Industry Institute Collaboration Programme NGSMIPS

Topic: Current scenario of Indian Pharmaceutical industry

Name of the speaker: 

1. Dr. K. Bopanna, President and CEO, Semler Research Centre
Pvt.Ltd, Bangalore, Phone: +91-8042627200

2. Dr. Nagendra N, Head – Clinical and regulatory division, Semler
Research Centre Pvt.Ltd, Bangalore,Ph:+91-8042627200 Extn: 211 E.mail: nagendra@semlerresearch.com

3. Mr. K. Ram Prasanna, Associate Director (Business Development),
Semler Research Centre Pvt.Ltd, Bangalore,Ph:+91-8042627200 Extn: 227 E.mail: ram@semlerresearch.com




An industry- Institute interaction was organized by the Industry - Institute Collaboration and Placement Cell of NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Paneer, Deralakattte, Mangalore on 5^th January 2015.

Dr. K. Bopanna, President and CEO, Semler Research Centre Pvt.Ltd, Bangalore along with his colleagues Dr. Nagendra and Mr. K. Ram Prasanna visited the college and interacted with the faculty and the students.

Dr. K.Boapnna initiated the discussion by giving an overview of Semler Research Centre Pvt.Ltd, formulations manufactured as well as a brief idea about phase I clinical trials which is the focus area of the company.



The session was made interactive by questions posed by the students on pharmacovigilance, competition in the area of clinical trials, expectations from the students by the pharma companies, regulatory affairs etc. Dr. K.Bopanna, Mr. Nagendra and Mr. Ram Prasanna cited few examples and explained the expectations of the industry. He concluded the session by emphasising on the ethical values, essential to be a successful professional in our respective workplace. The discussions were very inspiring and informative for the students. This session was followed by a meeting of the speakers with the teaching staff on the future of Pharmacy profession in India as well as the expectations of the company from the fresh pharmacy graduates. Dr. Mudit Dixit, Co-coordinator-Department of Drug regulatory affairs accompanied the team of speakers for a walk around the college campus.

Dr. C.S.Shastry, Principal of the college proposed the vote of thanks for sharing their experience and knowledge with students and staff members of the institution. He appreciated Dr.K.Bopanna for assuring all possible help in the placement of the students.