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Volume 12| Issue 2 | October 2018- February 2019
Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University
RadianceInspiring Thoughts...
Chairperson
Prof. Manjunath D. Ghate
Editor
Dr. Shital Butani
Editorial Members
Dr. Snehal Patel
Dr. Nagja Tripathi
Dr. Bhumika D Patel
Dr. Bhagawati Saxena
EDITORIAL BOARD
Student Research 09-11
Students’ Corner 12-13
Faculty Corner 14-15
Publications 16
Glimpses 01
From the Editor's desk 02
Dignitaries 03-4
Expert Lectures 05
Events 06-8
INSIDE....
FORTHCOMING EVENTSWorkshop on demonstration & training on pharmaceutical equipment and software. March 28, 2019
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Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University.
Website: http://www.nirmauni.ac.in/IPNU NirmaUniPharma
PUBLICATIONS List of Publications in reputed journals with impact
factor greater than 1 as per scopus:
Barai P, Raval N, Acharya S, Acharya N.
Neuroprotective effects of Bergenia ciliata on NMDA
induced injury in SH-SY5Y cells and attenuation of
cognitive deficits in scopolamine induced amnesia in
rats. Biomed Pharmacother. 2018 Dec;108:374–90.
Impact Factor: 3.457.
Chokshi NV, Khatri HN, Patel MM. Formulation,
optimization, and characterization of rifampicin-
loaded solid lipid nanoparticles for the treatment of
tuberculosis. Drug Dev Ind Pharm. 2018
Dec;44(12):1975–89. Impact Factor: 2.295
Dwivedi N, Shah J, Mishra V, Tambuwala M,
Kesharwani P. Nanoneuromedicine for management of
neurodegenerative disorder. Journal of Drug Delivery
Science and Technology. 2019 Feb;49:477–90. . Impact
Factor: 2.26
Jha AB, Panchal SS, Shah A. Ellagic acid: Insights into
its neuroprotective and cognitive enhancement effects
in sporadic Alzheimer’s disease. Pharmacol Biochem
Behav. 2018 Dec;175:33–46. . Impact Factor: 2.53
Variya BC, Bakrania AK, Chen Y, Han J, Patel SS.
Suppression of abdominal fat and anti-hyperlipidemic
potential of Emblica officinalis: Upregulation of PPARs
and identification of active moiety. Biomed
Pharmacother. 2018 Dec;108:1274–81. Impact Factor:
3.457
Variya BC, Bakrania AK, Madan P, Patel SS. Acute and
28-days repeated dose sub-acute toxicity study of
gallic acid in albino mice. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol.
2019 Feb;101:71–8. . Impact Factor: 2.22
Rajput A, Butani S. Resveratrol anchored
nanostructured lipid carrier loaded in situ gel via nasal
route: Formulation, optimization and in vivo
characterization. J. of Drug Deli Sci and Techno. 2019
Feb;51: 214-23. Impact Factor: 2.297
National conference of Institute of Pharmacy (NCIP-2019)
DIRECTOR'S DESK DIGNITARIESWe are happy to bring out the new edition of Radiance showcasing the activities of the Institute of
Pharmacy, Nirma University. We have organized 3rd National Conference of Institute of Pharmacy which
was attended by more than 200 participates from different parts of the country and presented paper. We
have invited Dr. Sunil Jambekar from LECOM, Bradenton, School of Pharmacy, FL, USA and Dr. Marco
Lolli, University of Turin, Turino, Italy to teach courses in B Pharm and M Pharm. We have also organized
two public Lecture during the period and it is worth to mention that Dr. Sanjib Battacharya, Southwest
University, Chongquing, China delivered the lecture. This issue also contains the details of the ongoing M
Pharm project of our students. I congratulate all the students and faculty members for their
achievements for the success of Institute.
(Dr. Manjunath Ghate)
Director, Institute of Pharmacy
It is indeed a pleasure to bring out the second issue of the Twelfth volume of ‘Radiance’. Institute of
Pharmacy always attempt to give the best research environment to students by organizing various
lecture series. Two such lecture series were organised which offered, research scholars, a remarkable
opportunity for one to one interaction with experts. This issue also gives a glimpse of several events
organized by the institute as well as the achievements of faculty members, staff members, and students. I
am thankful to all the members of the editorial board for contributing positively to give the present
shape to this issue.
Your suggestions and feedback are always welcome at [email protected]
(Dr. Shital Butani)
The following members visited Institute of Pharmacy for Advisory committee meeting:
Dignitaries Visited
Public Lectures
Editor’s desk
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• Prof. A. K. Chakraborti, Professor and Head, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, and Dean, National Institute of Pharmaceutical
Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali
• Prof. P. R. Vavia, Member, IAC Dr. P. R. Vavia, Professor of Pharmaceutics & Dean, Academic Programme, Institute of Chemical
Technology, Mumbai
• Dr. Kiran Kalia, Director, NIPER, Gandhinagar
• Dr. Jyoti Paliwal, Director, PHAEX Consulting, Gurugram
• Dr. Mukul Jain, Senior Vice President-Pharmacology, Head, Nonclinical Research & Development, Zydus Research Centre,
Ahemdabad.
• Dr. Shivprakash Ratnam, Synchron Research Services Private Limited, Ahmedabad.
