Faculty

Qualification : M. Pharm (Pharmacognosy), Ph.D

Total Experience : 21 years, (15 year after PG).

• B. Suchitra Kini, Nabarun Mukhopadhyay, Saleemulla Khan Development and Evaluation of Herbal Tea for the Management of Diabetes Mellitus Using Novel Combination of Herbal Ingredients International Journal of Green Pharmacy, Apr-Jun 2018 Special Issue 115-126.
• Picheswara Rao Polu, Udupa Nayanbhirama, Saleemulla Khan and Rajlexmi Maheswari Assessment of free radical scavenging and anti-proliferative activities of Tinospora cordifolia Miers (Willd) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2017) 17:457 [Impact Factor: 2.28]
• Kumari S, Naik P, Vishma BL, Salian SR, Devkar RA, Khan S, Mutalik S, Kalthur G, Adiga SK. Mitigating effect of Indian propolis against mitomycin C induced bone marrow toxicity. Cytotechnology. 2015 Nov 21:1-2. [Impact factor 1.82]
• Kumar, BS Ashok, K. Lakshman, K. N. Jayaveea, D. Sheshadri Shekar, Saleemulla Khan, B. S. Thippeswamy, and Veeresh P. Veerapur. "Antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic and antioxidant activities of methanolic extract of Amaranthus viridis Linn in alloxan induced diabetic rats." Experimental and Toxicologic Pathology 64, no. 1 (2012): 75-79. [Impact factor 1.975]
• Khan, Saleemulla, Chandresh Dwivedi, Vinit Parmar, K. K. Srinivasan, and Annie Shirwaikar. "Methanol extract of dried exudate of Commiphora mukul prevents bone resorption in ovariectomized rats." Pharmaceutical biology 50, no. 10 (2012): 1330-1336. [Impact factor 1.241]

• AICTE –RPS for the “Development and evaluation of herbal dietary supplements for the management of Diabetes.

• Saleemulla Khan, Annie Shirwaikar (2014) Herbal drug research in the Management of Post menopausal osteoporosis. In Advanced Research and Practices in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Edts. Fakhruddin Ahmed Khureshi, Manoj K. Goyal and Suman Jain, SR Scientific, Dlehi, India pp261-275.
• Ram, Aswatha HN and Khan, Saleemulla (2015) Herbal Drugs Standardization: An Update. In: Medicinal Plants and Traditional Practices. Aavishkar Publishers, Distributors, Jaipur, India, pp. 185-191. ISBN 978-81-7910-504- 7
• Saleemulla Khan, CS Shreedhara (2015), Role of Pharmacognosists in the empowerment of Herbal Industries, In Evolution of Pharmacy- Profession, Education, Research and Beyond Edts N. Udupa, and D. Shreedhar, APTI, Bangalore.
• Saleemulla Khan, Aswatha Ram H N (2016), Quality Education and Research in Pharmacognosy, In Quality in Pharmaceutica education and research, Edts N. Udupa, and D. Shreedhar, Manipal University Press Manipal, India.

• Best Poster First Prize for the poster entitled, ‘Chemical in-compatibility studies of an equiratio mixture of Cissus quadrangularis, Commiphora mukul and Morinda citrifolia by HPTLC marker and fingerprint analysis’ in the Sixth Euro-India International conference on Holistic medicine held at Kottayam during 9-11 Sept. 2016. 2. Young investigator award for best presentation at International conference on Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical technology organized by Inter science network in Chandigarh India on 24.03.2013

Qualification :M. Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry), Ph.D

Total Experience : 15 years.

• Suvarna G. Kini, Vikas Garg, Sharada Prasanna, Revathi Rajappan and Muhammad Mubeen. Protein Kinases as Drug Targets in Human and Animal Diseases. Current Enzyme Inhibition, 2017, 13, 1-8
• Muhammad Mubeen, Suvarna G. Kini and K. S. R. Pai. Design, synthesis, antioxidant and anticancer activity of novel pyrazole derivatives. Der Pharma Chemica, 2015, 7(2):215-223
• Benu Kumari, Suvarna G Kini, Muhammad Mubeen. Synthesis, Molecular Docking and Biological Evaluation of Some Quinazolinone Analogs. Manipal Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
• Pramod B. Kumar, Suvarna G. Kini and Muhammad Mubeen. Synthesis, Antimicrobial and Docking Studies of Novel Benzotriazole Derivatives. Int J Pharm Bio Sci 2014 April ; 5 (2) : (P) 35 – 42
• Muhammad Mubeen, Suvarna G. Kini. A Review On: The Design and Development of EGFR Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Cancer Therapy. International Journal of Therapeutic Applications, Volume 5, 2012, 29 – 37

• Design, Synthesis and Anticancer Activity of Novel Heterocyclic compounds as Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors.

