Dr. Deepak Kumar Bandari, PharmD : Short Profile

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Dr Deepak Kumar Bandari, PharmD, (PhD) (Europe)

Current Position: National

1) Project Technical Support - III (Field Investigator) - Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) - National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad, India. 

Project: Strengthening the Monitoring of Tuberculosis Elimination in India - District Level Sentenial Survey (DLSS), India.

2) Board of Studies Member - Master’s in Clinical Research and Experimental Medicine, School of Allied and Health Sciences, Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad.

3) Book reviewer - BSP Publications, Pharma Med Press and Kakatiya Publications.

Current Position: International
PhD Researcher and Early Stage Researcher participant
Project: FIP 7 programme of EuroAgeism H2020 project, involving 13 European and Non-European countries.

Early-Stage Researcher (ESR) Participant, Euro Ageism H2020, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Charles University, Europe.

Thesis: Polypharmacy and comparison of differences in potentially inappropriate prescribing in India, Ethiopia, and European countries.
Projects and Grants handled: 

• Project: FIP 7 programme of EuroAgeism H2020 project, involving 13 European and Non-European countries.

Grant: European Commission, FIP7 program Euro Ageism H2020-764632-MSCA-ITN supported by the scientific group “Ageing and Changes in the Therapeutic Values of Drugs in the Aged”, Charles University, Progress Programme Q42, SVV program 260 417.
Total Finance - 232 422,48 EU (Detailed budget - not disclosed)
EU Consortium: Israel, Czech Republic (CZ), UK, Poland, Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Belgium.
Participating countries: Czech Republic, Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Estonia, Turkey, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, India, Ethiopia.
Collaborating Institutions: Alliance Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (AL), EMDA – The Alzheimer’s Association Israel (AAI), European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research (Euro Centre), National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and World Health Organization (WHO).

• Project No. START/MED/093

Thesis: Rational geriatric pharmacotherapy, medication errors and clinical pharmacy services in long-term care.
Total Finance - 2,299,968 CZK (Personal cost-1,353,600; Mentor remuneration-40,000; Travel costs-361,000; Training costs- 120,000; Costs of non-investment equipment, materials etc. - 80,000; Overhead costs - 345,368)
Grant: Charles University, Research Unit “Ageing, Polypharmacy and Changes in the Therapeutic Value of Drugs in the AgeD”, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and World Health Organization, University of Zagreb, Croatia, University of Belgrade.

Previous Positions: National

1) Associate Consultant (Epidemiology and Outcomes Research) - Bridge Medical Consulting Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi. 

2) Team Leader - Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) – National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad, India.

Project: National Sero-surveillance to monitor the trend of SARS-CoV-2 infection transmission in India.

3) Investigator (Field) - Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) – National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT), Chennai, India.

Project: National survey for the state-wise prevalence of microbiologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis in India.

4) Assistant Professor and Clinical Preceptor: Vaagdevi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Warangal, India. 

No. of Research Publications: 18
Cumulative Impact Factor: 153
Number of Citations: 3000+

h-index: 14; i-10 index: 15 

Awarded grants: Total 7 (International: 6, National: 1)
Achievements: Total 9 (International: 5, National: 4)
My Interviews in Magazines and Newsletters: 3 (International: 2, National: 1)

Scientific presentations: (International: 11, National: 8)
Book reviews: 9 (International: 2, National: 7)
Guest Lectures: Total 3 (International: 1, National: 2)
Editorial member and reviewer: 8
Certification courses: Total 10 (2 - Stanford University, 8 - National and International Organizations)
Countries affiliated: USA, Italy, Poland, Slovak Republic, The Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong and 10 other European countries.

International collaborative research: Early Stage Researcher participant in the FIP 7 programme of EuroAgeism H2020 project under Marie-Curie Innovative Network and EU COST Action IS1402 network aimed at describing main prescribing problems in rational geriatric pharmacotherapy in 13 European and Non- European countries (including India and Ethiopia). 

Collaborating Institutions: Alliance: Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (AL), EMDA – The Alzheimer’s Association Israel (AAI), European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research (EuroCentre), National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and World Health Organization (WHO).

Remarkable Achievements:

1. Award and Position: Early Stage Researcher (ESR) participant in the network of FIP7 EuroAgeism H2020 – ITN project, European Commission.
2. Reviewer: Acknowledged in Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine textbook, 23rd Edition, 2018; Elsevier publishers ISBN: 9780702070280.
3. Personal interview: “I expect the 8-star Pharmacist Concept of World Health Organization will come true in India in the Future” published in an International Magazine “Lekarnicke Listy”, March 2018, Bratislava, Slovak Republic.
4. Best reviewer award: Textbook of Hutchison’s Clinical Methods 23rd International Edition by Michael Glynn &William Drake. Saunders Publishers, UK ISBN: 978-0-7020-4091
5. ERASMUS+ Student Mobility: Internship in various European countries.

