National Workshop on Clinical Pharmacology

 

 

By 121 News Reporter

Chandigarh 27^th February:-  Dr Vinu Jose, an alumni from the Department of Pharmacology currently in Biocon Ltd,Banglore kick started the day with an engaging lecture on the conduct of non-inferiority clinical trials and drug-drug interaction studies. Prof PrathibaSinghi then gave a talk on paediatric clinical research. Dr SumedhGaikwad, another alumni, now Director Medical services, Richter Themis Medicare Ltd introduced the audience to the new drug approval process, current road blocks and concerns in clinical research. Dr Deepika Bansal gave an introductory lecture and Dr Usha Dutta gave the delegates group exercises on evidence based medicine. Dr. Pinaki Dutta talked about the issues with using stem cells in clinical research. Dr Girish Guddi then delivered a talk on population pharmacokinetics and Dr Varun Gupta followed it up with a talk on economic analysis of drug development. After Lunch, there was a practical demonstration of methods for assessment of cardiovascular and  central nervous system in clinical pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. The day ended with Dr Bikash Medhi giving the delegates a lecture on national and international funding agencies and on clinical trial inspection.