Department of Pharmacology

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21st Annual Meeting of the Society of Pharmacovigilance, India (SOPICON 2024) and International Conference on Safety of Medicine

The department hosted 21st Annual Meeting of the 

Society of Pharmacovigilance, India
(SOPICON 2024) and International Conference on Safety of Medicine, from 10-11 February 2024. The scientific events included two prestigious orations, guest lectures, free papers, poster presentations and quiz competition for medical students. The orations and guest lectures were delivered by eminent invited speakers.

04/02/2024
Guest Lecture by Dr. Samina Salim, Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Houston College of Pharmacy, Houston, TX, 2.1.2024

The Department of Pharmacology at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital (JNMCH), Aligarh Muslim University, organized a lecture on “Understanding Stress - Insights from Psychological, Behavioral, and Biochemical Studies”, by Dr. Samina Salim, Associate Professor of Pharmacology from the University of Houston, Texas, USA.
Dr. Samina Salim, a prominent figure in this field, delivered a groundbreaking lecture on “Oxido-Inflammation,” a term coined by her research team. She shared her translational research work from animal models to human stressful environments. The whole discourse explored the intricate relationship between Oxido-Inflammation and stress, drawing extensively from Dr. Salim’s impactful studies, notably her work with Syrian refugees settled in the United States and Jordan.
The discussion provided a deep dive into the intersection of psychological, behavioral, and biochemical factors contributing to stress, offering a comprehensive understanding of this prevalent health concern. The audience, comprising faculty members, students, and researchers, actively participated in the session, posing insightful questions to Dr. Salim.
Expressing gratitude for the insightful session, Prof. Syed Ziaur Rahman, Chairman of the Department of Pharmacology, JNMCH, delivered a vote of thanks. He acknowledged Dr. Salim’s valuable contributions and the active participation of attendees.

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01/01/2024
University Extension Lecture on “Drug Discovery for Cancer from Indian Traditional Medicines Adopting Reverse Pharmacology” by Prof. M. A. Akbarsha, on 22.11.2023

The Department of Pharmacology, JNMC, AMU, Aligarh, organised University Extension Lecture on “Drug Discovery for Cancer from Indian Traditional Medicines Adopting Reverse Pharmacology” by Prof. M. A. Akbarsha, Biomedical Scientist and Research Coordinator, National College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli and School Coordinator & Dean of Science (Retd), Founder, Mahatma Gandhi-Doerenkamp Center (MGDC), and Former Doerenkamp Chair, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, at LT-1, JNMC, AMU, Aligarh. He shared his research work on generating scientific proofs for efficacy and safety of Indian medicines and the discovery of few drug molecules from Indian medicines for cancer particularly scientific proofs for efficacy and safety of Rasa Genthi Mezhugu, a Siddha Medicine, for cancer. Likewise, he shared his experimental results using prostate cancer cell lines, lung cancer cell lines and breast cancer lines and how he identified Urushiols as the major active principle of the Siddha herbal medicine Semecarpus Lehyam as antitumor agents for treatment of breast cancer. Earlier, Prof. Syed Ziaur Rahman, Chairman, Department of Pharmacology, introduced the speaker and thanked Prof. Nisar Ahmad Khan, Coordinator, University Extension Lectures, Department of Economics, while Dr. Jameel Ahmad welcomed him with the presentation of bouquet.
A large number of faculty members, senior residents and junior residents attended the lecture. Prof. Farhan Ahmad Khan, presented the certificate appreciation. The program was started with the Quranic qirat by Dr. Shemeer P (JR 2) while Dr. Irfan A. Khan, Assistant Professor, presented vote of thanks.

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12/12/2023
6th SAAE-India from 20-21 November 2023


30/08/2023
Orientation Programme for MD Pharmacology residents admitted batch 2023 on 1st November 2023

The Department of Pharmacology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh organized an orientation programme specifically for MD Pharmacology residents admitted batch 2023 on 1st November 2023.
Professor Syed Ziaur Rahman, Chairman, Department of Pharmacology welcomed the newly admitted batch of 12 residents in the Dept. of Pharmacology. He showed satisfaction that the Dept. is gaining popularity as a subject and first time all the seats are filled by the external candidates. After a brief introduction of the importance of the orientation program, he delved into the life and contributions made by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. He spoke at length how Sir Syed laid the stress on the importance of modern scientific education for all netizens particularly for Muslims community.
Dr. Jameel Ahmad, Assistant Professor, highlighted the facilities available at Aligarh Muslim University. He emphasized the significant contributions made by eminent alumni of the university in nation development.
Dr. Bushra Hassan Khan, Assistant Professor, delineated the historical background of JNMC. She shared the contribution made by stalwarts of JNMC in the establishment of this prestigious medical college. She also shared the ranking status of the college for the last one decade.
Dr. Irfan Ahmad Khan, Assistant Professor detailed about the historical background and facilities available for the residents in the department of Pharmacology. Further, he also explained the recent NMC guidelines and regulations for the MD Pharmacology course.
Dr Shamema P, JR 2 conducted the programme while Dr. Ammar Hasan JR2 started the program with beautiful qirat. All teachers, senior and junior residents of batch 2022 and 2021 also participated.publication