• First Prize for the poster presentation during the 4th National Conference of Society of Biological Scientists of India SOBSICON 2014 held from 18th -20th November, 2014 at Yenepoya University, Mangalore.

Qualification :M. Pharm (Pharmacology)

Total Experience : 1 year.

• Vijetha PK, Karunakar, Shabaraya AR. “A review on Spondias Pinnata (Indian Hog Plum) in Intl J of Pharm and Chem Res. Apr-Jun, 2018;5(2): ISSN 2395-3411
• Karunakar H, Fathima JMA, Vijetha PK, Sathish S. Anti-Cancer potentials of the plant Aquilaria malaccensis leaves. In J Pharm and Pharmacol, Jul-Sep, 2018;5(3):135-140

• Evaluation of anti-obesity of hydro-alcoholic extract of Spondias Pinnata in experimental animals under the guidance of Dr. Karunakar Hegde Head of the department of pharmacology in Srinivas College of Pharmacy, Valachil, Mangalore.

• Participated in Clinical Pharmacology Observer ship Program, conducted by Department of Pharmacology at AJ Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore From 17th October to 22nd October 2016.
• Successfully cleared the assessment for role of Medical Sales Representative (QP No. –LFS/Q0401) conforming to National Skill Qualifications Framework Level-4 by Pradhan Mantri Koushal Vikas Yojana of GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP and received SKILL CARD.
• Participated in National Conference on “Innovative Practices in Clinical Training & Patient Safety” organized by Srinivas College of Pharmacy, Mangalore on 20th -21st February 2017.
• Participated as a delegate in National Seminar on Recent Trends in Regulatory Affairs organized by INDIAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION, D.K District Local branch, Mangalore on 11th November 2017.
• Participated as delegate in ”3rd National Conference on Innovative Practices in Clinical Training And Patient Safety” organized by Srinivas College Of Pharmacy in association with Indian Pharmaceutical Association held on 22nd and 23rd February 2019.

Qualification :M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics)

Total Experience : 1 year.

• Nishmitha, Sripathy D, Shabaraya AR, Bhavya. A method for solubility enhancement of poor water-soluble drug-A review. Int J of pharm and chem res 2018; 4(2):111-16.
• Bhavya, Viresh K, Shabaraya AR, Nishmitha. Microcrystals for solubility enhancement-Eminent role on poorly soluble drugs. Int J of pharm and chem res 2018;4(1):38-42.

• Development and characterization of Aceclofenac solid dispersion using skimmed milk as carrier. (M.Pharm project)

• Awarded “Best Poster Presenter" in poster session for the scientific research paper entitled “Development and characterization of Aceclofenac solid dispersion using skimmed milk as carrier in 2nd national conference organized by Srinivas College of pharmacy, Mangalore on 20th and 21st February 2018.
• Attended one day national seminar on perspective of quality in pharmaceutical industry on 23rd February 2019 at N.G.S.M institute of pharmaceutical sciences,paneer deralakatte ,Mangalore.
• Attended one day national seminar on “Recent trends in regulatory affairs’ conference organized by Srinivas College of pharmacy and Indian pharmaceutical association Mangalore on 11st November 2017.
• Following ranks obtained under Rajiv Gandhi University Health Sciences, Bangalore during B.Pharm examination ( 2012-16) *2nd rank in pharmaceutics *6th rank in microbiology and biotechnology *8th rank in pharmaceutical engineering *9th rank in pharmaceutical chemistry II *8th rank in pharmacognosy.
• Suessfully cleared the assessment for the role of medical sales representative (QP NO. -LFS/Q0401) conforming to national skill framework level -4 conducted by government of India ministry of skill development.

Qualification :M. Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

• Synthesis molecular docking and anticonvulsant activity of novel 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives.