Prof Sunil S Jambhekar from LECOM-Bradenton, School of Pharmacy,
FL, USA visited Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University during February
11-15, 2019. He delivered a series of lectures on Biopharmaceutics and
pharmacokinetics, nonlinear kinetics, modified release dosage form and
many others to B. Pharm., M. Pharm, and Ph. D. students. He covered the
fundamental and applied aspects of biopharmaceutics and
pharmacokinetics. The research scholars were given case studies and
problems for solving. He guided the students for in vitro-in vivo
correlation and Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics related
exercise. He also discussed the research project related problems of M.
Pharm. and Ph. D. students. He also guided students for Indo - US
exchange program for the internship, post-doctoral fellowship
opportunities and Full Bright fellowship schemes of USA. The lecture
series also comprises of a brainstorming session with faculties for
research and teaching policy, advancement in teaching and trends in the
US education system was also organized. This lecture series was an
excellent interactive learning experience for all.
Prof. Marco Lolli, Aggregate Professor in Medicinal Chemistry at
University of Turin, Torino, Italy and CEO, Beenext s.r.l. visited Institute of
Pharmacy, Nirma University from February 25 to March 4, 2019. As a
Visiting Professor, Prof. Lolli delivered a series of lectures on Scaffold
hopping in drug discovery targeting hDHODH to B. Pharm, M. Pharm,
and Ph. D. students. He covered systematic approaches to drug design
and synthesis. The case studies and problem-solving were also given to
the M. Pharm and Ph.D. students. Prof. Lolli also interacted personally
with M. Pharm and Ph.D. students and did brainstorming for their research related problems. He delivered lectures on Innovative
Teaching methodologies to Faculty members and Ph. D. students. Prof. Lolli also delivered a Public Lecture on "Malaria: An Historical
Perspective". Visit of Prof. Lolli was a good interactive learning experience for Faculty members as well as for students. Visit of Prof. Lolli
was a good interactive learning experience for Faculty members as well as for students.
Lecture series
The following dignitaries also visited Institute of Pharmacy for National conference (NCIP-2019):
Prof. Marco Lolli, Aggregate Professor in Medicinal Chemistry at
University of Turin, Torino, Italy and CEO, Beenext s.r.l. delivered
a Public Lecture on "Malaria: An Historical Perspective" on
March 2, 2019.
Dr. Sanjib Bhattacharya, Professor, SouthWest University,
Chongqing, China delivered a talk on “Evaluating the Nanoscale
Biomimetic at the interface of chemistry and Biology” on
February 21, 2019.
Prof. A. K. Chakraborti, Professor and
Head, Department of Medicinal
Chemistry, and Dean, National Institute of
Pharmaceutical Education and Research
(NIPER), Mohali
Prof. P. R. Vavia, Member, IAC Dr. P. R.
Vavia, Professor of Pharmaceutics &
Dean, Academic Programme, Institute of
Chemical Technology, Mumbai
Dr. Jyoti Paliwal, Director, PHAEX
Consulting, Gurugram
DIGNITARIES EXPERT LECTURES
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Name of the Expert, Designation and Organization Topic Date
Dr. Rashmi Kumbar, Assistant Professor,
School of Library and Information Science,
Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar
Mr. Bhavesh Kakadiya, Manager, Pharmacovigilance and Safety Variation October 20, 2018
Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance,
Accord Healthcare Limited, Ahmedabad
Mr. Bhaumik Modi, Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Product Life Cycle Management for October 23, 2018
Cadila Health Care Ltd., Moraiya, Ahmedabad US market
Shri. M. M. Shankar, Technical Expert, Overview of Systat Software for November 20, 2018
Systat Software, Bangalore Statistical Data Analysis
Dr. Aamir Popat, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mesoporous nanoparticles as Drug January 8, 2019
University of Queensland, Australia Delivery Systems & Pharmacy Career
opportunities in Australia
Dr. Arpit Patwari, Co-Founder and Partner Pharm Entrepreneurship Opportunities in the January 17, 2019
ACE Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad field of Pharmaceutical Science
Mr. Shishir Upadhyaya, Senior International Advisor, Career Options for Pharmacy January 18, 2019
Admission Office, MCPHS University, Boston students in USA
Dr. Jitendra Patel, Former Associate, Director of Clinical Clinical Research in USA February 4, 2019
Science Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Company, USA
Mr. Pratik Thakkar, A Ph.D. scholar, Post Stoke Hypertension: Beneficial or February 21, 2019
Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical and Harmful
Health science, University of Auckland, Auckland
Dr. Pattanathu Rahman, Senior Lecturer, Research and Developments in February 22, 2019
Institute of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Biosurfactants and the introduction of
United Kingdom synthetic biology to improve Microbial
Processes
Talk delivered by ALUMNI
Mr. Harsh Shah, M. Pharm. Alumni and Ph.D. Scholar, Solid State Characterization of November 2, 2018
Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals - An Overview
Health Sciences, Long Island University,
Brooklyn, New York
Mr. Keval P. Trivedi, B. Pharm. Alumni and Director - What Next after B. Pharm? October 6, 2018
PharmaNext Academy, Gandhinagar
Mr. Rahil Jani, B. Pharm. Alumni and How to Become Successful Pharmacist January 1, 2019
Registered Pharmacist, Canada in Canada
Dr. Radhika Pandya, Ph. D. alumni and Assistant Formulation and evaluation of February 19, 2019
Professor, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad pharmaceutical aerosols
Research Methodology October 6, 018
Dr. Anil K Mishra, Scientist G, Molecular
Imaging and Research Centre, Institute of
Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Delhi
Prof. Krishnapriya Mohanraj, Vice Principal (Administration
and Strategy) Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis,
Bombay College of Pharmacy, Mumbai
Prof. Javed Ali, Professor (Pharmaceutics),
School of Pharmaceutical Education and
Research (Formerly Faculty of Pharmacy),
Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
Dr. G. N. Singh, Secretary-cum-Scientific Director, Indian
Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare, Govt. of India
Dr. Gopal Kundu, Director (I/c),
National Centre for Cell Science, Pune
Prof. K. S. Laddha, Professor of
Pharmacognosy, Institute of Chemical
Technology, Mumbai
Dr. Anamik Shah, Vice Chancellor,
Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad
Dr. Kiran Marthak, Director –
Management, Lambda Therapeutic
Research Ltd., Ahmedabad
Dr. Suresh Patankar, Chairman, Department of Urology,
ACE Hospital and Research Center, Pune
Prof. N. R. Sheth, Vice Chancellor,
Gujarat Technological University,
Ahmedabad
Expert lectures were organized 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. Alumni members of Institute are also working in
the various fields, also invited to interact with current students on several topics. The following list provides information about the
guest lectures organized during the last few months:
EVENTS EVENTSFoundation Day Celebrations
Anti-Ragging Poster Competition
The 15th Foundation Day of Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma
University was celebrated with full zeal and enthusiasm by
the students, faculty and staff members. Dr. J S Yadav, J C
Bose Fellow, Director & Trustee, Indrasheel University,
Mehsana and former Director IICT, Hyderabad & CSIR
Bhatnagar Fellow was the Chief Guest, and Dr. Anup Singh,
Director General, Nirma University was the President of the
Inaugural function. Prof Manjunath Ghate, Director, Institute
of Pharmacy presented the annual report of the Institute
highlighting the significant accomplishments of the Institute.
On this auspicious day, gold medals were given to the
meritorious students of B. Pharm. as well as the students,
faculty, staff, and alumni were felicitated for their
outstanding achievements.
Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University organized the anti-
ragging poster competition on October 19, 2018. About 80
students have participated enthusiastically during the event.
Prof Parag Mistry and Prof Jitesh Mewada from Institute of
Architect, Nirma University evaluated the posters and
felicitated the winners after the occasion.
This industrial visit was a part of Institute elective ‘Course on
Wheels-Application of Pharmaceutical Sciences’. Under this
course, Students of B. Pharm. Semester VII and M. Pharm.
Semester I (Regulatory Affairs) formerly visited Aculife
Healthcare on October 6, 2018. Later, students of M. Pharm.
Semester I (Pharmacology) and B. Pharm. Semester VII went
for industry visit at Preclinical Research facility of Cadila
Pharmaceuticals at Dholka on November 3, 2018. This is a
great opportunity for students for interacting with
professionals and learning about the functioning of
departments in industry.
A workshop entitled “Hands on Training for Sophisticated
Instruments" for the UG, PG and Ph.D. students of Pharmacy,
Industrial Visit
Hands on Training for Sophisticated
Instruments
Chemical Engineering, and Science background, was
organized by Dept. of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Institute of
Pharmacy on December 28, 2018 under the aegis of Centre
of Continuing Education, Nirma University. The training
programme provided a basic understanding, operation and
hands-on training of sophisticated instruments like High-
Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas
Chromatograph (GC), High-Performance Thin Layer
Chromatography (HPTLC), Fourier Transform Infrared
Spectrophotometer (FT-IR) and Spectrofluorimeter. The
workshop got an excellent response, and a total of 38
participants attended the workshop, though the maximum
limit of participants was restricted up to 30. The sessions
were conducted by Prof. Priti Mehta & Dr. Charmy Kothari,
and hands-on training was given by research scholars.
Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University organized the 3rd
National Conference of Institute of Pharmacy, NCIP 2019 on
the theme “Integrating Natural and Modern Medicines in
Drug Discovery and Development” during January 24-25,
2019.
Dr. G. N. Singh, Secretary-cum-Scientific Director, Indian
Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare, Govt. of India, was the Chief Guest in the Inaugural
function of the National Conference. Dr. Gopal Kundu,
Director (I/c), National Centre for Cell Science, Pune, was the
Guest of Honour. Various eminent and distinguished
scientists and academicians delivered plenary lectures at the
conference which was followed by the panel discussion.
NCIP 2019
More than 200 delegates participated actively in the
scientific poster competition and presented their innovative
ideas and valuable research work. Prof. N. R. Sheth, Vice-
Chancellor, Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad
and Dr. Anamik Shah, Vice-Chancellor, Gujarat Vidyapith,
Ahmedabad graced the valedictory function.
Alumni Networking Meet for Sector Pharmacology as well as
Pharmaceutical Analysis, Regulatory Affairs and quality
affairs were organized on October10 and December 30,
2018 respectively at Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University.
It was attended by various Alumni Members working in the
area of preclinical and clinical Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical
Analysis, ADL, QA, QC and RA. IPNUAA annual alumni meet
was organized at Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University on
January 26, 2019 with entertainment and fun activities where
the Alumni Members of Institute of Pharmacy revived their
memories.
