Media Release
Mangaluru, Apr 4: Srinivas College of Pharmacy in association with Indian Pharmaceutical Association, DK District Local Branch, Mangaluru and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, has organized two days national conference with theme 'Innovative Practices in Clinical Training & Patient Safety' on April 4 and 5.
On April 4 the conference was inaugurated by chief guest, Dinesh Chandra A Hegde, managing director, Vasudha Life Sciences Pvt Ltd, Brahmavara, Udupi while addressing the gathering he said that the phenomenal growth that we have seen in the last ten years in Indian Pharma sector because of the efforts have been put towards the Robost efficacy and minimal side effects of innovative drugs.
Dr CA A Raghavendra Rao, president, A Shama Rao Foundation, Mangaluru chancellor, Srinivas University, Mangaluru in his presidential remarks he said that patient safety starts from safe drugs and their precautionary use, to achieve this goal not only pharmacy professionals responsible but also with cooperation with other healthcare professionals. He has released Conference Abstract book, a book of compilation of published research articles 2024 and college magazine Pharmashree on this occasion.
Guest of honour, Dr A Srinivas Rao, pro chancellor, Srinivas University, Mangaluru & vice president, A Shama Rao Foundation called upon more and more involvement in the pharma research activities and appreciated the students publications. During the programme Dr A R Shabaraya, principal Srinivas College of pharmacy and president, IPA local branch, Mangaluru welcomed the participants and introduced the guests. Dr Vijayanarayana K, associate professor, department of pharmacy practice, MCOPS, Manipal, Dr EVS Subrahmanyam, professor & HOD, vice president, IPA local branch, Mangaluru Dr Krishnananda Kamath, professor & HOD, were present during the programme.
This conference had oral and poster scientific sessions. More than 500 original scientific papers were presented in the poster scientific session. Apart from this, conference also conducted quiz and Patient Information Leaflet completion (PIL) on patient safety.
More than 550 delegates had participated in the conference. Dr Padmavathi P Prabhu, professor, Joseline & Ranjitha Pharm D students anchored the programme. Dr EVS Subrahmanyam, professor, Srinivas College of Pharmacy and vice president, IPA, Mangaluru proposed vote of thanks.