History

Established as the Department Of Pharmacology in the year 1968.
  • The department was founded in 1968, under the leadership of Dr. A.R. Govinda Rao, a Yale University graduate with a master's degree in pharmacology.
  • In 1969, Dr.M.N. Guruswamy, who received his master's degree from Michigan University in the USA, assumed the chair.
  • When the department was elevated to become the Institute of Pharmacology in 1980, Dr. Lalitha Kameswaran served as the department's head from 1972 to 1982.
  • She was also referred to as the "First Director of Pharmacology". Dr. Santa Ramachandran oversaw the Institute from 1983 until 1988, when Dr. S. Narasimhan took over, and Dr. S. Vembar took over in 1990.
  • Dr.V. Vijayasekaran, who received his medical degree from Madras University, took his place as his successor.He was followed by Dr.S.Parvathavardhini, Dr.C.B.Tharani. During 2008 the Institute of Pharmacology has been elevated into Upgraded Institute of Pharmacology.
  • From 2009 we had Dr. R. Nandhini, Dr. K.M.S.Susila and Dr. R.Renukadevi as Directors consecutively.
Memorable details of history about the Institute
  • 1969- Medicinal Chemistry Research center(MCRC) was established
  • 1975 - Clinical Pharmacology Unit was established
  • 1975 - approved by World Health Organization(WHO) as center for clinical studies on drugs for Filariasis
  • 1980 - promoted as Institute of Pharmacology
  • 2008 - endorsed as Upgraded Institute of Pharmacology
  • 2010 - approved as adverse drug reaction monitering center under Pharmacovigilance Programme of India(PvPI)
  • 2021 - upgraded as Regional Training Center for Tamilnadu region under PvPI

Faculty & Residents

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Dr.R.Sudha

Director & Professor

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Dr.K.M.Sudha

Professor

S.No Name of the Residents joined in the year 2020 Name of the Residents joined in the year 2021 Name of the Residents joined in the year 2022 Name of the Residents joined in the year 2023
1 DR.M.ARUNMOZHISELVAN DR.R.NIVETHARAJ DR.K.VIJAYA LAKSHMI DR. V. SURYA

Facility & Clinical Care

RECENT ACTIVITIES OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE CENTRE, INSTITUTE OF PHARMACOLOGY
  • The Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) monitoring center in Institute of Pharmacology was started in 2010 under the leadership of PvPI ( PHARMACOVIGILANCE PROGRAMME OF INDIA).
  • The Adverse Drug Event (ADR)Monitoring Centre attached to the Institute was upgraded as the Regional Training Centre (RTC), PvPI ( PHARMACOVIGILANCE PROGRAMME OF INDIA) in October 2021.
  • The ADR Monitoring Centre Of Institute Of Pharmacology has joined hands with PvPI in reaching its goal to ensure patient safety since 2010.
  • As the Regional training centre, the Pharmacovigilance centre mainly emphasis on collection and reporting of adverse drug reactions by training the health care professionals and sensitizing the public about the adverse drug reactions.
  • After becoming the Regional Training Centre (RTC), PvPI ( PHARMACOVIGILANCE PROGRAMME OF INDIA), the Institute conducted the first training programme on “Essentials Of Pharmacovigilance Towards Patient Safety” on 10th February 2022.
  • Prof. Dr. K.M.Sudha ,the co ordinator-PvPI , was one of the speakers in the programme. After the successful conduct of this programme which was attended by 256 health care professionals from various medical colleges throughout our state , the Institute under the able guidance of its Director, Prof.
  • Dr.C.Ramachandra Bhat, organised an “ADVANCED LEVEL TRAINING IN PHARMACOVIGILANCE” for the state of TamilNadu, on 27th April 2022 in hybrid mode.
  • Associate professor Dr.S.Deepa , Assistant professor Dr.S.Gomathi (Deputy Co Ordinator PvPI , MMC) and our Pharmacovigilance associate Mrs.S.Devipriya were speakers on various Pharmacovigilance topics in this training programme. Hundred and eight Pharmacovigilance coordinators, Deputy coordinators and Pharmacovigilance associates from various ADR monitoring centres throughout our state attended the training programme and got benefited.
  • The Pharmacovigilance committee of RGGGH headed by our respected Dean Dr.E.Theranirajan met on May 13th 2022 and it was attended by 12 members of the committee.
  • As per our Dean’ s suggestion, a Nodal officer(AP cadre) from each department was nominated to report adverse drug reactions from the concerned departments. On 4th June 2022, an orientation & training programme for CRRIs on Pharmacovigilance was held, in which MMC’s PvPI Co Ordinator Prof. Dr. K.M.Sudha highlighted on the significance of ADR reporting to the internship students of MMC.
  • The PHARMACOVIGILANCE committee meeting is being regularly held every 6months in Madras Medical College . The committee meeting is headed by THE DEAN of Madras Medical College and organized by THE Co-ordinator of the PHARMACOVIGILANCE CENTER Prof.Dr.K.M.SUDHA.

