Mrs. Pradnya Nilesh Jagtap
Head of Department
The Department of Pharmacology at SGRS College of Pharmacy, Saswad offers comprehensive education and research opportunities at the B. Pharm, M. Pharm (since 2007), and Ph.D. levels. The department is dedicated to develop competent professionals through a balanced blend of academic excellence, innovative research, and hands-on practical training.
Established in 1993, the department has contributed significantly to pharmaceutical education under PDEA’s Seth Govind Raghunath Sable College of Pharmacy. The M. Pharm (Pharmacology) program is approved by PCI and DTE, and affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Pharmacology as a discipline focuses on understanding how drugs interact with biological systems, uncovering molecular mechanisms, and developing safer and more effective therapeutic agents. The department actively engages in a wide range of research domains including preclinical pharmacology, toxicology, molecular biology, and drug discovery.
Vision
Developing skilled and ethical pharmacy professionals through excellence in pharmacology education and research.
Mission
Our mission is producing strong foundational knowledge of drug actions and safety, promote research and innovation in pharmacology, prepare students for industry, clinical, and academic roles, and foster professionalism with responsible use of medicines.
Objectives
- To provide strong theoretical and practical knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics.
- To train students in experimental pharmacology, molecular techniques, and modern research methodologies.
- To encourage high-quality research addressing current healthcare challenges.
- To prepare graduates for careers in academia, pharmaceutical industry, CROs, clinical research, and regulatory affairs.
- To build professionalism, scientific ethics, and leadership skills.
- To strengthen industry–academia collaboration.
Thrust area of research
- Pre-clinical pharmacology (analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, neuropharmacology, cardio-protective studies, etc.)
- Preclinical Pharmacology
- Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology
- Anti-angiogenic studies (CAM assay, aortic ring assay)
- Natural products and Phytopharmacology
- Drug Discovery and Computational Pharmacology
- Clinical research and Pharmacovigilance
Department Highlights
Seminars organized: 02
- SPPU Sponsored Two days State level Seminar on “Pharmacovigilance: safety Monitoring of Medicinal Products” on 3rd and 4th Feb 2017.
- SPPU Sponsored Two days State level Seminar on “Applications of Biostatistics in Pharmaceutical Sciences” on 15th & 16th Feb 2019.
Grants: Nil
No of Publication:
- Research: 63
- Review: 03
- Patents: 10
Achievements:
Dr. Pradnya Nilesh Jagtap
- Honoured by Good Samaritan Award By Columbia Asia Hospital on 17/12/2017.
- Received Second Prize in Swachh Innovative Technology Challenge by Saswad Municipal Council on 09/02/2022.
- Certificate of excellence in reviewing research papers in Asian Journal of Research & Repots in Urology 2021.
- Best Researcher award By VDGOOD Professional Association in 2021.
- Member of editorial board of PDEA's International journal of research in Ayurveda and allied sciences till 2021.
Musale Sumit Kailas
- Secured 1st rank in National Level Chess Championship 2023.
- Secured 1st rank in National Level Chess Championship 2024.
Ankita Ashok Javalkar
- Qualified in National level entrance exams: GPAT, NIPER, CUCET
- Worked as reviewer for one of the Elsevier's journal i.e Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
List of Subjects
Sr. No.
