Author: chandan giri

KIIT School of Pharmacy, Bhubaneswar, organised an insightful lecture on May 5, 2025, on the  topic “Concept and Best Practices of Pharmacovigilance and Materiovigilance Programme of India.” The session was delivered by Dr. V. Kalaiselvan, Senior Principal Scientific Officer, Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Government of India.

The event was graced by Brig. Prof.(Dr.) Ambika Prasad Mohanty, Director, KIMS and AVM Prof. (Dr.) Rama Chandra Das, Dean and Principal, KIMS. The guest was introduced by Dr. Biswaranjan Behera, Principal, KIIT School of Pharmacy and was felicitated by the Director and Dean; Principal, KIMS.

Dr. Kalaiselvan comprehensively outlined the fundamentals of drug safety, rational use of medicines and the latest rules and regulations under the Indian Pharmacopoeia. He placed strong emphasis on the significant national initiatives of the Pharmacovigilance programme of India(PvPI) and the Materiovigilance Programme of India (MvPI) which are pivotal in ensuring the safety of medicines and medical devices in the country. These initiatives play a crucial role in enhancing patient safety and promoting the rational use of therapeutic products nationwide.

Overall, the guest lecture was highly informative, offering valuable perspectives on the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission’s recent efforts to strengthen the country’s healthcare system. Considering the critical role of Pharmacy professionals in the assessment and reporting of adverse events associated with Drug and medical devices, Dr. Kalaiselvan provided deep insights into how their active participation can advance drug safety monitoring and improve healthcare outcomes. The lecture also shed light on career opportunities in Clinical Research Organisations (CROs) and regulatory affairs, followed by an engaging interactive session where students clarified doubts and explored future prospects. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by the Principal, KIIT School of Pharmacy.

The Short-Term Training Programme (STTP) on “Gene Polymorphism in Disease Biology” commenced today at Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS). The programme was formally inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) R. C. Das, Dean and Principal of KIMS, in the presence of several dignitaries  including Prof. (Dr.) Manas Ranjan Behera, Medical Superintendent; Prof. (Dr.) Shubhransu Patro, Associate Dean and Head of the Department of Medicine, KIMS; Prof. Suresh Chandra Satapathy, Director of Publications, KIIT DU; Dr. Amlan Panda, Assistant Registrar, KIIT DU and Dr. Bandita Panda, Research Scientist and Scientific Officer, Research and Development.

A Digital Lab Manual containing detailed protocols for gene polymorphism analysis was released during the event, marking a significant step towards practical and research-based learning.

The detailed course structure and objectives were outlined by Prof. (Dr.) Shubhransu Patro, who emphasized the importance of understanding gene polymorphism in the context of modern medical science.

In the technical sessions that followed Prof. (Dr.) Manas Ranjan Behera presented on the relevance of gene polymorphism in disease diagnosis and therapeutics. Dr. Chandan Ku Ray Mohapatra, Head of the CTVS Department, delivered a presentation on the role of genome analysis in cardiovascular diseases. Prof. (Dr.) Santosh Dash, Head of the Neurology Department, elaborated on the impact of gene polymorphism in neurological disorders.

The session concluded with Dr. Bandita Panda, the Course Coordinator, providing a comprehensive overview of the hands-on training modules planned for the programme. The inaugural programme was highly appreciated by all attending dignitaries, setting a positive tone for the sessions ahead.

In its continuous pursuit of excellence in medical education and clinical research, the Institute Ethics Committee (IEC) of Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bhubaneswar, organized an intensive Workshop on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) on 25^th April 2025. The central aim of the workshop was to foster a deeper understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) — a critical ethical and scientific standard for the design, conduct, performance, monitoring, auditing, recording, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials that involve human participants. Upholding GCP guidelines ensures not only the credibility of clinical research data but also protects the human rights, safety, and well-being of participants.

The workshop was conducted under the visionary leadership of AVM Prof. (Dr.) Rama Chandra Das,  Principal of KIMS and supported by Prof. Dr. Lalatendu Mohanty, Vice-Principal, KIMS.

The event was spearheaded by Prof. (Dr.) Alpana Mishra, Member Secretary of the InstituteEthics Committee, KIMS, whose meticulous planning and hard work ensured the success of this academic initiative.

