Department of Pharmacology, AIIMS Raipur shines at National Pharmacology Conference – NAPTICON 2024
The National Annual Conference of the National Association of Pharmacology and Therapeutics – NAPTICON 2024 was organized by the Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, Maharashtra, from 21st November to 23rd November 2024. The theme of the conference was "Exploring Frontiers in Modern Pharmacology for Better Health Care.” More than 600 delegates from across the country attended the conference.
The Department of Pharmacology, AIIMS Raipur, has actively participated in this conference in various scientific deliberations and brought laurels to the department and the institute.
Dr. Pugazhenthan T., Associate Professor, won the National Research Scholar Award for the highest number of publications in a calendar year.
Dr. Nikunj Agrawal, a final-year postgraduate resident, and Dr. Renu Thakur, a second-year postgraduate resident, won the First Prize in the National Level Pharmacology PG Quiz (NAPTIQUIZ). This is the third consecutive win for the Department of Pharmacology in NAPTIQUIZ. Earlier, the department has won the runner-up trophy at NAPTICON 2022 (Mangalore) and the winner trophy at NAPTICON 2023 (Lucknow).
Dr. Nikunj Agrawal, a final-year postgraduate resident, received the First Prize in Oral Paper Presentation under the Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Category.
Dr. Riya, a first-year postgraduate resident, received the First Prize in Poster Presentation under the Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Category.
The Department of Pharmacology at AIIMS Raipur is advancing in both academic and research domains. Dr. Nitin Gaikwad, Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacology, commended all the award recipients and conveyed his contentment with the comprehensive accomplishments at the conference.
The award recipients expressed their gratitude to Lt. Gen. Dr. Ashok Jindal (Retd.), Hon’ble Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Raipur, for guidance, support, and providing the facility to conduct the research.