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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
DRUG DEVELOPMENT AND CLINICAL RESEARCH :
CURRENT SCENARIO & OPPORTUNITIES
12 -13 October 2018, Bengaluru, India

In technical collaboration with

ORGANIZED BY

In association with Media Partner

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
(AICTE Approved | ISO 9001-2015 Certified)

Venue: Atheneum - Auditorium

KRUPANIDHI COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
#12/1, Chikkabellandur, Carmelaram Post, Varthur Hobli, Off Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru 560035, India

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Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy (NAAC A accredited)

was established in 1985, and continues its pursuit of
creating the "Perfect Pharmacists". KCP is located in
Bangalore city, near Carmelaram railway station in a lush
11 acres green campus. The institute is home to 18 highly
equipped and advanced laboratories which add to its
research calibre.
www.krupanidhi.edu.in KCP has UGC 2f and AICTE CII Platinum certifications.
KCP offers D Pharm, B Pharm, Pharm D, Pharm D (PB), M
Pharm and PhD programmes.

In Technical Association with In Collaboration with

www.iscr.org
www.rguhs.ac.in

The Indian Society for Clinical Research RGUHS, Karnataka, a premier Health
(ISCR) is an association of Indian Clinical Science University in India was established
Research professionals registered under on 1st June 1996 at Bangalore by the Govt.
the Societies Registration Act (1860). The of Karnataka through its enactment of Rajiv
Society brings together all those who are Gandhi University of Health Sciences,
engaged in clinical research activities in Karnataka Act 1994 to encompass all the
India and provides a forum for exchange of existing health science colleges and
information and learning. ISCR aims to institutions which were earlier affiliated to
build awareness of clinical research as a the conventional universities in Karnataka
speciality in India and to facilitate its growth with a purpose of ensuring proper and
in the country while helping to evolve the systematic instruction, teaching, training
highest standards of quality and ethics. and research in modern and Indian
systems of medicine.

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The professional synergies between Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Indian Society for
Clinical Research (ISCR) and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) has
resulted in K R U PHAA C ON

2018
RMA

Clinical Research is a cross functional domain which requires collaboration of the expertise
in facets of clinical research ideologies amongst all individuals who aspire to navigate and
grow in this area. The Global Clinical Trial Market is on an upward trajectory.
As per a Pew Research finding the globalization of clinical trials driven by technical
breakthroughs in technology and development of new treatment possibilities, the clinical
trials domain is expected to grow from US $ 40.0 billion in 2016 to 65.2 billion by 2025.
With such exciting prospects there is an urgent need to equip all the aspirants and
stakeholders with the update, as and when it happens in the clinical research domain.
Krupacon 2018 has best expert who are the movers and shakers of the clinical trial industry.

Krupacon 2018 is conceived to deliver the big picture of the clinical trial industry, its current
trends, tribulations and opportunities for aspirants as well as seasoned professionals, we
invite delegates from
1. Life Sciences - Medical, Dental, AYUSH, Pharmacy, Public Health, Nursing and allied
Life Science students and academicians
2. Stakeholders from Pharmaceutical Industries, Contract Research Organizations,
Research Institutes, IEC or IRB members, Clinical Trial site staff
3. Healthcare Research Professionals and aspirants from Hospitals, Government
organizations, Not for Profit Organizations

Call for Original Research Abstracts

Krupacon 2018 has great pleasure in inviting the delegates to submit significant
findings of their original work for poster format in Medical, AYUSH, Pharmacy, Nursing,
Masters in Public Health and Allied Health Sciences researcher in any of the following
tracks:
Track 1. Clinical Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiological Studies
Track 2. Drug Safety, Medical-medications errors
Track 3. Public Health, Allied Health Research
Track 4. Formulation and Development
Track 5. Pre-Clinical Studies

The submission of Abstract: Before 25 Sept 2018

Review and Acceptance of Abstract: 1 Oct 2018
The best research presentation from each track will be awarded Rs.3000/- and Certificate
visit www.pharmacy.krupanidhi.edu.in/krupacon for abstract guidelines and submission.

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Inaugural Address by
Dr. B.Suresh
President - Pharmacy Council of India
Vice Chancellor, JSS University, Mysuru, India

Special Interactive session for all the Principals of Pharmacy colleges in India, is scheduled at 11.00 to 11.30 am

KEY NOTE SPEAKERS

Prof. James F Jordan Kothandaraman Sridharan
Carnegie Mellon University, CEO - CleverInsight,
President & CEO Pittsburgh Mindshare Learning Centre
Life sciences Greenhouse, Former CEO - Mphasis-BFL
PA, USA Indian Institute of Science /
Stanford University

SPEAKERS
Dr. Roli Mathur, PhD
Scientist 'E' & Head , ICMR Bioethics Unit
National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (NCDIR)
Indian Council for Medical Research, India
Topic: Overview of ICMR guidelines for biomedical research Involving
Human subjects
Dr. Ramesh Jagannathan, MBBS MD
Head - Clinical Development, Biocon Research Ltd, Bengaluru, India,
Chair - South Chapter Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR)
Topic: Good Clinical Practice guidelines-roles of various
stakeholders in clinical trial

Mr. Anirban Roy Choudhury

Director - ARC Life Science Consulting Group, India
Chair - Ethics Council, Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR)
Topic: Drug Development: Integrating Industry & Academia Efforts in
Pharma Innovation
Dr. Vijay Venkatraman J, MBBS, F.Diab., MBA, FPIPA (UK)
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Oviya MedSafe Pvt Ltd, India & UK
Chair - Pharmacovigilance Council, Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR)
Topic: Monitoring Product Safety beyond Clinical Trials – Industry Practices.