Prof. (Dr.) Bikash Medhi, a globally renowned figure in the field of pharmacology and clinical research, served as the keynote speaker and faculty for the workshop. Prof. Medhi has played critical roles in several national, and international regulatory and quality initiatives and leadership roles in GCP, NABH and CPCSEA standards. He is the current Chairman of the GLP Program initiated by the Government of India and serves as an Indian representative in IUPS and IUPHAR.

The committee was also privileged to have Dr. Sidhartha Giri, Scientist F, RMRC, Bhubaneswar, a distinguished academician and researcher. His multi-disciplinary expertise in microbiology, clinical research, and epidemiology added valuable perspectives to the workshop.

The inaugural ceremony was graced by Prof. (Dr.) Lalatendu Mohanty (Vice-Principal, KIMS); Prof. Dr. Manas Ranjan Behera (Medical Superintendent, KIMS); Prof. Dr.Subhransu Patra (Associate Dean, Research, KIMS); Prof. Dr. Ambika Mohanty(Director, Allied Sciences, Pharmacology and Physiotherapy)and Prof. Dr. B.N. Panda(Chairman, IEC, KIMS) along with the speakers.

The workshop featured a series of engaging and in-depth sessions, where Prof. Dr. Bikash Medhi and Dr Giri systematically explained the core elements of GCP and their practical applications. Topics included Historical evolution and importance of GCP in clinical research, Phases of Clinical Trials, Responsibilities of Investigators and Sponsors, Role of Institutional Ethics Committees (IEC) and Regulatory Bodies and Guidelines: CDSCO, ICMR guidelines, ICH-GCP, and WHO-GCP standards. Informed Consent Process, Adverse Event Reporting and other important topics were discussed. Each session was complemented with real-world case examples, interactive discussions, and participant-driven Q&A rounds, making the workshop highly engaging and informative.

Faculty members, Postgraduate students and Members of the Institutional Ethics Committee of KIMS appreciated the workshop. In her concluding address, Prof. (Dr.) Alpana Mishra thanked the guest speakers, dignitaries, Prof. (Dr.) Aparajita Priyadarshini, Alternate Member Secretary, IEC, Mr. Mamoon Rasid, staff of IEC and all attendees for their support.

The Postgraduate Department of Anaesthesiology KIMS in association with the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists, Bhubaneswar city branch organised a workshop on HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING on 27^th April, 2025 under the guidance of Prof Dr Amrita Panda, HOD Dept of Anaesthesiology, Organizing Chairperson.

The inauguration of the workshop was graced by Principal & Dean Prof. (AVM) Dr.R.C.Das; Medical Superintendent Prof. Dr. Manas Ranjan Behera; Dr Sanjoy Majhi, Joint Director KCC, along with other invited guest faculties. The eminent national faculties Dr. Subhendu Sarkar (HOD Cardiac Anesthesia, Desun Hospital, Kolkata); Prof Dr. Satyajit Mishra (HOD Anaesthesiology, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar); Dr Devishree Das (AIIMS, Bhubaneswar); Dr. Dharmajiban (Senior Cardiac Anesthesia Consultant, Care Hospital) shared their vast clinical experience and research insights. It was an interactive session among the speakers, faculty members and post graduate residents of KIMS medical college.

As a part of Innovative Teaching Learning, Department of Anatomy, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) organized a “Chart and Model Making Competition” for First year MBBS, Batch (2024-25) on 19^th April 2025 under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Prajna Paramita Samanta, Professor & HOD, Anatomy.

The objectives of the event were to engage students with interactive Anatomy models and charts for expressing various visual concepts of Anatomy, to make Anatomy learning easy, and to keep the students and faculty interested, engaged, and excited about learning Human Anatomy. To encourage the students, judges have been invited to judge the models, and prizes were given based on their assessment.

Knowledge of Anatomy is essential for safe and efficient clinical practice. There have been a lot of efforts made over recent years to promote active learning in students through innovative teaching techniques. Model making is one such type of active and self-directed learning. Model-making exercise is a tool that will help students in a deep understanding of anatomy and will also help in applying the knowledge effectively in their clinical practice.

Prof. R. C Das, Dean & Principal, KIMS attended the competition and expressed his appreciation for the students’ involvement in the competition. He also emphasized that for skillful construction of the model, not only is creativity required, but of deeper understanding of the anatomy subject is also essential

The competition came to an end with overwhelming success. Students thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the initiative, as evident by the feedback.