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Innovation Management at Bachem

Chief Technology Officer, Bachem Holding AG
Gnther Loidl joined Bachem in He held several functions in Research and Development RD and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Manufacturing and became Vice President RD in Since he is CTO of the Bachem Group and a member of the Corporate Executive Committee He studied chemistry in Regensburg Germany and Leeds UK and obtained his doctorate under the supervision of Luis Moroder at the Max Planck In...

Articles

Role of Nutraceutical in Various Diseases - A Review

DeFelice introduced the term nutraceutical in combining the words nutrition and pharmacy and originally defined it as a food or part of a food that provides medical or health benefits including the prevention and treatment of disease A nutraceutical may be a nutrientdense food like spirulina garlic or soy or a specific dietary component

Research Insights

Methods for Specifying the Target Difference in a Randomised Controlled Trial: The Difference ELicitation in TriAls (DELTA) Systematic Review

Abstract Background Randomised controlled trials RCTs are widely accepted as the preferred study design for evaluating healthcare interventions When the sample size is determined a target difference is typically specified that the RCT is designed to detect This provides reassurance that the study w

Case Studies

Open Innovation in Pharmaceutical Industry: A Case Study by Eli Lilly

Abstract Interest on Open Innovation paradigm has seen a phenomenal increase since last two decades especially when Henry Chesbrough coined this term in triggering the creation of a new whole body of knowledge However all of his research work could not come up with a standardized allinone theory Instead we find a heterogeneous series of models tha

Techno Trends

South Korea Advances Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing with Enhanced Regulatory Framework

South Koreas new regulatory framework aims to boost biopharmaceutical manufacturing and innovation in the region

White Papers

Cloud Computing in the Laboratory Informatics Solutions and Validation Approaches

In the modern business environment, a significant portion of work is conducted using computerized systems. Many solutions are used to complete tasks, including simple desktop programs like email and Microsoft Office to enterprise-wide, global systems like ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), MES (Manufacturing Execution System), and LIMS

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Neoteric Solvents: A Paradigm Shift in Pharmaceutical Industrial Processes

Abhinab Goswami

Abhinab Goswamiis currently pursuing his Ph.D. from National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati. He has published 01 research paper, 02 review articles and 01 book chapter in renowned journals/international book. His research focus lies in developing the neoteric solvents-based injectable dispersions for intra-auricular administration. He has also identified few neoteric solvents potential for converting them into nanomedicines.

 

Datta Maroti Pawde

Datta Maroti Pawde is currently pursuing his Ph.D. from National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati. He has published 05 research papers, 05 review articles and 03 book chapters in renowned journals/international book. Using the dual drug-loaded emulsions at lab-and pilot-scale, the intraarticular injections are developed to treat inflammatory conditions produced at articular or periarticular structures.

 

Syed Nazrin Ruhina Rahman

Syed Nazrin Ruhina Rahman is currently pursuing her Ph.D. from National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati. She has published 02 research papers, 06 review articles and 04 book chapters in renowned journals/international book. Her research focus lies in managing the dry-eye syndrome by the topical application of cyclosporin A-loaded cationic emulsions.

 

T Raja Sekharan

Faculty Member, SB College of Pharmacy

Tamilvanan Shunmugaperumal

Tamilvanan Shunmugaperumal is currently working at National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati. He has published 58 research papers, 24 review articles and 08 book chapters in renowned journals international book. He is also author of 07 international books and holding 04 granted patents, 03 copyrights materials, etc.. His industrial-oriented research resulted in transfer of cationic emulsion formula from lab to industry.

 

USN Murty

USN Murty is currently working as Director of National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati. He is the man of antimalarial research especially finding molecular leads from plant sources. He holds more than 100 research papers, few review articles and granted patents along with copyrights materials. His articulation in bioinformatics subjects is remarkable and he is the ardent user of artificial intelligence and machine learning in health-related platform.

 

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How Big Data is Transforming Clinical Trials in Asia

Atharva

I’m Atharva, a content writer currently at Consegic Business Intelligence. With over 3 years of professional experience, I've specialised as a ghostwriter for prominent companies and industry publications, exploring various topics.

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How the Pharmaceutical Industry is Embracing a Technology-Driven Approach to Unlock New Growth Avenues

Nikkhil K Masurkar

Nikkhil K Masurkar, a research pharmacist with a dynamic entrepreneurial streak. Nikkhil K Masurkar is executive director of the ENTOD International Group - a leading specialty research-based pharma company specialising in ophthalmic, ENT and Dermatology medicines. As a third generation entrepreneur, Nikkhil took over his family’s three decade old pharmaceutical business. However, to ensure he was adequately prepared to lead the organisation into the 21st century, he delved deep into clinical pharmacy and pharmacy research for several years prior to it. He is a highly qualified research pharmacist from Kings College London (UK) with various clinical pharmacy and formulation research accreditations to his name. He also studied clinical pharmacy in Belfast and is also a member of the prestigious Royal Pharmaceutical Society in the UK. His strong leadership qualities, dynamic entrepreneurial spirit and sharp business acumen together with impressive pharmaceutical and research skills have enabled ENTOD to become one of the fastest growing speciality pharmaceutical companies in India and abroad.

 

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Precision medicine for Alzheimer’s Disease

Dr. Parmi Tripathi

Dr Parmi is a scientific researcher and an expert medical writer with Ph.D specialising in neurosciences. With an extensive pharmaceutical and healthcare industry experience, she excels at driving innovation. Focused at patient’s centricity, she has played key role in developing innovative medicines that makes meaningful impact on patient’s lives. Dr Parmi has made significant contribution at establishing a patented mouth-dissolving strip (MDS) manufacturing facility. With proven expertise in novel product development, her strong emphasis on quality manufacturing has led to structuring of quality documentation practices for this novel & patented MDS technology aligned with regulatory standards.

Dr Parmi has made significant contributions in field of neuroscience research with multiple acclaimed publications. A distinguished medical writer, she serves as editorial board member and peer reviewer in prestigious journals and continuous to make an impact in her field. Author at reputed public health platform, she writes to promote health awareness. Recognised for her exceptional contributions, she is a multiple-time government R&D grant recipient, particularly in neurodegenerative disorder studies.

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Determinants of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Research in South East Asia

Raja Chakraverty

Raja Chakraverty is a serving Scientist with the Indian Council of Medical Research with a decade long research and teaching career in Pharmaceutical Sciences with 54 publications (186 citations) and a book

 

Tatini Debnath

Doctoral Scholar, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology

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