GNIPST BULLETIN 2017

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20th January, 2017

Volume No.: 63

Issue No.: 02

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 Rntgen
The German physicist, Wilhelm Conrad Rntgen was the first
person to systematically produce and detect electromagnetic
radiation in a wavelength range today known as x-rays or Rntgen
rays. His discovery of x-rays was a great revolution in the fields of
physics and medicine and electrified the general public. It also
earned him the Rumford Medal of the Royal Society of London in
1896 and the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901. He is also known
for his discoveries in mechanics, heat, and electricity.
Early Life and Career:
Rntgen was born on March 27, 1845, at Lennep in the Lower
Rhine Province of Germany. He was the only child of a merchant
and cloth manufacturer. Rntgen was brought up in Netherlands
after he and his family moved to Apeldoorn in 1848. Here he first
received his early education at the Institute of Martinus Herman
van Doorn, a boarding school and in 1861 attended the Utrecht
Technical School. Unfortunately in 1863 he was expelled unfairly
from his school after being accused of a prank another student had
committed. Even though Rntgen did not seem to be especially
gifted in his schoolwork, he was good at building mechanical
objects, a talent that enabled him to build many of his own
experimental devices in his later life.
He then entered the University of Utrecht in 1865 to study physics
without having the necessary credentials required for a regular
student. In 1869, he earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from
the University of Zurich. Here he attended lectures by the noted
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physicist Rudolf Julius Emmanuel Clausius and also worked in the

laboratory of Kundt. As soon as he completed his graduation he
was appointed assistant to Kundt and went with him to
Wrzburg in the same year, and three years later to Strasbourg.
In 1874 he was appointed as a lecturer at Strasbourg University
and in 1875 served as a professor in the Academy of Agriculture at
Hohenheim in Wrttemberg. In 1876 he returned to Strasbourg as
Professor of Physics. Three years later he accepted the invitation to
the Chair of Physics in the University of Giessen. In 1888, he
obtained the same position at the University of Wrzburg, and in
1900 at the University of Munich. Even though he accepted an
appointment at Columbia University in New York City but due to
the occurrence of World War I, Rntgen changed his plans and
remained in Munich for the rest of his career.
Discovery of X-rays:
During 1895 Rntgen carried out his investigations on the
phenomenon of cathode rays. Accidently he put a piece of
cardboard covered with fluorescent mineral near the experimental
set and noticed it glowing in the dark when the source of cathode
rays was turned on. Roentgen immediately initiated an experiment
aimed at investigation of the phenomenon.
He found that that if vacuum tube, used for experiments with
cathode rays, was covered tightly with thin, black cardboard and
placed in a darkened room, bright glow was observed during each
discharge on a screen covered with fluorescent barium platinum
cyanide (placed near the device). He realised that the fluorescence
was caused by an agent which could infiltrate from within the
vacuum tube through dark cardboard (impermeable to visible or
ultraviolet radiation) to the outside of the set. He termed this
agent as x-rays.
Death:
Rntgen died at Munich on February 10, 1923, from carcinoma of
the intestine.

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NEWS UPDATE

Sensing cholesterol in cell membranes: (20th

January, 2017)

Novel sensors indicate how cell functions are affected by the

distribution of cholesterol across the cell membrane. This
information could lead to new methods for cancer detection, say
researchers.

New stem cell technique shows promise for bone

repair: (20th January, 2017)

A new study has introduced a new treatment for skeletal system

injuries, using stem cells from human bone marrow and a carbon
material with photocatalytic properties.

Tracking movement of immune cells identifies

key first steps in inflammatory arthritis: (20th
January, 2017)

Using a novel approach for imaging the movement of immune cells

in living animals, researchers have identified what appear to be the
initial steps leading to joint inflammation in a model of
inflammatory arthritis.

New genetic engineering technique could help

design, study biological systems: (20th January,
2017)

A new technique will help biologists tinker with genes, whether

the goal is to turn cells into tiny factories churning out medicines,
modify crops to grow with limited water or study the effects of a
gene on human health. The technique allows scientists to precisely
regulate how much protein is produced from a particular gene. The
process is simple yet innovative and, so far, works in everything
from bacteria to plants to human cells.

