GNIPST BULLETIN 2017

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13th January, 2017

Volume No.: 63

Issue No.: 01

Vision
To develop responsible citizens who would be professionally equipped to think globally and act
locally and become reformers of society to meet the challenges of future.
Mission
To impart high quality pharmaceutical science, technology and management education to the budding
professionals and provide the ambience needed for developing requisite skills to make a mark of
excellence in Education, Research, Business , Industry and achieve highest personal standards.
Contents
Message from PRINCIPAL
Editorial board
Historical article
News Update
Knowledge based Article
Disease Related Breaking News
Upcoming Events
Drugs Update
Campus News
Students Section
Editors Note

Archive

GNIPST Photo Gallery

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MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL

"It can happen. It does happen.

But it can't happen if you quit." Lauren Dane.

We are what we repeatedly do.

Excellence then is not an act, but a habit. Aristotle

It gives me immense pleasure to pen a few words for our e-bulletin. At the onset I would like to thank the
last years editors and congratulate the newly selected editors for the current year.
Our first consideration is always in the best interest of the students. Our goal is to promote academic
excellence and continuous improvement.
I believe that excellence in education is aided by creating a learning environment in which all learners are
supported in maximizing their potential and talents. Education needs to focus on personalized learning
and instruction, while promoting an education system that is impartial, universally accessible, and meeting
the needs of all students.
It is of paramount importance that our learners have sufficient motivation and encouragement in order to
achieve their aims. We are all very proud of you, our students, and your accomplishments and look
forward to watching as you put your mark on the profession in the years ahead.
The call of the time is to progress, not merely to move ahead. Our progressive Management is looking
forward and wants our Institute to flourish as a Post Graduate Institute of Excellence. Steps are taken in
this direction and fruits of these efforts will be received by our students in the near future. Our Teachers
are committed and dedicated for the development of the institution by imparting their knowledge and play
the role of facilitator as well as role model to our students.
The Pharmacy profession is thriving with a multitude of possibilities, opportunities and positive
challenges. At Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, our focus is on holistic
needs of our students.
I am confident that the students of GNIPST will recognize all the possibilities, take full advantage of the
opportunities and meet the challenges with purpose and determination.
Excellence in Education is not a final destination, it is a continuous walk. I welcome you to join us on
this path.
My best wishes to all.
Dr. A. Sengupta

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EDITORIAL BOARD
CHIEF EDITOR
EDITOR
ASSOCIATE EDITOR

DR. ABHIJIT SENGUPTA

MS. JEENATARA BEGUM
MR.
DIPANJAN
MANDAL

HISTORICAL ARTICLE

Wilhelm Wundt
Wilhelm Wundt was a German physiologist and psychologist,
who is widely credited as the founder of experimental psychology.
Wundt is also acknowledged as one of the greatest and most
influential psychologists of all time.
Early Life and Education:
Born at Neckarau, Baden in 1832, Wilhelm Wundt was the son of a
Lutheran minister. Wundt received a medical degree at the
University of Heidelberg in 1856. He also attended the Universities
of Tbingen and Berlin.
Contributions and Achievements:
After teaching physiology at the University of Heidelberg,
Wilhelm Wundt joined Hermann von Helmholtz as an assistant in
1858. During this time, he wrote Beitrge zur Theorie der
Sinneswahrnehmung (Contributions to the Theory of Sense
Perception). As one of the early pioneers of scientific psychology,
Wundt introduced the usage of experimental methods in
psychology, therefore minimizing the role of rational analysis.
After succeeding Helmholtz, he investigated the immediate
experiences of consciousness, such as sensations, ideas and
feelings, and wrote Grundzge der physiologischen Psychologie
(Principles of Physiological Psychology), which still remains one of
the most influential works in the history of psychology. It also
explored the fundamental concepts related to apperception
(conscious perception) and introspection (conscious examination
of conscious experience).
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During his tenure as professor at the University of Leipzig in 1879,

Wundt built the first psychological laboratory ever. He also
published the first journal of psychology, Philosophische Studien
(Philosophical Studies) in 1881. Some of his later works also
included
Grundriss
der
Psychologie
(1896)
and
Vlkerpsychologie (190020).
Later Life and Death:
Wilhelm Wundt died on August 31, 1920 in Grossbothen,
Germany. He was 88 years old.

