Pharmacology

Pharmacology deals with scientific study of drugs and their effects on living systems. Pharmacology is crucial for discovering new drugs, improving efficacy, reducing adverse drug reactions, understanding pharmacogenetic variation in drug response etc. It forms the backbone of rational therapeutics.

The Pharmacology department aims to educate students about basic and applied pharmacology by implementing novel teaching-learning approaches such as computer assisted learning (CAL), Problem Based Learning (PBL), Flipped classroom activity, Small group discussions, Quiz, Seminars,Roleplay etc. Department is committed to promote research in the basic & applied pharmacology including drug development based on Pharmacogenetics & Pharmacogenomic profile, Pharmacoepidemiology, Chronopharmacology etc.

The vision of the Department is to impart evidence based education promoting rational use of medicine and excel in patient care services and Drug information center. In future, department will provide a platform for collaborative efforts between academia and Pharmaceutical industry in drug discovery process.