Pharmacology

Vision Statement

The Department of Pharmacology at AIIMS Bilaspur envisions becoming a centre of academic excellence and innovation in medical education, therapeutics, and drug research.

Mission Statement

  • To impart high-quality education in pharmacology through integrated, student-centric, and evidence-based teaching methodologies.
  • To promote critical thinking, self-directed learning, and professional competence among undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • To conduct innovative research across basic, clinical, and translational domains, focusing on drug safety and health issues of national importance.
  • To collaborate with clinical and non-clinical disciplines for a comprehensive approach to pharmacology education and practice.
  • To contribute to patient care through pharmacovigilance activities, therapeutic drug monitoring, and the promotion of rational prescribing practices.
  • To uphold the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and academic integrity in all aspects of education, research, and service.
  • To serve as a knowledge hub for healthcare professionals and policymakers in matters related to pharmacology, drug regulations, and public health.

Faculty

S. No. Photo Name & Qualification Designation Areas of Interest Email ID / ORCID ID / ResearchGate Page
1 Dr Deepti Chopra Dr. Deepti Chopra
M.B.B.S, D.T.C.D, M.D. (Pharmacology), ACME, FAIMER		 Professor & Head Medical Education, Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Pharmacovigilance, Ethnopharmacology, Pharmacogenomics, Rational Drug Use dr.deepti.pharmac@aiimsbilaspur.edu.in
2 Dr Ashok K Dubey Dr. Ashok K. Dubey
M.B.B.S, D.O. (Ophthalmology), M.D. (Pharmacology)		 Additional Professor Clinical Pharmacology, Ocular Pharmacology, Pharmacoeconomics dr.ashok.pharmac@aiimsbilaspur.edu.in
3 Dr A Naveen Dr. A. Naveen
M.B.B.S, M.D. (Pharmacology)		 Associate Professor Rational Drug Use, Oncotherapeutics, Medical Education dr.avula.pharmac@aiimsbilaspur.edu.in
4 Dr Meenakshi Meenu Dr. Meenakshi Meenu
M.B.B.S, M.D. (Pharmacology), D.M. (Clinical Pharmacology)		 Associate Professor Pharmacovigilance, Oncopharmacology, Neuropharmacology, Nanotechnology, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacoeconomics, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence dr.meenakshi.pharmac@aiimsbilaspur.edu.in
5 Dr Yangshen Lhamo Dr. Yangshen Lhamo
M.B.B.S, M.D. (Pharmacology)		 Associate Professor Pharmacovigilance, Inflammopharmacology, Medical Education, Pharmacogenomics, Ethnopharmacology, AI in Healthcare dr.yangshen.pharmac@aiimsbilaspur.edu.in

Services

OPD/IPD Services

  • Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) monitoring.
  • Prescription auditing.
  • Sensitization of residents and faculty regarding ADR monitoring and good prescription practices.
  • Sensitization of patients towards reporting of ADRs.

Statistics Courses & Short Term Trainings

S. No. Name of the Course Curriculum Duration of Course Present Number of Students Objectives / Brief Description of the Course
1 Undergraduate MBBS 1 Year 100 Teaching of pharmacological principles, therapeutics, and rational prescribing as per curriculum guidelines with regular assessments.
2 Nursing B.Sc. Nursing 1 Year 28 Basics of pharmacology relevant to nursing, focusing on essential drugs, medication safety, and safe medication administration practices.
3 Postgraduate MD 3 Years 2 Advanced training in teaching, research, and clinical pharmacology including thesis work, academic activities, and departmental responsibilities.
4 Certificate Course Prescription Writing Skills 2 Weeks — Short-term course on rational prescribing and prevention of common medication errors through interactive teaching sessions and practical demonstrations.

Research/Projects

S. No. Title Principal Investigator Co-Investigator Funding Agency Project Status
1 Implementation of Digital Pharmacology Flashcards for Spaced Retrieval Practice among Medical Undergraduate Students Dr. Deepti Chopra — Non-funded Completed
2 Evaluation of Utility of Mobile-based Intervention on Medication Adherence in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Thesis Guide – Dr. Deepti Chopra — Non-funded Ongoing
3 Financial Toxicity of Anticancer Drugs and its Implications on Healthcare Delivery and Quality of Life of Cancer Patients Dr. Meenakshi Meenu — Non-funded Completed
4 Ethnopharmacological Survey of Medicinal Herbs Used by Traditional Tribal Healers in Lahul & Spiti – A Cold Desert Region in the Northwestern Himalayan Belt of India: An Exploratory Survey Dr. Yangshen Lhamo — Non-funded Completed
5 Efficacy of Traditional Tibetan Medicine in Solid Organ Cancer Dr. Yangshen Lhamo — Non-funded Completed
6 Patterns & Determinants of Pharmacotherapies in Treatment Resistant Depression: A Cross-sectional Observational Study Thesis Guide – Dr. Ashok K. Dubey Dr. A. Naveen Non-funded Ongoing
7 Retrospective Audit of Real-world Data to Compare Effectiveness and Safety of Targeted Therapy with Conventional Chemotherapy in Advanced Cancer Patients Dr. Meenakshi Meenu Dr. Parvesh Dhiman
Dr. Muninder Kumar		 Non-funded Ongoing

Expansion Plan

The Department envisages the following future developments in academics, clinical services, and research activities.

Academics and Teaching

  • Implementation of Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) modules across MD and DM courses.
  • Strengthening of skill development laboratories for MD and DM students.

Clinical Services

  • Upgradation of the Analytical Laboratory for providing Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) services.
  • Establishment of a Pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratory.
  • Establishment of a Drug Information Centre.
  • Strengthening of the Institute’s Antibiotic Stewardship Program.

Research

  • Expansion of the current Laboratory Animal Facility into a state-of-the-art centre.
  • Establishment of a Clinical Research / Trial Unit.