Class
Name of Subject
1 F. Y. B. Pharm Sem I BP101T Human Anatomy and Physiology I– Theory and Practical 2 F. Y. B. Pharm Sem II BP201T Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Theory and Practical
BP204T Pathophysiology – Theory 3 S. Y. B. Pharm IV BP404T Pharmacology I – Theory and Practical 4 T. Y. B. Pharm Sem V BP503T Pharmacology II – Theory and Practical 5 T. Y. B. Pharm Sem VI Pharmacology III – Theory and Practical 6 F. Y. M. Pharm Sem I 1. MPL102T: Advanced Pharmacology-I
2. MPL103T: Pharmacological and Toxicological Screening Methods-I
3. MPL104T: Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology
4. MPL105P: Pharmacology Practical I 7 F. Y. M. Pharm Sem II 1. MPL201T: Advanced Pharmacology- II
2. MPL202T: Pharmacological and Toxicological Screening Methods- II
3. MPL203T: Principles of Drug Discovery
4. MPL204T: Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance
5. MPL205P: Pharmacology Practical II 8 S. Y. M. Pharm III 1. MRM301T: Research Methodology and Biostatistics
2. Journal Club
3. Discussion / Presentation (Proposal Presentation)
4. Research Work 9 S. Y. M. Pharm IV 1. Journal Club
2. Research Work
3. Discussion / Final Presentation
- Secured 1st rank in National Level Chess Championship 2023.
- Secured 1st rank in National Level Chess Championship 2024.
Ankita Ashok Javalkar
- Qualified in National level entrance exams: GPAT, NIPER, CUCET
- Worked as reviewer for one of the Elsevier's journal i.e Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
List of Subjects
Sr. No.
Class
Name of Subject
1 F. Y. B. Pharm Sem I BP101T Human Anatomy and Physiology I– Theory and Practical 2 F. Y. B. Pharm Sem II BP201T Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Theory and Practical
BP204T Pathophysiology – Theory 3 S. Y. B. Pharm IV BP404T Pharmacology I – Theory and Practical 4 T. Y. B. Pharm Sem V BP503T Pharmacology II – Theory and Practical 5 T. Y. B. Pharm Sem VI Pharmacology III – Theory and Practical 6 F. Y. M. Pharm Sem I 1. MPL102T: Advanced Pharmacology-I
2. MPL103T: Pharmacological and Toxicological Screening Methods-I
3. MPL104T: Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology
4. MPL105P: Pharmacology Practical I 7 F. Y. M. Pharm Sem II 1. MPL201T: Advanced Pharmacology- II
2. MPL202T: Pharmacological and Toxicological Screening Methods- II
3. MPL203T: Principles of Drug Discovery
4. MPL204T: Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance
5. MPL205P: Pharmacology Practical II 8 S. Y. M. Pharm III 1. MRM301T: Research Methodology and Biostatistics
2. Journal Club
3. Discussion / Presentation (Proposal Presentation)
4. Research Work 9 S. Y. M. Pharm IV 1. Journal Club
2. Research Work
3. Discussion / Final Presentation
| Sr. No. | Class | Name of Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | F. Y. B. Pharm Sem I | BP101T Human Anatomy and Physiology I– Theory and Practical |
| 2 | F. Y. B. Pharm Sem II | BP201T Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Theory and Practical BP204T Pathophysiology – Theory |
| 3 | S. Y. B. Pharm IV | BP404T Pharmacology I – Theory and Practical |
| 4 | T. Y. B. Pharm Sem V | BP503T Pharmacology II – Theory and Practical |
| 5 | T. Y. B. Pharm Sem VI | Pharmacology III – Theory and Practical |
| 6 | F. Y. M. Pharm Sem I | 1. MPL102T: Advanced Pharmacology-I 2. MPL103T: Pharmacological and Toxicological Screening Methods-I 3. MPL104T: Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology 4. MPL105P: Pharmacology Practical I |
| 7 | F. Y. M. Pharm Sem II | 1. MPL201T: Advanced Pharmacology- II 2. MPL202T: Pharmacological and Toxicological Screening Methods- II 3. MPL203T: Principles of Drug Discovery 4. MPL204T: Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance 5. MPL205P: Pharmacology Practical II |
| 8 | S. Y. M. Pharm III | 1. MRM301T: Research Methodology and Biostatistics 2. Journal Club 3. Discussion / Presentation (Proposal Presentation) 4. Research Work |
| 9 | S. Y. M. Pharm IV | 1. Journal Club 2. Research Work 3. Discussion / Final Presentation |