Media Release

Mangaluru, May 16: Srinivas College of Pharmacy Mangaluru in association with Indian pharmaceutical association, D K district local branch, Mangaluru organised 6th national conference on 'Innovative Practices in Clinical Training & Patient Safety' pre conference inauguration at Valachil campus, Mangaluru on May 16.

The conference was inaugurated by Udaykishore P, assistant drugs controller, Mangaluru. Addressing the gathering, he said, "It is the need of the hour that three sectors like industry, drug regulatory agencies and healthcare professionals should come on a same platform to showcase proper ADR reporting and pharmacovigilance. These reports should be successfully made use of by the pharm D students to pursue further studies."

Dr A R Shabaraya, principal Srinivas College of Pharmacy and president, IPA in his presidential remarks highlighted, "The presence of our alumni who can interact better with their professional experience with our students which will help them to excel in their future endeavors."

Resource persons, Dr Eldhose Benny, clinical pharmacologist, KMC Hospital, Mangaluru, gave a talk on 'Empowering healthcare: The vital role of patient counseling and education'. Dr Salmanul Faris A, senior clinical pharmacist & assistant professor, department of pharmacology, IQRAA International Hospital & Research Centre, Calicut gave a talk on 'Advance level workshop on adverse drug reaction monitoring centre'.

Dr Abhith Baburaj, DHA certified clinical pharmacist, Dubai, UAE gave an online webinar on the topic 'Impact of clinical pharmacist in healthcare management'.

Dr EVS Subrahmanyam, vice president, IPA, Mangalore and professor, SCP, welcomed the participants and introduced the guests.

Anaikha, Renie, Queeny and Varshini, Pharm D students anchored the programme.

Dr Krishnananda Kamath K, proposed vote of thanks.