Pharmacology - Sree Siddaganga College of Pharmacy

Department of Pharmacology

InTake

Level of Study

Post Graduate Degree

Mode Of Program

Choice Based Credit System(CBCS)

Duration

2 years (4 Semester)

Overview

Pharmacology is one of the core subjects of biomedical sciences contributing remarkably to other fields of biomedical sciences. Department established 1984 and currently offers undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD. Department now occupied with 6 faculty, 4 PhD Research scholar and 26 post graduate students. Department has received financial assistance from government funding agencies like RGUHS and VGST (K-FIST) to strengthen the research infrastructure and to carry out research projects. Department gives access to equipments necessary to conduct research across the spectrum, from in vivo studies to molecular mechanistic studies and also very advance animal house with HVACs facility. GPAT qualified and meritorious PG students receive PCI-GPAT scholarship respectively during their course. Students were placed in various reputed Pharm companies based on campus interview. Department offers scientific services on preclinical pharmacological and toxicological testing of potential or registered compounds. Department has collaboration with various institutions/industry for students Projects. Faculty feel proud on their role in imparting subject knowledge and high-quality research training besides inculcating human values to the students.

Vision and Mission

Vision

To nurture students by providing competent knowledge and skills
To impart training on pharmacological research techniques to meet the industrial standards
To establish state of art cell culture and in-vivo facilities for preclinical research
To groom the students to sustain as competent and compassionate professionals

Mission

To emerge as a nationally recognized centre of excellence in pharmacology: education, training & pre-clinical research.

Definition and scope of Pharmacology

Pharmacology is the scientific study of how drugs and other chemical substances affect living organisms. It investigates the origin, properties, mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, and adverse effects of drugs, bridging the gap between basic sciences like physiology and medicine to develop new treatments for diseases.

Scope of Pharmacology

The scope of pharmacology is vast, encompassing the study of how drugs interact with living systems to produce therapeutic or adverse effects. It bridges multiple scientific disciplines, including biology, chemistry, and medicine, to drive the discovery, development, and safe use of medications. The field is broadly divided into two main areas: pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, which then branch into numerous specialized fields.

Curriculum & Courses Offered.

B.Pharm

Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
Pharmacology I, II, III
Pathophysiology
Biotechnology
Medical Biochemistry
Pharmacovigilance

M.Pharm (Pharmacology)

Advanced Pharmacology
Pharmacological & Toxicological Screening
Clinical Research & Pharmacovigilance
Molecular & Clinical Pharmacology

Pharm.D

Human Anatomy & Physiology
Pharmacology I & II
Pathophysiology
Medical Biochemistry
Clinical Toxicology

Career opportunities in Pharmacology

Pharmacology offers diverse career paths across pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, universities, and government agencies. Graduates can pursue roles such as Research Scientist, Clinical Research Associate, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Pharmacist, and Medical Science Liaison. Opportunities also extend to drug development, clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, academic research, science communication, patent law, and teaching.

Infrastructure & Facilities

The Department houses well-equipped laboratories to support both academic and research activities:

Lab 1: Human Anatomy & Physiology (HAP-I and HAP-II)
Lab 2: Pharmacology Practical I, II & III
PG Research Lab 1: Advanced Pharmacology-II & Experimental Pharmacology-III
PG Research Lab 2: Project work for final-semester students
Molecular & Cell Biology Lab: Focused on molecular genetics and biochemical research exploring intracellular lipid trafficking, nuclear protein regulation, transcription, replication, signal transduction, cell cycle control, genome structure, and gene expression.

Major Equipment

UV-Visible Spectrophotometer (Lab India)

Ultra Sonicators

BUCHI Rotavapour R-215

EPOCH Micro-plate Reader

Gel Electrophoresis (Vertical & Horizontal)

BIOPAC MP 36 Data Acquisition System

Digital pH Meter

Refrigerated Centrifuge

Orbital Shaker Incubator

Colorimeter

Digital Balance (1mg Sensitivity)

Sherrington’s Kymograph Machine / Polyrite

Phase Contrast / Trinocular Microscope

Langendorff Heart Apparatus (Modified)

Digital Plethysmomete

Analgesiometer

Plus Maze Apparatus (Rat & Mouse)

Actophotometer

Homogenizer

Microtome

Semi-Auto Analyzer

Non-Invasive BP Apparatus (Rat & Mouse)

Gel Doc for Proteins

Deep Freezer (-80°C)

BOD Incubator

ELISA Reader

Inverted Fluorescent Microscope

Achievement and Recognition

Mr. Kushal, presented paper in aviscon 2024 “protective effect of fruit peel extract of musa sapientum linn. Against chemically induced neurotoxicity in rat” at JSS college of Pharmacy, Mysore and won first prize for the best poster presentation.

Industry Collaboration

Guest lecture/ Demonstration

Sl No	Topic / Title	Resource Person	Date
01	1. Prostaglandins 2. Compartment Models	Dr. Viswanatha Swami, Professor, KLE College of Pharmacy, Hubali	17/11/2017
02	Immunotherapy	Mr. Dwarakanath, Asst. Professor, Tumkur University	17/11/2018
03	Demonstration of PCR & Gel Electrophoresis	Dr. Girish, Scientist, Smarth Life Sciences, Tumkur	26/11/2018
04	Molecular Techniques, Genomics, Proteomics & Microarray	Prof. Manjunatha Dommalli, Dept of Biotech, SIT Tumkur	27/11/2018
05	Pharmacovigilance	Mr. Basavaraj Potraj, Associate Manager, IQVIA (Quintels), Bangalore	23/03/2018
06	Pharmacovigilance	Dr. SV Rajendra, Professor, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bangalore	04/04/2018
07	Ischemic Stroke (Neuro Pharmacology)	Dvender Singh, Research Scholar, AIIMS New Delhi	11/04/2018
08	Effect of Combretum Micranthum on Experimental Pharmacology	Kempessis Mobazhu, Research Scholar, TOGO	10/08/2018 (Morning)
09	Literature Search, Referencing Method using EndNote	Kempessis Mobazhu, Research Scholar, TOGO	10/08/2018 (Afternoon)
10	Proteomics and its Application in Biomarker Discovery	Professor Kesav Prasad, Professor, Yenpaya University, Mangalore	30/10/2018
11	Drug Discovery and Development (PG Pharmacology Seminar)	Dr. Dushant Reddy, Scientist, MHRD (Tech), New Delhi	14/04/2020
12	Clinical Pharmacy Services and Opportunities in Malaysia	Mr. Ganesh Pandiyan, Senior Lecturer, Unit of Pharmacy, AIMST University, Kedah, Malaysia
13	Pharmacovigilance (PG Students)	Dr. M S Ganachari, Professor & Head, Pharmacy Practice Dept, KLE University, Belagavi	30/07/2020

Research

Ongoing Research Projects– 2024-25

Sl No	Student Name	Title of the Protocol / Project	Project Guide Name
1	Ms. CHINMAYI T R	Evaluation of neuroprotective efficacy of seed extract of Artocarpus heterophyllus lam. against experimentally induced neurotoxicity in rats	Dr. Syed Mansoor Ahamed
2	Mr. DEEPAK B	Hepatoprotective activity of Morus nigra stem extract in experimental rats	Dr. Syed Mansoor Ahamed
3	Ms. G DEEPIKA	Evaluation of anti-allergic efficacy of hydro-alcoholic extract of Cassia auriculata Linn. flower in experimental animals	Dr. Vijay Kumar S
4	Ms. HIMA BINDU C H	Evaluation of neuroprotective effect of fresh fruit juice of Syzyium jambos (L.) in rat models of Alzheimer’s disease	Dr. Babitha S
5	Mr. JAGADEESH B BHARAMARADDI	Assessment of anti-allergic activity of hydro-alcoholic leaves extract of Cassia auriculata Linn. in experimental animals	Dr. Vijay Kumar S
6	Ms. MEGHANA D	Evaluation of hepatoprotective efficacy of hydroalcoholic leaves extract of Plumeria rubra L. (Pink Parfait) in experimental rats	Dr. Vijay Kumar S
7	Ms. POOJA C D	Evaluation of hepatoprotective efficacy of hydroalcoholic leaves extract of Plumeria rubra L. (‘Pink Parfait’) in experimental animals	Dr. Syed Mansoor Ahamed
8	Ms. PRAGNA G	Evaluation of hepatoprotective activity of hydroalcoholic leaves extract of Epipremnum aureum in experimental rats	Dr. Syed Mansoor Ahamed
9	Ms. PRAKRUTHI N	Evaluation of anti-allergic and anti-asthmatic efficacy of Cassia fistula Linn. flower extract in experimental animals	Dr. Vijay Kumar S
10	Ms. RAMYA A	Evaluation of aqueous leaves extract of Piper betle L. against lipopolysaccharide-induced sickness behavior and anorexia in mice	Dr. Babitha S
11	Ms. RAMYASHREE R	Evaluation of effect of fresh fruit juice extract of Hylocereus polyrhizus against lipopolysaccharide-induced sickness behavior and anorexia in mice	Dr. Babitha S
12	Mr. SHAILESH C M	Evaluation of cognition-enhancing effect of Hylocereus polyrhizus fruit in experimentally induced Alzheimer’s disease in rats	Dr. Babitha S
13	Mr. SIDDARAMAIAH K S	Assessment of anti-allergic efficacy of Ficus racemosa Linn. fractions on experimental animals	Dr. Vijay Kumar S
14	Mr. ROHITH N S	Preparation, optimization in-vitro and in-vivo evaluation of functionalized carbon nanotubes prednisolone conjugates	Dr. Hemalatha K P
15	Ms. NANDITHA K	Preparation and evaluation of fullerene-related nano carbon phenobarbitone conjugates	Dr. Hemalatha K P
16	Mr. NOOR MOHMMED	Formulation and in vitro–in vivo evaluation of trazodone nanocrystals	Dr. P Ashok Kumar
17	Ms. POOJA R	Exploring the protective effects of flavonoid(s) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced cardiovascular disease risk factors: a therapeutic strategy	Dr. S Nagaraju
18	Mrs. SHILPA M	Multifaceted approach for inhibition and therapeutic strategy for managing insulin-derived amyloidosis	Dr. S Nagaraju
19	Mrs. MAMATHA B C	Anti-allergic evaluation of phytomolecules of Abutilon indicum Linn. by in silico, in vitro, and in vivo studies	Dr. Revanna Siddappa
20	Mr. RAGHU J D	Hepatoprotective activity of Muntingia calabura Linn. and Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.: in silico, in vitro, and in vivo studies	Dr. Syed Mansoor Ahamed
21	Mrs. TEJASWANI H M	Neuroprotective potential of Adina cordifolia and Simarouba glauca leaf extracts: in vitro, in vivo, and in-silico investigations with nanosuspension-based delivery approach	Dr. Syed Mansoor Ahamed

Publication 2024-25

Syed Mansoor Ahmed, Sumana T, Nandeesh R , Shravan Narasimha K V, Veeresh P Veerapur, Manjunatha E. Neuroprotective Effect Of Bixin Isolated From Bixa Orellana Linn. On Monosodium Glutmate Induced Neurotoxicity In Rats. NeuroQuantology. 2024:22(1);108-123.
Sangeetha N , Shaguftha Ruhi B , Shashank Gowda , Shobhitha,CV , Srividya , Ravinandan A P*, Syed Mansoor Ahmed. An educational review on over-the-counter drugs- A Pharmacovigilance-based approach. 20241:11 (4); : 295-302. https://doi.org/1 0.18231/j.ijpca.2024.043.
L Chitrasree, Syed Mansoor Ahmed, Comprehensive Review on Terminalia Catappa: Traditional Uses, Pharmacological Properties, and Bioactive Compounds. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research,2024:14;(1): 58-71.
Manjunatha, E, , Vedigounder, Murugan Geetha, K M, Nandeesh, R Ahmed Syed Mansoor. Isolation, Characterization and In-silico screening of compounds from Ziziphus rugosa bark for their Antiulcer effect. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology.2024; 17 :(9) 4575-581. DOI:10.52711/0974-360X.2024.00706
Basavaraju Deepak,Syed Mansoor Ahmed,, Raghu JD, Chinmay TR, Pooja CD,Pragna G. "The Systematic Review of Morus nigra L Therapeutic Potential: Bridging Traditional Medicine and Modern Pharmacology". Bulletin For Technology And History Journal: 2025; 25(5):51-63. DOI:10.37326/bthnlv25.5/1967
Syed Mansoor Ahamed, Sagar T R. Sindhu Gowda, Chidanandamurthy G, Nandeesh R, Manjunatha E. Ashok Kumar B S. Anti-Allergic Activity and Mast Cell Stabilization of Areal Parts of Solnum Torrvum on Experimental Animals. Journal of Neonatal Surgery ISSN(Online): 2226-0439 Vol. 14, Issue 29s (2025). 829-37.
Author by MANJUNATHA E, Syed Mansoor Ahamed, Artificial Intelligence in Drug Discovery: Transforming Lead Identification and Development.' Acceptance of Manuscript.