Introduction Of Department of Pharmacology
The
Department of Pharmacology at
JKKMMRF’s Annai JKK Sampoorani Ammal College of Pharmacy, Komarapalayam, Namakkal, was established in
1989 with the
Diploma in Pharmacy program. Undergraduate studies in pharmacology began in
1992, and the
postgraduate program was introduced in
2008. Since then, the department has consistently advanced in
academics,
research, and
professional development.
The department aims to prepare students for impactful careers in the
pharmaceutical industry,
academic research, and
healthcare sectors. It houses a
CPCSEA-approved animal house (Registration No:
1158/PO/Re/S/07/CPCSEA), which supports hands-on learning and research using laboratory animals such as
mice,
rats,
guinea pigs, and
rabbits.
Pharmacology, being a core biomedical discipline, supports a wide range of studies. The department offers
diploma,
undergraduate,
postgraduate, and
Ph.D. programs. It is equipped with comprehensive facilities, including an
animal quarantine area, to support the curriculum and research needs.
Research areas include
In-Vivo,
In-Vitro, and
In-Silico pharmacological methods, with ongoing projects in
antiulcer,
anthelmintic,
arthritis,
cancer,
diabetes,
hypertension,
cardiovascular disorders,
neurodegenerative diseases,
drug delivery systems,
toxicological studies, and
drug interaction assessments.