• Qualified GPAT 2017 conducted by AICTE with 1477 rank
• Worked as a mentor for UG students at NGSMIPS under NITTE (deemed to be university) for the academic year 2018-2019.

• Presented a poster entitled “InVitro Antioxidant Activity Of Samanea Saman (Jacq.) Merr Pods” in the 6th International Congress Of Society For Ethnopharmacology held at Manipal College Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE , manipal from 8th – 10th February 2019.
• Presented a poster entitled “Synthesis, Molecular Docking And Antitubercular Activity Studies Of Pyrimidines As Thymidine Monophosphate Kinase Inhibitors” in the 70th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress held at Amity University, Noida, New Delhi from 21st-23rd December 2018.
• Presented a poster entitled “Role Of Neutraceuticals In Chemoprevention And Chemotherapy” in international conference on radiation biology, held at K.S.Hegde Medical Academy, Mangaluru from 4th-6th October 2018.
• Co-authored a presentation entitled “Novel Benzenesulfonamide Based Pyrimidine Derivatives: Synthesis, Physicochemical Properties And ADMET Studies ” in two days national seminar on “Bioinformatics- A Tool For Pharmaceutical Biotechnology And Drug Discovery”, held at RVS College Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Coimbatore, sponsored by ICMR, from21st-22nd June 2018.
• Presented a poster entitled “Synthesis And Biological Activity Studies Of Novel Arylazo Pyrazoles” in the two days national seminar on “Recent Trends In Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharma Analytica-2K18” , held at National College Of Pharmacy sponsored by KSCSTE, Kozhikode from 19th-20th January 2018.
• Presented a poster entitled “Physicochemical And Druglikeness Properties Of Some Synthesized Pyrazolines As Antitubercular Agents” in the national seminar held on “Applications Of 4Rs In Alternatives To Animal Testing”, held at JSS College Of Pharmacy, ooty, sponsored by ICMR and Department Of Biotechnology- Ministry Of Science And Technology, INDIA from 15th-16th September 2017.

• Organizing committee member for the two day national symposium and workshop on “Emerging Perspectives Of Preclinical And Clinical Research” held during 28th-29th march 2019 at NGSM Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Participated in the 6th International Congress Of Society For Ethnopharmacology held at manipal college of pharmaceutical sciences, MAHE, manipal between 8th-10th February 2019.
• Attended the two day CADD workshop on “Molecular Docking, Virtual Screening and Biologics Discovery” held during 31ST-1ST February 2019 at NGSM Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Attended three days training programme “Feel Employable” learning and development intervention conducted from 02nd-04th January 2019 at N.G.S.M. Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences by College For Leadership And Human Resource Development.
• Participated in the 70th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress held at Amity University, Noida, New Delhi from 21st-23rd December 2018.
• Participated in the three day international conference on radiation biology on “Advances In Radiation Biology- Radiotherapy And Radiation Countermeasures” at K.S.Hegde Medical Academy, Mangaluru from 4th-6th October 2018.
• Participated as a delegate in the two day national seminar on “Bioinformatics- A Tool For Pharmaceutical Biotechnology And Drug Discovery” held at RVS College Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Coimbatore, sponsored by ICMR, from 21st-22nd June 2018.
• Participated in one national conference on “Prospective Of Pharmacy Practice In India- CPE 2018” held at Crescent College Of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Kannur, on 3rd May 2018.
• Participated in the one day national seminar on “ Career Advancement Through Personal Development And Personal Excellence” held on 12th march 2018 at NGSM Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mangaluru.
• Participated in two days hands-on workshop on “Molecular docking, virtual screening and biologics discovery” organized by department of biotechnology, N.M.A.M Institute of technology, Nitte on 22nd-23rd January 2018.
• Participated as a delegate in the two days national seminar on “Recent Trends In Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharma Analytica-2K18”, held at National College Of Pharmacy sponsored by KSCSTE, Kozhikode from 19th-20th January 2018.
• Participated in one day workshop on “Technical Compilation And Presentation On Pharmaceutical Formulations” organized by department of Pharmaceutics, NGSM Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nitte on 14th October 2017.
• Participated as a delegate in the national seminar on “Applications Of 4Rs In Alternatives To Animal Testing”, held at JSS College Of Pharmacy, ooty, sponsored by ICMR and Department Of Biotechnology- Ministry Of Science And Technology, INDIA from 15th-16th September 2017.
• Participated as a delegate in two days national seminar on “Innovations In Drug Development And Clinical Skills In Pharmacy Practice” on 22nd and 23rd January 2016, organized by Crescent College Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kannur.
• Attended the one day national seminar on “Nanotechnology: A Multidisciplinary Approach To Research” organized by the department of pharmaceutics held on 4th December 2015 at NGSM Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mangaluru.

