Department of Pharmacology
Overview
Powering Progress through Technology & Talent
The Department of Pharmacology is actively involved in academics of MBBS, paramedical diploma, BPT & BSc Nursing undergraduate courses as well as MD Postgraduate course.
In addition to academics, faculty of the department are also actively involved in research projects, consultancy projects & PhD/PG/UG research. The Department functions as an Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Centre. The Department is also in charge of the CPCSEA accredited Animal House.
VISION
To be an academically oriented research - intensive department in the field of Pharmacology.
MISSION
To strive for excellence in academics and research, develop competent healthcare professionals of the highest technical calibre in the field of Pharmacology and contribute to the overall healthcare development of the nation.
500
Bed superspeciality
12
12 Operation theatres
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Hours Service
17965+
Books in Central Library
323
Expert Faculty
Key Features
- The Department caters to academics of both undergraduate and post-graduate academic programs
- Adherence to NMC recommended CBME for MBBS course
- Engaging students to be innovative and creative
- Good track record of success in both UG and PG programs
- Optimal use of newer tools for teaching & learning including computer assisted simulation software, multi-media & manikins.
- Strong emphasis on innovative methods for academic delivery including small group discussions, tutorials, journal clubs & seminars.
FACULTY
Dr. Bikram Tewari
- MD, Pharmacology, RIMS, Imphal, 2014
- MBBS, , RIMS, Imphal, 2011
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor, Teach Pharmacology for MBBS, BSc. Nursing, BPT and conduct research activities, 28 August 2014 till date
- RIMS, Tutor, Teach Pharmacology for MBBS and conduct research activities, 2 May 2011 to 1 May 2014
- Conducts and moderates seminars and journal club presentations
- Course coordinator of Pharmacology for B.Sc. Nursing and Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) students
Dr. Bikram Tewari teaches Pharmacology to the students of MBBS (3rd, 4th and 5th Semester), B.Sc. Nursing, Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), and MD Pharmacology.
Dr. Chandrakala Sharma
- MD, Pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka, 2005
- MBBS, Pharmacology, Motilal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad, UP, 1999
- Central Referral Hospital, Medical Officer / Tutor in Paediatric Dept., Supervision and treatment at Paediatric ICU, NICU, OPD, attending night calls, May 2000 to Nov 2002
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor, Teach Pharmacology for MBBS, BSc. Nursing, BPT, MD Pharmacology, January 2006 to January 2011
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Teach Pharmacology for MBBS, BSc. Nursing, BPT, MD Pharmacology, January 2011 to July 2020
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Professor, Teaching MBBS, B.Sc. Nursing and Bachelor in Physiotherapy, Diploma in Paramedical courses, MD Pharmacology. Guiding PhD scholar, July 2020 till date
- Conducted CME, attended conference and presented papers, served as UG examiner and external experts at different medical colleges of India.
- Animal Experimentation, Pharmacovigillance and Adverse drug Reactions, Drug Utilization Studies
- Teaching MBBS, B.Sc. Nursing and Bachelor in Physiotherapy, Diploma in Paramedical courses.
- Guiding two PhD scholars as supervisor and co-supervisor.
- Conducts and moderates seminars and journal club presentations.
- Guides/Co-guides MD Pharmacology and MBBS students in research.
- Deputy co-coordinator of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) Monitoring Centre under Pharmacovigilance Program of India (PvPI) at the Dept. of Pharmacology, SMIMS, Gangtok, Sikkim.
- Internal examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Pharmacology.
- Involved in question paper setting, conducting practical and theory examinations, evaluation of answer sheets, CAP custodian, and teacher guardian for MBBS students.
- Attends and presents papers at national and international conferences.
- Participates in workshops, CMEs, and training programmes within the institute and outside.
- Member of various committees of the institute.
- Chairperson of Institutional Complaint Committee.
- Scientist Incharge of the institute's animal house and Member Secretary of Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (AIEC).
