Association Activities

Alwar Pharmacy College, Alwar, in collaboration with IPGA, has organized online webinar in the Zoom portal, on 29 th January 2022 at 09:00 AM. The topic of the webinar was "Opportunities and Challenges to Indian Pharmacy Graduates in Post COVID scenario" Dr. Atul Kumar Nasa, President, IPGA has welcomed all three expert panelists and Dr. Arun Garg, General Secretary, IPGA has inaugurated the webinar. Dr. Monica Jain, Sr. Professor, Department of Pharmacology, SMS Medical College, Jaipur has presented a lecture in which she enlisted and explained “Key skills and knowledge for Pharmacist to play their role in healthcare team effectively”. She explained in detail all key skills required to Pharmacists and the ways to develop it in Pharmacists. Dr. Dheeraj Kaul, Board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine, Specialist in Pain Management and Nephrology, Based in New York, USA, also COVID Analyst has delivered the key note address on the theme of the webinar, "Opportunities and Challenges to Indian Pharmacy Graduates in Post COVID scenario" and very deeply explained with case study reports and with his vast medical experience, has thrown light on the opportunities for Pharmacists in Indian and International perspectives. He motivated the student attendees by enlightening on the scope of Pharmacy students in the next 10 years with evidences of data that projects the services of the Pharmacists in the future society. Also, he emphasized the knowledge set required in AI and ML areas, which are going to rule the Global Pharmaceutical market in the next decade. Dr Lokendra Sharma, Sr. Professor, Department of Pharmacology, SMS Medical College, Jaipur has talked about “Pharmacist’s role in Pharmacovigilance of COVID chemotherapeutics/ chemoprophylaxis” and he demonstrated his experiences with PvPI and the activities of Pharmacovigilance and Materiovigilance to report the Adverse Effects of Drugs and Medical Devices and the role of Pharmacists in the area. Also he appreciated the Pharmacoeconomic features mentioned by Dr. Dheeraj Kaul. Dr. G. Jeyabalan, Principal, Alwar Pharmacy College was the convener-cum-moderator for this webinar. Dr. Bharat Vashistha, Sh. Binod Kumar were appreciated the topics delivered by the speakers. Dr. Atul Kumar Nasa proposed Dr. Dheeraj Kaul to deliver a detailed lecture on Long Term COVID in the IPGA platform in the near future and has been immediately accepted by Dr. Kaul. The webinar was concluded with vote of thanks and chanting National Anthem.

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01/12/2021: In connection with World AIDS day, an awareness poster was designed by IPGA-Kerala State Branch and circulated among various Pharmacy Colleges in Kerala for circulating among students and display in notice boards. Also, we circulated the poster among officials of Drugs Control Department and Drugs Testing Laboratories for exhibiting in notice boards. 30/01/2022: IPGA (Kerala State Branch) in association with IPGA (Central) organizedawebinar on “RecentTrendsinQualityAssuranceintheInVitro Diagnostic Reagents”. Dr. Atul Kumar Nasa, President, IPGA inaugurated the webinarandMr.JayanPM,DrugsController,KeralaStatewastheGuestofHonor in the function. Mr.Sanjaymon K R,Associate VP(Quality), AGAPPE delivered an excellentlectureonthetopicwhichwasveryusefulandimpartednewinsightson thesubjecttotheparticipants.Itwasagreatsuccesswiththeparticipationof200 plus participants across the country. 27/02/2022:IPGA(KeralaStateBranch)inassociationwithKeralaStateDrugs Control Enforcement Officers’ Association (KSDCEOA) organized a webinar for regulatory officers across the country on the topic “Arresting Powers and Procedures of Drug Regulatory Officers: A review based on Honorable SupremeCourtJudgment”.Dr.AtulKumarNasa,President,IPGA,inaugurated the webinar and Mr. Jayan PM, Drugs Controller, Kerala State was the Guest of Honour in the function. Mr. Premnath, Senior Grade Assistant Public Prosecutor, DirectorateofProsecutions,GovernmentofKeralawasthespeakerofthewebinar. It was a great success with the participation of 150 plus participants across the country. 