Association Activities

KR. Mangalam University, School of Medical and Allied Sciences organized the Virtual Industrial Tour at Pharma Synth Formulation Ltd. which is Sponsored by Indian Pharmacy Graduates' Association (IPGA) on 28th ay 2021 at 2 PM. Event started by a welcome deliverance given by the session moderator Ms. Neha Minocha, Assistant Professor, SMAS & Dr. Mamta Shankar, Assistant professor, SMAS. They welcomed the Guest of honor Dr. Vijay Bhalla, Dean, SGT College of Pharmacy, SGT University & Treasurer, IPGA by reciting his Achievements. Dr. Arun Garg, Convenor & Dean, SMAS welcomed all the Panellists and participants with his inaugural speech. The event was started with welcome speech of our both panellist Dr. Arvind Kumar Gupta, Director, Pharma Synth Formulation and Mr. Arjun Gupta, CoE Pharma Synth Formulation There was 700+ Participants from all over India joined us through Zoom and few at Facebook live. The event was bedecked by eloquent and eminent speaker, Dr. Arvind Gupta. The Virtual tour was sectioned into 7 part in a single video with 7 different section enlisted as Raw material or Ware house unit, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Tablet Section, Capsule Section, Syrup Section and Packaging Section. The quality of the video is very good and explanation of each section is also there in the same video. It was very insightful and one by one virtually we had covered all the industry section. Dignitaries like Dr. Jeyaballan Govindaswamy, Dean of Alwar College of Pharmacy also joined as a panellist. After the virtual tour there was the small panel discussion and raised the topic like Gaps between Industria and Academia and How to bridge the same & What skills industry want in students. The event was followed by the Q&A session which is well coordinated by Ms. Neha Minocha & Mr. Rajesh Sharma, Student Coordinator. The webinar was then successfully concluded by Dr. Arun Garg, whopresented the Vote of Thanks and final remarks. All things considered, the Webinar was a grand success and efforts put in by Organizing team proved to be fruitful under the guidance of Dr. Arun Garg and Dr. Mamta Shankar.

A virtual Industrial Tour at Pharma Synth Formulation Ltd. which is Sponsored by Indian Pharmacy Graduates' Association (IPGA) was organised on 28th May 2021 at 2 PM. They welcomed the Guest of honour Dr. Vijay Bhalla, Dean,SGTCollegeofPharmacy,SGTUniversity&Treasurer,IPGAbyrecitinghis Achievements.Dr.ArunGarg,Convenor&Dean,SMASwelcomedallthePanellists and participants with his inaugural speech. The event was started with welcome speech of our both panellist Dr. Arvind Kumar Gupta, Director, Pharma Synth Formulation and Mr. Arjun Gupta, CoE Pharma Synth Formulation. National Webinar on the Topic: Good Documentation Practices Sponsored by Indian Pharmacy Graduates' Association (IPGA) was organised on 4th June 2021 at 2 PM. They welcomed the Convenor of the Event reciting his Achievements.Dr.ArunGarg,Convenor&Dean,SMASwelcomedallthePanellists and participants with his inaugural speech. The event was started with welcome speech by our Speaker Dr. Lalit Kumar Pradhan, an Independent Pharmaceutical Professional and Former Head of Technical Training, MacLeod's Pharmaceutical Mumbai. National-level webinar Sponsored by Indian Pharmacy Graduates' Association (IPGA) wasorganizedon11thJune 2021at2PM,onthe topic"Biostatisticsand Research Methodology". They welcomed the Convenor of the Event reciting his Achievements.Dr.ArunGarg,Convenor&Dean,SMASwelcomedallthePanellists andparticipantswithhisinauguralspeech.Ms.NehaMinochaInvitesthespeaker of the webinar, Dr. Satyendra Kumar Rajput who is working as the Head of Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The event was started with welcome speech by the Speaker. National-level webinarwhich is Sponsored by Indian Pharmacy Graduates' Association (IPGA) was organized on 18th June 2021 at 2PM, on the topic"Licencing Requirements and procedures