IPNUAA meet
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EVENTS STUDENT RESEARCH
08 09
Workshop on Scientific Writing
Clinic
Institute of Pharmacy organized a Workshop on “Scientific
Writing Clinic” during December 20-21, 2018 under the
banner of Institute quality assurance cell for faculty
members and Ph.D. students. It included lecture cum
workshop on topics related to paper writing, proposal
writing, medical writing, etc. which is beneficial in scientific
communication. Various eminent and distinguished speakers
like Dr. Anupama Ramkumar, Arkus Research Clinical
Solution, Ahmedabad; Dr. Harish Padh, Ex-Vice Chancellor,
SPU; Prof. J. P.N. Mishra, Dean, CUG, Gandhinagar; Prof.
Bhaswat Chakraborty, Emeritus Professor, IPNU; Prof
Manjunath Ghate, Director, IPNU and Prof. Sarat Dalai,
Director, ISNU delivered lectures during this scientific writing
clinic.
Workshop on "Experimental animal
models and drug evaluation
techniques"
A workshop on "Experimental animal models and drug
evaluation techniques" was conducted on February 19, 2019.
Dr. Sanjay Mandhane, Associate Vice President,
Pharmacology, Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company
Limited, served as chief guest and delivered the key note
address. Participants from different parts of Gujarat and
Rajasthan from various pharmacy institutes and industries
attended the workshop. Surgical models for stroke and
invasive method of measurement of blood pressure, heart
rate and hemodynamic parameters were demonstrated. An
insight into molecular techniques like Enzyme Linked
Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) and hematoanalyzer were also
provided through demonstration.
Workshop on the "Computer Aided
Drug Design Software
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of
Pharmacy organised a workshop entitled "Computer Aided
Drug Design Software" under Center for Continuing
Education, Nirma University on February 16, 2019. The main
objective of the workshop was to provide conceptual insight
as well as demonstration of important software used for
computer aided drug design (CADD). The workshop got very
good response and total 33 participants attended the
workshop.
No. Project Title Student Guide/Coguide
Ph D in Pharmaceutical Sciences
1 Solubility and bioavailability enhancement of poorly
water soluble API for Cost Effective Formulation 18FTPHDP50
2 Development & evaluation of long-acting Ms. Harshita Gupta Dr. Priti Mehta
pharmaceutical formulations 18FTPHDP52
3 Metallic nanoparticles for treatment of Cancer Mr. Kartik Hariharan Padma Dr. Tejal Mehta
18FTPHDP53
4 Quantitative & qualitative analysis of biomarkers from Mr. Bana Arpit Arunkumar Dr. Priti Mehta
marine macro & micro algae for relevant 18FTPHDP54
therapeutic applications.
M.Pharm. in Pharmaceutics
1 Polymorphic stabilization and performance evaluation Mr. Anurag Pandey Dr. Mohit Shah
of a Urinary tract anti-infective drug by addition 17MPH101
of a crystal growth inhibitor
2 Formulation development of an immediate release Ms. Geeta Mahesh Bhagwani Dr. Tejal Mehta
solid oral dosage form for an anticoagulant drug. 17MPH102
3 Development of extended release pellets of Ms. Griva Hitesh Acharya Dr. Dhaivat C. Parikh
antiepileptic drug using wurster coating process 17MPH103
4 Design and Optimization of lyophilization cycle Mr. Hetal Ashok Pandya Dr. Shital Butani
for anti - ulcer drug 17MPH104
5 Formulation and Optimization of Osmotically Ms. Hetalbahen S. Panchal Dr. Tejal Mehta
Controlled Drug Delivery System of Antiepileptic Drug 17MPH105
6 Formulation and Evaluation of sulphate free Ms. Kajalben Bhatt Dr. Tejal Mehta
antidandruff shampoo 17MPH106
7 Formulation Development and Characterisation Ms. Krupali Anil Thacker Dr. Mohit Shah
of Irinotecan Liposome 17MPH107
8 Formulation and development of antiasthamatic Mr. Mrunal Santosh Bhide Dr. Jigar Shah
dry powder for oral suspension 17MPH108
9 Formulation Development of Extended Release Mr. Prajakta Hemantkumar Shah Dr. Mayur Patel
capsule for the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease 17MPH109
10 Optimization of residual content of peptide Ms. Preksha M. Vinchhi Dr. Mayur Patel
containing microspheres. 17MPH110
11 Development of Nose to Brain Targeted Polymeric Ms. Shabnam M. Wagadiya Dr. Tejal Mehta
Micelle for the Management of Alzheimer's Disease. 17MPH111
12 Development and evaluation of liposomes as Mr. Vatsal Bipinbhai Shah Dr. Shital Butani
posterior ophthalmic delivery system 17MPH112
13 Formulation and Characterization of Delayed Mr. Vimal Anilkumar Gupta Dr. Dhaivat C. Parikh
Release Pellets for PPI. 17MPH113
14 Development and characterization of iron Mr. Vismay Gopalbhai Saraiya Dr. Jigar Shah
chelator sprinkle granules 17MPH114
M.Pharm. in Pharmacology
1 Evaluation of PDE-4 inhibitor Roflumilast in Ms. Ankita Hareshbhai Mehta Dr. Bhoomika M. Patel