Qualification :DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Total Experience : 13.8 YEARS.

• Nagaraja SreeHarsha, Katharigatta N. Venugopala, Anroop B Nair, Roopashree Satish, Mahesh Attimarad, Jagadeesh G Hiremath, Bandar E Al-Dhubiab, Chandramouli Ramnarayanan, Pottathil Shinu, Mukund Handral, Micheline Haroun, Christophe Tratrat. An efficient, lung-targeted, drug-delivery system to treat asthma via microparticles. Accepted on October 4th Drug Design, Development and Therapy. 2019. Impact factor 3.254
• Nagaraja Sree Harsha, Chandramouli, Ramnarayanan, Bandar E. Al-Dhubiab, Anroop B. Nair, Jagadeesh G. Hiremath, Katharigatta N. Venugopala, Roopashree T. Satish, Mahesh Attimarad, and Arshia Shariff. Mucoadhesive particles: A novel, prolonged-release nanocarrier of sitagliptin for the treatment of diabetics. September 2019. BioMed Research International. Impact factor 2.41
• Nagaraja Sree Harsha, Jagadeesh G Hiremath, Rajesh Kumar Aitha, Abraham J Domb, Bandar E Al-Dhubiab, Chandramouli, Ramnarayanan, Abdullah Mossa Alzahrani,Katharigatta N. Venugopala, Sabah H Akrawi, Mahesh Attimarad, Anroop B Nair. Paclitaxel loaded poly (DL lactic acid co castor oil) 60:40 with poloxamer-F68 rod shape cylindrical nanoparticle preparation and in vitro cytotoxicity studies. PAT Journal. July 2019. IF: 2.137.
• Nagaraja Sree Harsha,, Jagadeesh G Hiremath4, Bimlesh Kumar Rawre2, Niranjan puttaswamy, Bandar E Al-Dhubiab Katharigatta N. Venugopala, Sabah H Akrawi, Girish Meravanige, Mahesh Attimarad, Anroop B Nair. Formulation and evaluation of tamoxifen citrate loaded transdermal reservoir gel drug delivery systems. Indian Journal Pharm Edu:2019. IF:0.42.
• Nagaraja SreeHarsha, Jagadeesh. G. Hiremath,Swathi Chilukuri, Rajesh Kumar Aitha Bandar E Al-Dhubiab, Katharigatta N. Venugopala , Abdullah Mossa Alzahrani, Girish Meravanige. An approach to enhance dissolution rate of tamoxifen citrate. BioMed Research International. 2018. 1-12. Scopus citation:00. Impact Factor 2018: 2.583.
• R. Prashanthkumar, J.G. Hiremath. In vitro physicochemical characterization of doxorubicin-loaded poly (ε-caprolactone) nanoparticles. International Journal of Nano and Biomaterials (UK): 2016. Scopus citation C:03: Impact Factor 2018: 0.190.
• Afaf M. Weli, Eman Saddar, Jagadeesh G. Hiremath, Manickam Balamurugan. Preparation and characterization of Benzathine Penicillin G solid dispersions using different hydrophilic carriers. International Journal of Drug Delivery 5 (2013) 420-429. Scopus citation 02: Impact Factor: 0.633
• J.G. Hiremath, Rajeshkumar A, Diana Ickowicz, Abraham J. Domb. Preparation and in vitro characterization of paclitaxel containing poly (Lactic Acid Co Castor Oil) based nanodispersions. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. 23 (5) 439-444 2013. Scopus citation 02: Impact Factor: 2.297

