Pharmocology

Vision

To become an internationally recognised centre of excellence for pharmacological research and training.

Mission

Producing competent professionals and scientists who are able to apply their knowledge to drug discovery and development.

About the Department

Established in 2010, the Department of Pharmacology is a major department in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The faculty working in the department are nationally and internationally recognised for their research works with their research articles being published in peer-reviewed journals.

The laboratories are well-equipped for the pursuit of research, and our faculty members use a wide variety of experimental methodologies in pre-clinical and molecular pharmacology.

Current area of Research Interest

Screening of Herbal/Synthetic drugs for various Pharmacological activities.

Neuro Pharmacology

Cardiovascular studies.

Bioassays on isolated tissue & organ.

Toxicological studies.

Instruments

Semiauto analyser

Rotaryflash Evaporator

Rotarod apparatus

Elevated plus mazes (Rat and Mouse)

Electroconvulsio meter

Digital analgesiometer(Tail flick model)

Histamine chamber

Light/Dark apparatus

Pole climbing apparatus

Open field apparatus

Animal House Facilities

The department has CPCSEA approved a Animal House (Registration no: 1076/PO/Re/S/07/CPCSEA) for conducting experiments and research work on small laboratory animals like mice, rats, guinea pigs and rabbits. It is maintained as per the CPCSEA guidelines.

Faculty Members

Sl no	Staff	Designation	Photo
1	Dr. V.P. Patil _{M.Pharm, Ph.D}	Professor and Head
2	Dr. Shridharkumar S Biradar _{M.Pharm, Ph.D}	Associate Professor
3	Dr. Nanjappaiah H.M _{MPharm, Ph.D}	Associate Professor
4	Shri. Santhosh R Awasthi _M.Pharm	Assistant Professor
5	Smt. Kavita Nesur _M.Pharm	Assistant Professor
6	Kum. Rani Bhandarakavathe _M.Pharm	Assistant Professor
7	Kum. Renuka Sunagad _M.Pharm	Assistant Professor