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)

radiance.ip@nirmauni.ac.in

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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EVENTS STUDENT RESEARCH

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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