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Pharmacognosy
The Department is primarily engaged in the teaching of crude drugs under the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (B. Pharm.) and Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) that is awarded by the Faculty of Pharmacy, JSS University Mysore. The department has initiated research on extraction, isolation and purification and biological evaluation of phyto-chemical. In the area of research, department is involved in isolation of phyto-constituents, its purification, and evaluation of biological activities by animal models. In the department of Pharmacognosy, herbal and poly herbal formulation were formulated and evaluated for their antidiabetic, antioxidant, antifungal, hepatoprotective etc type of activities. The Department has experienced and highly qualified faculty members who have been exposed to collaboration with institutions, Industries and having national and international publications.
Faculty
| Sl. No | Name | Qualification | Designation | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.J.Suresh | M.Pharm,Ph D | Professor | Details |
| 2 | Dr.K.Mruthunjaya | M.Pharm,Ph D | Assistant Professor | Details |
| 3 | Dr. M.N. Naganandini | M.Sc, Ph D | Assistant Professor | Details |
| 4 | Mr.N.Paramakrishnan | M.Pharm, | Lecturer | Details |
Courses/ programs offered
- Supports UG programs -B.Pharm & Pharm.D
- M.Pharm
| Program | Year of Start | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacognosy | 2010 | 18 |
Infrastructure
Department has well equipped with sophisticated instruments, equipments and internet facilities to carryout academic and research activities.
- UG laboratories-02
- PG laboratories- 01
Equipment / instrument present in the department
| Sl. No. | Equipment | Model and Make |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinocular microscope | HL-10, Coslab |
| 2 | Hot air oven | Microtech.Dolphin |
| 3 | Colorimeter | 115, Systronics |
| 4 | Photoflorimeter | 152, Systronics |
| 5 | BOD Incubator | Rolex |
| 6 | Muffle Furnace | MF9412. Serwell |
| 7 | Incubator | Microtech ,local Tempo |
Research publications
| Year | National | International | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 3 | 05 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 | 03 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | 04 |
| 2011 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 2012 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
Research presentations
|
Year |
National | International | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| 2009 | 05 | 04 | 09 |
| 2010 | 04 | 02 | 06 |
| 2011 | 04 | -- | 04 |
| 2012 | 02 | -- | 02 |
Dissertation projects
Number of M. Pharm students passed out -09
Academic projects: 09
| Sl. No. | Name of the student | Title | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JitinAhuja | Pharmacognostical, Phytochemical and pharmacological studies on aerial parts of Artemisia parviflora | Dr.J.Suresh |
| 2 | A.Vasavi Reddy | Formulation of Antidiabetic Nutraceutical and its Evaluation | Dr.J.Suresh |
| 3 | Md.Nayeemullah Khan | Evaluation of preformulation and formulation Parameters of anti stress herbal capsule | Dr.J.Suresh |
| 4 | DhanyaRajan | Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies Xanthium strumarium. | Dr.J.Suresh |
| 5 | Apurvasingh | Antidiabetic activity of aerial parts of Ixorapavetta | Dr.J.Suresh |
| 6 | M.Ihasanullha | Phytochemical investigations of Actinodaphne hookeri Meissn. | Dr.K.Mruthunjaya |
| 7 | Mary Sebastian | Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity and Phytochemical analysis of Polycarpaea corymbosa flowers | Dr.K.Mruthunjaya |
| 8 | Shimna K.Rajan | Antioxidant and Hepatoprotective activity of Polycarpaea corymbosa flowers. | Dr.K.Mruthunjaya |
| 9 | Meera Bhaskar Nair | Evaluation of Anti-diabetic Activity of leaves of Actinodaphne hookeri Meissn | Dr.K.Mruthunjaya |
Honors and achievements
Abstract reviewer/member of editorial board
- Dr. K. Mruthunjaya, Asst. Professor, honored as a Reviewer of Journal Pharmacognosy Magazine (ISSN, 0973-1296) and International Journal of Basic and Clinical Pharmacy. (ISSN: 0976-0113).
- Dr. J. Suresh, Professor, honored as a Reviewer of Journal of Agricultural science and research (ISSN: 1680-2023).
- Dr. K. Mruthunjaya, Asst. Professor, honored as a Editorial Board Member of Asian Journal of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Research www.ajbpr.com (ISSN: 2231-2560)
Scientific Session chaired
- Dr. J. Suresh chaired the scientific poster session in the international seminar on herbal drug research organized by JSS College of pharmacy Ooty, Nilgiris, tamilnadu, during 4th and 5th December 2009.
- Dr. K. Mruthunjaya chaired the national seminar on emerging trends in New drug Discovery and clinical research organized by Hanagal shri Kumareshwar college of Pharmacy, Bagalkot-01, Karnataka, India, held on 14th April 2012.
Student’s Scholarships
SIR RATAN TATA TRUST, MUMBAI
| Name of Student & Class | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Jitin ahuja I M.Pharm |
2011 | 50,000 |
| Miss. Vasavi Reddy I M.Pharm |
2011 | 35,000 |