colon cancer 17MPH201
2 Pharmacological Evaluation of Anti-Diabetic Mr. Bharat Kumar Dr. Jigna S Shah
Drug Against DMBA induced Breast Cancer in 17MPH202
Experimental Animal Model
3 Antioxidant effect of Ferulic acid and folic acid on Ms. Diksha Pandey Dr. Shital Panchal
alcohol induced liver injury in wistar rats 17MPH203
Mr. Yadav Dattatraya Jalindhar Dr. Jignasa Savjani
Ph D in Pharmaceutical sciences and M Pharm Programme in different disciplines:
STUDENT RESEARCH STUDENT RESEARCH
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13 Total phenolics and flavonoids content and
antioxidant activity of macro algae Abhilasha Hitendrasinh
17MPH316
M.Pharm. in
1 HIV-1 Entry Inhibitors: Multi-Targeted approach for Mr. Harshil Rakeshbhai Shah Dr. Jignasa Savjani
CCR5 and CXCR4 17MPH401
2 Design and Synthesis of Novel Scaffold as B-Raf Mr. Jaydeepsinh P. Chavda Dr. Hardik G. Bhatt
Kinase Inhibitor for the Treatment of Skin Cancer 17MPH402
3 Design and synthesis of flavonoids analogues Mr. Karan Rathod Prof. Manjunath Ghate
as anticancer agents 17MPH403
4 Design and Synthesis of Novel Scaffold as HIV-1 Mr. Kevin Vijaykumar Shah Dr. Hardik G. Bhatt
Entry Inhibitors Specially Targeting to 17MPH404
Viral Glycoprotein Gp120
5 Design and Synthesis of Non NAD analogues as Poly ADP Mr. Mitalisingh Karansingh Thakur Dr. Bhumika D. Patel
Ribose Polymerase One PARP One Inhibitors for the 17mph405
Treatment of Solid Tumors
6 Design and Synthesis of Novel Poly ADP-Ribose Polymerase 1 Ms. Priyancy Girish Jain Dr. Bhumika D. Patel
(PARP1) Inhibitors for the Treatment of Solid Tumors. 17MPH406
7 Synthesis and pharmacological screening of peroxisome Mr. Rushabh Sunalbhai Shah Dr. Jignasa Savjani
proliferator acceptor receptor (PPAR)gamma agonist for 17MPH407
treatment of type 2 diabetes
8 3D-QSAR based design of substituted quinolone Ms. Sapanakumari R. Bhati Dr Vivek K. Vyas
derivatives as anti-malarial agents 17MPH408
9 Design and Synthesis of Novel Porcupine inhibitors Ms. Shivangi Panchal Dr. Bhumika D. Patel
as Anticancer agents 17MPH409
10 Design and synthesis of novel inhibitors contaning Ms. Shreya Rajendrakumar Mehta Prof. Manjunath Ghate
nitrogen heterocyclic ring as anticancer agents 17MPH410 Ms. Palak Parikh
11 Molecular Docking, Synthesis and Anti TB Activity of Heterocycle Ms. Silvi Singh Dr. Jignasa Savjani
Compounds for Resuscitation Promoting Factor B (RPFB) 17MPH411
M.Pharm. in Regulatory Affairs
1 Regulatory Perspective on Preparation of Post Approval Ms. Aishwarya C. Divecha Dr. Bhaswat Chakraborty
Submissions to Drug Master Files 17MPH801
2 Marketing authorization requirements for generic products Ms. Anjali Rajendrakumar Patel Dr. Nrupesh Patel
in African countries and comparison with USA market. 17MPH802
3 Regulatory consideration and requirements for BA BE for Ms. Gopi Bipinbhai Kacha Dr. Charmy Kothari
solid oral dosage forms (immediately release and 17MPH803
modified release tablets) for USA and Europe
4 A comprehensive study on regulatory requirements and Ms. Jwelisha Devendrasinh Sindha Dr. Bhaswat Chakraborty
challenges for drug registration in countries under row. 17MPH804
5 Regulatory Requirements and Current Challenges related to Ms. Labdhi Paresh Doshi Dr. Charmy Kothari
Labeling and Packaging for medicinal Products in Europe Region 17MPH805
6 Comprehensive Study On Labelling Requirements For Ms. Nakshi Mukeshkumar Chauhan Dr. Charmy Kothari
Pharmaceutical Drugs (Human Use) With Impact Of 17MPH806
Post NOC Changes To Labelling Including Labelling
Query Management - Health Canada
7 Regulatory filling and life cycle management of aerosol and Mr. Prakash Mishra Dr. Niyati Acharya
nasal sprays in LATAM, ASEAN and Europe. 17MPH808
8 Product post approval change management: Mr. Hemil Vaishal Pandit Dr. Niyati Acharya
Comparative study of Europe, South Africa & Brazil 17MPH809
Ms. Sisodiya Rajkumari Dr. Priti Mehta
Medicinal Chemistry
4 Evaluation of tyrosine kinase inhibitor in combination
ith PPAR- γ agonist for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. 17MPH204
5 Pharmacological evaluation of AMPK activators in Mr. Harsh Ramjibhai Maru Dr. Snehal Patel
chronic unpredictable mild stress in mice 17MPH205
6 Effect of magnesium valproate in cancer cachexia Ms. Jignisha Indrasinh Chauhan Dr. Bhoomika M. Patel
and associated cardiovascular complications 17MPH206
7 Effect of Butea monosperma on STZ induced Ms. Jimmy Dipakbhai Patel Dr. Shital Panchal
neurodegeneration. 17MPH207
8 Implication of innate immunity in age associated Ms. Madhushree Mukherjee Dr. Bhoomika M. Patel
neurodegenerative disease,emplyoing model 17MPH208
organism Caennorhabditis elegans
9 Pharmacodynamic, Pharmacokinetic study of novel Mr. Sarjak S. Chakravarti Dr. Snehal Patel
nanoparticles of irinotecan hydrochloride in 17MPH209
swiss albino mice.
