ITM SCHOOL OF PHARMACY, ITM (sls) BARODA UNIVERSITY, VADODARA has organized the GUJCOST sponsored National Seminar on “Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements: Unlimited Frontiers in Lifestyle Disorders & State Convention of Society of Pharmacognosy (Gujarat Chapter)”
The seminar makes an effort to compile some of the related recent findings and highlight some of the major issues related to concern topics in the form of plenary lectures from academia as well as industry experts. Over 280 delegates participated in this seminar, which included students from undergraduate and postgraduate programs, researchers and faculties from pharmacy colleges, industry peoples from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
On first day, the seminar commenced with the Inaugural Ceremony which entailed the customary practice of prayer in terms of Saraswati Vandana followed by lighting the lamp. The dais was marked by the presence of esteemed Prof. (Dr.) C. K. Kokate, Former President, Pharmacy Council of India & Former Vice Chancellor, KLE University, Belgaum as a Chief Guest, Dr. Lal Hingorani, Managing Director, Pharmanza Herbal Pvt. Limited, Anand, Gujarat as a Guest of Honor. Shri Ravindra Pratap Singh Rathore, Vice President, ITM (sls) Baroda University also graced the event by his presence.
The welcome address was given by Dr. Vimal Kumar, Dean, ITM School of Pharmacy ITM (sls) Baroda University, Dr. Kumar welcomed chief guest, guest of honor, dignitaries, and all the participants. In his welcome address, he congratulated all the participants for being part of seminar and assured them to provide such interactive platform in future also.
Prof. (Dr.) C. K. Kokate, Chief Guest of the National Seminar, in his inaugural address spoke about life style disorders and importance of interdisciplinary research on pharmacy. He also discussed about how lifestyle disorders were taking trolls on individual’s life and recommended some daily routine changes to reduce the risk of said disorders.
Shri R. P. S. Rathore boosts the beauty of event. He briefed about seminar and its significance, he emphasized on scientific advancement in area of medicine coupled with consumer demand promised impressive result at exorbitant prices to satisfy the need of brighter and healthier future.
The proceeding of the national seminar, which contained brief about all speakers and abstracts of the 63 research and review papers, was released by all dignitaries present on dais. Further, the key note address given by Dr. Lal Hingorani, very well explained about Medicinal Plants: Unlimited Frontiers in Lifestyle Disorders. As per the tradition, the inauguration function was concluded with National Anthem.
The technical sessions of the seminar started with plenary lecture by Dr. Gaurang Joshi Director, Atharva Multi – Speciality Ayurveda Hospital, Rajkot, Gujarat. He delivered lecture on “Nutrition In Ayurveda and Herbs as Rasayan (Nutritive) in Chronic Diseases like Cancer and Psoriasis” followed by second plenary lecture by Dr. Sanjeev Acharya, Principal Scientific Officer, GUJCOST, Gandhinagar. He talked about “Nutraceuticals Regulations 2016: A New Trajectory for Startups”
On second day, technical session was started with plenary lecture by Dr. S. H. Mishra Senior Professor, Pharmacognosy, The M S University of Baroda, Vadodara. He delivered the lecture on topic “Phytochemicals in Healthcare” After his interactive talk, the gracing to the event was boosted by presence of Dr. M. Daniel, Managing Director, Dr. Daniel’s Laboratories, Vadodara, he addressed the audience on interesting topic “The Major Indian Medicinal Plant in Lifestyle Disorders”
The session was proceeded further by Dr. Viral Desai, In-charge, Edu. & Training, Nisargopachar Kendra, Vinoba Ashram, Vadodara. He spoke about “Holistic Idea of Ayurved: Had We Missed the Train in Quest of New Drug Discovery?” Further the session was proceeded by poster presentation by participants which were judged by team of jury members. The panel of jury members consisted of Dr. Manan Raval, Principal, Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy, Changa and Dr. Jitendra Bengale, Principal, N. M. Padalia College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad.
Thereafter, valedictory function chaired by Dr. Manan Raval, Dr. Jitendra Bengale, Dr. Vimal Kumar, Chief Coordinator, Dr. Umang Gajjar, Coordinator and Mrs. Jaswandi Mehetre, Coordinator, followed by certificate distribution ceremony. Finally the event was concluded by formal vote of thanks by Dr. Umang Gajjar, coordinator of seminar.
