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Are you preparing for patent agent examination this year?

Are you preparing for patent agent examination 2018? We have something interesting for you.  Watch this video by Dr. Sheetal Chopra on our YouTube channel exclusively on how to prepare for patent agent examination. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEms0ItXmHU&t=26s

Announcing the online GPAT test series_Test 1 on 1st to 3rd September 2018.

We are pleased to announce the online GPAT test series for the students. The first test is on 1st to 3rd September and it would be based on the Pharmaceutics subject.  Instructions: 1. The students can appear for the examination anytime between 1st to 3rd September 2018. 2. There would be 2 attempts allowed.  3. Number of questions: 125. 4. Multiple choice based questions. 5. Marks for correct answer: +4. 6. Marks for incorrect answer: -1. All the students who are pursuing Pharma Literati courses are eligible for the complimentary registration for the course. The winners of our contest need to send an email to pharmaliterati@gmail.com to participate.

6 latest drug, medical device recalls

Medical device and drug recalls, whether voluntary or forced by the FDA, ensure patient safety. Here is a breakdown of six recalls reported by  Becker's Hospital Review  or published by the FDA in the last two weeks. 1.  Recalled drugs :  Levothyroxine and Liothyronine Reason for recall : Risk of adulteration. The drugs were manufactured using ingredients from a Chinese drugmaker that had deficiencies in its manufacturing practices Date of recall : Aug. 9 Drugmaker : Westminster Pharmaceuticals 2.  Recalled drug :  Valsartan tablets Reason for recall : Detection of probable human carcinogen, n-nitrosodimethylamine Date of recall : Aug. 8 Drugmaker : Camber Pharmaceuticals 3.  Recalled drug :   CVS Health 12-Hour Sinus Relief nasal mist Reason for recall : Product contaminated with bacteria, identified as  Pseudomonas aeruginosa Date of recall : Aug. 8 Drugmaker : Product Quest Manufacturing 4.  Recalled drug :  Testosterone Cypionate injecti

Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp at Gahlot Institute of Pharmacy,Koparkhairane,Navi Mumbai

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                              "Innovation is specific instrument of  entrepreneurship" Mentoring is important when you have innovation and execution with you, Gahlot Institute of Pharmacy has brought a golden opppurtunity for all the innovative minds to sharpen their qualities by Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp on 27th August to 29th August 2018. VENUE : SEMINAR HALL, GAHLOT INSTITUTE OF PHARMACY TARGET AUDIENCE: FINAL YEAR B. PHARM AND M. PHARM STUDENTS (60 students)

International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering,Science and Technology at Charotar University,Gujrat.

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The mission of the ICRISET Conference is to provide a forum for exchange of ideas concerning current developments in engineering, technology and science. The conference invites researchers from around the world (from academia, research institutions and industry) to contribute results of their work and participate in a friendly conference, addressing most recent trends and developments in their areas of expertise. The ICRISET-2018 is to be held at the Faculty of Technology and Engineering, CHARUSAT, Changa. The conference offers a great opportunity to bring together professors, engineers, scientist, researchers and scholars in the areas of Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Computer, Information Technology and Electronics & Communication Engineering. The conference will open up the opportunities for academicians, leading engineering researchers and industrial professionals to exchange their knowledge in the field of Engineering and Technology, with special focus in Informatio

International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science and Technology at Holy Mary Institute Of Technology & Science,Hyderabad, Telangana state

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Aim of the Conference:    The aim of ICETST-2018 is to bring all the research areas together on a single platform. This conference will bring the research scholar communities of different fields together at one place to share their research innovation and ideas. Also the purpose of this conference is to implement the researches of one field into another to bring out the best applications of these researches.   Important Dates :  Paper submission deadline: 24/10/2018 Last date of registration: 26/10/2018 Conference date: 2,3/11/2018 Venue: HITS college Registration fee : UG/PG student: Rs.2000/ $50 Research Scholar/Staff: Rs.3000/ $65 Corporate people: Rs.4000/ $115 Participants: Rs.1000 Topics :   All Engineering Discipline, Computer Science, Mathematics, Management Studies, Humanities & Science, Science & Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology,  ** Not Limited to the above Topics, Author can submit any subject paper. Instructions: 1.

A scientist, Patent agent and a writer_Interview of Dr. Sheetal Chopra

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STORY OF A DREAM CAREER: "Ironically in a changing world, playing it safe is one of the riskiest things you can do." The lines hold really true for the Career of Dr. Sheetal Chopra. A chemistry post graduate by qualification, this young girl decided to pursue a career in drug discovery and started her career in 2001 with the biggest Indian pharmaceutical organization, Ranbaxy Research Laboratories.  Post serving as a drug discoverer she took  her first transition and actively ventured in the field of hard core Intellectual Property by joining the IPR division. When everyone gets stagnant with the leadership role, she took another major turn into her career after 6 years of service in Ranbaxy. She moved to FICCI, an industry chamber getting involved into the IPR policy matters and led the IPR team for 7 years. Some people are destined for newer challenges and she joined as public policy head at Vodafone with her third transition of career.  A

6 free ways for networking in Pharma community_New video on YouTube Channel

Watch the latest video on career counselling for pharma students and industry professionals for career counselling. Social media: LinkedIn, Facebook and much more. Events: Workshops, seminars, conferences. Alumni associations: Competitions: Research articles and review: Volunteer work: Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPvYwZ2bLqg

Innovation Yatra Updates_2 sessions in a week in 2 states

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Two sessions of Innovation Yatra were conducted recently in two different states. This takes the total number to 25 programs. Packed house of participants at Viva Institute of Pharmacy, Virar, where 200+ students participated in the event. 1. Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Pharmacy. Website: https://ves.ac.in/pharmacy/ University: University of Mumbai. Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra. 2. M. C. E. Society’s Allana College of Pharmacy. Website: http://www.allanacollegeofpharmacy.org/ University: Savitribai Phule Pune University. Location: Pune, Maharashtra. 3. SVKM’s Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy. Website: http://www.bncp.ac.in/ University: University of Mumbai. Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra. 4. Maharashtra College of Pharmacy. Website: http://www.mcpnilanga.org/ University: Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded. Location: Nilanga, Maharashtra. 5. NCRD’