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Wound Healing Activity of Alcoholic Extract of Kaempferia Galanga in Wistar Rats
Dr. Chandrakala Sharma, Shanbhag Tara V, Adiga Sachindananda Bairy, Laxminaryana Kurady Shenoy, Ganesh
Indian J. of Physiology and Pharmacology. 2006; 50(4), 384-390. Cited: NA, Impact factor-0.46, H index-38
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Effect of alcoholic extract of Kaempferia galanga rhizome in wound healing models in Wistar rats
Dr. Chandrakala Sharma
IJP Vol. 40 Oct 2008 Conference Abstract supplement
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Prescribing pattern of antihypertensives in patients having comorbid ischemic heart disease: Study in a tertiary care hospital
Dr. Chandrakala Sharma, Datta, Supratim
J Pharm Res 2010; 3:2142-4. Cited: 7
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Caffeic Acid: A potent antidiabetic phytocompound: A review
Dr. Chandrakala Sharma, Bibhushan Dhungyal, Pramila Koirala, D.K. Jha
SMU Medical Journal
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Ethnobotanical uses of Plants as Anti-ulcer agents by different tribes of Sikkim Himalayas
Dr. Chandrakala Sharma, Bibhushan Dhungyal
IJP Vol. 44, Dec 2012 Conference Abstract supplement
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Ethnomedicinal uses of plants as hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic by Sikkimese community
Dr. Chandrakala Sharma, Bibhushan Dhungyal
Abstract Published on conference proceeding. 2013
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Antidiabetic phytocompounds and their mechanism of action
Dr. Chandrakala Sharma, Bibhushan Dhungyal
Abstract published on conference proceeding. 2013
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Ethnic Differences in Occurrence and severity of Adverse Drug Reactions Due to NSAIDs in Sikkim
Dr. Chandrakala Sharma, Namgey Bhutia, Ena Pradhan, Ghanashyam Luitel, Tapas Kumar Bhattacharyya
IOSR J. of Pharmacy. Vol. 5, Issue 10, Oct-2015. Cited: NA, Impact Factor:1.448
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Drug prescribing pattern for wheezers below one year of age: A cross-sectional study at tertiary care hospital from Northeast India
Dr. Chandrakala Sharma, Arkojit Endow, Rubi Dey, Sudip Dutta
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2020; 10(5): 413-418
Dr. Dhruva Kumar Sharma
- MD, Pharmacology, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, 2016
- DCP, Clinical Pathology, KMC Manipal, 2008
- MBBS, , Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal, 2004
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Senior Resident, Pathology, Blood Bank Officer In-Charge, 5 years 1 month
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, PGT-Tutor, Post Graduate Trainee, 3 years
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Post PG Tutor, Tutor, 2 years 9 months
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor, Teaching, examining, Co-supervisor of MD thesis, Member of research Unit, 3 years till date
- Drug utilization studies, Haemovigilance, Animal Toxicity studies
- Dr. Dhruva Kumar Sharma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology, SMIMS.
- Didactic Lectures, Small Group teachings and Practical classes for MBBS and Paramedical graduates and MD Post-graduates
- Guide MD students registered with the department in research and academics
- National Medical Council recognized undergraduate medical teacher and examiner
- Assistant Member Secretary, Institute Research Committee, SMIMS
- Member Research Unit, SMIMS
- Member Pre-Publication Review Committee, SMIMS
- Departmental Academic coordinator for MBBS Phase-II
- Supervise MBBS students on carrying out research
- Teacher - Guardians for the students of MBBS Phase -II
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Toxicological evaluation of surfactant for Fluoropolymer polymerization
Dr. Dhruva Kumar Sharma
(GFL project RP03467), Consultancy-Animal Toxicity Study-Funded by IRD/IIT Delhi, Co-PI, 2018-2019
Amount in (Rs): 20 Lacs
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Visualization of COVID -19 map and prediction of disease spread through machine learning approach
Dr. Dhruva Kumar Sharma
Extramural Research- funded by ICMR (Interdisciplinary Project - (Computer applications, health sciences and IIT Delhi), Co-PI, 2021-2022
Amount in (Rs): 38 Lacs
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Changing trends on the usage of blood and its components in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a tertiary care hospital in Sikkim
Dr. Dhruva Kumar Sharma
Funded by: TMA Pai Endowment Fund (Student Project) - Rs. 10,000/-
Year of research: 2019-2020
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An analysis of pharmacotherapy of COVID patients in relation to Clinico-radio-pathological correlates in remotely located tertiary care hospital of Sikkim
Dr. Dhruva Kumar Sharma
Intramural Grant funded by TMA Pai seed grant-Minor, PI, 2021-2022
Amount in (Rs): 16,000/-
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Assessment of Adverse Drug Reactions in patients admitted in a tertiary care teaching hospital of Sikkim
Dr. Dhruva Kumar Sharma
PG Thesis- Co-supervisor
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A Questionnaire study to assess the perception of II MBBS students towards Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum in the subject of Pharmacology - a multicentric study
Dr. Dhruva Kumar Sharma
Multicentric study, Co-PI (Site PI) for SMIMS, 2024-2025
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How railways, coasts and hotter regions shaped the spread of COVID-19- Spatiotemporal analysis could be an effective tool for understanding future disease transmission - Featured in Nature India-research highlights-article
February 25, 2024
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Tracing the COVID-19 spread pattern in India through a GIS-based spatio-temporal analysis of interconnected clusters
January 01, 2024 | Dr. Dhruva Kumar Sharma, Gupta M, Sharma A, Sharma DK, Nirola M, Dhungel P, Patel A, Singh H, Gupta A.
