Dr. M R S M Pai:

• Attended and presented a paper ‘Comparative study of student performances in multiple choice questions versus theory paper of Pharmacology formative examination with focus on gender differences’ at the IX world Conference on Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics held at Quebec city, Canada, July 27th to August 1st 2008. Co-Author - Narendranath Sanji, Preethi G Pai, M.S.Kotian
• Was awarded and completed her International Fellowship in Medical Education by ECFMG with distinction at the Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, U S A between March 2003 to March 2004. During this period she presented a paper ‘Activation of interferon stimulated response element (ISRE) in Huh – 7 cells replicating HCV subgenomic RNA’ at the Liver Disease Meet held at Boston and participated in the symposium on Women’s Health held at Las Vegas, U S A.

Dr. M C Alwar:

• Chairman for oral presentation at annual conference of Southern Regional Indian Pharmacological Society held at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, 11th to 13th July 2008.
• Presented a paper “ Penicillin Allergy- Experiences of doctors- A cross sectional survey” ( M C Alwar, Vikram, Sabitha P, Asha Kamath, Prabha Adhikari MR), at International Conference Pharmacovigilance held at KEM Hospital, Mumabi, between 4th -6th of December 2003.
• Presented paper “ The effect of Goranchi on Dexamethasone induced diabetes mellitus” (MC Alwar, Raviraj D, Nisha M, N Nayak) at Southern Regional Conference 2003 of IPS held at SVM College, Tirupathi, on 13th&14th September 2003.

Dr. P Sabitha:

• Attended and presented a paper “Effect of Noni fruit juice on lipid profile of diabetic patients” at the International Conference and 41st Annual Conference of the Indian Pharmacological Society, held at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, from 18th to 20th December 2008.
• Presented the paper “Aspirin use among diabetics” at the 39th Annual Conference of Indian Pharmacological Society, S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur, December 21st- 23rd 2006.
• Presented a poster paper “Allergy to penicillin G – A survey of clinicians perceptions” at 37th annual conference of IPS at Science City, Kolkata (India)- January 2005.
• Presented paper “Chloroquine induced pigmentary changes of the skin” at International Conference of Pharmacovigilance at KEM HospitaL , Mumabi (India) - December 2003. ( Won best paper award)
• Presented paper “Efficacy & tolerability of garlic paste in comparison with clotrimazole solution in oral candidiasis” at Southern Regional Conference of IPS at SVM College, Tirupathi (India) - September 2003.
• Presented paper “Efficacy of Phyllanthus niruri on thioacetamide induced liver damage in rats” at Annual Conference of IPS at KBIPER, Ahmedabad (India) - December 2000

Dr. Gopalakrishna:

• Presented the paper ‘Clinical Profile of Geriatric Type-2 Diabetic patients with Hypertension’ at Asia Pacific Geriatric Conference held at Bali, Indonesia, November 13-16, 2008. Co-Authors: Ashok shenoy K and Prabha Adhikari MR
• Presented the papers “Effect of shilajit on Haloperidol induced catalepsy in mice” at 53rd National Conference of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India during December27-30, 2007 at Andhra Medical College, Vishakapatnam. Co-Authors: Swathi, Shreyasi, Chandrashekar, MRSM Pai.
• Presented the paper “Effect of aqueous extract of triphala on haloperidol induced catalepsy in mice” at the 39th Annual Conference of Indian Pharmacological Society, S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur, December 21st - 23rd 2006. Co-authors: Babu D, Colaco N, Vineetha V, Pai MRSM.
• Poster presentation: “Effect of the poly-herbal product NR-ANX-C on ethanol withdrawal induced anxiety behaviour in rats” HN Gopalakrishna, Lalith Mohan and US Chakradhar Rao, at Golden jubilee national conference of APPI, held at NIMHANS, Bangalore, December 2004

Dr. Mukta N Chowta:

• Presented a paper entitled “Efficacy and safety of fixed dose combination of atorvastain and amlodipine in hypertensives with dyslipidaemia” in APICON 2008, held at Cochin on January 10th-13th, 2008. Co-Authors - Chowta MN, Adhikari Prabha, Shenoy A.
• Presented paper entitled “Pharmacogenomics in clinical trials” at the Indo-Australian Conference held at Valley view, Manipal in April 17-19, 2007. Co-authors: Dr. Prabha Adhikari, Dr. Ramesh KV and Dr. Ashok Shenoy.
• Presented a paper entitled ”Study of risk factors and prevalence of candidiasis in a tertiary care hospital” at the National Conference of Associations of physicians of India held at Goa in January 2007.Co-authors: Dr. Prabha Adhikari, Dr. Rajeev A and Dr. Ashok Shenoy.
• Presented a Paper “Study of clinical profile and antibiotic response in enteric fiver” in the National Conference of Associations of Physicians of India – 2004 held at Hyderabad from January 18-21, 2004.

