Dr. K. N. Modi Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

REPORT

NATIONAL SEMINAR

ON

“EMERGING ROLE OF PHARMACY PROFESSIONALS TO

ENSURE GOOD PHARMACOVIGILANCE PRACTICES”

4th

Nov. 2017

WELCOME OF THE GUESTS/DELEGATES

There was an august gathering of distinguished and eminent personalities during the seminar. The

National seminar received a grand opening under the sound and able patronage of Dr. D. K. Modi

Ji, President, Dr. K. N. Modi Foundation (Dr.KNMF) and with the gracious presence of Capt.

Rajiv Saksena Ji, Vice President, Dr.KNMF and Shri Meghraj Sharma Ji, Administrator, Dr. K

NMF.

Dr. D.K.Majumdar (Ex-Prof. & Head, Dept. of Pharmaceutics, DIPSAR and currently,

Consultant, Dept. of Pharmacy, Apeejay Satya University, Gurugram) was the Chief Guest. So

many other distinguished and well- known personalities from Pharmaceutical arena were also

present to glorify the occasion.

A warm welcome was offered to all the guests and Delegates with tilak ceremony. More than 250

delegates participated in the seminar.

INAUGURATION

The programme started with the formal welcome of the dignitaries followed by the lamp lightening

ceremony to get the Blessings of Maa Saraswati – the Goddess of Knowledge and wisdom. Capt.

Rajiv Saksena Ji, Vice President, Dr. KNMF and Shri Meghraj Sharma Ji, Administrator, Dr.

KNMF addressed the delegates and showered their good wishes and blessings for the National

Seminar. Prof. Vijay Kumar Sharma, Director, Dr. KNMIPER formally introduced the Chief

Guest, Dr. D.K.Majumdar and invited him to deliver the Key Note address. After that, Dr.

D.K.Majumdar Consultant, Dept. of Pharmacy, Apeejay Satya University, Gurugram delivered the

Key Note Address. In the key-note address, Dr. Majumdar shared his scholastic wisdom with the

delegates and expressed his views over the theme of the seminar i.e. role of pharmacy professionals

to ensure good Pharmacovigilance practices. Dr. Jagannath Sahu, Director , KIET School of

Pharmacy , Muradnagar also offered his good wishes for the seminar. The inaugural session was

followed by a tea-break.

FIRST TECHNICAL SESSION

In the first technical session , Prof. Vijay Kumar Sharma, Director, Dr. KNMIPER formally

introduced the Guest Speaker and the Subject Expert - Dr. Jai Prakash, Senior Principal Scientist ,

Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission , Ghaziabad . Dr. Jai Prakash delivered a Power Point

Presentation on the Topic- “Quality and Standards of Drugs”. In his talk, Dr. Jai Prakash

highlighted the significant role of IPC, Ghaziabad in maintaining the quality and standards of

various drugs. He also put emphasis on the emerging role of pharmacists in ensuring the application

of the principles of good Pharmacovigilance practices in the pharmaceutical arena. As a token of

respect, Prof. Vijay Kumar Sharma presented memento to Dr. Jai Prakash. It was then followed

by the lunch break.

SECOND TECHNICAL SESSION

Mr. Pranjal Kumar Singh, Assistant Prof. Dr. KNMIPER, formally introduced the second guest

speaker- Dr. Ravi Prakash Rao, Assistant Manager Global Medical, Clinical & Regulatory Affairs,

Fresenius Kabi Oncology Ltd, Gurugram. Dr. Ravi Prakash Rao delivered a Power Point

Presentation on the Topic- “Pharmacovigilance: Ensuring the Safe use of Medicines”. In his

talk, Dr. Ravi discussed how the safe use of medicines can be ensured by appropriate applications

of principles of good Pharmacovigilance practice. As a token of respect, Prof. Vijay Kumar

Sharma presented memento to Dr. Ravi Prakash Rao.

WORDS OF APPRECIATION FROM THE SPONSORER

The Institute of Good manufacturing Practices India (IGMPI), Greater Noida sponsored the event

and also exhibited the details of activities in the form of stall at the seminar place. Representatives

of IGMPI namely Miss Ridhima Gupta along with her colleague narrated the brief introduction

about the activities carried out at IGMPI.

They Also appreciated the initiative taken by Dr.KNMIPER to spread awareness among the

students, teachers, researchers and industry people about the significance and importance of

Pharmacovigilance practices. As a token of respect, Prof. Vijay Kumar Sharma presented

memento to the representatives of IGMPI.

VOTE OF THANKS AND VALEDICTORY FUNCTION

The programme ended with the vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Vijay Kumar Sharma, Director

Dr.KNMIPER.

Prof. Sharma extended heartfelt gratitude to Respected Dr. D.K. Modi Ji, President, Dr. KNMF, for

his guidance and blessings. He also thanked Capt. Rajiv Saksena Ji, Vice President, Dr. KNMF and

Shri Meghraj Sharma Ji, Administrator, Dr. KNMF for their continuous motivation.

Last but not the least, Prof. Sharma also expressed his thankfulness to all the students and faculty

members of Dr.KNMIPER for their cooperation. He particularly mentioned the name of Mr.

Ashwani Kumar Chaturvedi, Astt. Prof. Dr.KNMIPER, for playing vital role in the successful

conduction of the seminar, being the Organizing Secretary of the event.

At the end, the valedictory function took place and the certificates were distributed to the delegates.

GLIMPSES OF SOME MEMORABLE MOMENTS