30/03/2022:AspartofobservanceofWorldHealthDayon7thApril2022,IPGA (Kerala State Branch) organized an Essay Writing Competition for students in variousPharmacyCollegesofKerala.Thetopicforthe contestwas “IMPACT OF PHARMACEUTICALWASTEONGLOBALHEALTH”.WeofferedRs.3000/-for firstprizewinner,Rs.2000/-forsecondprizewinnerandRs.1000/-forthirdprize winneralongwithmeritcertificates.Theresultsofthecompetitionweredeclared on the occasion of a national webinar conducted by the Association on 10thApril 2022. First Prize: Ms. N.Parvathy; Second Prize: Ms. Gayathri Vinodan; Third Prize: Shared by: Rohith Krishnan & Ms Sana Zainab. 10/04/2022: IPGA-Kerala State Branch In association with Kerala Pharmacy GraduatesAssociation(KPGA)organizedaNationalLevelWebinaron“Marketing Yourself: Resume Writing and Interview Tips”. The session was handled by Mrs.MinuTreasaJose,RegionalMarketingManager(Europe,MiddleEast,Africa), Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, Belgium. The webinar was a great success with the participation and interaction of 200 plus students. 01/05/2022: IPGA-Kerala State Branch In association with Kerala Pharmacy GraduatesAssociation(KPGA)organizedaNationalLevelWebinaron“Technology Innovations-Transforming Pharmacy Practice”. Speaker was Mr. Rajesh Thalapparambath, Manager Inpatient Medication Management Services, Kngdom of Soudi Arabia. 15/05/2022: Annual General Body Meeting conducted. The Association honoured the newly appointed Kerala Drugs Controller, Jayan P.M in the GB. 26/06/2022: IPGA-Kerala State Branch organized a National Level Webinar on “Emerging Job Prospects in Pharma and Health Care”. Speaker was Dr. Ashan Farooq, Associate Manager, Liaison with IQVIA. 21/08/2022: IPGA-Kerala State Branch (WF) organized a NationalLevelWebinar on “Shining Teeth for Smiling Face”. Speaker was Dr. Ashna PA, MDS. 20/08/2022: Kerala State Branch organized a National Level Seminar on “Upgrading Horizons and Modern Insights in Pharmacy”. Instituted awards-Best Pharmacy Teacher Award, Regulatory officer Award, Industrialist Award, Pharmacist award. Also, inaugurated the launching of students forum. 16/03/2021:NationalVaccinationDay,2021 IPGA-Kerala State Branch organized a webinar on 16thMarch 2021, in connection with National Vaccination Day, 2021. The scientific session was handledbyDr.SreekumarEswaran,SeniorScientist,RajivGandhiCentrefor BiotechnologyandMolecularVirologyLaboratory,Thiruvananthapuram.Thetopic of webinar was “COVID 19-‘SPIKE’ IN VIROLOGY”. 12/06/2021:Webinaron“COSMETICSRULES,2020” IPGA-Kerala State Branch in association with Kerala State Drugs Control Enforcement Officers Association (KSDCEOA) organized a webinar on 12thJune, 2021.ThewebinarsessionwashandledbyMr.ManmohanTaneja,AssistantState Drugs Controller,Government of Haryana.The topic of webinar was “COSMETICS RULES, 2020”. 25/07/2021: International Webinar on “Fighting Pandemic-Pharmacist in the frontline”. Organized an International Webinar on “Fighting Pandemic-Pharmacist in the frontline”. The topic for the first session was : Role of Pharmacists in developing versatile anti-pandemic vaccine. The session was handled by Dr. Anish Chakkumkal, Principal Scientist and Team Lead, Janssennnn Vaccines, Netherlands. The topic of the second sessin was “Pharmacist role in vaccination- Lessons from Covid -19 pandemic. The session was handled by Prof. Oluwatoyin A Odeku FAS, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 28/08/2021: Webinar on “Snake Envenoming: The most neglected Tropical Disease” Organized a webinar on “Snake Envenoming: The most neglected Tropical Disease” in association with IPA-Kerala State Branch and Kerala Pharmacy GraduatesAssociation(KPGA).ThespeakerofthesessionwasDr.DileepkumarR (Director and CEO, Indriyam Biologicals Pvt. Ltd., Thiruvananthapuram). E- certificates were also issued to the participants. 