Academic Forum

CME / CONFERENCE
S.NO Date CME / CONFERENCE – Title University / TNMC Credits Level Cost Incurred
1 24/08/2023 Ethics in Biomedical Research – Recent Guidelines University credit points – 5
TNMC credit hours – 2
State level Rs. 1,40,000
2 27/11/2024 Pharmacovigilance – Clinical Perspectives in Special Population TNMC credit hours – 1 State level Rs. 22,000
3 02/04/2025 Breaking the Chain of Infection – Role of Antiseptics and Disinfectants University credit points – 5 Institute level Rs. 10,000
WORKSHOP and TRAINING PROGRAMME:
S.NO Date WORKSHOP / TRAINING with Title University / TNMSC Credits / Both Level (State / National / Institute) Cost Incurred
1. 10/05/2023 Advanced level training in Pharmacovigilance Nil State level Rs. 32,000
2. 24/04/2024 Advanced level training in Pharmacovigilance Nil State level Rs. 36,000
3. 25/04/2025 Advanced level training in Pharmacovigilance – Industry perspectives TNMC Credit hour – 1 Hour State level Rs. 40,000
QUIZ / COMPETITIONS
S.NO Date Quiz /competitions with Title University / TNMSC Credits / both if present Prizes awarded to a. Inter or Intra – Collegiate Level b. State or National level
1

OTHERS
OTHER EVENTS DETAILS
S.NO Date Other events with Title Level (State / National / Institute) with Credit Hours if applicable Cost incurred in Rs. Sponsored by (Dept / Institute / Company)
1. 17/09/2023 to 23/09/2023 Pharmacovigilance week celebration Institute level Rs. 10,000 for prize distribution PvPI (Pharmacovigilance Programme of India)
2. 17/09/2024 to 23/09/2024 Pharmacovigilance week celebration Institute level Rs. 10,000 for prize distribution PvPI (Pharmacovigilance Programme of India)