• External Funding (TRC): Title of the project: Preparation and characterization of biodegradable nanoparticles by SPRAY DRYING TECHNIQUE containing tamoxifen. Total Grant applied: RO 96169 Approved from College Research Committee, University of Nizwa Oman. 2012
• Description: Ph.D. -Pharmaceutics (Full time) Research work, Research agreement titled “Evaluation of biodegradable polymeric implants containing antineoplastic agents for breast cancer” Indena 20139-viale Ortles Milano Italy. Research grant sanctioned: Total: 2.484,00 Euro, Scholarship: 1.225,00 Euro. 2nd August 2005. Principle investigator: Dr. Paolo Morazzoni, Co-investigator: Dr. V Kusum Devi (Guide). 2007

Qualification :M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics)

Total Experience :1 month

• Design And Characterization Of Ethosomes As Sustained Release Topical Formulation Containing Zaltoprofen.

• Worked as a mentor for UG students at NGSMIPS under NITTE (deemed to be university) for the academic year 2018-2019.
• Awarded certificate of merit for securing second highest cumulative grade point average in Master of pharmacy (Pharmaceutics).

• Presented a poster entitled “The future trends of nanotechnology-based treatment as well as current diagnostics and therapy for cancer” in the “NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY -2019” held on 28th February 2019 at Nitte (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangaluru.

• Participated in the one-day seminar on “INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS” held on January 2017 at K.S Hegde Charitable Hospital, Deralakatte, Mangaluru.
• Participated as a Delegate in one-day national seminar on “DRUG REGULATORY AFFAIRS: AN INDUSTRIAL PERSPECTIVE” held on 11th March 2017, Organized by N.G.S.M Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangaluru.
• Participated in the one-day seminar on “PERSPECTIVES ON NEW DRUG DISCOVERY” held on November 2016 Organized by N.G.S.M Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangaluru.
• One day seminar on “CAREER ADVANCEMENT THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PERSONAL EXCELLENCE” held on 12th March 2018 at N.G.S.M Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Deralakatte, Mangaluru.
• Attended one day workshop on “TECHNICAL COMPLICATION AND PRESENTATION ON PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION” on 14th October 2017 at NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangaluru.
• Participated in the National Workshop on “COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS IN THE DESIGN OF PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS” held during 8-9 June 2018 conducted by Centre for Drug Delivery Technologies, Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE, Manipal.
• Attended three days training programme “FEEL EMPLOYABLE” learning and development intervention conducted from 02nd-04th January 2019 at N.G.S.M. Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences by College For Leadership And Human Resource Development.
• Participated in the one-day workshop on “NANO PARTICLE CHARACTERIZATION BY ZETASIZER” held on 26th March 2019 at N.G.S.M Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangaluru.
• Participated in the one-day seminar on “PERSPECTIVES OF QUALITY IN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY” held on 23rd February 2019 at N.G.S.M Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangaluru.

Qualification : M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics)

Total Experience : 1 month

• PLATELET AUGMENTATION ACTIVITY OF DIFFERENT FORMULATIONS OF CARICA PAPAYA LEAVES AGAINST CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE INDUCED THROMBOCYTOPENIA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

• Qualified GPAT 2018 with 660 rank
• Worked as a mentor for UG students at NGSMIPS under NITTE (deemed to be university) for the academic year 2018-2019.
• Awarded certificate of merit for securing highest cumulative grade point average in Master of pharmacy (Pharmacology).

• Presented a poster entitled “Platelet augmentation activity of different formulation of Carica papaya leaves: A remedy for dengue” in the “NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY -2019” held on 28th February 2019 at Nitte (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangaluru.

• One day seminar on “Perspectives on New Drug Discovery” held on 3rd November 2016 at N.G.S.M Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• One day seminar on “Update on Pharmacotherapy of Joint Disorders and Osteoporosis” held on 18 august,2017 at K.S Hegde Medical Academy,Mangaluru.
• One day workshop on “Technical Compilation And Presentation On Pharmaceutical Formulations” held on 14th October 2017 at N.G.S.M Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• One day national seminar on “Drug Regulatory Affairs: An Industrial Perspective” held on 11th march 2017 at N.G.S.M Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• One day seminar on “An Update On Neuropsychiatric Disorders” held on 27th September 2018 at K.S Hegde Medical Acadamy, Derlakatte.
• One day seminar on “Animals In Biomedical Research:The Changing Perspectives” held on 22 january 2016 at N.G.S.M Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences.