Department of Pharmacology
The Department of Pharmacology, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangaluru Established in 1999, at the same time of foundation of the college The department is committed to high quality teaching of Pharmacology to medical, dental & paramedical specialities. In addition to academics’ department is involved in research activities and providing hospital support services.
- Well-qualified and experienced faculty members
- Adequately equipped with spacious library, laboratory and demonstration rooms with audio-visual aids.
- Well-equipped museum showcasing diverse areas of pharmacology
- State of art computer assisted laboratory, equipped with interactive experimental pharmacology software.
- Training undergraduates to apply a rational and scientific approach to therapeutics.
- Motivate and train, undergraduate and postgraduate students to involve in research activities.
- Training postgraduates to make them competent in academics, research and industry.
- Curriculum is designed and reviewed periodically to facilitate students in pursuing higher education and research in India and abroad.
- Regular organization of CMEs and workshops for students and faculty.
Objectives:-
- To guide students in clinical application of pharmacological principles and ethical practice.
- To facilitate research and innovation in pharmacology.
- To ensure rational use of medicines and enhance patient safety through pharmacovigilance.
Strength:-
- Well trained team of faculties in teaching pharmacological principles with a focus on clinical application and rational prescribing.
- A strong research environment that fosters innovation and experimental studies.
- Active involvement in pharmacovigilance and patient safety through monitoring and reporting of adverse drug reactions.
- Strong potential for academic and research contributions with highly skilled faculty members.
- Postgraduates are trained to be competent for academics and as well as for industry.
- Structured interdepartmental postings and academic activities can be formalized and conducted regularly to enhance collaborative decision making and postgraduate learning.
- Bridging basic sciences with clinical patterns by integrating the various subjects of medicine and real-world pharmacovigilance in everyday training
Faculty
Dr. SUDHINDRA RAO M
- Designation Professor & Head
- Email sudhi78_dr@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date -
- Graduation:B.E in E&C from NIE, Mysore, India, 1986 -(FCD)
- Post-Graduation:M.Tech in CSE from MIT, Manipal, India, 1990-(FCD)
- Ph.D in CSE from University of Mysore, India, 2002
- Area of Research:CAD for VLSI - Topic: Design of Algorithms for optimum area utilization in VLSI ASICS
- Lecturer In Manipal Institute Of Technology for 6 Years
- Reader In Manipal Institute Of Technology for 3 Years
- Professor In NMAMIT for 7 Years
- Professor & Head Of Department of CSE and Dean(Academics) for 9 Years
- Professor From 2012-Till Date In NMAMIT
- Algorithm design for VLSI CAD, Multi core architecture and Program
- Optimization, Ad-hoc Networks, E-learning, Advanced Microprocessors
- Management responsibilities as Head of the Department of CSE
- Examiner for V.T.University Belagavi, Mangalore, Bangalore, Kuvempu, Kannur and Goa Universities
- Life Member of ISTE (LM816 )
- Senior Member of IEEE (01492834)
- Senior Member of CSI (F8000642)
- Fellow of IE(India)
- Logic Design
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Finite Automata & formal Languages
- Computer Organization & Architecture
- Systems Programming
- RDBMS
- Microprocessors & Peripherals
- Principles of Programming Languages
- Compiler Design,
- Computer Graphics
- VLSI Design
- C# Programming & .NET Concepts
- Embedded and Real Time Systems
- Cryptography and Network Security
- MIS
- CAD for VLSI
- System simulation and Modelling.
Conference/Journal publications
- Developed "Computer Graphics Laboratory" at Manipal Institute Technology, Manipal, India in March 1988
- Reviewer for the Proceedings of IEEE Conference on "VLSI Design" since 2002.
- Chair of Programme Committee, National Conference on "Distributed Computing" , NMAMIT, Nitte India, 2004
- Coordinator for FIVE ISTE sponsored Short Term Training Programs
- Set up "Data Mining Laboratory" at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte during January 2006
- Chair of Organizing Committee , National Conference on "Ubiquitous & Pervasive Computing" , NMAMIT, Nitte, India, 24-25 January 2007
- So far, guided 42 BE level projects and 17 M.Tech. level projects
- President of Rotary Club of Nitte during 2006-07
- Consultant for a Patent Search organization :EntellectLLP.com
- Applied for an Indian Patent, based on research work (application no.: 428/CHE/2008)
- Applied for US Provisional Patent in April 2010 for the research work on "New Architecture for Network on chip (NoC) systems" (Application Number:61/395,480 dated 14/5/2010)
- Received AICTE travel grant for attending the conference at Shanghai, China
- Was Chairman of BOE (Board of Examination)-Computer Science at Mangalore University during 1997-98. Was member of BOE-Computer Science of Visvesvaraya Technological University ,Belgaum during 2004-05.
- BOS and BOE Chairman of NMAMIT Nitte for Computer Science UG and PG programs under Autonomous Scheme.
- Board of Studies member of Computer Science at MIT, ManipalUniversity, NMIT Bangalore, SDMCE Dharwad, BVBCE Hubli, Bangalore, Dr.AIT Bangalore and St.Aloysius College Mangalore during 2007-08
- Governing Council Member of St.John Engg. College Bangalore, Academic Council Member of Dr.AIT Bangalore from 2013.
- President of Hockey India Udupi from July 2014
- Program Chair of 2016 IEEE Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics (DISCOVER) Conference, 13-14 August 2016, NITK, Surathkal
Research Thrust Areas
- Antiparkinsonian activity of herbal products in animal model
- Antiaging research in animal model
- Genetic influence in antiepileptic drug action in pediatric epilepsy
- Hepatoprotective activity of herbal products in animal model
- Anti –peptic ulcer and anticolitis activity of herbal product in animal model
Dr. RAVICHANDRA V
- Designation Professor and Head
- Email ravi75chandra@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Ethics in Research, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Education Research, Genetics research in thyroid diseases and Herbal drug researchrn
Publication
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- Evaluation Of Antianxiety Effects Of Deglyrrhinated Liquorice On Albino Rats, World Journal Of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 16, No. 939, Pp.947-Ravichandra Volabailu., Pharmacology, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy rnrn
- An Experimental Study Evaluating The Influence Of Quercetin On Monosodium Glutamate-Induced Depression In Swiss Albino Male Mice, rnAsian Journal Of Pharmaceutical And Clinical Research, Vol. 5, No. 292, Pp.294-0.492rnRavichandra V., Pharmacology, K.S. Hegde Medical AcademyrnSriram B S., Pharmacology, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy rnrn
- An Experimental Study Evaluating The Dose Of Oral D-Galactose On Aging Induction In Wistar Albino Male Rats, rnResearch Journal Of Pharmacy And Technology, Vol. 7, No. 3289, Pp.3292-0.467 Sriram B S., Pharmacology, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Ravichandra V., Pharmacology, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Rajendra Holla., Pharmacology, K.S. Hegde Medical AcademyrnShailaja Shivaram Moodithaya., Physiology, K.S. Hegde Medical AcademyrnKishan Prasad Hosapatna Laxminarayan., Pathology, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy rnrn
- 4. Intervention Through Ayurveda For Pain Relief To Patients Of Handigodu Syndrome, International Ayurvedic Medical Journal rnPratibha1, Ravichandra2 rnrn
- Effects Of Poly-Unsaturated Fatty Acids On Leukocyte Telomere Length And Inflammatory Markers In D-Galactose Treated Wistar Albino Male Rats. International Journal Of Pharmaceutical Sciences And Research, B. S. Sriram 1, V. Ravichandra * 1, Shailaja Moodithaya 2, Rajendra Holla 1 And N. Suchetha Kumari 3 rn
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- Presented a paper (Oral) titled "Dose Dependent Aging effects of oral D- Galactose in wistar Albino Rats " held at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal on 29-11-2018. The paper was authored by Dr. Ravichandra V , Mr. Sriram B S, Dr. Rajendra Holla. 64th Annual National conference of Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India
- Presented a paper (Oral) titled "Effectiveness of role-play video demonstration for teaching communication skills using standard doctor-patient simulation in pharmacology
Pharmacology
- Guide to 3 PhD students and completed guiding 2 MD students
- Members Secretary of Central Ethics Committee, Nitte Deemed to be University
- Member of Curricular Subcommittee(CSC)
- Joint Member Secretary of Pharmacovigilance Committee, KSHEMA
Dr. RAJENDRA HOLLA
- Designation Professor
- Email rajendraholla@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Ethnopharmacology, ethics in human & animal research, pharmacovigilence.