for Retail and wholesale pharmacy in India". Dr. Arun Garg, Convenor& Dean, SMAS welcomed all the Panellistsand participantswithhis inauguralspeech. Ms. Neha Minocha Invites the speaker of thewebinar, Mr. Pawan Kumar Jaggi, Former Head of Office& Licencing Authority, Drug Control Department, Govt. of NCT Delhi. The event was started with welcome speech by the Speaker. National-levelwebinarwhichisinassociationwithIndianPharmacyGraduates Association(IPGA)-AcademicDivisionwas organisedon22ndJune2021at2PM, on the topic "Virtual Pharmacology: Experimentation Software". Dr Arun Garg welcomedtheModeratoroftheEvent.Dr.RahulGarg,Chairman,IPGAAcademic Division & Dean in Faculty of Pharmacy, Sai Tirupati University, Udaipur Rajasthan. He welcomed the convenor of the event by reciting his achievement. Dr. Arun Garg, Convenor & Dean, SMAS welcomed all the Panellists and participants with his inaugural speech. Dr. Rahul Garg Invites the speaker of the webinar,Dr.DharmendraAhuja,PrincipalMentor,ExperimentalPharmacology(Ex Pharma) Series Software, Bureau for Health & Education status upliftment, New Delhi. The event was started with welcome speech by the Speaker. IPGA celebrated World Pharmacists Day on September 24, 2021 and September25,2021.Thiswasanevent,inwhich50studentsfromdifferentareas of Delhi-NCR participated in the event. Students of K. R. Mangalam University felicitated all the passionate pharmacists who dedicated themselves in this pandemic to serve the mankind. DST (SERB) & IPGA funded conference hosted by SMAS entitled “Drug Repurposing-ANewRaytoOvercomeCovid-19Disaster”heldon29thMangalam World School, Gurugram. The School of Medical and Allied Sciences, K. R. Mangalam University, Sohna Road, Gurugram, Haryana organised first national conference on clinical pharmacology. The DST (SERB) & IPGA funded conference hostedbySMASentitled“DrugRepurposing-ANewRaytoOvercomeCovid-19 Disaster”washeldon29thApril2022atK.R.MangalamWorldSchool,SouthCity- 1,Gurugramandacclaimedthepresenceofworldrenownedscientistfromallover the country. The Chief guest Dr. S. Eswara Reddty, Joint Drugs Controller, India litthelampandinauguratedtheceremonywith,Dr.ArunGarg,ConvenorandDr. Manish pal Singh, organizing secretary. The Guests of Honours Dr. Atul Kumar Nasa President IPGA, Head Drug Control Department, Government of NCT, Delhi and Mr. B.R. Sikri, Director of ABS Mercantile(P)LtdspokedabouttheintricaciesinvolvedinthetreatmentofCOVID- 19 and elaborated the phenomenon of Drug repurposing for the treatment of COVID-19. The event witnessed several speakers from industry and academia including Dr. Ashok Rattan, Advisory Director Pathkind lab, Dr. Rakesh Sharma Ex-Director, DRDO, Mysore Dr. Dheeraj Kaul, Geriatric Medicine, New York, USA and Dr. Sandeep Sharma Executive QA, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. The speakers spoke aboutthe latest trending aspects of repurposed drugs suchas 2- Deoxy-D- Glucose for COVID-19, their benefits and efficacy in treating the disease.Dr.AshokRattandiscussedindetailaboutclinicalinformationoforalanti Covid-19antiviraldrugs.Theeventwasagrandsuccesswithparticipationofmore than500delegatesincludingeminentscientists,successfulentrepreneurs,senior academicians as well as pharmacists in regulatory authorities, thereby enriching the knowledge and skills of the students, pharmacy graduates, post- graduates andpharmacyprofessionals.Theconferenceexhibitedaround200scientificposter presentationsfromtheacclaimedresearchersfrompremierorganisationsofIndia. On Saturday March 13th 2021, SGT College of Pharmacy, SGT University, organized2ndNationalConferenceonPharmacyPracticeonthetheme"Challenges in prevention of Microbial Resistance"for the B. Pharm., M. Pharm., Pharm D., Diploma in Pharmacy and Ph.D. Students including professionals from Industry, ResearchandAcademicsfromalloverthecountry.Theconferencewassponsored by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology (Department of Science & Technology, Government of India) in association with Indian Pharmacy Graduates' Association (IPGA)

