The Department of Pharmacology organized a one-day conference on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) on the 10th of September 2024. The event was held at Lecture Hall 2, Academic Block, VMCH, and was well-attended by esteemed guests, faculty members, and students.

The inaugural session was graced by prominent guests, including the Dean, Dr. Kumudha Lingaraj; Vice Principal, Dr. Prince J Samuel; HOD, Pharmacology Dr. Maignana Kumar;, along with guest speakers, other department HODs and faculty members.

Guest Speakers: The following expert speakers delivered insightful sessions on various aspects of clinical research and ethics:

1. Dr. Lakshmipathy Prabhu R – Deputy General Manager, Research & Innovations, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai Topic: Institutional Ethics Committee - Constitution, Roles & Responsibilities

2. Dr. S. Saradha – Professor of Pharmacology and Vice Principal (Student Affairs), Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Topic: Protocol Writing in Clinical Research

3. Dr. Kavitha R – Professor & Head, Pharmacology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College Topic: Informed Consent Process

4. Dr. Karthik VP – Associate Professor, Pharmacology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College Topic: New Drug Development & Ethical Principles in Clinical Research

5. Dr. Seshathri E – Associate Professor, Pharmacology, Bhaarath Medical College Topic: Ethics Committee Review Procedures

6. Dr. Vivek V – Assistant Professor, Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital Topic: Roles & Responsibilities of Various Stakeholders in Clinical Research

7. Dr. Duraivel M – Associate Professor, Pharmacology, Madha Medical College Topic: Serious Adverse Event Reporting

Conclusion: The event provided valuable insights into the Good Clinical Practice guidelines, emphasizing the ethical responsibilities in clinical research. Both faculty and students expressed great appreciation for the knowledge shared by the guest speakers. Around 75 faculty members and 250 students were present for the event.