Hepatoprotective & nephroprotective effects of herbal drugs. Antiparkinsonian effect of plant products. Role of herbal drugs in inflammatory bowel diseases
- Members Secretary of Institutional Ethics Committee, KSHEMA
- Chairperson of Institutional Animal Ethics Committee, KSHEMA
- Co-Chairperson of Pharmacovigilance committee
Dr. SWATHI ACHARYA
- Designation Professor
- Email swathiacharya@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date
Rational Antibiotic usage, Medical education
- Presented a paper on" " A comparative study of the extrapyramidal side effect profile of Risperidone and Iloperidone in patients with Schizophrenia in a tertiary care hospital" in Indian pharmacological society south regional conference 2016 "Reassessing pharmacology at 21 st century" held at Department of pharmacology, Belagavi institute of medical sciences, Belagavi. on 12.02.2016 to 13.02.2016
- Won best oral presentation award for paper entitled "Prevalence of potential drug - drug interaction in intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital: A cross sectional study" in National conference on Health economics and quality use of Medicines on "Health economics and quality use of Medicines" Held at: NGSM Institute of pharmaceutical sciences, Paneer, Deralakatte. on 01.12.2017 to 02.12.2017.
- Presented paper entitled "Evaluation of antiarthritic activity of coriander seed essential oil in Wistar albino rats" in 64 th National conference of Association of physiologist and pharmacologist of India, APPICON 2018."Advancing horizons in medical physiology and pharmacology in medical teaching and research". Held at: Manipal academy of higher education, Manipal, on 29.11.2018 to 01.12.2018
- Won second best oral presentation award for "Assessment of Antimicrobial utilization pattern using World Health Organisation indicators in the Intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital:A cross-sectional study." in International Conference On Advances In Pharmaceutical And Health Sciences (ICAPHS - 2020) "Development of Interdisciplinary Research from a Global Perspective for Better Health Care "Organized by NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Held at K.S.Hegde Medical Academy, Deralakatte, on 20.02.2020 to 22.02.2020
- Won second best oral presentation award for "Potential drug - drug interactions in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy: Is there a need for pharmaceutical care approach? "in 1st International Virtual Conference On Advances In Health Economics And Outcomes Research. "Promoting health economics and therapeutic outcomes to optimize patient care" Organized by NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, from 27.11.2020 to 28.11.2020
- Sachidananda Adiga MN, Acharya S, Holla R . Item Analysis of Multiple-Choice Questions in Pharmacology in an Indian Medical School J Health Allied Sci NU DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1722822 ISSN 2582-4287.
- Sachidananda Adiga MN, Acharya S, Holla R . Comparative Study of Student-Led Objective Tutorials versus Traditional Tutorials in Undergraduate Pharmacology Teaching in an Indian Medical School. J Health Allied Sci NU Volume 10, Number 01 DOI https://doi.org/ 10.1055/s-0040-1705670 ISSN 2582-4287.
- B Deepa, Acharya S, Holla R Evaluation of antiarthritic activity of Coriander seed essential oil in Wistar albino rats. Research J. Pharm. and Tech 2020; 13(2):761-766.
- Acharya S, Ragam AS, Holla R, Bhat ARAY. Prevalence of Potential Drug-Drug Interactions in the Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Young Pharm. 2019;11(2):197-201
- Ragam AS, Acharya S, Holla R. Assessment of drug use pattern using World Health Organization prescribing indicators in a tertiary care hospital in Mangalore: A cross-sectional study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol 2017;7(10):1026-1030.
- Assessment of antimicrobial prophylaxis in surgical procedures in a tertiary care hospital: A cross-sectional study" (As a guide, Ongoing ICMR student project)
- "Assessment of Antimicrobial utilization pattern using World Health Organisation indicators in a tertiary care hospital: A cross sectional study." (As a guide, Completed ICMR student project)
- Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic activity of coriander seed essential oil in wistar albino rats. (As Principle investigator, Completed NUFR 1 project)
- Assessment of drug use pattern using world health organization prescribing indicators in a tertiary care hospital in Mangalore: A cross sectional study. (As a guide, Completed NUSR 2 project.