Scientific Reports-Springer Nature, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-50933-4, PMID: 38191902; PMCID: PMC10774287.
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Vaccine Breakthrough Infections Among Healthcare Workers in a COVID-19-Designated Tertiary Care Government Hospital in Sikkim
October 01, 2023 | Dr. Dhruva Kumar Sharma, Gurung S, Tewari, Pradhan P
Cureus 15(10), DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46752, PMID: 37946886; PMCID: PMC10631761.
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Blood Utilization Trends in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Seven-Year Retrospective Study in a Teaching Hospital in Sikkim, India
September 01, 2023 | Akanksha Sharma, Dhruva K Sharma, Supratim Datta
Cureus 15(9), DOI: 10.7759/cureus.45293, PMID: 37846231; PMCID: PMC10576974.
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Utilization Study of Antidepressants in a Teaching Hospital of Sikkim and Adherence to Standard Treatment Guidelines
July 01, 2023 | Dhruva K Sharma, Supratim Datta, Sanjiba Dutta
International Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology, Neurological Diseases, DOI: 10.4103/ijnpnd.ijnpnd_24_23.
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Study of acute transfusion reactions in a teaching hospital of Sikkim A hemovigilance initiative
August 01, 2015 | Dhruva K Sharma, Supratim Datta, Amlan Gupta
Indian Journal of Pharmacology, DOI: 10.4103/0253-7613.161257, PMID: 26285707; PMCID: PMC4527056.
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Onychomycosis in two geographically distinct regions in India
January 01, 2012 | Dr. Dhruva Kumar Sharma, Gurung S, Yegneshwaran P P, Bhutia P Y
Archives of Clinical Microbiology.
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Infectious disease markers in blood donors at Central Referral Hospital, Gangtok, Sikkim
January 01, 2010 | Adhikari L, Bhatta D, Tsering DC, Sharma DK, Pal R, Gupta A
Asian J Transfus Sci., DOI: 10.4103/0973-6247.59392, PMID: 20376266; PMCID: PMC2847345.
Dr. Ena Pradhan
- MD, Pharmacology, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, 2017
- Diploma, Clinical Pathology (DCP), JSS Medical College, Mysore, 2012
- MBBS, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, 2008
- SMIMS, PATHOLOGY / BLOOD BANK, SENIOR RESIDENT, Duties pertaining to blood bank, Attending call duties of hematology laboratory, Teaching MBBS, BPT, Nursing, Biotechnology, and BMLT students, 2 YEARS
- SMIMS, PHARMACOLOGY, POSTGRADUATE TUTOR, Duties as postgraduate trainee, 3 YEARS 3 MONTHS
- SMIMS, PATHOLOGY, TUTOR, Duties pertaining to central laboratory, Attending call duties of hematology laboratory, Teaching MBBS, BPT, Nursing, Biotechnology, and BMLT students, 3 YEARS 2 MONTHS
- SMIMS, PHARMACOLOGY, SENIOR RESIDENT, Teaching MBBS, BPT, Nursing, Biotechnology, and Diploma in Paramedical Sciences students, Departmental course coordinator for diploma in paramedical sciences course, 1 YEAR 4 MONTHS AND STILL WORKING
- Pharmacoly and Pathology
- Teach theory and practical classes for the students of MBBS, BPT, B.Sc Nursing, and Diploma of Paramedical Courses.
- Conduct and moderate examinations for the above courses.
- Perform invigilation duties for university examinations.
- Departmental academic coordinator for Diploma in Paramedical Course.