On Saturday March 13th 2021, SGT College of Pharmacy, GT University, organized 2" National Conference on Pharmacy Practice on the theme "Challenges in prevention of MicrobialResistance" for the B. Pharm., M. Pharm., Pharm D., Diploma in Pharmacy and Ph.D. Students including professionals from Industry, Research and Academics from all over the country. The conference was sponsored by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology (Department of Science & Technology, Government of India) in association with Indian Pharmacy Graduates' Association (IPGA). The concept behind organizing the "2nd National Conference on Pharmacy Practice" has brought together the professionals from Hospital Pharmacy, Community Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Industry, Research, Academics, Regulatory and other sectors of Pharmacy profession on a common platform to accomplish the objectives of challenges in prevention of microbial resistance, promotion of safe use of antimicrobial agents, spreading awareness to reduce unnecessary use of anti­ microbial and to provide a common platform to disseminate knowledge on various causes of AMR among healthcare professionals. Prof. (Dr.) Vijay Bhalla, Dean, SGT College of Pharmacy in his welcome address thanked all the dignitaries for sparing their valuable time to make this event a grand success. SGT University officials, Prof. Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Sharif Ahmed, in his address stressed on the integrated research in this field. Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Vinod Kumar thanked all dignitaries and updated participants on the ancient history of evolution and using these type of medicines. University officials felicitated all the invitees and also welcomed the dignitaries and students. The event was started by auspicious lamp lighting by dignitaries to mark the commencement of conference. SGT University duly acknowledge Mr Sanjay Arora, CMD, Gentech Healthcare Private Limited for sponsoring hand sanitizer to all the dignitaries and delegates. Mr. Atul Nasa, Deputy Drug Controller, Head of Office cum Licensing Authority, Drugs Control Office, President, IPGA, Vice President -AIDCOC, Executive Member-PC!) from Delhi State Drugs Control Department, NCT Delhi graced the occasion as Chief Guest of the event. Mr. Atul Nasa, in his speech stressed upon the theme of the conference highlighting challenges we are facing today in the phase of Pandemic due to a tiny virus COVID-19. In his lucid talk he quoted many examples of responsible use of medicines and the role of Pharmacists. He in his talk conveyed that today 50% of the population is suffering from microbial resistance as per the report of WHO and we the pharmacist should take care about the precautionary measures so that "There should not be rise in Anti - microbial resistance". Prof. (Dr.) N. P. Singh, Dean Research, Faculty of Medical Health Sciences of SGT University delivered the Keynote address on the theme "Challenges in Prevention of Microbial Resistance". In his talk he insisted that self­ medication being the biggest problem behind the probable cause in increasing microbial resistance, which should be avoided. Dr. Singh also insisted that such activities are very necessary and important in today's context for making students aware about the current expectations of community from the Pharmacists. The conference was graced by renowned speakers like, and Prof. (Dr.) Raj Shirumalla, Director Research, SGT College of Pharmacy, used the platform to release the e­ abstract book virtually on "Challenges in Prevention of Microbial Resistance", sponsored by DST-SERB and IPGA. Seventy abstract was submitted out of which 32 abstract for posters and presentation were accepted. Prof. (Dr.) V. Samuel Raj, Dean Academics from SRM University, highlighted about the possible causes of microbial resistance. In his talk he conveyed a note that "The more we use antibiotic, the more we lose them". If the scenario continues it is predicted that AMR will kill more people than anyother ailments. So as to avoid it we need to tackle it carefully. Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kotwani, HOD, V B Patel Chest Institute, NewDelhi, delivered lecture on Pharmaceutical effluent: A critical link in the interconnected ecosystem promoting antimicrobial resistance. In her talk she stressed on need for the global action plan on AMR and focus to be made on making antibiotic manufacturing process more environmentally sustainable. She ended her talk with conclusive note that a holistic approach with combined efforts of all is necessary to get a grip on AMR. Prof. (Dr.) Sangeeta Sharma, Head of the Department, Neuropsychopharmacology from Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IBHAS), New Delhi, in her talk discussed on Awareness, Behaviour change and education for AMR. Dr. Sharma in her concluding talk said that it is notpossible to completely stop AMR as it is natural phenomenon of microbial adaptation. She also talked about development and spread of AMR and also on nine common areas for improving antibiotic use. Dr Sharma has undertaken many initiatives for Delhi Government in this areas. Dr. Harvinder Popli, HOD from Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi, presented on the topic- Responsible use of antibiotics: Industry perspective. She also discussed on challenges of AMR in India and also talked about India being referred to as AMR world capital of the globe and why India need to stress on measures tocurb AMR. Mr Pawan Kumar Jaggi, Ex-HOO, Drug Control Department, NCT Delhi, Dr Raj Shirumalla, Director Research, SGTU, Dr Jeyabalan G, Director, Alwar Pharmacy College, Dr Sushma Chaturvedi, Professor, SGTU, Prof (Dr.) Arun Garg, Dean Pharmacy, NIMS University, Rajasthan, Dr Manish Kumar Gupta, Professor, SGTU, Dr Manish Pal Singh, Professor, Anand Pharmacy College, Agra, , Dr Vijay Sharma, Professor, SGTU chaired the respective plenary scientific sessions. After lunch there was a panel discussion on the said theme. The panel comprised of the Moderator Prof. (Dr.) Manisha Khandait, HOD, Microbiology, SGT University, Haryana along with experts namely Prof (Dr.) Arun Garg, Dean Pharmacy, NIMS University, Rajasthan, Mr. Manmohan Taneja, Assistant State Drug Controller, FDA, Haryana, Dr. Ekta Kapoor, Scientist F, DST, New Delhi and Mr. Kalhan Bazaz, Editor, The Indian Pharmacist, New Delhi. The panel discussion deliberated on many critical parameters in Amr including Schedule Hl, Ecosystem, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Community perspective, current research scenario, and role of Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. In the end the winners of the e-poster presentation competition were announced and were felicitated by the jury and faculty members of SGTCOP. The winner of the poster presentation competition was Anjali Goel (M.Pharm, Pharmaceutics, (First Prize), Deepika (B.Pharm Hird Year, (Second Prize)), Ayush (M.Pharm, Pharmaceutics & Deepak (B.Pharm 1st year) (Third Prize)), Archa Kodoth (Pharm D, Consolation prize)). All the evaluators were felicitated by dignitaries present. In the end, Dr Vijay Bhalla, convener of the conference and Dr Sonal Setya organizing secretary thanked the guests and the entire team of SGT College of Pharmacy (including Management, Faculty members, Staff members and student volunteers) for making the event successful. The conference concluded with the keynote "Scientific knowledge and spiritual wisdom are like two streams. If we merge these two streams, we will find that we are able to create a mighty river, whose water can remove suffering and facilitate the holistic growth of society". Thanks given by Dr. Vijay Bhalla, Dean- SGT College of Pharmacy, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana.