A few other Achievements:

1. Award and Interview: Winner of “Ideathon” First Nobel Prize Series in India, Department of Biotechnology, India. Interview entitled “Pharmacist Nobel Prize Series: Science Impacts Lives – The Pride of India”, Indian Pharmaceutical Association – Community Pharmacy Division (IPA - CPD) e-Times 6 (2), March – April 2017.

2. Story of Success (2017): Published by Elsevier, as a part of the budding Medicos National contest.

3. Elsevier Student Ambassador (ESA) and Mentor’ for South Asia from July 2014 to June 2016.

4. Felicitation and award: Special Faculty Achievement Award at Viswambhara Educational Society Silver Jubilee Celebrations, March 2018, Warangal, India.

5. Award: Pharmacy Practice contribution award on World Pharmacist’s Day, 25th September 2017 for the successful delivery of an invited lecture on the Prescriptive role of Clinical Pharmacist in Ambulatory Care at Deccan School of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, India.

Acknowledgement: 

• I thank Prof. Daniela Fialova, PharmD, PhD, BCCP; Chair of the Horizon 2020 EuroAgeism FIP7 program; Head of the University Centre of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University; Department of Social and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University, Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology,1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Czech Republic.
• Dr Akshaya Srikanth Bhagavathula, PharmD, PhD; Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Department of Public Health, North Dakota State University, United States of America. 
• Prof. Yamsani Madhusudan Rao, M.Pharm, PhD; Director, Vaagdevi group of Pharmacy Colleges, Warangal, India for their valuable guidance and support throughout my career.

 

Interact with Nobel Laureates in Germany: For Free | Applications Invited

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (DST) DST-DFG AWARDS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 70th MEETING OF NOBEL LAUREATES & STUDENTS 

Lindau, Germany during 28 June–3 July 2020

Exclusive opportunity for young students and researchers to attend meetings include lectures, panel/ round-table discussions with Nobel Laureates in Germany. Every year applications are invited by Department of Science & Technology, India. Interested Indian Nationals can check out all of the details on the same below:

Each year since 1951, Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry, Physics, Physiology or Medicine have been meeting in Lindau, Germany, to discuss major issues of importance to their fields with students from around the world. The meetings include lectures, panel/ round-table discussions on interdisciplinary topics and informal small- group meetings with the Nobel Prize winners. The DST has been sending a group of students/young researchers to these meetings, since 2001. It intended to send a group of Indian Students /young researchers to the 70th Meeting of Nobel Laureates & Students during 28 June–3 July 2020, which is dedicated to multi-disciplinary subjects viz., Physics, Chemistry and Medicine/Physiology.

Applications are invited from bright and young students and researchers in the above disciplines for availing this award. The lectures and discussions are at a level appropriate for students/researchers in their early research careers. More details of the meeting can be seen at www.lindau-nobel.de

Terms of Award: The selected participants will be provided with International travel-related expenses, local transportation, lodging (twin-sharing basis) and boarding for attending the Meeting. It is mandatory for the selected students to attend the complete full week programme in Germany as well as briefing meeting in Delhi prior to departure to Germany. The Indian team of selected students shall leave for Lindau from Delhi (after briefing meeting) and shall return back to Delhi after the completion of the Nobel laureates meeting and the post Lindau Week. Personal or other visits by candidates to institutes other than the scheduled programme during the above period will not be entertained. The selected candidates will have to make their own arrangements for accommodation and transportation in Delhi for attending the briefing meeting at DST prior to the departure to Germany. The charges for accommodation in Delhi and 2nd AC train tickets from the nearest railway station from their places of residence to New Delhi and back will be reimbursed by DST on submission of the receipts/ train tickets as per the DST norms.

It is mandatory that the selected candidates should submit the reports to DST on the Lindau meetings after completion of the programmes and any information document as and when required by DST within the time frame. No escorts/ accompanying persons will be allowed with the participants and no request for personalized programme during this period would be considered in any case. The applicants would also not be allowed to withdraw the nomination after selection.

Eligibility:

i. Only Indian science students (by citizenship) studying/ working/ affiliated to research Institutes/ universities in India are eligible.

ii. Engineering /Tech. students are not eligible.

iii. Indian students studying and doing post-doc/internship/or staying in Germany / abroad are also not eligible for this award.

