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
Dr.R.Sudha
Director & Professor
Dr.K.M.Sudha
Professor
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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.
Meritorious Award (Memento and Certificate)
Republic day function at RGGGH, Chennai
Dr.R.Vishnupriya, MD., Assistant Professor
Institute
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26/01/2022
Meritorious Award (Memento and Certificate)
Republic day function at RGGGH, Chennai
Dr.S.Suganeshwari MD., Assistant Professor
Institute
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02/07/2022
Second prize for e-poster presentation
MATVINS 2022 National Conference
Dr.M.Arunmozhiselvan, Final Year Post graduate student.
National
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02/07/2022
Third prize for e-poster presentation
MATVINS 2022 National Conference
Dr.M.NajmaSherin, Final Year Postgraduate student
National
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02/07/2022
Special Jury award for e-poster presentation
MATVINS 2022 National Conference
Dr.K.Bharathy, DDVL., Final Year Postgraduate student
National
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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
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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
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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
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25/02/2023
Second prize (QUIZ)
52ND IPSCON 2023 MYSURU
Dr. Sharon Snehaa.A.J First Year PG
National
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15/08/2023
District Collector Award for Meritorious
Dr. K.M. Sudha Professor
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Guests Lectures
Dr. Venkatesan, Senior Assistant Professor
Topic: Antibiotics stewardship programme and Antibiotic policy
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Topic: Xenovex topic
NATIONAL
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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.
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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.
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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