NEWS UPDATE

National Youth Day:

National Youth Day is celebrated in India on 12 January on the

birthday of Swami Vivekananda. In 1984 the Government of India
declared the day as the National Youth Day and since 1985 the
event is celebrated in India every year.
In 1984, the Government of India declared and decided to observe
the birthday of Swami Vivekanand (12 January, according to the
English calendar) as a National Youth Day every year from 1985
onwards. To quote from the Government of India's
communication, 'it was felt that the philosophy of Swamiji and the
ideals for which he lived and worked could be a great source of
inspiration for the Indian Youth.'[2]
On 12 January 2013, Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan
Singh told in his address at the inauguration of four-year-long
celebrations of Swami Vivekananda's 150th birth anniversary [3]
What Gandhiji said captures the great importance of spreading
Swami Vivekananda's ideas and ideals among the youth in our
country today. He personified the eternal energy 1of the youth and
their restless quest for truth. It is entirely fitting that the
Government of India has declared 12th January, the birthday of
Swami Vivekananda, as National Youth Day. We must work to
rekindle the eternal message of this great patriot and son of India.

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Scientists reprogram embryonic stem cells to

expand their potential cell fates: (13th January,
2017)

Pluripotent stem cells can develop into most tissues of the

organism, but they cannot develop into extra-embryonic tissue -the placenta or yolk sac, for example --- like the one-celled
fertilized egg or two-celled zygote. Researchers found that by
blocking a specific microRNA, pluripotent stem cells can regain
the ability to become extra-embryonic tissue, providing a way to
expand the developmental potential of iPC cells with implications
for regenerative medicine and stem cell-based therapies.

Cleverly designed tuberculosis vaccine

promise in mice: (13th January, 2017)

shows

A clever new tuberculosis vaccine has shown promise in trials in

mice. If it succeeds, it will be the first new TB vaccine in a century.
With the rise of multidrug resistant tuberculosis, the difficulty of
curing the disease, and the large annual death toll, a successful
vaccine could be a huge benefit to public health -- especially in
low- and middle income countries.

Mineralogists
provide
new
findings
carcinogenic silicate: (13th January, 2017)

on

The mineral erionite is considered to be highly carcinogenic. Up to

now it has been thought that iron as a constituent element of the
mineral erionite is the reason for the carcinogenic effect. However,
mineralogists have discovered that this metal does not even appear
in the crystal structure of erionite.

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Bloodstream infections: Most common type of

health care-associated infections in children:
(13th January, 2017)

A new study establishes the prevalence and type of health careassociated infections (HAIs) in children in Europe and describes
risk factors for infection in this population.

Environmentally-friendly
soy
developed: (13th January, 2017)

air

filter

A new soy-based air filter can capture toxic chemicals such as

carbon monoxide and formaldehyde, which often escape other
types of filters.

Scientists find new genetic influences on fat

distribution: (13th January, 2017)
Scientists have found new areas of genetic influence for body fat
distribution, in multiethnic study, outlines a new report.

Targeted therapy for sleep disorders helps

patients with muscular dystrophy: (13th January,
2017)
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common adult
muscular dystrophy, and many patients with DM1 suffer from
various sleep and respiratory disorders. In a new study, researchers
found that because there is wide range of sleep problems,
treatments do not fit a "one size fits all" model.
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KNOWLEDGE BASED ARTICLE

FDA Issues Revised Draft Guidance for Control

of Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-To-Eat
Foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is releasing an
updated draft guidance, Control of Listeria monocytogenesin ReadyTo-Eat Foods, which supports ongoing efforts by industry and
government agencies to reduce the risk of Listeria monocytogenes (L.
mono) in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods. L. mono, a pathogen that can
grow even in cold, refrigerated environments, is particularly
harmful to the elderly, pregnant women and/or their pregnancy,
and those who are immunocompromised.
The emphasis on prevention in this draft guidance is consistent
with the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and reflects
the FDAs current good manufacturing practice (CGMP)
requirements, as well as new requirements for hazard analysis and
risk-based preventive controls, including verification of preventive
controls.
All food facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold RTE
foods will benefit from clear guidance on measures to control L.
mono in the food processing environment, regardless of whether
the facility is subject to CGMPs, preventive controls, or both
CGMPs and preventive controls.
Industry best practices and the seek and destroy approach used
by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) have been incorporated into
the draft guidance. Integrating these approaches along with the
food safety requirements under FSMA, should lead to more
effective efforts to control L. mono in RTE products. RTE facilities
that produce foods that are regulated by both USDA/FSIS and
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FDA will also benefit from a uniform federal approach to reducing

the risk of environmental contamination with L. mono.
The guidance includes recommendations for controls involving
personnel, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, and sanitation,
as well as for treatments that kill L. mono and formulations to
prevent it from growing during storage of the food between
production and consumption. The updated draft guidance does
not change or alter what constitutes an RTE food.
Jeenatara Begum
Assistant Professor
GNIPST

DISEASE RELATED BREAKING NEWS

Yellow fever Brazil: (13th January, 2017)

On 6 January 2017, the Brazil Ministry of Health (MoH) reported

12 suspected cases of yellow fever from six municipalities in the
state of Minas Gerais.
Read more

UPCOMING EVENTS

DST sponsored two days National Conference on Recent

Advancement in Drug Discovery and Development at Geetanjali

Institute of Pharmacy, Geetanjali University, Udaipur (Rajasthan)
will be held on 4th to 5th February, 2017.