For more details check out : Official Website

3 crores could be Yours.. Open to all the Pharmacists

Last 5 Days Remaining! Apply Now for National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC) 2019, the destination for India's most exciting bio entrepreneurship ideas and be a part of this annual celebration of bio entrepreneurship in India! Stand to win Rs. 3 Crores in cash prizes and investment opportunities!!! What is more, winners will be mentored by leading industry and investment experts. Prizes are up for grabs during regional qualifiers as well!! And shortlisted applicants will attend a 2 day engaging Boot Camp with one-on-one mentoring sessions, led by experts.

So, if you are a student, researcher, innovator, aspiring entrepreneur, start-up, a small or medium biotech company or someone with a bright idea in any discipline of the Life Sciences, here is your chance to win! 

A poster with detailed information is attached. Also look out for new categories that has been added this year, with a bunch of prizes accompanying it.

Apply Here

Applications close on August 31st, 2019, 6 pm.

For detailed information, please visit our Website

About NBEC: The National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC) is organised by C-CAMP as part of the BIRAC Regional Entrepreneurship Centre - BREC, every year to attract, identify, and nurture bio-entrepreneurs across India with path-breaking business ideas for societal impact.

PhD program for Qualified Candidates - NIPER, Hyderabad

Opportunities for CSIR/ICMR/DBT/UGC JRF qualified candidates to join NIPER Hyderabad.

Applications are invited from interested, motivated and enthusiastic CSIR/ICMR/DBT/UGC JRF qualified candidates with excellent academic record for the Ph.D. 

Program at NIPER Hyderabad to carry out cutting-edge research in various pharma disciplines for the session 2019-2020. 

Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. program shall have a Master’s degree/ M.Pharm with at least 55% of marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade. 

Eligible candidates may kindly send their resumes enclosed with copies of all relevant certificates to director.niperhyd@gov.in

AIRTF & RTF‐DCS Fellowships - NIPER Hyderabad

NIPER Hyderabad 2nd May 2019 Inviting applications for AIRTF & RTF‐DCS Fellowships NIPER Hyderabad is an established host Institute for AIRTF and RTF DCS, fellowships. 

Applications are invited for the scheme started by Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for the flagship funding program titled “The ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowship (AIRTF)” and “Research Training Fellowship-Developing Countries Scientist” (RTF-DCS). 

Interested candidates may contact/approach Dr Satheesh kumar Nanjappan E-mail: satish.niperhyd@gov.in 

View brochure for more details

Various positions @ NIPER Hyderabad

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SUMMER INTERNSHIP

NIPER-Hyderabad is an Institute of National Importance in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Management, invites applications from highly motivated and committed students

Departments :

Students for “SUMMER INTERNSHIP” in the following departments.

Medicinal Chemistry

Pharmaceutical Analysis

Pharmacology and Toxicology

Regulatory Toxicology

Pharmaceutics

Process Chemistry

Pharmaceutical Management

Duration of the course::

2 months (1st June - 30th July)

6 months (Preferably 1 st July - 31st December)

Fee structure:

Rs. 10,000/- for 2 months internship

Rs. 25,000/- for 6 months project

Notification commencement: Throughout the year

Application procedure: Click here to apply online

Payment Details:

Mode of Payment: The payment can be made through online.

Bank Account Name: NIPERH RESOURCES

Bank Name: State Bank of India (IDPL Colony Branch)

Bank A/c No.: 37787539689

IFSC Code: SBIN0020245

Eligibility criteria: Students who are pursuing their Graduation/post-graduation and have finished their 1st year of Graduation/Post-graduation (Marks sheet should be enclosed). Pursuing post graduation in the field of Pharmaceutical/Chemical/Life Sciences leading to M.Pharm./M.S./M.Sc/M.Tech/M.B.A degree from any recognized Indian University. Bonafide Certificate from the Head of the Department or Head of the institution.
One Page Curriculum vitae/bio-data of the student

Based on the merit, the students will be shortlisted and intimated via e-mail.
The students need to fill the Application Form for Summer Training available on NIPER website and furnish all relevant information/documents as mentioned in the application form

Note: No accommodation and transportation facility will be provided. The selected candidates have to deposit the fee before joining.

Contact Details:

Dr. N. Shankaraiah, Associate Professor

Phone: +91-40-23074750 (Ext. No: 2021 or 2009)

E-mail.: shankar.niperhyd@gov.in

Case presentation - SOAPME* format

Here is the Case presentation in SOAPME* format highlighting the prescriptive role of Clinical Pharmacist in Ambulatory and Critical care. 

Download Full Presentation Here