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SciFinder is a research discovery tool that allows college students and faculty to access a wide diversity of research from many scientific disciplines, including biomedical sciences, chemistry, engineering, materials science, agricultural science, and more!  

SciFinder gives an instant access to the world's largest curated collection of information on disclosed chemistry and related research produced by CAS.

It includes:  References from more than 10,000 currently published journals and patents from more than 62 patent authorities.   Important scientific discoveries from the present to the mid-1800s.  The latest scientific breakthroughs almost as soon as they are published with references added daily and some patent information as recent as 2 days ago. The world's largest collection of organic and inorganic substance information.  

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International Symposium on Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics @NIPER, Mohali

NIPER S.A.S. and Bristol-Myers Squibb is organizing 4th International Symposium on  Drug Metabolism  & Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) , at NIPER S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), Punjab, India. This conference will be useful for scientific community working in the field of Drug Metabolism  & Pharmacokinetics.

Objectives of the Symposium

Provide a better understanding of the role that drug metabolism, drug transporters, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics play in the drug discovery development process.

Evaluate new and current techniques and models associated with drug metabolism and drug transporters, as well as development of pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic models.

Gain insights into the issues encountered during the drug discovery process and the interface between discovery and clinical development.

Identify processes for reducing the attrition of drug candidates through a better understanding of metabolism and in vitro and in vivo correlations

This is primarily a lecture-based symposium intended for students and scientists from industry, academia, health-based government organizations, and healthcare professionals with a background in chemistry, biology, or the pharmaceutical sciences, with some experience in the principles and techniques of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics.  The symposium is also intended for experienced researchers in these areas who wish to broaden or supplement their area of expertise, as well as contribute to the discussion topics.

Important Dates:

Receipt of Abstract: 20^th Jan. 2012

Intimation of acceptance : 20^th Jan. 2012

Receipt of Reg. Fee :20^th  Jan. 2012

Dates of symposium : 16,17,18 and19^th Feb. 2012

Contact Details:

Dr. Abhay Sangamwar (Coordinator)
DMPK Symposium
Department of Pharmacoinformatics
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research 
(NIPER), Sector 67, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali) - 160 062
Punjab, India
Phone:+91-172-2214682-87 Extn. 2211 (office)
Fax:+91-172-2214692
e-mail: dmpk2012@niper.ac.in

Register Here 

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Avalanche'12, The National level Pharma Carnival on 3-4 Feb,2012

Event Name: AVALANCHE’12
Event type: A National Level Pharma Carnival
Organizer: Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy
Location: Education Campus Changa, Anand,Gujarat.


Important Dates for Avalanche'12


Event dates: February 3-4, 2012
Last date for registration: Jan 25, 2012
Eligibility: Open to all  Pharmacy students of India(D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm)


AVALANCHE'12
The much awaited national level Pharma Carnival, ‘Avalanche’ is back in 2012 and is all set to create a nation-wide sensation as it has been with the last two editions of Avalanche. Avalanche'12 has been made all the more exciting with lot of innovative ideas and additions that may provide a platform for all the pharma students of the country to exhibit their skills.


"Avalanche....the fury of thoughts", ever since its inception in 2007 has been one of a kind national Level Pharma carnival, which has gained much recognition among the masses due to its uniqueness and fun-filled activities. Avalanche'07 was a brainchild of the First batch of RPCP started with the objective to provide a platform exclusively for Pharma Students, in synchronous to the technical Festivals commonly observed in Engineering Colleges.


The second TechFest - Avalanche ‘10 got an overwhelming response from the Pharma fraternity from all over the country.  Some of the prominent sponsors for Avalanche ’10 were pharmaceutical MNCs like Zydus Cadila, Torrent Pharma, Troikaa, Dishman and Claris Lifesciences.  Mr. Arjun Handa, CEO, Claris Lifesciences served as the chief guest at an Inauguration function. It received participation from students of Gujarat, Andhra pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and other states across the country.


With various interesting events in line like Pharma Marketing, Pharma Modelling, pharma Recipe, case study, quiz, etc... Avalanche'12 is all set to create a fury of thoughts amongst the masses. 


Various Events include: 


Quiz
Debate 
Pharma Marketing
Pharma Modelling 
Poster Presentation
Pharma Recipe
Case Study
Scitoons
Network Gaming
Youth Asssembly


For more information on the events, Click here

The Pharmablockbusters Team recommends this event strongly, as it has been scrunitizing the event since its inception, and all the Pharmacy students will definitely gain a lot from this  experience.

Registration Details:


Last Date for registration – 25th January 2012
Registration fees – Rs. 250/- per student
Mode of Payment: By Cash or At Par Cheque/DD in favour of “Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy” payable at Anand.
For registration forms, Click here.

VENUE

Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy, CHARUSAT Campus,Changa

Ta-Petlad,Dist-Anand 388421

Gujarat, India

CONTACT

Maharshi Raval- (+91) 9428805096

Sanket Shah- (+91) 9825313637

Email Address: avalanche12@charusat.ac.in

For More Information:

http://www.charusat.ac.in/avalanche12/index.html

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