Nagja Tripathi (15MCT101)
2 Photoprotective and Antioxidant Activity of Herbal Extract Gargi Sharma Ms. Nagja Tripathifrom Different Geographical Regions and its Application in (15MCT102)Sunscreen against UV A and UV B Rays
3 To Understand the Behavior of New Oil System and Plot it Mansi Morakhia Dr. Dipal Gandhithrough Ternary Phase Diagram (15MCT104)
4 Formulation and Evaluation of Antiacne Semisolid Dosage Form Mihir Bhatt Dr. Niyati Acharya (15MCT105)
5 Formulation & Evaluation of Anti Cellulite Gel Nishaben Paghadal Dr. Niyati Acharya(15MCT106)
6 Product Development of an Anti-Aging Formulation Niyati Pandya Dr. Niyati Acharyainhibiting the Peroxynitrite Dependent Nitro Tyrosine (15MCT108) Formation in Photoaged Skin
7 To Develop Prototype Formulations of Oil- Gel Dr. Niyati Acharyawith Suspended Beads Nupur Shah (15MCT109)
8 Formulation and Evaluation of a Cream for Psoriasis Shivani Bhojnagarwala Ms. Nagja Tripathi(15MCT110)
9 Foam in Bi-phase Micellar Formulation for Makeup Remover Vikhyati Patel Dr. Niyati Acharya (15MCT111)
10 Design, Development and Optimization of Skin Pooja Mimrot Dr. Dipal Gandhi Whitening Peel Off Mask (15MCT112)
Harsh Joshi Dr. Charmy Kothari Pharmacology
1 Pharmacological Evaluation of Nardostychos jatamansi for ADHD and Alzheimer’s Disease (15MPH201)
2 Effect of Serine Proteases on CNS Functions Raoul Onattu (15MPH202)Dr. Shital Panchal
3 Pharmacological Evaluation of Mefenamic Acid Derivatives Richa Tripathi Dr. Snehal S. Patelfor Hepatocellular Carcinoma (15MPH203)
4 Pharmacological Evaluation of Simvastatin for Colon Cancer Saumitra Gajjar Dr. Bhoomika M. PatelAssociated with Diabetes Mellitus (15MPH204)
Pharmaceutical Analysis
1 Development and Validation of a Stability indicating Bhaumik Bavishi Guide: Dr. Charmy KothariRP-HPLC Method for (15MPH301) Industrial Guide: Mr. HemangDetermination of Macitentan in Bulk Drugs Parikh
2 Analytical Method Development and Validation of Stability Himanshu Rajpurohit Guide: Mr. Nrupesh Patelindicating RP-HPLC Method for Estimation of Dolutegravir in (15MPH302) Industrial Guide: Tablet Dosage Form using Quality by Design (Qbd) Approach Mr. Nimesh Kalavadia
3 Development and Validation of Stability indicating HPLC Method for Maheshkumar Desai Guide: Mr. Nrupesh Patel Simultaneous Estimation of Acetamenophene, Chlorphenarimine (15MPH303) Industrial Guide: Mr. Sandip ShahMaleate and Phenylephrine HCl in Tablet Dosage Formulation
4 Development and Validation of Stability indicating Assay Method Niti Jhaveri Guide: Dr. Dipal Gandhifor Perindopril Tert-Butylamine Tablets using QbD Approach (15MPH304) Industrial Guide: Mr. Kamlesh Patel
5 Stability ndicating Method Development and Validation for Related Prabhatsingh Rajput Guide: Prof. Priti MehtaSubstance of Atazanavir Sulphate by RP-HPLC using QbD Approach (15MPH305) Industrial Guide: Mr. Digesh Patel
6 Stability indicating Method Development of Fixed Combination Vishal Thakkar Guide: Prof. Priti MehtaTamsulucine HCl and Tolteridine Tartrate in HPLC by QbD (15MPH306) Industrial Guide: Mr. Sandeep Shah
Clinical Pharmacy
1 Analysis of Safety and Efficacy of Everolimus in Metastatic Breast Dishabahen Patel Dr. Jigna ShahCancer and Renal Cell Carcinoma Patient. (15MPH701)
2 An Observational, Cross Sectional Study to Evaluate the Practice and Ruchi Tiwari Dr. Snehal S. PatelExperience Of Various Contraceptive Methods in (15MPH702) Women presenting at a Clinics.
