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The Hindu
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Conference on pharmaceutical quality assurance through good manufacturing practices held in Mysuru
A national conference on 'Enhancing Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance through Good Manufacturing Practices' was conducted by the JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research in Mysuru on Wednesday. It was held in association with the Indian Pharmaceutical Association, Mysuru branch, along with other organisations, and included a session on Revamped Pharmaceutical Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme (RPTUAS). A release said that the initiative aimed to ensure consistent production and control of medicinal products to meet the highest quality standards. The primary objective of the conference was to promote the understanding and implementation of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles among pharmaceutical manufacturers, emphasising the importance of adherence to GMP standards for ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of medicinal products, the release added. The conference also aimed to provide guidance on incorporating GMP requirements into national medicine laws and regulations, while facilitating the exchange of best practices in GMP implementation. The conference was inaugurated by Dr. Khalid Ahmed Khan, Deputy Drug Controller and president of the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA), Karnataka State branch. Dr. H. Basavana Gowdappa, the vice chancellor of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, urged the industry to view GMP not merely as a regulatory requirement, but as a core responsibility. Dr. Amaresh Tumbagi, former Drug Controller of the Karnataka government, highlighted various inspections conducted under Schedule M and discussed how regulatory bodies have evolved with the revised version. Dr. Pramod Kumar T.M., Principal, JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru, provided insights into industry and government regulations related to GMP. Around 100 delegates from different industries and academics were present apart from the members of IPA Mysuru branch. Dharmendra Kumar Yadav, Under Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, Yashwant Shinde, Manager, Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), and Dr. R.S. Savitha, Secretary, IPA Mysuru, were among those present.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
JSSAHER gets into space medicine research
In a significant advancement of its research frontier, the JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru, on Thursday announced the successful completion of an international research training in space medicine by K. Gowthamarajan, professor and head, Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty. Dr. Gowthamarajan underwent advanced hands-on training at the world-renowned Institute of Biomedical Problems (IBMP-RAS), Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow—an institution at the forefront of global space physiology research. The visit was facilitated through the DHR-ICMR Overseas Fellowship Scheme, generously supported by the Union government. The training, under the guidance of Vassilieva Galina Yu, focused on key domains such as dry immersion, head-down tilt (HDT), vestibular adaptation, and Mars Mission simulations. The visit also included a tour of ROSCOSMOS, delivery of invited academic lectures, and strategic discussions aimed at formalising a future MoU between IBMP-RAS and JSSAHER, said a press release. 'This initiative is part of JSSAHER's larger research vision to explore the pharmaceutical behaviour of drugs in microgravity, thereby contributing meaningfully to India's Space Science Mission and Innovation Agenda,' the release added. Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswami, Chancellor of JSSAHER, said, 'True education and research must rise beyond boundaries—towards new realms of knowledge that benefit all humanity. Space medicine is one such frontier where our ancient wisdom and modern science converge. I am pleased to support this endeavour which places JSSAHER at the helm of transformative science.' Basavanagowdappa, Vice-Chancellor, JSSAHER, said, 'This marks a defining moment for JSSAHER's research ecosystem. Dr. Gowthamarajan's training at IBMP-RAS will pave the way for groundbreaking research in microgravity-based pharmaceutical sciences. We are excited to develop strategic global partnerships that place India on the world map in space health innovation.' B. Suresh, Pro-Chancellor, JSSAHER, said, 'This milestone reaffirms our commitment to pushing the frontiers of health sciences. Space medicine represents the next dimension of pharmaceutical research.' JSSAHER's pioneering engagement with space physiology and pharmaceutics opens new avenues for collaborative research, interdisciplinary innovation, and knowledge transfer to both national and international space programs, he added.