Mr. Suresh Sharma

Global Client Partner - Clinical R&D Services at Tata Consultancy Services, India
Topic: Evolution of Pharmaceutical Outsourcing in Clinical, Safety and Regulatory:
Opportunities and Challenges

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Dr. Alben Sigamani, MBBS MD

Research Head, Narayana Health, Bangalore, India
Topic: Health Research Methodologies – An Overview

Dr. Atiya R Faruqui, MBBS MD

St. John's Research Institute, Bengaluru, India
Topic: Biomedical Research Capacity Strengthening Approach: Institutional
and Individual level

Dr. Uma Shankar S, MBBS, MPH

Chief Medical Officer - National Tuberculosis Center, Govt. of Karnataka, Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare, India
Topic: Operational Research for diseases of poverty: Scope and Opportunities

Dr. Thirumalai Velu, MBBS MD

Director- Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, Allergan India Pvt Ltd
Topic: Clinic Trials – Indian Regulatory Scenario, framework and application
procedures

Dr. Ananya Chakraborty MBBS MD

Professor, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, India
Topic: Trends and Opportunities in Medical Writing industry

Mr. Bastin Robins

Data Scientist, CTO CleverInsight, Menlo Park, CA , USA
Topic: How important are Analytics in Clinical Research Big data management?

Ms. Anusha Sridharan

University of California, San Diego, USA
Topic: Healthcare Innovations - Digital Health IT & Predictive Analytics

Day 1: Collaborative Research & Innovation: Good practices & funding

Panel opportunities
Discussion Day 2: Career opportunities in clinical research & associated fields
in Industry

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CHIEF PATRON
Prof. Dr. Suresh Nagpal,
Chairman, Krupanidhi Educational Trust

Dr. Ramesh Jagannathan, MBBS MD Mr. Anirban Roy Choudhury,

Chair - South Chapter, Indian Society for Chair - Ethics Council,
Clinical Research (ISCR) Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR)

Prof. Dr. M.D. Karvekar Prof. Prakash V. Mallya

Director, Academics, KCP Director,
Executive Committee Member Center for Pharmaceutical Professional
Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) Advancement (CPPA), KCP
Member - Drug Technical Advisory Board (CDSCO)

PATRONS ORGANIZING SECRETARY

Dr. Amit Kumar Das
Mrs. Geetha Nagpal, Vice-Chairperson, KET. CONVENER
Prof. Rajeswari Ramasamy
Prof. Sunil Samson Dhamanigi, Secretary, KET. CO-ORDINATORS
Dr. Riju Pathak
Ms. Neha Nagpal, Executive Director, KGI. Dr. Trushitkumar B Patel
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Mr. Akash Nagpal, Executive Director, KET. Prof. Thomas L. Joseph
Prof. Jasmine Joseph
Dr. Samuel Paul Isaac, Director, KGI. Prof. Chandramouli R.
Prof. S. V. Rajendra
Prof. Narendra, Campus Registrar, KCP. Prof. Mahesh N.M.
Prof. Arshad Bashir Khan

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Registration
Open from
1st Sept 2018

Register @ www.krupanidhi.edu.in
Students Faculty Industry Persons

Early bird
registration
before Sept 20, 2018 Rs. 600/- Rs. 800/- Rs. 1000/-

Registration
before Oct 5th, 2018 Rs. 1000/- Rs. 1200/- Rs. 1500/-

Spot registration Rs. 1300/- Rs. 1500/- Rs. 2000/-

International Delegates USD 20 USD 30 USD 50

In case of any queries, please contact:

Registration: Dr. Trushit Patel +91-8197305752

Transport: Mr. Muthu Kumar +91-9976696000

Accommodation: Dr. V. Gnanavel +91-9843454530

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ABOUT NAMMA BENGALURU

Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru (Kannada) is the capital of the Indian State of Karnataka.
Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a Pensioner's Paradise. Located on the
Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city.
There are a number of expats from across the world living in the city, thanks to the growing presence
of Multi-National Companies.

Today as a large city and growing metropolis, Bangalore is home to many of the most well-
recognised colleges and research institutions in India. Numerous public sector heavy industries,
software companies, aerospace, telecommunications, and defence organizations are located in the
city. Bangalore is known as the Silicon Valley of India because of its position as the nation's leading IT
exporter. A demographically diverse city, Bangalore is a major economic and cultural hub and the
fastest growing major metropolis in India.

Vidhana Soudha High Court UB City Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Bangalore Metro Bengaluru Palace Bannerghatta Park Wonderla Theme Park

For Sight seeing please contact : Dr. Trushit Patel - 8197305752 | Dr. Riju Pathak - 9060156200

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