Tamil Nadu

2 March 2014

IN-VITRO SCREENING OF DHATURA INOXIA FOR ITS ANTI-MALARIAL ACTIVITY AGAINST P. FALCIPARUM

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ABOUT AUTHORS:
S.O. Pratap^1,2, Ruchi Gaur³, R.Stephan⁴, J.L bhatt³, C.R. Pillai¹, Usha Devi¹
¹Department of Parasitology, Malaria Research Center, New Delhi
²Department of Biotechnology, SR Group of Institutions, Jhansi, UP
³School of Life Science, ITM University Gwalior, MP
⁴Department of Botany, Government P.G. College Ariyalur, Tamilnadu, India
dixitshivom@gmail.com

ABSTRACT
The natural products are important source of biologically active compounds having potential for developing a novel malaria drug. Malaria is one of the most important infectious vector born parasitic disease caused by Coccidian protozoan parasite of genus Plasmodium carried out by mosquito, invade red blood cells. Malaria is thousand times more complex than any disease. In the current study, a natural ingredient of herb; Dhatura Inoxia is analyzed, for its anti-malarial activity by preparing crude extract of water and ethanol, analyzed on schizont stage of plasmodial life cycle against two Chloroquine strains: sensitive and resistant of Plasmodium falciparum isolates. The results revealed that IC₅₀ values of crude water extract was recorded as; 71± 1.41µg/ml and 105±7.07 while as the ethanol crude extract produced IC₅₀ concentrates: 52±3.53 µg/ml and 59.5± 70 µg/ml against sensitive and resistant P. f. isolates, respectively. The results showed that this herb plant possess significant antiplasmodial activity in terms of IC₅₀as recorded in this study.

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28 February 2014

A REVIEW ON PHARM.D EDUCATION IN INDIA

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23 February 2014

Inviting applications from Ph.D. in Life Sciences or Pharmacy as DSU level F in Accenture

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with approximately 275,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world’s most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. The company generated net revenues of US$28.6 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2013.

Post: DSU level F
18 February 2014

Opening to work as Medical coding specialist I in Icon Clinical Research

ICON is a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. We specialize in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support Clinical Development – from compound selection to Phase I - IV clinical studies ICON enjoys a strong reputation for quality and is focused on staff development.
We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build a great career. We understand that our greatest asset is the skills and talents of our people and they are truly what set us apart.

Post: Medical coding specialist I - 008628
14 February 2014

Required for Drug Safety Associate / Senior Drug Safety Associate in Icon Clinical Research - degree in pharmacy, science

ICON is a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. We specialize in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support Clinical Development – from compound selection to Phase I - IV clinical studies
ICON enjoys a strong reputation for quality and is focused on staff development. We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build a great career. We understand that our greatest asset is the skills and talents of our people and they are truly what set us apart.

Post: Drug Safety Associate / Senior Drug Safety Associate - 008559
13 February 2014

PROBIOTICS - A REVIEW

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About Authors:
V.Sankar¹*, Akash kurian²
*¹Department of Pharmacy Practice, PSG College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore.
²PHARM.D Intern, PSG College of Pharmcy, Coimbatore.
*akash.kurian8@gmail.com

Abstract:
The objective of review is to outline the probiotics use in medicine and to give insight in to the field for different applications. The use of probiotics in treatment regimen is increasing. Probiotics are live organisms and prebiotics are components of food that are not otherwise easily digested by humans and these food components essentially feed beneficial bacteria in the gut. Probiotics can be formulated to many different types of products including drugs, foods and dietary supplements. Species of lactobacillus and bifidobacterium are most commonly used as probiotics. Probiotics are intended to assist the body’s naturally occurring gut mitochondria. Some probiotic preparations have been used to prevent diarrhea caused by antibiotics or as part of treatment for antibiotic related dysbiosis. This article focus on the probiotics use, clinical trials and its future.
5 February 2014

Opportunity to work as Compliance Specialist in Icon Clinical Research

ICON is a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. We specialize in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support Clinical Development – from compound selection to Phase I - IV clinical studies
ICON enjoys a strong reputation for quality and is focused on staff development. We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build a great career. We understand that our greatest asset is the skills and talents of our people and they are truly what set us apart.

Post: Compliance Specialist - 008156
28 January 2014

Junior Research Fellow position to work in Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB, NEW DELHI) funded project in Madurai Kamaraj University

Applications are invited on prescribed format for a temporary Junior Research Fellow JRF) position to work in Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB, NEW DELHI) funded project on “Investigation on serum pharmacology based analysis and anticancer property of I. aspalathoides” to work under the Principal Investigator of Dr. N. D. Kannan, Department of Plant Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.

Post: Junior Research Fellow
22 January 2014

Vacancies for B.Pharm, M.Pharm, M.Sc in Par Formulations in department of Regulatory Affairs, Production, QC, Technical services | Preference for Tamilnadu natives

Par Formulations Pvt. Ltd. a subsidiary of Par Pharmaceutical Companies Inc. (USA) is an USFDA approved facility located in Chennai facilitating Research & Development and engaged in manufacturing solid 6 semi solid dosage forms. Par Pharmaceutical Inc., is the 5th largest Generic Pharmaceutical Company in the US market and leader in Product Development and In-Licensing of generic pharmaceuticals with state of the art manufacturing facilities. In order to expand the operations of the Research & Development and Manufacturing unit in Chennai, we seek suitable candidates for the following positions:

Post: General Manager / Dy. General Manager / Manager / Reviewer / Assistant Manager / Team Leader / Analyst / Supervisor / Technician
22 January 2014

Job for Document Management Associate/Assistant in Icon Clinical Research

ICON is a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. We specialize in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support Clinical Development – from compound selection to Phase I - IV clinical studies
ICON enjoys a strong reputation for quality and is focused on staff development. We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build a great career. We understand that our greatest asset is the skills and talents of our people and they are truly what set us apart.

Post: Document Management Associate/Assistant - 008035