12/12/2023
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2023 (31.10.2023)

A pledge taking ceremony on “Rashtriya Ekta Diwas” marking the birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel was held on 31.10.2023 at 10.30 am in the Demonstration Room of the Department of Pharmacology.
Prof. Syed Ziaur Rahman, Chairman Dept of Pharmacology, briefed that every year 31 October is celebrated as National Unity Day to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, who hails from Karamsad, Gujarat. His contribution to the unity of India is incredible and every year, we celebrate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti as National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) on this date.
The pledge was administered by Dr. Irfan Ahmad Khan, Assistant Professor, and was attended by all the teaching, non-teaching staff as well as resident doctors of the Department including Prof. Farhan Ahmad Khan, Dr. Jameel Ahmad and Dr. Bushra Hasan Khan.

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12/12/2023
Indo-Saudi Pharma Symposium on ‘Research Avenues’, 9.8.2023

The Department of Pharmacology, JN Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University organized an Indo-Saudi Pharma Symposium on ‘Research Avenues’ as a part of the celebratory programmes being held in AMU to mark India’s Presidency of G-20 Summit on 9.8.2023.

Prof Mohammad Asif Hussain, Biomedical Engineering Options, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, King Abdul Aziz University, KSA, shed light on the new developments in biomedical research and discussed his projects on nanotechnology, three-dimensional nanomaterials and other biomaterials used as various medical applications to support, enhance or replace damaged tissue or a biological function.

Dr Ishrat Rahman, Department of Pharmacology, Princess Nourah Bint Abdul Rahman University, KSA, shared her views on newer entities in oral cancer research, green phytonutrients and pre-clinical drug and vaccine development.

Dr Misbahuddin Rafiq, Department of Pharmacology, King Abdul Aziz University, KSA, highlighted the importance of research in his academic career and shared his experience of managing independent research grants in KSA. He underlined the significance of his research in an integrated approach to clinical therapeutics using pharmacogenomics tools, with a special focus on diabetes, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders.

Earlier, welcoming the guests, Prof Syed Ziaur Rahman, Chairman, Department of Pharmacology, underscored the need for holding the symposium, especially for the young students.

Dr. Irfan Ahmad Khan conducted the programme and Dr. Jameel Ahmad extended a vote of thanks.


01/09/2023
Covid-19 vaccination and carry forward its learnings to strengthen routine immunization (RI), vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) and adverse event following immunization (AEFI) surveillance, 25.7.2023

An interactive workshop by the District unit of World Health Organisation (WHO) was organised at Committee Room, JNMC, AMU, Aligarh on a topic, “Covid-19 vaccination and carry forward its learnings to strengthen routine immunization (RI), vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) and adverse event following immunization (AEFI) surveillance” on 25/07/2023.


The resource persons were Dr. Vikas K. Gupta (Sub Regional Team Leader, WHO Country office for India) and Dr. Abdur Rahman (Surveillance Medical Officer, WHO Country office for India).


 Dr. Vikas K. Gupta, deliberated about the National Immunization Coverage Trends. He informed that there was a quantum jump in Full Immunization Coverage to 14.4% from NFHS-4 to NFHS-5. India experienced a relatively large drop in coverage in 2020 (91% to 85%). More than 1.32 million children missed DPT-3 vaccination in 2020. 65% (0.86 million) of these were in UP, Bihar, Maharashtra and Jharkhand. Though Immunization services continued as per COVID categorization of areas, there were clear strategies and guidelines developed during those periods. Virtual methods were developed to sensitize health workers on Routine Immunization and new vaccine introduction such as Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine and Polio supplementary immunization activities (SIAs) with modified SOP for COVID-19 context. He also informed about the Mission Indradhanush performance.

Dr. Abdur Rahman elaborated about Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) and specially the types of AEFI for Reporting. He explained four WHO cause specific definitions of AEFIs that are vaccine product-related reaction, vaccine quality defect-related reaction, Immunization error-related reaction, Immunization anxiety-related reaction and Coincidental event. He stressed the importance of reporting vaccine related ADRs to the AEFI surveillance program.


A large number of residents and teachers attended the workshop. Prof. Haris M Khan, Principal & CMS, JN Medical College and Hospital, stressed the need to organise such programs on a regular basis. He permitted and provided local logistics to hold the WHO program. Prof. Syed Ziaur Rahman, Coordinator, Medical Device Adverse Event and Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Centre, JNMC, AMU, Aligarh conducted the program.