10 Study the effect of valacyclovir on experimentally Mr. Swapnil Girishbhai Shah Dr. Jigna S Shah
induced neurodegenerative disorder. 17MPH210
11 Evaluation of pyrimethamine as apoptosis inducing Ms. Trisha Manishkumar Bhatt Dr. Jigna S Shah
agent on chemically induced gastric cancer 17MPH211
12 Effect of environmental toxins on Mr. Vraj Dharmendra Mehta Dr. Shital Panchal
neurodegeneration and cognitive functions. 17MPH212
M.Pharm. in
1 Development and Validation of stability indicating Ms. Femisha kumari Patel Dr. Priti Mehta
RP-HPLC method with forced degradation study 17MPH302
for simultaneous determination of Abacavir and
Lamivudine in tablet dosage form
2 Chromatographic and spectroscopic methods for Mr. Karanpalsingh C. Chaudhary Dr. Nrupesh Patel
gadobutrol 17MPH304
3 Forced Degradation studies of Ambroxol and Deslorataine Ms. Krishna Hemantbhai Bhalodi Dr. Nrupesh Patel
17MPH305
4 Development and validation of stability indicating assay Ms. Nisha Kamleshbhai Patel Dr. Nrupesh Patel
method for quantitative estimation of polmacoxib in 17MPH307
solid dosage form by rp HPLC
5 Development and validation of stability indicating HPLC Ms. Payal Shashikant Patel Dr. Priti Mehta
method with forced degradation study for 17MPH308
simultaneous determination of Darunavir and
Ritonavir in tablet dosage form.
6 Development and validation of Stability indicating assay Ms. Pooja Dineshbhai Patel Dr. C harmy Kothari
method of Flibanserin in solid dosage form by Hplc 17MPH309
7 Stability indicating HPTLC method for Ms. Priyanshi Punvantraj Shah Dr. Charmy Kothari
Clenbuterol Hydrochloride 17MPH310
8 Development and Evaluation of a Herbal Formulation Ms. Riya Pankaj Chitral Dr. Nagja Tripathi
for Photoprotective Activity 17MPH311
9 In Vitro Evaluation of Developed Nano Crystals Mr. Riyaz Dawoodbhai Momin Dr. Priti Mehta
of Pramipexole 17MPH312
10 Development and Validation of stability indicating RP Ms. Shailvi Keyurbhai Parikh Dr. Dipal Gandhi
HPLC method for estimation of Resveratrol and 17MPH313
Orlistat in Capsule Dosage form
11 Microwave assisted accelerated stability study of Ms. Dhruvi Samirbhai Gandhi Dr. Priti Mehta
selected drug in solid state 17MPH314
12 Development and validation of spectrofluorimetric Ms. Vidhi Niranjanbhai Patel Dr. Nrupesh Patel
method for the estimation of fexofenadine hydrochloride 17MPH315
and montelukast sodium in bulk and pharmaceutical
dosage form
Ms. Ekta Nileshbhai Radadiya Dr. Snehal Patel
Pharmaceutical Analysis
STUDENT CORNER STUDENT CORNER
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Students’ events:
Drama Club Activity
NirmaQuest’19
Students’ Achievements
Students of Drama club, Institute of Pharmacy have
participated in One Act Play competition 2019 held on
February 29, 2019. Total eight teams from other institutes
have participated, and a total of 13 students have performed
on the theme 'In Pursuit of Mahatma'. Institute won 2 prizes
in the competition that are Best Production and Best
Supporting Actress (Jenny Kundadiya, B. Pharm. Semester
IV).
NirmaQuest’19, an arena of National level quiz competition
for pharmacy and other disciplines was organized by
Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University on February 14,
2019. There was a total of 55 teams participated for both the
Quiz A (Pharmacy) and Quiz B (Other Disciplines). In Quiz A,
the team from Institute of Pharmacy Nirma University was
1st and 2nd runner up. Apurva Joshi and Aditya Taneja of B.
Pharm. semester VIII was 1st runner up and Yash Sharma
and Archana Hariprasad of B. Pharm. semester III was 2nd
runner up. In Quiz B also a team of Yash Sharma and Smit
Patel of B. Pharm. Semester VIII was 2nd runner up.
Manan Shah, Ph. D. Scholar under the guidance of Dr.
Charmy Kothri, presented the poster entitled “Drospirenone
and its association with Gallbladder Diseases : A
retrospective study of Canadian Adverse Drug Reaction
Monitoring Program,1965-2017" at the 18th Annual Meeting
of International Society of Pharmacovigilance:
Pharmacovigilance without borders held at Geneva,
Switzerland during November 11-14, 2018.
Krunal J Prajapati, Ph.D. Scholar under the guidance of Dr.
Charmy Kothri, received the senior research fellowship (SRF)
from ICMR for the project entitled "Impurity profile and
toxicity study of unknown impurities of selected anti-
asthmatic drugs" in January 2019.
Vandit Shah, B. Pharm. semester VIII student, participated in
India International Science Festival (IISF), Lucknow, U.P.
organized during October 5-8, 2018 and won the third prize.
Jay Shah, B. Pharm. Semester VIII won the first prize in
Photography Competition organized Nirma University on
January 10, 2019.