Dr. Ashok Shenoy:

• Presented a paper entitled “Quality of Life in Old Age Homes” at the Asia Pacific Geriatric Conference held at Bali, Indonesia from 13 – 16 November 2008. Co authors- Dr.Unnikrishnan, Dr.M.R.S.M.Pai and Dr. Sajjan B.S.
• Presented the paper “Clinical features and adrenal dysfunction in AIDS related wasting” at the 14th International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI)- Asia Pacific Conference on STI’s and HIV/AIDS held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from July 27th - 30th 2006.
• Presented a poster titled, ‘Preliminary experience with insulin glargine’ at the 38th Annual Conference of the Indian Pharmacological Society, held at Chennai from December 28th to 30th 2005.
• Presented a paper entitled “Efficacy of Sauropus androgynus in aphthous ulcers – A randomized controlled clinical trial” at the 69th Conference of the Indian Medical Association – Karnataka Chapter (MEDICON 2003) organised by Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore, held at Bangalore from 17-19 October 2003.
• Presented a paper entitled “Prognostic Factors in patients with Sepsis Syndrome” at the 21st All Nepal Medical Association Conference organised by BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal held at Dharan, Nepal from 05-08 March 2003.
• Presented a paper entitled “Clinical profile and antimicrobial utilization in patients with sepsis syndrome” at the International Congress of Critical Care Medicine and 8th National Conference of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine organised by the Indraprastha Apollo hospital, New Delhi, held at Hotel Ashok, New Delhi from 14-16 February 2002.
• Presented a paper in scientific session entitled “Prescribing patterns of antihypertensives and antidiabetics in diabetic hypertensive patients in a hospital diabetic clinic” at the X National Conference of Hypertension Society of India held at Hotel Ashok, Bangalore from 29-30 September 2001.
• Presented a paper in scientific session entitled “A comparative evaluation of efficacy of lovastatin, pravastatin and atorvastatin in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia” at the Southern Regional Conference of Indian Pharmacological Society held at Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram from 11-12 August 2001.
• Presented a paper in scientific session entitled “A comparison of two regimens of chloroquine therapy in patients with uncomplicated malaria” at the National Conference of Indian Pharmacological Society held at KB Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarath from 28-30 December 2000.
• Presented a paper in scientific session entitled “Hepatoprotective effects of Ginkgo biloba against carbon tetrachloride induced hepatic injury in rats” at the National Conference of Indian Pharmacological Society held at Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow from 18-20 December 1998.

Dr. Akhila J Shetty:

• Presented a paper “Invasive candidiasis/candidemia in patients with disseminated tuberculosis” at The International Conference of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia during August, 2007. Co-Authors: Dr. Prabha M Adhikari, Dr. Satish Rao, Dr. John Ramapuram, Dr. Mukta Chouta, Mr,Shashidar Kotian, Ms Asha Kamath.

Dr. U Sheetal D Ullal:

• Presented a paper titled ‘Predictors of Glomerular Filtration rate in young healthy Indian males’ at the International Conference and 41st Annual Conference of the Indian Pharmacological Society, held at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, from 18th to 20th December 2008.
• Presented the paper “Pattern of Nonsteroidal antinflammatory drug utilization in an orthopaedic outpatient unit of a Tertiary Case Hospital” at the 39th Annual Conference of Indian Pharmacological Society, S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur, December 21st - 23rd 2006. Co-authors: Narendranath S, M R S M Pai, Kamath K.R, Kamath SU, Savur AD.

Dr. Narendranath:

• Presented a poster “Trends in prescribing non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs for osteoarthritis in orthopaedic department of south Indian tertiary care teaching hospital” at 53rd National Conference of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India during December 27-30, 2007 at Andhra Medical College, Vishakapatnam. Co-Authors: Swathi, Shreyasi, Chandrashekar .R, HN Gopalakrishna, MRSM Pai
• Presented a paper “Prescription pattern of NSAIDs in an orthopaedic outpatient unit of a Tertiary Case Hospital in South India.”, at the 52nd National Conference of Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India, Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research, Surat, December 19th - 23rd 2006 .Co-authors: Baliga R, Pai M R S M, Kamath K.R, Kamath SU, Savur AD,

Dr. Sahana:

• Presented a poster “Psychiatric illness and pattern of psychotropic drug usage in elderly” ” at the Asia Pacific Geriatric Conference held at Bali, Indonesia from 13 – 16 November 2008. Co-Authors - Keshav Pai and Rajeshwari S.
• Presented paper titled “Evaluation of the antidiabetic effect of Eugenia jambolana seed powder in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus” at Thirty -eighth annual conference of Indian Pharmacological Society held in Chennai between December 28 and 30, 2005
• Presented paper titled “The antidiabetic effect of Innula racemosa in dexametasone induced diabetic rat” at Southern Regional Conference of Pharmacologists, October 2004, held at Cochin

