Dr. V. Ganesh
MBBS, MD . Professor & HOD
Overview
Pharmacology is a core subject in medical education, forming the basis for the rational use of medicines in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. It enables medical students to understand the mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and interactions of drugs, thereby promoting safe and effective patient care. The Department of Pharmacology plays a crucial role in advancing healthcare and improving human health through systematic teaching, research, and service activities. The department is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education, fostering critical thinking and evidence-based prescribing practices. Through research and academic activities, the department contributes to the understanding of drug actions and the development of safer and more effective therapeutic strategies.
Overview
Pharmacology is a core subject in medical education, forming the basis for the rational use of medicines in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. It enables medical students to understand the mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and interactions of drugs, thereby promoting safe and effective patient care. The Department of Pharmacology plays a crucial role in advancing healthcare and improving human health through systematic teaching, research, and service activities. The department is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education, fostering critical thinking and evidence-based prescribing practices. Through research and academic activities, the department contributes to the understanding of drug actions and the development of safer and more effective therapeutic strategies.
Dr. V. Ganesh
MBBS, MD . Professor & HOD
Overview
Pharmacology is a core subject in medical education, forming the basis for the rational use of medicines in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. It enables medical students to understand the mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and interactions of drugs, thereby promoting safe and effective patient care. The Department of Pharmacology plays a crucial role in advancing healthcare and improving human health through systematic teaching, research, and service activities. The department is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education, fostering critical thinking and evidence-based prescribing practices. Through research and academic activities, the department contributes to the understanding of drug actions and the development of safer and more effective therapeutic strategies.
Dr. V. Ganesh
MBBS, MD . Professor & HOD
Professor & HOD
Mission
The mission of the Department of Pharmacology is to promote rational and safe use of medicines through excellence in education, research, and clinical application. The department is committed to advancing healthcare by fostering scientific inquiry and evidence-based pharmacotherapy.
Faculties
| S.No | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Ganesh Veerabahu | Professor |
| 2 | Dr. Suhaina Raship Khan | Associate Professor |
| 3 | Dr. Deepti V D | Associate Professor |
| 4 | Dr. S Ramakrishnan | Assistant Professor |
| 5 | Dr. Sumina S | Assistant Professor |
| 6 | Dr. Arjun G Nair | Assistant Professor |
| 7 | Dr. Pragadeesh Kuppuumashankar | Tutor |
| 8 | Dr. R A Femi Sree | Tutor |
| 9 | Dr. Rahul Krishnan R | Tutor |
| 10 | Dr. Aruna J | Tutor |
| 11 | Dr. Geo Aswin M A | Tutor |
| 12 | Dr. Aksha Johana Ashok | Tutor |
| 13 | Dr. Sherolin Stalinjose | Tutor |
INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of Pharmacology plays a vital role in medical education by providing a strong foundation in drug actions, mechanisms, and clinical applications. The subject encompasses drug sources, dosage forms, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, contraindications, animal studies, drug development, and the ethics of clinical trials, enabling students to make safe and effective therapeutic decisions. The department is supported by highly qualified faculty who provide strong academic mentorship and competency-based medical education–oriented training.
Research is actively encouraged in the areas of neuropharmacology, clinical pharmacology, and toxicology, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. Faculty members and students regularly publish research in reputed journals, and the department also contributes to healthcare through community outreach programs on drug safety and ongoing professional development initiatives.
- Department office
- Office Space for Teaching Faculty/residents
- Seminar Room with Internet facility, Audiovisual equipment- LCD projector, Over Head projector, screen
- List of Department specific laboratories - Clinical Pharmacology, CAL Lab with 36 computers, Pharmacy lab
- Library facility pertaining to the Department 179 books, 10 journals
- Departmental Research Lab with adequate equipments
- Departmental Museum: Crude Drugs 16; Drug Formulations 300; Charts: 108; Medicinal Plant Diagrams: 21
1. SPECIALITY SERVICES
ADR Monitoring Centre
2. POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES/ FELLOWSHIPS
MD Pharmacology
3. CMEs, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS DONE IN THE DEPARTMENT
CME on Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children – May 9, 2013
Workshop on Principles of Ethics in Human Research – December 12–13, 2013
CME on Pharmacovigilance: A Global Concept – September 19, 2014
CME on Diabetes Mellitus: Pharmacotherapeutic Insight – September 16, 2015
Workshop on Teaching and Learning Methods for Postgraduate Students – January 6, 2016
Workshop on Good Clinical Practice and Schedule Guidelines – February 10, 2017
Sensitization Program on New MBBS Curriculum for HODs – May 13–14, 2019
Interdepartmental CME (Pharmacology and Dermatology) on Recent Advances in the Management of Psoriasis – August 28, 2020
CME on ICH GCP, New Drugs and Clinical Trial Rules 2019, and ICMR Guidelines 2017 and 2020 – November 11, 2021
Awareness Sensitization Program on Patient Safety – September 21, 2021
Symposium on Pharmacovigilance: Is Reporting Voice Loud Enough? – September 22, 2022
3rd Pharmacovigilance Week Celebration – September 17–23, 2023
4th Pharmacovigilance Week Celebration – September 17–23, 2024
4. MERITS AND OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
Merits
Experienced faculty members provide expert academic guidance and research mentorship to students.
The department specializes in neuropharmacology, clinical pharmacology, and toxicology, offering diverse research opportunities.
Active interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments promotes innovation and knowledge exchange.
High-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs prepare students for careers in academia, industry, and healthcare.
Achievements
Faculty members and students regularly publish research papers in reputed scientific journals.
Postgraduate students have received awards and recognition, including best paper awards at conferences and First Rank in MD Pharmacology.
Faculty and postgraduate students actively participate in community outreach programs in collaboration with the Department of Community Medicine, focusing on drug safety and rational drug use.
The department provides structured training and mentorship in competency-based medical education and research, supporting the development of future pharmacologists.