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Screening and identification of "unexpected antibodies" in donors and multiple-transfusion recipients in and around Gangtok
Dr. Ena Pradhan | Coinvestigator
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Cross sectional study of Ethnic differences in occurrence and severity of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) due to NSAIDs in Sikkim
Dr. Ena Pradhan, Namgey Bhutia, Chandrakala, Ghanashyam Luitel, Tapas Kumar Bhattacharyya
International Organization of Scientific Research Journal of Pharmacy. 2015; Volume 5, Issue 10, pp. 01 - 06.
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Ethnic differences of adverse drug reactions to antiretroviral treatment of registered HIV infected patients in Sikkim - A cross-sectional prospective study
Dr. Ena Pradhan
Dr. Shantam Surya
- Dr. Shantam Surya is a PG Tutor for the Department of Pharmacology, SMIMS.
Dr. Supratim Datta
Professor & HOD | Associate Dean, Student Affairs Department of Pharmacology
- MBBS, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, MP, 1999
- MD, Pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, 2005
- PGDCRRA, Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, 2014
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Assistant Professor, Teaching, 05.09.05 to 24.09.05
- Sikkim Manipal Institute Of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor, Teaching and Research, 29.09.05 to 28.09.10
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Teaching and Research, 29.09.10 to 31.08.15
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Professor & HOD, Department Administration, Teaching and Research, 01.09.15 till date
- Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring, Pharmacovigilance and drug safety | Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Utilization | Rational drug therapy.
- Professor & Head of Department of Pharmacology - Administrative responsibilities in the department comprising of leading, managing and developing the department to ensure it attains optimum standards of excellence across academic and research activities.
- Lecture and practical classes for MBBS and paramedical graduates and MD Post-graduates.
- Guide MD students registered with the department in research and academics.
- National Medical Council recognized post graduate medical teacher and examiner.
- Associate Dean, Student Affairs.
- Member Secretary, Anti-ragging Committee, SMU/SMIMS.
- Member, Institutional Academic Integrity Panel, SMIMS.
- Member, Institutional Ethics Committee, SMIMS.
- Member, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell, SMIMS.
- Member, Staff and Faculty Capacity Building Council, SMU.
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Drug Utilization Study of Antihypertensives
Dr. Supratim Datta, Prof (Dr) A. L. Udupa
Dissertation for MD Pharmacology at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (2004).
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A Drug Utilization Study of Antihypertensives in a Teaching Hospital of East Sikkim
Dr. Supratim Datta, Dr. Swati Duggal
Co-supervisor for dissertation of MD Pharmacology postgraduate student.
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Utilization and adverse reaction profile of drugs used in treatment of diabetes mellitus in a teaching hospital in Sikkim: A cross sectional study
Dr. Supratim Datta, Dr. Sushrut Varun Satpathy
Supervisor for dissertation of MD Pharmacology postgraduate student.
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Drug Utilization Study of antidepressants in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital of East Sikkim
Dr. Supratim Datta, Dr. Dhruva Kumar Sharma
Supervisor for dissertation of MD Pharmacology postgraduate student.
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Assessment of Adverse Drug Reactions in patients admitted in a tertiary care teaching hospital of Sikkim
Dr. Supratim Datta, Dr. Shantam Surya
Supervisor for dissertation of MD Pharmacology postgraduate student.
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Developing a robust, innovative ecosystem for Sikkim's Pharma Industry
Delivered a lecture on 'Developing a robust, innovative ecosystem for Sikkim's Pharma Industry' at the first 'Sikkim Pharma Summit 2018' organized by Express Pharma Magazine at Mayfair Hotel on 21st September 2018. The event was covered in the October 2018 issue of Express Pharma, India's foremost Pharma and Biotech Magazine published by the Indian Express Media Group.
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Sikkim's tryst with Pharma Sector
Contributed to the cover story article titled 'Sikkim's tryst with Pharma Sector' published in the October 2018 issue of Express Pharma, India's foremost Pharma and Biotech Magazine published by the Indian Express Media Group.
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Use of antihypertensive in patients having associated renal parenchymal disorders: Cross sectional prescription pattern study in a tertiary care hospital
January 01, 2011, Dr. Supratim Datta, Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Utilisation Studies, Cardiovascular Pharmacology, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research. 2011;3:256-9
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Prescribing pattern of antihypertensive in patients having comorbid ischemic heart disease: Study in a tertiary care hospital
January 01, 2010, Dr. Supratim Datta Sharma, C, Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Utilisation Studies, Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Journal of Pharmacy Research. 2010;3:2142-4.