- Nodal officer , Institutional Grievance redressal cell, KSHEMA • Member Institutional ethics Committee of NGSIMPS
- Departmental coordinator for Competency-Based Medical education Curriculum
- Nuelearn Coordinator from the department
- Coordinator for Electives modules (New CBME curriculum) from department • Member of KSHEMA-UGRC
- Working as a team member for NAAC II criteria at the institutional
- Co-editor of the book 'KSHEMA HERBAL GARDEN" 1st edition published by Nitte university in 2017 with ISSN no 9788193565100
- Have completed training in "WHO Course on Antimicrobial stewardship: A competency-based approach", "NABH accreditation standards for the hospitals through Medvarsity", "Current regulatory requirements for conducting clinical trials in India for investigational new drug/new drug (Version 2.0) by SWAYAM, NPTEL platform","Online Skill Development Programme on Pharmacovigilance for Medical Products" by IPC, "ICMR training on roles and responsibility of ethics committee members", "ECLS Training STEP1 and STEP2 provided by Jeeva Raksha Trust", "Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Online Workshop-2020 organised by PGIMER"
- Have completed "Basic course on biomedical research" Mandated by the Board of governors in suppression of medical council of India
- Have completed Revised Basic Medical Education workshop, AETCOM and Curriculum Implementation
- Supportive programme training related to New Curriculum
- Served as member in Paraclinical board of studies for KSHEMA
- Served as member secretary to pharmacy and pharmacotherapeutics committee for the period of August 2015 to April 2021.
Dr. DEEPA B
- Designation Associate Professor
- Email deepashyam@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date
MSc, Ph.D
Psychopharmacology
Presented an e-poster on 1st International Virtual conference on Advances in health economics and outcomes research , organized by ISPOR Nitte(Deemed to be university)student chapter and Dept. of Pharmacy practice on November 27th & 28th 2020
Dr. ADVAITHA M V
- Designation Assistant Professor
- Email dradvaitha@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Drug Utilization Studies, Medical education
Pharmacovigilance, Psychopharmacology
- Anand N, Nagendra Nayak I M, Advaitha M V, Thaikattil N J, Kantanavar KA, Anand S. Antimicrobial agents' utilization and cost pattern in an Intensive Care Unit of a Teaching Hospital in South India. Indian J Crit Care Med 2016;20:274-9
- Thaikattil NJ, Rajendra Holla, Bhagvan KR, Advaitha MV, Anand N, Navya Thaikattil. Patterns of Prescription and Usage of Antimicrobial Agents for the Prophylaxis of Surgical Site Infections in A Tertiary Care Hospital In Karnataka, South India. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2016; Volume 3, Issue 4, 299-307
- Rajesh D, Thejaswini M, Advaitha MV.(2020).Effects of Momordica Charantia Seed Extract on Dexamethasone-Induced Biochemical and Histological Abnormalities in Albino Rats, 14(10), FC04-FC07. https://www.doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2020/45153/14153
- RAJESH, D., M. V. ADVAITHA, and R. HOLLA. "PRESCRIPTION PATTERN AND USAGE OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS FOR TREATING DIABETIC FOOT INFECTIONS AT TERTIARY CARE CENTRE". International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 12, no. 8, Aug. 2020, pp. 136-41, doi:10.22159/ijpps.2020v12i8.38222.
Dr. VENKATESH K M
- Designation Senior Resident
- Email drvenkatesh.km@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date
Dr. ANUPAMA C.
- Designation Assistant professor
- Email anupamac87@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date
MBBS, MD
Pharmacovigilance
- Oral presentation- Assessment of drug-drug interactions in patients on anthracycline antibiotics as cancer chemotherapy in breast cancer patients- A prospective study) in World Congress on Infectious Disease & Antibiotics 2018
- Trastuzumab induced radiation recall dermatitis: an interesting case- Anupama C et al. Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol 2018;7(12):2465-2467
NSS programme officer at KS Hegde Medical Academy
Dr. SOWMYA
- Designation Assistant Professor
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DR. SURAKSHA RAI
- Designation Senior Resident
- Email drsuraksha.rai@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 07-12-2023
MBBS, MD
DR. ANNU SEBASTIAN
- Designation Tutor
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DR. SHEETHAL S JACOB
- Designation Tutor
- Email drsheetal.john@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 20-03-2025
MBBS, MD
DR. SNEHA ANTONY
- Designation Tutor
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DR. AISHWARYA MOHAN WODEYAR
- Designation Tutor
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DR. SHRUTHI
- Designation Senior Resident
- Email shruthi.t@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 05-09-2023
MBBS, MD
DR. POTNIS MUGDHA KISHORE
- Designation Tutor
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DR. RASHMI N J
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DR. SHARON SEBASTIAN
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DR. SREEDEVI S RETNAM
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Dr. DIVYA BHARGAVAN
- Designation Assistant Professor
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