25/09/2021:WorldPharmacistsDay,2021 IPGA- Kerala State Branch celebrated World Pharmacists Day, 2021 jointly with IPA-Kerala State Branch and Kerala Pharmacy Graduates Association (KPGA). Smt. Veena George, Hon’ble Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Kerala State offered a message during the occasion. A scientific session was also arranged in connection with this program. The speaker of the scientific session was Dr. Madhavan Nampoothiri (Assistant Professor-Selection Grade, Manipal College of PharmaceuticalSciences,Karnataka).Thetopic was “NeurologicalManifestations of Covid-19”. 03/10/2021: Webinar on GMP Documentation & Records for Pharma Industry IPGAKeralaStateBranchorganizedawebinaron“GMPDocumentation&Records for Pharma Industry”. The session was handled by Mr. Suresh Kamath (Vice President, Formulation, Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Goa). 21/11/2021:NationalPharmacyWeek,2021 IPGA-Kerala State Branch celebrated National Pharmacy Week, 2021jointly with IPA-Kerala State Branch and Kerala Pharmacy Graduates Association (KPGA).We arranged a webinar also in connection with the celebrations. The program was inaugurated by Smt. Veena George, Honorable Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Kerala State. The webinar was on the topic “Important Laws Related to Pharmacy”andhandledbyDr.P.K.Sreekumar(FormerDeputyDrugsControllerof Kerala State). 23/11/2021:NationalPharmacyWeek,2021TalkonIVDIndustry: A webinar has been arranged with KPGA & IPA on 23rdat 730 PM on Regulatory Aspects, Manufacturing & Quality of IVD in India. 10. IPGAAcademicDivision Indian Pharmacy Graduate Association (Academic Division) organized an interactive webinar on 30th May 2021 at 11 AM on the topic Awareness about MOOCCourseofIndustrialPharmacywhichisavailableonSwayamPortal.Inthis webinar, more than 400 Participants was registered throughout the country. Dr. Ajay Semalty (Corse Coordinator) gave all the information about the course with his team-members. Along with this course he also had given information about other course like Academic Writing, Video Lectures available on Swayam prabha and Arpit Channel. The Programme was moderated by Dr. Rahul Garg (Chairman IPGA Academic Division) and Dr. G. Jeyabalan Govindasamy (Chairman IPGA Public Relation Division). In this webinar the Central Council member of IPGA, Dr. Arun Garg, Dr. Vijay Bhalla and Mr. Pawan Jaggi were also present in Webinar. Dr. Akhilesh Tiwari Member IPGA Academic Division concluded the session and proposed the vote of thanks to all participants and resource persons IPGAAlwarLocalChapter: Date Name/Topicoftheevent Speaker/Guest Mode 22-02-2022 Indo-UKHigherEducation & Career Summit 201- 2022. Great Careers and courses in the United Kingdom - M.Sc., Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicines Ms.ClaireMerriman & Dr.Eric Hill, with GECF Online 19-02-2022 ChallengestoHealthcareteam on Long COVID – Post COVID Complications Dr.Dheeraj Kaul,MD,USA Dr. Bharti Malhotra, SMS, Jaipur Dr. D. Muralikrishnan, USA Prof. Vikas Sharma, M.Sc., Nursing Online 05-02-2022 NewDesignerDrugsandits impact on healthcare. Dr.D.Muralikrishnan,USA Dr.Indu Pal Kaur, President, Punjab University Online 29-01-2022 Opportunities and challenges toIndianPharmacyGraduates in Post COVID Scenario Dr.Dheeraj Kaul,MD,USA Dr. Lokendra Sharma, SMS, Jaipur Dr.MonicaJain, SMS, Jaipur Online 23-01-2022 ArtificialIntelligence: Application in Pharma Industry Sh.RanjitBarshikar Online