Association Activities

Indian Pharmacy Graduate Association organized it s31st Annual conference themed on “The Strategic Direction For Competent Pharma Graduates’- A Road Map” in collaboration with Rameshwaram Institute of Technology and Management, Lucknow on 30th April, 2017 at the auditorium of CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow. The conference aimed for a major social cause. Discussions regarding promotion of health care by improvement of pharmacy practices and current challenges in health care education system were taken place. Various dignitaries from the field of Education/Academics, Drug Authority/Regulators, Research and Industry marked the occasion with their esteemed presence. The conference was inaugurated by the chief guests Prof. Vinay Kumar Pathak (Vice Chancellor, Dr. A.P.J Abdul KalamTechnical University), and the guest of Honour were Padam Shri Dr. Nitya Anand, Ex-Director, CSIR-CDRI and Dr. G N Singh, (Drug Controller General of India). The scientific program was followed by scientific sessions which includes lectures by Mr. P.K. Jaggi, Chief Pharmacy Executive, Delhi State Cancer Institute; Mr. P.P.Sharma, Former Dy. Drugs Controller, Delhi Govt; Mr. A.K. Malhotra, Ex Drug Licensing & Controlling Authority, U.P.; Dr. A.K. Gupta, Managing Director, M/S Pharmasynth Formulation Ltd.Dr. Nitya Anand in his lecture focused on the different perspective of pharmacy education and their scope in various sectors of pharmacy field. All the invited speakers through their lecture provided guidance and a roadmap to the young pharmacy graduates to achieve success in their carrier. Young researchers and the pharmacy students were given opportunity to display their research activities through a poster session. During open panel discussion between IPGA members and the students, topics regarding job opportunities, pharmacy education system were discussed. The program was concluded with the valedictory function and distribution of certificates to the participants. The vote of thanks was proposed by Prof. Pushpendra Kumar Tripathi, Organizing secretary and President of IPGA-UP and Mr. R.P Shukla, Chairman, RGI.

Indian Pharmacy Graduate Association organized it s31st Annual conference themed on “The Strategic Direction For Competent Pharma Graduates’- A Road Map” in collaboration with Rameshwaram Institute of Technology and Management, Lucknow on 30th April, 2017 at the auditorium of CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow. The conference aimed for a major social cause. Discussions regarding promotion of health care by improvement of pharmacy practices and current challenges in health care education system were taken place. Various dignitaries from the field of Education/Academics, Drug Authority/Regulators, Research and Industry marked the occasion with their esteemed presence. The conference was inaugurated by the chief guests Prof. Vinay Kumar Pathak (Vice Chancellor, Dr. A.P.J Abdul KalamTechnical University), and the guest of Honour were Padam Shri Dr. Nitya Anand, Ex-Director, CSIR-CDRI and Dr. G N Singh, (Drug Controller General of India). The scientific program was followed by scientific sessions which includes lectures by Mr. P.K. Jaggi, Chief Pharmacy Executive, Delhi State Cancer Institute; Mr. P.P.Sharma, Former Dy. Drugs Controller, Delhi Govt; Mr. A.K. Malhotra, Ex Drug Licensing & Controlling Authority, U.P.; Dr. A.K. Gupta, Managing Director, M/S Pharmasynth Formulation Ltd.Dr. Nitya Anand in his lecture focused on the different perspective of pharmacy education and their scope in various sectors of pharmacy field. All the invited speakers through their lecture provided guidance and a roadmap to the young pharmacy graduates to achieve success in their carrier. Young researchers and the pharmacy students were given opportunity to display their research activities through a poster session. During open panel discussion between IPGA members and the students, topics regarding job opportunities, pharmacy education system were discussed. The program was concluded with the valedictory function and distribution of certificates to the participants. The vote of thanks was proposed by Prof. Pushpendra Kumar Tripathi, Organizing secretary and President of IPGA-UP and Mr. R.P Shukla, Chairman, RGI.