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Antihypertensive drug use in patients having comorbid diabetes: Cross sectional prescription pattern study in a tertiary care hospital
January 01, 2010, Dr. Supratim Datta Udupa, A L, Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Utilisation Studies, Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research. 2010;3(4):43-5.
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Utilization Study of Antihypertensives in a South Indian Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital and Adherence to Standard Treatment Guidelines.
December 01, 2016, Dr. Supratim Datta, Journal of Basic and Clinical Pharmacy, DOI: 10.4103/0976-0105.195100. PMID: 28104972; PMCID: PMC5201061
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Utilization study of antidiabetic agents in a teaching hospital of Sikkim and adherence to current standard treatment guidelines
September 01, 2016, Sushrut Varun Satpathy Supratim Datta Binu Upreti, Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, DOI: 10.4103/0975-7406.175975. PMID: 27413351; PMCID: PMC4929962
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An Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting in Tertiary Care Hospitals of East Sikkim - A Cross Sectional Observational Study
October 01, 2015, Supratim Datta Shramana Sengupta, Perspectives in Clinical Research, DOI: 10.4103/2229-3485.167096. PMID: 26623391; PMCID: PMC4640013
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Study of acute transfusion reactions in a teaching hospital of Sikkim A hemovigilance initiative
August 01, 2015, Dhruva K Sharma Supratim Datta Amlan Gupta, Indian Journal of Pharmacology, DOI: 10.4103/0253-7613.161257. PMID: 26285707; PMCID: PMC4527056.
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Utilization Study of Antidepressants in a Teaching Hospital of Sikkim and Adherence to Standard Treatment Guidelines.
July 01, 2023, Dhruva K Sharma Supratim Datta Sanjiba Dutta, International Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology, Neurological Diseases, DOI: 10.4103/ijnpnd.ijnpnd_24_23
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Blood Utilization Trends in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Seven-Year Retrospective Study in a Teaching Hospital in Sikkim, India
September 01, 2023, Akanksha Sharma Dhruva K Sharma Supratim Datta, Cureus, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.45293. PMID: 37846231; PMCID: PMC10576974.
Dr. Sushrut Varun Satpathy
- MD, Pharmacology, SMIMS, 2015
- MBBS, SMIMS, 2007
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, According to MCI/NMC, June 2020 - present
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor, Teach Pharmacology for MBBS, BSc. Nursing, BPT and conduct research activities, May 2015 to May 2020
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Tutor, Teach Pharmacology for MBBS, BSc. Nursing, BPT and conduct research activities, May 2012 to April 2015
- National Rural Health Mission, Sikkim, Medical Officer, Medical Officer in Mangan District Hospital, January 2011 to July 2011
- NEIGRHIMS, Shillong, Junior Resident, in Urological Emergencies, Jan 2010 to July 2010
- Teaching students of MD Pharmacology, MBBS, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Allied courses.
Research
Where Curiosity Meets Innovation
Health Sciences Research drives evidence based health care and widens / deepens the knowledge base of the health discipline.The medical colleges offering health professional courses should foster research activities amongst faculty and students that would inculcate research aptitude amongst the present and the prospective health care professionals. Such research activities requires structure, plan and coordination. The SMU Research is formed with the mandate of coordinating all activities related to research of faculty / students across all health disciplines. This website provides all related information on research activities undertaken at our institute.
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FACILITIES
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY LAB
This Lab is also meant for UG and PG practical and research. This is well equipped also for Pharmacy Practical
This Lab is well equipped for research purpose mainly for Post-Graduates and facultY. This has all major equipment available for conducting research in the area of animal experiment, plant extraction, tissue experiments, biochemical estimation and microbiology related research.
Lab-in-charge: Dr Supratim Datta - Associate Professor
LIST OF EQUIPMENTS
- Analgesiometer
- Antihistamine chamber
- Brodie’s table
- Cautery machine
- Centrifuge machine
- Cook’s pole climbing apparatus
- Cyclomixture
- Desiccator
- Digital actophotometer
- ECG machine
- Electro-convulsiometer
- Electrophoresis
- Glucometer
- Hair aesthesiometer
- Incubator
- Magnetic stirrer
- Marey’s tambour
- Mercury manometer
- Metronome
- Multimeter
- Perfusion assembly for mammalian heart
- pH electrode
- pH meter
- photo-colorimeter
- Physiograph
- Pneumograph
- Rotarod
- Scanning spectro-photometer
- Soxlet apparatus
- Student stimulator electronics
- Tetanus set
- Rectal Thermometer
- Vacuum Pump