Scientific Forum

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Awards & Achievements

S.NO Date/Month & Year Name of the Awards & achievements received Name of the awardee with designation District level / State level / National level Images
1 26/01/2021 COVID WARRIOR AWARD DR.G.ARATHI final year post graduate State View
2 26/01/2022 Meritorious Award (Memento and Certificate) Republic day function at RGGGH, Chennai Dr.R.Vishnupriya, MD., Assistant Professor Institute No Image
3 26/01/2022 Meritorious Award (Memento and Certificate) Republic day function at RGGGH, Chennai Dr.S.Suganeshwari MD., Assistant Professor Institute No Image
4 02/07/2022 Second prize for e-poster presentation MATVINS 2022 National Conference Dr.M.Arunmozhiselvan, Final Year Post graduate student. National No Image
5 02/07/2022 Third prize for e-poster presentation MATVINS 2022 National Conference Dr.M.NajmaSherin, Final Year Postgraduate student National No Image
6 02/07/2022 Special Jury award for e-poster presentation MATVINS 2022 National Conference Dr.K.Bharathy, DDVL., Final Year Postgraduate student National No Image
7 24/06/2022 First Prize ( Cash Prize of Rs.500) Govt.Kilpauk Medical College Online Quiz competition on Geriatric Pharmacology Dr.Vanitha Sheeba Gunaseela. N, DGO., First Year Postgraduate student State No Image
8 24/06/2022 Second prize (Cash prize of Rs. 300 Govt.Kilpauk Medical College Online Quiz competition on Geriatric Pharmacology Dr. Sharon Snehaa.A.J First Year Postgraduate student State No Image
9 24/06/2022 Third prize (Cash prize of Rs. 100 Govt.Kilpauk Medical College Online Quiz competition on Geriatric Pharmacology Dr. Nivetharaj. R First Year Postgraduate student State No Image
10 25/02/2023 Second prize (QUIZ) 52ND IPSCON 2023 MYSURU Dr. Sharon Snehaa.A.J First Year PG National No Image
11 15/08/2023 District Collector Award for Meritorious Dr. K.M. Sudha Professor District No Image

Guests Lectures

Dr. Venkatesan serves as a Senior Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology at MMC, specializing in clinical microbiology and diagnostic research. He actively engages in teaching, laboratory training, and contributes to advancing infection control practices and microbiological investigations.

Department of Microbiology at MMC, specializing in clinical microbiology and diagnostic research. He actively engages in teaching, laboratory training, and contributes to advancing infection control practices and microbiological investigations.

Success Stories

Success story 1
  • The Adverse Drug Event (ADR)Monitoring Centre attached to the Institute was upgraded as the Regional Training Centre (RTC), PvPI ( PHARMACOVIGILANCE PROGRAMME OF INDIA) in October 2021.
  • After becoming the Regional Training Centre (RTC), PvPI ( PHARMACOVIGILANCE PROGRAMME OF INDIA), the Institute conducted the first training programme on “Essentials Of Pharmacovigilance Towards Patient Safety” on 10th February 2022.
  • Prof. Dr. K.M.Sudha ,the co ordinator-PvPI , was one of the speakers in the programme. After the successful conduct of this programme which was attended by 256 health care professionals from various medical colleges throughout our state , the Institute under the able guidance of its Director, Prof. Dr.C.Ramachandra Bhat, organised an “ADVANCED LEVEL TRAINING IN PHARMACOVIGILANCE” for the state of TamilNadu, on 27th April 2022 in hybrid mode.
  • Associate professor Dr.S.Deepa , Assistant professor Dr.S.Gomathi (Deputy Co Ordinator PvPI , MMC) and our Pharmacovigilance associate Mrs. S. Devipriya were speakers on various Pharmacovigilance topics in this training programme.
  • Hundred and eight Pharmacovigilance coordinators, Deputy coordinators and Pharmacovigilance associates from various ADR monitoring centres throughout our state attended the training programme and got benefited.
  • “ADR REPORTING- BASICS TO ADVANCED” was conducted on 2nd December 2022, in which Dr. C. Ramchandra Bhat and Dr. A. Subashree (member of PvPi) were the speakers.
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Success story 2
  • Institute of Pharmacology is a part of World Health Organization’s SOLIDARITY TRIAL, a Multinational, Phase III-IV clinical trial for testing drugs for COVID 19 treatment, in collaboration with various other departments of MMC & RGGGH, being one of the trial centres in our country.
  • The storage and distribution of trial drugs & reporting of adverse drug reactions to trial drugs are taken care of by the Institute Of Pharmacology. Under the able guidance of our respected Dean Dr. E. Theranirajan, Currently RGGGH & MMC is continuing with the next phase of solidarity trial which is solidarity plus trial.
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