A National Conference on “Recent Trend in Drug Discovery and Development” [RTD3] was organized in Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Motherhood University, Roorkee in association with in association with Uttarakhand State Branches of APTI & IPGA on April 29, 2017 (Saturday). The aim of this conference [RTD3] is to deliberate on recent trend in drug discovery and development and to exchange experience and knowledge among the experts from industry and academia around the nation. It will provide a platform for professionals, researchers and scholars to share their idea and experience over here. The detailed schedule for the conference was as follows: Time Event 8.00 A.M to 10.00 A.M. Participant Registration 11.00 A.M. to 11.30 A.M Inaugural Function 11.30 A.M to 1.00 P.M. Technical Session 1: Expert Lectures 1.00 P.M to 2.00 P.M. LUNCH 2.00 P.M to 3.00 P.M Technical Session 2: Poster Exhibition & Evaluation/Oral Presentation 3.00 P.M to 3.30 P.M High Tea 3.30 P.M to 4.30 P.M Valedictory Function Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Narendra Sharma was the Chief Guest, Mr. G.S. Bedi, the President of IPGA, Uttarakhand was Guest of Honour and Dr. Rajeev Kharb, Dr. Satyendra Rajput & Dr. Ravindra Kumar Kondal from AMITY University, Noida were the Keynote speakers and all the Deans, Principal & HODs were invited guests on this great occasion. The celebration was started with Lamp lightening, floral warship by all dignitaries and Vandana of Maa Sharde presented by the students. Hon’ble Vice Chancellor conveyed to the students about the importance of practical session. He also convey the important role of Pharmacy scholars in the area of new drug discovery & development. Dr. G.S. Bedi, the President of IPGA, Uttarakhand says to the delegates for thorough and deep studies of subjects to retain the quality for professional need and always refer a standard book & periodical/journals to update himself. Dr. Rajeev Kharb from AMITY University describe the various techniques used in the new drug discovery and development. Dr. Satyendra Rajpul inlighting the invention of new drugs for Parkinsonism, Alzheimer and brain strock. Dr. Ravindra Kumar Kondal convey the importance of clinical trial & post marketing surveillance for new drug development and simultaneously a golden carrier opportunity in Pharmacovigilance. Mr. Vibhu Agnihotri from Sanofi Pasteur India Pvt. Ltd.enlightening the carrier opportunity in the field of Pharmaceutical Marketing. In this one-day conference around 300 delegates from eight Universities and various Institutes of surrounding satats were participated. 56 research papers were presented in this conference in the form of oral presentation as well as poster display by delegates. This ceremony was concluded with the vote of thanks of Dr. Santosh Kumar Verma, Principal& Convener-Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences towards the all present dignitaries and students to make this occasion successful.Media coverage of this event was published in daily newspapers, like Hindustan (30th April, 2017, Haridwar edition), Amar Ujala (30th April, 2017, Haridwar edition) and Dainik Jagaran (30th April, 2017, Haridwar edition).

On Saturday April 22nd 2017, SGT College of Pharmacy, SGT University, organized first National Conference on Pharmacy Practice on the theme “Responsible Use of Medicines “for the pharmacy Students. The Conference was sponsored by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Directorate of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and partially by Indian Pharmacy Graduates’ Association (IPGA). It Practice” Clinical Pharmacy, Industry, Research, Academics, Regulatory and other sectors of Pharmacy profession. Dr. Vijay Bhalla, Director Professor SGT College of Pharmacy practice, sponsored by IPGA welfare trust. The renowned speakers Mr. Atul Nasa in his Keynote address highlighted some of the burning issues like Drug abuse by students, Life style disorder like Hypertension, Diabetes & Obesity. Prof. Pramil Tiwari highlighted the role of Pharmacist in the Community perspective on the usage of Medicines with utmost care and cautions to enhance patient safety. Mr. Pawan Kumar Jaggi, deliberated on Prevention of Microbial Resistance to Antibiotics. He also informed about regulatory aspects and WHO concern on the issues. Dr. Rishi Kumar, informed the August gathering about the various Pharmacovigilance aspects and reporting methods for the benefits of the participants. He showed a very emotional video clip on Thalidomide tragedy. The main attraction of the event was participation of 365 delegates from 20 different Pharmacy Institutions from all over the country and 55 poster presentations. In the last the winners of the poster presentation competition were announced and felicitated by the jury. The winner of the poster presentation competition was Ms Nazia siddhiqui student of Masters from NIPER, Mohali.

On Saturday April 22nd 2017, SGT College of Pharmacy, SGT University, organized first National Conference on Pharmacy Practice on the theme “Responsible Use of Medicines “for the pharmacy Students. The Conference was sponsored by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Directorate of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and partially by Indian Pharmacy Graduates’ Association (IPGA). It Practice” Clinical Pharmacy, Industry, Research, Academics, Regulatory and other sectors of Pharmacy profession. Dr. Vijay Bhalla, Director Professor SGT College of Pharmacy practice, sponsored by IPGA welfare trust. The renowned speakers Mr. Atul Nasa in his Keynote address highlighted some of the burning issues like Drug abuse by students, Life style disorder like Hypertension, Diabetes & Obesity. Prof. Pramil Tiwari highlighted the role of Pharmacist in the Community perspective on the usage of Medicines with utmost care and cautions to enhance patient safety. Mr. Pawan Kumar Jaggi, deliberated on Prevention of Microbial Resistance to Antibiotics. He also informed about regulatory aspects and WHO concern on the issues. Dr. Rishi Kumar, informed the August gathering about the various Pharmacovigilance aspects and reporting methods for the benefits of the participants. He showed a very emotional video clip on Thalidomide tragedy. The main attraction of the event was participation of 365 delegates from 20 different Pharmacy Institutions from all over the country and 55 poster presentations. In the last the winners of the poster presentation competition were announced and felicitated by the jury. The winner of the poster presentation competition was Ms Nazia siddhiqui student of Masters from NIPER, Mohali.