DRUGS UPDATES

Arymo ER Approval History: (10th January, 2017)

Arymo ER (morphine sulfate) is an extended-release, abusedeterrent, opioid analgesic formulation for the management of
severe pain.
Read more

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CAMPUS NEWS
NBA Accreditation:
NBA has accreditated GNIPST.
Debate competition:
On 19th November, 2016 our student Pratik Nandy and Dippoman
Guha was participated in All India University debate Competition
organized by Calcutta Debate Circle.
International seminar 2016:
International seminar on Global Advancement in Pharmaceutical
research and startup organized by GNIPST in collaboration with
IPGA was held on 22nd October, 2016 at GNIPST auditorium.
NBA visit:
The experts of National Board of Accreditation or NBA will be
going to visit GNIPST on 24th September and 25th September,
2016.
Freshers welcome programme:
On 12th September GNIPST organized the Freshers welcome
programme Kulrav 2k16.
GNIPST Football Match 2016:
On 31st August and 1st September GNIPST sports club organized a
football match. The winner of the football match was B.Pharm 3rd
year.
Recent Trends in Pharmaceutical Research:
A Science Awareness Programme comprising of seminar on
Recent Trends in Pharmaceutical Research was organized by
GNIPST in collaboration with National Academy of Science India
(NASI) on 30th august, 2016 from 2 pm to 4.30 pm at GNIPST
auditorium. Plantation programme was also organized by Eco club.
Dr. Hemanta Kumar Majumder, gave his valuable lecture on
Modern Biology & its Evolution and Dr. Pijush K Das delivered
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his lecture on Site specific Drug Targeting Magic Bullet

approach.
World Photography Day celebration:
On 19th August 2016 GNIPST celebrated World Photography Day
at Dakhineswar.
Friendly Football Match:
On 15th August 2016 GNIPST organised a friendly football match
with Alumni members.
Farewell 2016:
On 25th May 2016 GNIPST celebrated the farewell programme for
the final year students. Best of luck to all final year students for
their future life.
ALUMNI MEMBERS 2016:
Congratulations to new Alumni Members of GNIPST.
Placement Record 2016:
SL
NO

COMPANY NAME

NUMBER OF
NUMBER OF
STUDENT
STUDENT
APPEARED/APPLIED SELECTED
64
7

JOB
PROFILE

DR. LAL PATH LAB

APOLLO
PHARMACY

36

25

ABBOTT INDIA

74

03

HETERO DRUGS

18

Production,
QC and QA

ERIS LIFE SCIENCES

01

18 (Waiting
for final
interview)
01 (Joined)

JUPITER
PHARMACEUTICALS

05

01 (Joined)

Production,
QC and QA

GOVT PHARMACIST

4 (Joined)

Hospital
Pharmacist

Sales,
Marketing and
office assistant
Hospital and
retail chain
pharmacist
Sales and
Marketing

Sales and
Marketing

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ALCHEMIST EYE
HOSPITAL

21

10

OPTIVAL HEALTH
SOLUTIONS PVT.
LTD. (MEDPLUS)
NESTLE INDIA LTD

2 (Waiting for
final
interview)
21

08

02

11

LUPIN

01

01

12

GSK
PHARMACEUTICAL
LTD
OAK
PHARMACEUTICAL

05

02 (1 of them
already joined)

Sales and
Marketing

06

02 (Joined)

Sales and
Marketing

13

Hospital
Pharmacist
Community
Pharmacist
Nutrition
Officer
Trainee
Sales and
Marketing

IPA Bengal Pharma & Healthcare trust scholarship 2016:

Congratulations to Rudradip Das, student of B.Pharm 3rd year has

been awarded IPA Bengal Pharma & Healthcare trust scholarship
2016.
Accreditation by NAAC:
SL.
NAME
OF
STATE
CGPA(out
GRADE
NO.
THE
of scale 4)
INSTITUTE
01
Guru
Nanak
West
2.70
B
Institute
of
Bengal
Pharmaceutical
Science
And
Technology,
Kolkata-700114

GPAT 2016 Result:

The following B.Pharm. final year students have qualified, GPAT2016. We congratulate them all.
Aishika Datta
Mainak Chatterjee
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Indira Saha
Priyanka De
Aheli Mukherjee
Soumya Guha
Debanjana Das
Debalina Datta
Evana Patra
Himadrija Chatterjee
IRIS 2016:
GNIPST organized colllege fest IRIS 2016 from 11th to 13th March,
2016.
Result of different events:
Intracollege Quiz competition:
1st: Arani Roy and Dipayan Nath
2nd: Bhaskar Singha and Pratik Nandi
Intracollege Painting competition:
1st: Swagata Paul
2nd: Aviraj Pathak
3rd: Dippyoman Guha
Group Dance Competition:
Karma Group
Intercollege Solo Dance Competition:
1st : Monodipa Ghosh
2nd: Aditya Paul (NIT)
Antaksari Competition:
1st: Sunanda and Aparupa
2nd: Meghna and Joyita
3rd: Arpita and Pami
Intercollege Solo Singing Competition:
1st: Arpita Sarkar
2nd: Arvind Raj (Sudhir Chandra College)
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3rd: Priyam Mondal (Supreme College)

Intercollege Band Competition:
1st: D Errors
2nd: Mukti
3rd: GNIPST band
Fashion:
Best Male: Md. Nadeem Shah
Best Female: Sweta
Best Couple: Md. Nadeem Shah and Susmita Kar
Blood donation Camp 2016:
On 4th March 2016 Social Service club and Alumni Association
of GNIPST organized a Blood donation camp in association with
Association of voluntary Blood Donars, West Bengal.
Reminiscence & 1st Alumni meet 2016:
On 28th February 2016 GNIPST organized the Reunion programme
Reminiscence & 1st Alumni meet 2016.
National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC):
A NAAC peer team completed a three-day inspection (17th
February to 19th February, 2016) of GNIPST to evaluate its
academic credibility and infrastructure on Friday.
Saraswati Puja 2016:
On 13th February 2016 the students of GNIPST celebrated
Saraswati Puja at GNIPST campus.

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STUDENTS SECTION
WHO CAN ANS WER FIRS T????
Which day is celebrated ad Army Day in
India?
Answer of Previous Issues Image:
Gianni Infantino, Fifa President

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Quiz/Puzzles/games/write-ups or any other
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EDITORS NOTE
It is a great pleasure for me to publish the 1st issue of 63rd Volume
of GNIPST BULLETIN. All the followers of GNIPST BULLETIN
are able to avail the bulletin through facebook account GNIPST
bulletin I am very much thankful to all the GNIPST members and
readers who are giving their valuable comments, encouragements
and supports. I am also thankful to Dr. Abhijit Sengupta, Director
of GNIPST for his valuable advice and encouragement. Special
thanks to Dr. Prerona Saha, Mr. Debabrata Ghosh Dastidar
and Mr. Soumya Bhattacharya for their kind co-operation and
technical supports. Thank you Mr. Soumya Bhattacharya for the
questionnaires of the student section. An important part of the
improvement of the bulletin is the contribution of the readers. You
are invited to send in your write ups, notes, critiques or any kind of
contribution for the forthcoming special and regular issue.
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AICTE has sanctioned a release of grant under Research

Promotion Scheme (RPS) during the financial year 2012-13to

GNIPST as per the details below:
a. Beneficiary Institution: Guru Nanak Institution of Pharmaceutical
Science & Technology.
b. Principal Investigator: Dr. LopamudraDutta.
c. Grant-in-aid sanctioned:Rs. 16,25000/- only
d. Approved duration: 3 years
e. Title of the project: Screening and identification of potential
medicinal plant of Purulia & Bankura districts of West Bengal
with respect to diseases such as diabetes, rheumatism, Jaundice,
hypertension and developing biotechnological tools for enhancing
bioactive molecules in these plants.

Activity Clubs of GNIPST:

Name of Club
CULTURAL
DEBATE AND EXTEMPORE
ECO
LITERARY AND PAINTING
PHOTOGRAPHY

Member Faculty
Ms. Priyanka Ray
Mr. Soumya Bhattacharya
Ms. Sumana Roy
Ms. Jeenatara Begum
Ms. Sanchari Bhattacharya and
Mr. Abir Koley
SCIENCE AND INNOVATIVE Mr. Samrat Bose
MODELLING
SOCIAL SERVICES
Dr. Asis Bala
SPORTS
Mr. Debabrata GhoshDastidar

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