Ms. Parmi Patel, Ph.D. Scholar under the guidance of Dr.
Jigna Shah received the 2nd price for poster presentation
entitled “A strong link of evidence between Vitamin D and
Alzheimer's disease: Fact or Faux?" in the Pharmacology
track, 3rd National conference of Institute of Pharmacy
(NCIP 2019), Nirma University held during January 24-25,
2019.
Ms. Shraddha Patel received three gold and one silver
medals in various swimming competitions held at 15th
national masters aquatic championship at Vishakhapatnam.
No. Name of Student Project Title Name of Guide
1 Mr. Pawar Neha Dilip Pythopharmacological Evaluation of
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Calyx with Special reference
to metabolic disorder and cancer
2 Mr. Modi Anuj Pramodkumar Investigation on Hepatoprotective Activity of Some Dr. Vimal Kumar
Medicinal Plants
3 Mr. Chauhan Navneet Singh Computational Studies and Design of Novel Molecules Dr. Anuradha Gajjar
as Potential Glycogen Synthase Kinase Inhibitors
4 Mr. Devendra Pratap Singh Development of novel Drug Delivery Systems for the Dr. Manish Nivsarkar
Management of NSAID-induced Gastroenteropathy:
A Quality by Design (QbD) Approach
5 Ms. Borisha Ankitkumar Design & Synthesis of Novel Pteridine Derivatives as Dr. Hardik Bhatt
Chandrakantbhai Aurora Kinase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Cancer
6 Ms. Prutha Nayan Patel Microwave-Assisted Degradation Studies of Pharmaceuticals Dr. Priti Mehta
7 Ms. Shah Neha Surendra Formulation Development and Characterization of
Multiparticulate System for Oral Fixed Dose Combination Therapy Dr. Tejal Mehta
Dr. Shital Panchal
M. Pharm. Best scholastic performance
Pharmaceutics Mr. Kartik Hariharan Padma
Pharmacology Ms. Dhwani Patel
Clinical Pharmacy Ms. Hemangi Rawal
Regulatory affairs Ms. Shastri Angana Hemang
B. Pharm. Ms. Masi Tamhida Mustakali
B Pharm Name of the student
First year Ms. Purswani Sakshi Sunilkumar
Second year Ms. Patel Jahnvi Piyushbhai
Third year Ms. Yadav Anjali Anilbhai
Ph.D. awarded:
Following students received Ph.D. degree during the Twenty Sixth Convocation of Nirma University held on October 22, 2018:
Winners in Sports Activities
Various Sports events have been organized by Nirma University during October-November 2018. The Institute of Pharmacy teams
won the first prize in Kho-Kho (Female), Kabaddi (Female), Tug of War (Male and Female). The following is the list of winners in
various other events.
Other felicitations on Foundation Day for Outstanding Achievements are as below:
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:
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 October 1, 2018.
Best scholastic performance
Name of Event Winners Prize
100 Meter Race Ms. Shivani Naik First
200 Meter Race Ms. Ankita Joshi First
4 X 100 Meter Relay Ms. Ankita Joshi, Kavya Shah, Heli Patel, Aditi Singh First
Triple Jump and Long Jump Ms. Ankita Joshi Second
Shotput Mr. Chintan Pansara Third
Lawn Tennis (Double-Female) Ms. Twinkle Patel, Dwija Barbhaya Second
Lawn Tennis (Mix Double) Mr. Aayush Shah, Twinkle Patel Second
Lawn Tennis (Single - Female) Ms. Twinkle Patel Second
Table Tennis (Double - Male) Mr. Ashutosh Arora, Apurva Joshi Second
Chess Mr. Aayush Shah Second
Student Name Achievement
Ms. Ankita Joshi Best student of the year for her outstanding academic performance and for maximum participation
in extracurricular and co-curricular activities during her B Pharm journey from 2015 to 2018
Ms. Kosha Prajapati Outstanding contribution in the Institute level and University level NCC activities
Mr. Jay Shah Meritorious service and participation at the NSS camp organized at Jaspur Village
Ms. Maitri Madia
Ms. Priya Patel Outstanding contribution in Rangoli making during several Institute events
Ms. Kinjal Patel Best M. Pharm Thesis on "Design, Synthesis and Anti-cancer Screening of Novel Pyrimidine
Derivatives" by PharmInnova Award for the year 2017-18
Mr. Vandit Shah Harvard Internship Programme, Harvard Stem Cell Institute at Harvard University, Boston, MA. He
was one of the 34 people selected from a pool of about 800 applicants from all around the world
and was the only Indian to be selected in this Prestigious Program.
Mr. Harshil Shah Khorana Scholarship by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India for summer internship
at Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
Ms. Khushali Parekh Prime Minister Scholarship offered by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department
of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for
doctoral research
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Faculty Achievements:
Dr. Manjunath Ghate, Professor, and Director, Institute of
Pharmacy, received prestigious APTI Principal of the Year rdAward 2018. The award was conferred in 23 Annual
Convention of Association of Pharmacy Teachers of India
(APTICON) held during October 3-4, 2018 at Jaipur. Award
was bestowed his excellent track record and have taken their
institution to new heights in terms of quality education,
competent research activities and an able administration.