01/09/2023
Workshop on Clinical Trial Methodology from April 17 - 19, 2023

25/05/2023
National Workshop on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) December 1 - 2, 2022

National Workshop on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) December 1 - 2, 2022


08/12/2022
One-day CME on Pharmacovigilance on 21st September, 2022

CME on Pharmacovigilance 

08/12/2022
Guest Lecture On “Overview of Drug Discovery and Development in United States” by Dr. Ayesha Rahman Ahmed Ph.D. Scholarly, Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Washington State, University Spokane, Washington, USA on 12th September, 2022

24/01/2023
National CME on the topic: “Neurotherapeutics : Clinical Research & Recent Advances” on 23rd August, 2022

National CME on the topic: “Neurotherapeutics : Clinical Research & Recent Advances” on 23rd August, 2022



08/12/2022
Talk on Recent Advances in Hepatitis-C Management By Dr. Nadeem Parvez M.D., D.M. Director, Gastroentotology Unit, NEOTIA Hospital Siliguri, West Bengal on 1st April, 2022

24/01/2023
National CME on New Therapeutic Strategies for type 2 Diabetes held on 30.11.2019

National CME on New Therapeutic Strategies for type 2 Diabetes held on 30.11.2019

International CME on Safety of Medicinal Food Products held on 11.11.2019

International CME on Safety of Medicinal Food Products held on 11.11.2019

Guest Lecture on Arts, Medicine and Sculpture by Michael Benevenia, Fulllbright Scholar, New Jersey, USA on 05.10.2019

Guest Lecture on Arts, Medicine and Sculpture by Michael Benevenia, Fulllbright Scholar, New Jersey, USA on 05.10.2019

Lecture on Diabetes and Free Radical Biology by Dr. Kenneth White, Metropolitan University, London, UK on 24. 04.2019.

Lecture on Diabetes and Free Radical Biology by Dr. Kenneth White, Metropolitan University, London, UK on 24. 04.2019.

University Extension Lecture on Tribal Medical Traditions & Ethnopharmacology in India by Prof. P. C. Joshi, Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, Delhi on 01.09.2018.

University Extension Lecture on Tribal Medical Traditions & Ethnopharmacology in India by Prof. P. C. Joshi, Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, Delhi on 01.09.2018.

National CME on Pharmacovigilance held on 16.12.2017

National CME on Pharmacovigilance held on 16.12.2017

9th Annual Meet of Indian Society for Rational Pharmacotherapeutics (ISRPTCON 2017) was held in 19-21st November 2017

9th Annual Meet of Indian Society for Rational Pharmacotherapeutics (ISRPTCON 2017) was held in 19-21st November 2017

Lecture on Clinical Trial and Drug Discovery by Dr. Kohkan Shamshi, Principal and Founder RadMD, New York, USA on 30.10.2017.

Lecture on Clinical Trial and Drug Discovery by Dr. Kohkan Shamshi, Principal and Founder RadMD, New York, USA on 30.10.2017.

14th Annual Conference of the Society of Pharmacovigilance, India (SOPICON-14) & International Symposium on Safe Medicine and Safe Patient on December 1-3, 2014

14th Annual Conference of the Society of Pharmacovigilance, India (SOPICON-14) & International Symposium on Safe Medicine and Safe Patient on December 1-3, 2014

National CME on Pharmacotherapy Update in Common Medical Disorders - A Rational Approach 1st & 2nd November, 2014

National CME on Pharmacotherapy Update in Common Medical Disorders - A Rational Approach 

National Workshop cum CME on Alternatives to Animal Experimentation in Medical Science Education, 24-25 February 2014

National Workshop cum CME on Alternatives to Animal Experimentation in Medical Science Education, 24-25 February 2014 

CME on Pharmacovigilance on 7th December, 2013

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02/01/2024
Seminar on Advance Pharmacovigilance sponsored by Indian Pharmacological Society in collaboration with Abott Knowledge Academy, Mumbai, 11th October, 2012

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02/01/2024
Guest lecture on "Pharmacovigilance program" in collaboration with Piramel Health Care on 17th Nov. 2011


02/01/2024
National Symposium on Relevance of Herbal Pharmacovigilance under the aegis of Society of Pharmacovigilance India (SoPI), 04.11.2006


02/01/2024
Lecture on "Bioethics and Professionalism" 6th April, 2011


02/01/2024
Guest Lecturer by Dr. Gautam Palit, Deputy Director CDRI, Lucknow (in collaboration with Dept. of Physiology), 14.2.2005

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02/01/2024
5th Annual Conference of Association of Physiologists & Pharmacologists of India (in collaboration with dept. of Physiology) 1999


02/01/2024
International Workshop on Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring from 9-12 November, 1998


02/01/2024
6th National Conference of Association of Gerontology of India (in collaboration with dept. of Anatomy) 1992


02/01/2024
5th Annual Conference of Indian Academy of Neurosciences (in collaboration with IBRC, dept. of Anatomy), 1987

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02/01/2024
Symposium on Drug Abuse- An awareness (in collaboration with Dept. of Pharmacology, Govt. Medical College, Patiala) 1987

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02/01/2024