Department of Pharmacology

Pharmacology department contributes in teaching undergraduate course and offers Masters and PhD in Pharmacology. Neurobehavioral, Diabetes type I/II and Cancer research are major thrust areas of research of the department of Pharmacology.

A. Strengths of Department

Highly qualified and experienced faculty
Blend of Preclinical and Clinical Expertise
CPCSEA approved Animals house with tie up with PCMC for biowaste disposal
Well equipped laboratory with Neurobehavioral assessment facility ( Mater Maize Video tracking system)
Collaborations with various academia industries for research in the area of preclinical safety and efficacy evaluations& stem cell research
Received grants from various funding agency and through consultancy to industry
Actively engaged in continuous upgradation of knowledge by providing regular training to students and faculty on advanced instruments and statistical tools
Contribution in conducting various seminars, handson workshops, guest sessions and alumni interaction series
Use of innovative teaching methods and ICT tools in teaching

B. Major Research Areas

Preclinical Toxicity Studies: Acute, Subacute, Chronic, and Dermal.
Neurobehavioral research in neurodegenerative diseases :Parkinsons, Alzheimer's
Diabetes mellitus Research
Type I diabetes mellitus (Stem cell research)
Type II diabetes mellitus :Preclinical in vivo/ in-vitro evaluation of Novel herbal or polyherbal Formulations & Drug-drug/herb Interaction studies
Diabetic Complications
Preclinical (in vivo/ in-vitro) evaluation of Novel herbal or polyherbal Formulations: for hypolipidemic, wound healing, anti arthritic, Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive activity.
Preclinical (in vivo) evaluation Probiotic and Pre- biotic Formulations for various disorders
Cancer research: Breast cancer Pancreatic cancer