In order to refresh the minds of the faculty members and make them aware about the latest technical knowhow emerging in the domain Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Association of Pharmacy Teachers of India (APTI), Odisha State Branch conducted a refresher course programme for the faculty members of the Pharmaceutical Sciences on “Research and Teaching Methodologies” at the Royal College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences here recently.
The programme was chaired by APTI Odisha Branch president Prof Anjan Kumar Mahapatra while former Principal of the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Andhra University Prof KPR Chowdhury was the chief guest-cim-resource person. APTI branch advisor and Director of the Royal College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Prof PN Murthy was also one of the subject experts.
College Assistant Professor Madhusmruti Khandai introduced the guests while the keynote address was delivered by APTI branch secretary Dr Shdhir Kumar Sahoo.
College faculty members Prof Santosh Kumar Mahapatra, Prof K Apana Chowdary, Prof Uma Shankar Mishra, Prof Ch Niranjan Patro, Dr Saroj Kumar Raul, Dr S Biswal, Dr lopamudra Adhikari and several other academicians of different pharmacy colleges of the country participated in the programme.
A lively discussion was held to improve the academic and research skill of pharmacy teachers so as to produce skilled and qualified students to meet the global challenges. Prof Susant Kumar Panda of the college offered a vote of thanks.