Association Activities

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.

School of Pharmaceutical Management, The IIHMR University in association with the Indian Pharmaceutical Graduate Associate (IPGA) conducted one day conference with the title of Pharma summit 2017 on Saturday, 25 Feb 2017 with the theme of Emerging Careers in Pharmaceutical Industry emphasizing on Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, and Data Management at The IIHMR University, Jaipur. The IPGA team from Central and Rajasthan Branch coordinated well to give the momentum to the Pharma Summit 2017 and succeed to got more than 600 participants. The objective of the event to make aware students about the career perspectives in these emerging areas.More than 600 students, principals, and faculty members of 30 different pharmacy colleges across the Rajasthan and other vicinity areas like UP, MP, Delhi, Hariyana attended the conference and got benefitted with the intention good career option selection in clinical research, pharmacovigilance and data management. Apart from the students, Principals, faculty members and other delegates were participated in the event. The list of IPGA memberswho were present in the event are given. S.No. NAME POSITION 1 MR. ATUL KUMAR NASA Managing Trustee 2 SHRI SHYAM LAL NASA Trustee 3 SHRI BHANU DUA Trustee 4 SHRI PREM PRAKASH SHARMA Trustee 5 SHRI PAWAN KUMAR JAGGI Trustee 6 DR. ARUN GARG Trustee 7 MR. ANIL KUMAR NEGI Trustee 8 DR. VIJAY BHALLA Trustee 9 MR. DEEPAK SHARMA JOINT SECRETARY-NORTH 10 MR. BHARAT BHUSHAN Trustee 11 DHIRENDRA KAUSHIK President, Hariyana The program was inaugurated with lightening the lamp at 10:00 Am by the dignitaries of the program i.e. Mr. Atul Kumar Nasa, The President, IPGA Central and Mr. Ajay Jain, The President, IPGA, Rajasthan State, Dr. Arun Garg, Gen. Secretary, IPGA, Central Dr. (Brig.) S.K. Puri (Advisor); Dr. S. D. Gupta, The Chairman, The IIHMR University; Dr. N.K. Gurbani, Professor, The IIHMR University;guest speakers Mr. Rajendra Talele, Head, Clinical Development Services, Accutest Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai;Mr. DevenBabre, Associate Vice President, Tata Consulting Services, Mumbai, Mr. SachinTadge, Project Manager, Cognizant, Mumbai. The dignitaries addressed and motivated with their kind speeches to the students at the inaugural of program. Students image with receive IPGA life membership Certificates.

School of Pharmaceutical Management, The IIHMR University in association with the Indian Pharmaceutical Graduate Associate (IPGA) conducted one day conference with the title of Pharma summit 2017 on Saturday, 25 Feb 2017 with the theme of Emerging Careers in Pharmaceutical Industry emphasizing on Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, and Data Management at The IIHMR University, Jaipur. The IPGA team from Central and Rajasthan Branch coordinated well to give the momentum to the Pharma Summit 2017 and succeed to got more than 600 participants. The objective of the event to make aware students about the career perspectives in these emerging areas.More than 600 students, principals, and faculty members of 30 different pharmacy colleges across the Rajasthan and other vicinity areas like UP, MP, Delhi, Hariyana attended the conference and got benefitted with the intention good career option selection in clinical research, pharmacovigilance and data management. Apart from the students, Principals, faculty members and other delegates were participated in the event. The list of IPGA memberswho were present in the event are given. S.No. NAME POSITION 1 MR. ATUL KUMAR NASA Managing Trustee 2 SHRI SHYAM LAL NASA Trustee 3 SHRI BHANU DUA Trustee 4 SHRI PREM PRAKASH SHARMA Trustee 5 SHRI PAWAN KUMAR JAGGI Trustee 6 DR. ARUN GARG Trustee 7 MR. ANIL KUMAR NEGI Trustee 8 DR. VIJAY BHALLA Trustee 9 MR. DEEPAK SHARMA JOINT SECRETARY-NORTH 10 MR. BHARAT BHUSHAN Trustee 11 DHIRENDRA KAUSHIK President, Hariyana The program was inaugurated with lightening the lamp at 10:00 Am by the dignitaries of the program i.e. Mr. Atul Kumar Nasa, The President, IPGA Central and Mr. Ajay Jain, The President, IPGA, Rajasthan State, Dr. Arun Garg, Gen. Secretary, IPGA, Central Dr. (Brig.) S.K. Puri (Advisor); Dr. S. D. Gupta, The Chairman, The IIHMR University; Dr. N.K. Gurbani, Professor, The IIHMR University;guest speakers Mr. Rajendra Talele, Head, Clinical Development Services, Accutest Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai;Mr. DevenBabre, Associate Vice President, Tata Consulting Services, Mumbai, Mr. SachinTadge, Project Manager, Cognizant, Mumbai. The dignitaries addressed and motivated with their kind speeches to the students at the inaugural of program. Students image with receive IPGA life membership Certificates.