Dr. Priti J Mehta, Professor, and Head, Department of
Pharmaceutical Analysis, Institute of Pharmacy, received
prestigious ‘APTI women of the year Award 2018’. The award rdwas conferred in 23 Annual convention of Association of
Pharmacy Teachers of India (APTICON) held during October
3-4, 2018 at Jaipur. Award was conferred for her academic,
professional and scientific services to the profession. She is
the first women scientist from Gujarat to receive this award.
Dr. Bhumika D. Patel received
Best Assistant Professor Award
2018-19 for the Overall
Performance in Teaching, Co-
Curricular Activities and Research
on October 1, 2018 from Nirma
University.
Dr. Charmy Kothari, Associate Professor, Department of
Pharmaceutical Analysis, Institute of Pharmacy received Dr. P.
D. Shethi Memorial Annual National Award 2017 for the best
research paper in the J of Planar Chromatography on
“Development and Validation of a HP-TLC-Densitometric
Method for the quantification of Guggulosterones E and Z in
a Polyherbal Formulation containing Commiphora Mukul” in
Dec 2018. Paper is Co-Authored by Maulik Ranpariya, Mital
Patel and Dr. Priti Mehta.
Dr. Mayur Patel received first Prize in the oral Presentation rdin Pharmaceutics track at 23 Annual National Convention of
Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTICON),
organized at Jaipur during October 5-6, 2018.
Dr. Bhoomika M. Patel received first prize in the oral rdpresentation at 23 Annual National Convention of
Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTICON)
held as Swami Keshvanand Institute of Pharmacy, Jaipur
from October 5-6, 2018.
Dr. Shital Butani served as Judge for the oral presentation
session at National conference “Nanoscitech Frontiers and
Challenges in Biomedical Science” at Parul University in
January 2019.
Dr. Shital Butani delivered a talk entitled “Novel
technologies to develop dosage forms for lipophilic drugs: A
case study” at GUJCOST sponsored National Conference on
“Nanoscitech Frontiers and Challenges in Biomedical
Sciences” organised by Parul Institute of Pharmacy, Parul
University, Vadodara on January 3-4, 2019.
Prof. Tejal Mehta felicitated for a review article published in
Expert Opinion on drug delivery and a book entitled
“Pharmaceutical Quality Management and Drug Delivery
System” in Career Publication, Nashik, Maharashtra.
Dr. Shital Butani felicitated for a major research project
grant from the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences
(BRNS), Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India.
Dr. Priti Mehta and Dr. Snehal Patel are co-investigators.
Dr. Jignasa Savjani for attending Pittcon, the USA with a full
travel award from American Chemical Society.
Faculty Recognitions
Expert Lecture delivered by Faculty:
Faculty Felicitation during
foundation day:
Dr. Snehal Patel felicitated to publish a book entitled
“Textbook of Human Anatomy & Physiology” by Nirav
Prakashan, Ahmedabad and research articles in journals with
impact factor more than 4.
Dr. Bhoomika M. Patel felicitated for research article in the
Journal of Psychopharmacology with an impact factor of
4.738.
Ms. Palak K. Parikh felicitated for the highest feedback
from students for the academic year 2017-18 amongst all
the faculty members of the Institute of Pharmacy.
Dr. Mohit Shah, felicitated for working as an NSS officer to
organize the residential camp at Jaspur village as a part of
NSS activity.
Mr. Shailesh Patel felicitated for their outstanding
performance.
Ms. Jigisha Patel felicitated for their outstanding
performance.
Dr. Vidhi Shah
Staff Felicitation
New faces
Dr. Vidhi Shah has joined
Institute of Pharmacy as Assistant
Professor in the department of
Pharmaceutics. She has
completed M. Pharm. from L.M.
College of Pharmacy and PhD
from Shah Schulman Center for
surface science and
nanotechnology, Dharmsinh Desai University. She has 7
International Publications in journals like Langmuir, Journal
of Molecular Liquids and Material Science and Engineering C thto her credit. She was selected for 68 Nobel Laureat meet
at Lindau, Germany. She presented her research work as oral
presentation at SIS-2018, Okhlahoma, USA. She was
awarded best Poster award at SIS-2016 in China. She has
also been to France for European School on Nanoscience
and Nanotechnologies. She has worked at University of
Bristol, UK under Newton Bhabha fellowship program. Her
area of interest is colloidal drug delivery systems, stimuli
responsive gels, nanoparticle synthesis and soft
nanocarriers.
Dr. Bhagawati Saxena
Dr. Bhagawati Saxena has joined
Institute of Pharmacy as Assistant
Professor in the department of
Pharmacology. She has
completed M.S. (Pharm.) from
National Institute of
Pharmaceutical Education and
Research (NIPER), Mohali and Ph.D. from Indian Institute of
Technology (Banaras Hindu University). She has received
UGC-Junior Research Fellowship and CSIR-Senior Research
Fellowship for carrying out her Ph.D. research work. She has
worked in National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education
and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad for two years as Assistant
Professor. She has International Publications in journals like
Pharmacological Reports, Chemico-Biological Interaction,
Stress etc. to her credit. She has attended and presented
papers at various national and international level
conferences including the one at AAPS Annual Meeting and
Exposition, New Orleans, USA and Singapore Pharmacy
Congress. She has received Best Poster award at the
conference of Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences
(RAPS). She has also attended various seminars and
workshops. Her research areas of interest are exploring
different pathways involved in the pathogenesis and
investigation of new therapeutic target for the treatment of
Traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, Memory
impairment, Stress and Stress related disorder.