3 Effect of Ayurvedic Treatment on Hepatic Dysfunction Snehal Patel Dr. Shital Panchal(15MPH703)
4 Investigation into the Association of Biochemical Parameters and Vruti Patel Dr. Bhoomika M. PatelGene Polymorphism with Obesity in Patients Undergoing (15MPH704)Bariatric Surgery: One Year Follow Up Study
5 Determination of the Prevalence and Risk Factors contributing to Shrutiben Palkhiwala Dr. Shraddha Bhadadathe Symptoms of Asthenopia in Professionals. (15MPH705)
Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance
1 HongKong, Malaysia and India Regularly Frame Work and Arti Chauhan Prof. Priti MehtaRegistration Requirements of Generic Drugs (15MPH801)
2 Quality Requirements and Regulatory Strategy for Registration of Binalben Chaudhary Guide: Dr. Charmy Kothari Nasal Spray and Aerosol in ASEAN, South Africa, Brazil, GCC and (15MPH802) Industrial Guide: Their Comparison with US, Europe Mr. Nirav Chokshi
3 Regulatory Challenges and Innovation of Combination Products Drashti Patel Guide: Dr. Charmy Kothari (15MPH803) Industrial Guide: Mrs. Chelli Israni
4 Regulatory Strategy for Extending Mometasone Furoate Foram Trivedi Guide: Mr. Nrupesh Patel Cream Dossier (15MPH804) Industrial Guide: Dr. Nareshfrom US to Brazil, Europe and India Tondare
Dushyant Parmar Dr. Jigna Shah
STUDENTS' CORNER STUDENTS' CORNER
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PhD awarded:
Students’ Achievements:
Following students received PhD degree during the
Seventeenth Convocation of Nirma University-
Mr. Amit Patel on “Formulation Development &
Optimization of Effervescent Systems for Histamine
Antagonists” under guidance of Dr. Tejal Mehta
Ms. Unnati Shah on “Novel Drug Discovery from Some
Traditional Medicinal Plants with Specific Reference to
Anticancer Activity” under guidance of Dr. Niyati Acharya
Ms. Kinjal Shah on “Dissolution of Enhancement of BCS Class
II Drugs Using Herbal Technique of Solid Dispersion and
Adsorption Employing the Concept of Quality by Design”
under guidance of Dr. Tejal Mehta
Mr. Tejas Dadhania on “Development and Analysis of Long
Acting Depot Formulation for Pharmaceutical Use” under
guidance of Dr. Priti Mehta
Ms. Hiral Koradia on “Studies in Oxcarbazepine Modified
Release Formulations using Quality by Design Approach”
under guidance of Dr. Shital Butani
Students of Drama club, Institute of Pharmacy participated in
One act play competition as a part of celebration of republic
day on Theme "Reality check" where they won 5 Trophies
including Best Drama (1st prize), Best Director (2nd prize),
irst prize for Best Actor (Mr. Siddharth Talati), First prize for
Best Actress (Ms. Aakruti Sharma), First prize for Best
Production (Mr. Rushi Joshi and Mr. Smit Patel) on January
31, 2017 .Total 7 teams from all Institutes of Nirma University
participated in the event.
Ms. Kahini Patel, student of B.Pharm semester-IV received
First prize in Badminton in Pharmabattle 2017 held at
Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy, Changa during
January 18-20, 2017
Ms. Zeel Dhagat, student of B.Pharm semester-VI received
second prize in in Badminton in Pharmabattle 2017 held at
Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy, Changa during
January 18-20, 2017.
Students were awarded for the best scholastic performance during their study at the Institute of Pharmacy during the
convocation ceremony of Nirma University. The following were the shining stars :
Other felicitation on Foundation Day include:
Ms. Priyancy Jain and Mr. Tirth Joshi were felicitated as best student of the year for their outstanding academic performance and
maximum participation in extracurricular and co-curricular activities.
Mr. Aalok Shah, Ms. Anita Melani Solomon, Ms. Krupaben Kamdar, Ms. Palak Safi, and Ms. Priyanka Madia were felicitated as
Alumni with outstanding achievements.
Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University felicitated the students with gold medals for their scholastic performance during the
respective years on the occasion of Foundation day on October 1, 2016
Ms. Kahini Patel, student of B.Pharm semester-IV
One act play
Ms. Zeel Dhagat, student of B.Pharm semester-VI
M.Pharm Best scholastic performance
Pharmaceutical Technology and Bio-Pharmaceutics Mr. Madhav Bashyal
Pharmacology Ms. Khushboo Faldu
Pharmaceutical analysis Ms. Anuja Jawale
Regulatory affairs and Quality Assurance Ms. Chandni Doshi
B. Pharm Ms. Aashu Gupta
M.Sc (Cosmetic Technology) Ms. Ishani Vachhrajani
B.Pharm year Name of the student Semester
First year Anjali A. Yadav III
Second year Khyati J. Ashtekar V
Third year Kanchan S. Maurya VII
FACULTY CORNER FACULTY CORNER
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Faculty Achievements:
Ph.D. Awarded
Faculty Recognitions
Ms. Bhumika D. Patel, Assistant Professor, has been awarded Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Pharmacy by
Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat in October, 2016 for her thesis entitled “Rational Designing,
Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel Anti-diabetic Agents” under the guidance of Prof.
Manjunath Ghate.
Dr. Snehal Patel has been appointed as CPCSEA Nominee by Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate change (Animal welfare
division A) in December 2016.
Research Grants received
Prof. Priti Mehta received research grant worth Rs. 42.12 lakh from AYUSH for the research project entitled
“Evaluation of Radioprotective Potential of Medicinally Important Bamboo Plants in Cancer”. Co-
Investigators: Dr. Snehal Patel, Dr.Sonal Bakshi. She also received research grant worth Rs.16 lakh from SAC-
ISRO for the research project entitled “Determination of Specific Absorption Coefficient for the Dominant
Micro-algal and Macro-algae Species of Indian Coastal Water-A Step towards Developing Biomarkers and
Community based Chlorophyll and Accessory Pigments Algorithms”. Co-Investigators: Dr.Sanjeev Acharya,
Dr. Nasreen Munshi.
Dr. Shital Panchal received research grant worth Rs.18.6 lakh from ICMR for research project entitled
“Epidemiology of anemia in Pre-school Tribal Children of Eastern Gujarat with Reference to Etiology,
Pathophysiology and Nutritional impact”.
Co-Investigators: Dr. Sarat Dalai, Ar. Sharad Panchal, Dr. Charmy Kothari, Dr. Vijay Kothari, Dr. Umang Mishra.
Faculty Felicitation during Foundation day:
Staff Felicitation during Foundation Day
Dr. Sanjeev Acharya was felicitated for getting highest consultancy projects worth Rs. 2,90,000/-
Dr. Hardik Bhatt was felicitated publishing a research article in highest impact factor journal (3.84) “RSC Advances”
Dr. Mayur Patel was felicitated for receiving major research grant worth Rs. 28,92,400/- from Nirma University and publishing
editorial in high impact factor journal (5.43) “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery”
Dr. Snehal Patel was felicitated publishing a review article in highest impact factor journal (4.81) “Pharmacological Research”.
Ms. Palak Parikh was felicitated for highest feedback (4.62) from students amongst all faculty members.
Mr. Mudaliar Nityanandan and Mr. Mukesh Patel were felicitated for their outstanding performance in Special Recognition for
non-teaching staff category.
Consultancy/Testing work
Name of department Title of Consultancy/Testing Name and Place of
Collaborative Organization
Dr. Bhoomika M. Patel Evaluation of Efficacy of New
Formulation for Antiulcerative Colitis
and Inflammation using Dextran
Sulfate Sodium (DSS) in Mouse
Dr. Tejal Mehta, Dr. Mayur Patel, Melt in Mouth granules as calcium Eris Pharmaceuticals, Ahmedabad
Dr. Shital Butani supplement
Dr. Tejal Mehta, Dr. Renuka Mishra, Taste masked formulation for Eris Pharmaceuticals, Ahmedabad
Dr. Dhaivat Parikh anti-diabetic drug
V Clin bio Labs, Chennai
Dr. Priti Mehta
Dr. Shital Panchal
Dr. Bhumika Patel