Dr. Preethi G Pai

• Presented a poster entitled ‘Prescribing patterns of antihypertensive drugs in a south Indian tertiary care hospital. A retrospective, cross sectional study in the in-patient wards’ at the 41st Annual Conference of Indian Pharmacological Society and International Conference on Translational Pharmacology held at Dept. of Pharmacology, AIIMS-New Delhi, India during Dec.18-20, 2008.
• Presented the paper “A comparative study of in-vivo efficacy of Meropenem and Aztreonam in murine model of Klebsiella pneumonia”, at the Southern Regional Conference of the Indian Pharmacological Society, at J. N. Medical College, Belgaum from May 27th to 28th 2006. Co-authors: K.V. Ramesh, , Bhat G K, Shenoy S,

Dr. Rathnakar:

• Presented a paper “Profile of Drug Utilization among Geriatric Patients Attending a Cardiology Clinic in Mangalore” at Asia Pacific Geriatric Conference held at Bali, Indonesia, 13th to 16th November 2008.
• Presented a poster titled, ‘Analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects of Tamarindus indica (Linn)’ in the scientific session, at the 38th Annual Conference of the Indian Pharmacological Society, held at Chennai from December 28th to 30th 2005.
• Presented a paper on Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic and anti-pyretic activities of aqueous extract of Tamarindus Indica Lyn at the 38th Annual conference of Indian Pharmacological society held at Chennai from December 28-30, 2005.

Dr. Shivaprakash:

• Presented paper on “Antioxidant potential of eugenia jambolana seed powder: A clinical study in type 2 diabetes mellitus” National Conference APPICON-2007, 25-12-07 to 1-1-08, Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Ms. Rajeshwari:

• Presented a poster “Serum bicarbonate can it be a marker for Metformin induced Acidosis?” at the Asia Pacific Geriatric Conference held at Bali, Indonesia from 13 – 16 November 2008. Co-Authors – Prabha Adhikari MR, M.R.S.M.Pai
• Presented the paper “Amphotericin B for cryptococcal meningitis in HIV positive patients: low dose versus high dose”, at the 14th International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI)- Asia Pacific Conference on STI’s and HIV/AIDS held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from July 27th to 30th 2006. Co-authors: Adhikari Prabha M R, John T Ramapuram, Satish Rao, Rajeev A, Pai M S R M, Kiran V.
• Presented a poster titled, ‘Drug Utilization Study in Geriatric type 2 diabetic patients’ in the scientific session, at the 38th Annual Conference of the Indian Pharmacological Society, held at Chennai from December 28th to 30th 2005.

Mr. P Sudhakar:

• Presented a paper entitled ‘APOC-III gene T-455C & C-482T polymorphisms in metabolic syndrome with type 2 diabetes mellitus’. At National Diabetes Education International Conference. 23rd to 25th July 2009, Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia
• Presented a paper entitled ‘Prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) using IDF 2005 guidelines in a semi urban south Indian (Boloor Diabetes Study) population of Mangalore’. At National Diabetes Education International Conference. 23rd to 25th July 2009, Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia.
• Presented a poster‘PPAR-gamma2 Pro12Ala polymorphism in metabolic syndrome with type 2 diabetes mellitus’ at 54th National Conference of Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPICON), from December 27th to 30th 2008 at Department of Physiology, Kasturba Medical College,Mangalore. Co-authors: Adhikari Prabha MR, Pai MRSM.
• Presented a poster “Metabolic syndrome among inmates of a ‘home for aged’ using IDF 2005 criteria” at Asia Pacific Geriatric Conference APGC-2008, from 13th to 16th November 2008, Bali, Indonesia. Co-authors: Adhikari Prabha MR, Pai MRSM.
• Presented a poster “ Antianxiety effect of aqueous extract of fruits of Emblica officinalis in rats” at 53nd National Conference of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India during December27-30, 2007 at Andhra Medical College, Vishakapatnam. Co-Authors: Swathi, Shreyasi, Chandrashekar, HN Gopalakrishna, MRSM Pai
• Presented the paper “Effect of aqueous extract of fruits of Emblica officinalis on haloperidol induced catalepsy in albino mice” at the 52nd National Conference of Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India, Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research, Surat, December 19th - 23rd 2006. Co-authors: Dorababu. P, Gopalakrishna. H.N., Pai MRSM
• Presented a poster titled ‘Effect of ethanolic leaf extract of Ocimum sanctum on haloperidol induced catalepsy in albino mice’, at the 51st Annual Conference of the Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPICON 2005), from December 12th to 15th 2005 at JIPMER, Pondicherry.