School of Medical and Allied Sciences, KR Mangalam University has organized a nationalconference on the theme ‘Online Pharmacy: Regulatory Perspectives’ on 01 st March, 2019.Recently, Online Pharmacy came as a boon where various companies have emerged likePharmeasy, 1mg etc. So, the current conference was aimed to discuss the pros and cons ofOnline Pharmacy as well as involvement and say of the regulatories bodies towards this e-pharmacy .Around 700 delegates from 17 different institutions of 7 states had registered in thenational conference under supervision of Mr. Sunil Kumar & Mr.Sanjeev Kumar. The inauguration function started with the saraswativandana followed by lamp lighteningceremony by Prof. (Dr.) Aditya Malik, Honorable Vice Chancellor K. R. MangalamUniversity,Prof.(Dr.) Anita Sharma, K. R. Mangalam University, Prof.(Dr.) ArunGarg Dean of School ofMedical& Allied Sciences, along with guest of Honor Sh. AtulNasa, Head ofOffice/Controlling & Licensing Authority and Deputy Drugs Controller with Drugs ControlDepartment, Government of NCT of Delhi., Mr. Dinesh Madan All India Chemist and DruggistAssociationDelhi,Prof. Vijay Bhalla, Director, SGT College of pharmacy,Prof. SatenderRajput, Dean Amity University,Dr. JayabalanAlwar college of pharmacy, Prof. HarpalSinghBhutter from University of Ottawa, Sh. Neeraj Pant, Founder and Executive Director DDREGGroup of Companies, Mr. Rajiv Gulati Consultant for PE firms, Dr.Varun Gupta, VicePresident - Medical Affairs, 1mg Technologies Private Limited. Prof. (Dr.) Aditya Malik, Honorable Vice Chancellor, K. R. Mangalam University and Prof.(Dr.)ArunGarg, Dean, K. R. Mangalam University, Gurgaon in their welcome address emphasizedthe objective of seminar and sparkled the program by the warm welcome to all thedignitaries. In their welcome address Sh. AtulNasa and Prof.(Dr.) Harpalsinghbhutterdiscussed on the present scenario of online pharmacy and their scope and various Jobopportunities in Pharma field. Sh. AtulNasa further stressed on the fact that even if weproperly follow the rules and regulations of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, then both offline andonline pharmacy can serve the purpose. Importance and necessity of Bills/Cash Memo wasalso discussed by Sh. Nasa. Mr. Dinesh Madan has discussed about the role of authorizedperson in e-prescription and Sh. Neeraj Pant discussed on the various Job opportunities inPharma field. Dr.Varun Gupta discussed how they have reached to the development ofhuman assisted artificial program for reading the prescription. The Scientific Abstract CDwas released by Guest of Honor and other dignitaries. The inaugural session was followed by scientific session and a parallel poster session wasalso conducted where the scientific work was presented by delegates and evaluated bysubject experts. The seminar ended with felicitation to student for best poster andevaluators during the valedictory function. Around 700 delegates from 17 different institutions of 7 states had participated in thenational conference. Around 150 scientific poster presentations were there. The seminarproceedings will help pharmacy professionals’, students and pharmacy business promotersthrough the experiences shared by prominent experts from Regulatory agencies, e-pharmacy and renowned hospital pharmacy.Prof.(Dr.) SaahilArora, School of Medical & Allied Sciences, Gurgaon purposed vote of thankto Guest of honors, all special invitees and delegates for their sincere participation andguidance. He also thanked the staff members, student volunteers and media.Event was concluded by national Anthem.

On Saturday April 22nd 2017, SGT College of Pharmacy, SGT University, organized first National Conference on Pharmacy Practice on the theme “Responsible Use of Medicines “for the pharmacy Students. The Conference was sponsored by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Directorate of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and partially by Indian Pharmacy Graduates’ Association (IPGA). It Practice” Clinical Pharmacy, Industry, Research, Academics, Regulatory and other sectors of Pharmacy profession. Dr. Vijay Bhalla, Director Professor SGT College of Pharmacy practice, sponsored by IPGA welfare trust. The renowned speakers Mr. Atul Nasa in his Keynote address highlighted some of the burning issues like Drug abuse by students, Life style disorder like Hypertension, Diabetes & Obesity. Prof. Pramil Tiwari highlighted the role of Pharmacist in the Community perspective on the usage of Medicines with utmost care and cautions to enhance patient safety. Mr. Pawan Kumar Jaggi, deliberated on Prevention of Microbial Resistance to Antibiotics. He also informed about regulatory aspects and WHO concern on the issues. Dr. Rishi Kumar, informed the August gathering about the various Pharmacovigilance aspects and reporting methods for the benefits of the participants. He showed a very emotional video clip on Thalidomide tragedy. The main attraction of the event was participation of 365 delegates from 20 different Pharmacy Institutions from all over the country and 55 poster presentations. In the last the winners of the poster presentation competition were announced and felicitated by the jury. The winner of the poster presentation competition was Ms Nazia siddhiqui student of Masters from NIPER, Mohali.