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Pre-operative
liquid
feeding
reduces
complications following Crohn's disease surgery:
(20th January, 2017)

Despite improvements in medical care, about two-thirds of

patients with Crohn's disease develop complications requiring
intestinal surgery, and post-operative healing can be complicated.
Clinicians now report that pre-operative optimization of patients
with Crohn's disease with exclusive enteral nutrition (liquid
nutrition formula) gives better results.

Molecular subgroups of non-small cell lung cancer

predict tumor behavior, reveal treatment
targets: (20th January, 2017)
EGFR mutations is associated with a longer median overall
survival (almost double) compared with those without EGFR
mutations when treated with specific targeted agents, report
investigators.

Low levels of circulating protein linked to kidney

function decline: (20th January, 2017)
Decreased blood levels of a protein called soluble klothos were
linked with an increased likelihood of experiencing kidney
function decline in a group elderly well-functioning adults.
For detail mail to editor

KNOWLEDGE BASED ARTICLE

FDA approves Trulance for Chronic Idiopathic

Constipation
Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a health condition in
which a person experiences chronic symptoms of constipation, yet
no visible cause can be identified through standard diagnostic
testing. The term idiopathic is used because it means there is no
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known cause. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today

approved Trulance (plecanatide) for the treatment of Chronic
Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) in adult patients.
No one medication works for all patients suffering from chronic
gastrointestinal disorders, said Julie Beitz, M.D., director of the
Office of Drug Evaluation III in the FDAs Center for Drug
Evaluation and Research. With the availability of new therapies,
patients and their doctors can select the most appropriate
treatment for their condition.
According to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated 42
million people are affected by constipation. Chronic idiopathic
constipation is a diagnosis given to those who experience
persistent constipation and for whom there is no structural or
biochemical explanation.
Trulance, taken orally once daily, works locally in the upper GI
tract to stimulate secretion of intestinal fluid and support regular
bowel function.
The safety and efficacy of Trulance were established in two 12week, placebo-controlled trials including 1,775 adult participants.
Participants were randomly assigned to receive a placebo or
Trulance, once daily. Participants in the trials were required to
have been diagnosed with constipation at least six months prior to
the study onset and to have less than three defecations per week in
the previous three months, as well as other symptoms associated
with constipation. Participants receiving Trulance were more
likely to experience improvement in the frequency of complete
spontaneous bowel movements than those receiving placebo, and
also had improvements in stool frequency and consistency and
straining.
Trulance should not be used in children less than six years of age
due to the risk of serious dehydration. Trulance should be avoided
in patients six years of age to 18 years of age. The safety and
effectiveness of Trulance have not been established in patients less
than 18 years of age. Trulance should not be used in patients with
known or suspected mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction.
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The most common and serious side effects of Trulance was

diarrhea. Patients may experience severe diarrhea. If severe
diarrhea occurs, patients should stop taking Trulance and contact
their health care provider.
Trulance is manufactured by New York, New York-based Synergy
Pharmaceuticals Inc.
The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety,
effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines
and other biological products for human use, and medical devices.
The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our
nations food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products
that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco
products.
Jeenatara Begum
Assistant Professor
GNIPST

DISEASE RELATED BREAKING NEWS

Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9)

virus China: (18th January, 2017)

On 11 January 2017, the Department of Health, China, Hong Kong

Special Administrative Region (SAR) notified WHO of a
laboratory-confirmed human infection with avian influenza
A(H7N9) virus and on 12 January 2017, the Health Bureau, China,
Macao SAR notified WHO of an additional laboratory-confirmed
case of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus.
Read more

UPCOMING EVENTS

DST sponsored two days National Conference on Recent

Advancement in Drug Discovery and Development at Geetanjali

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Institute of Pharmacy, Geetanjali University, Udaipur (Rajasthan)

will be held on 4th to 5th February, 2017.

DRUGS UPDATES

FDA Approves Rhofade: (19th January, 2017)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved
Rhofade (oxymetazoline hydrochloride) cream, the first and only
alpha1A adrenoceptor agonist for the topical treatment of persistent
facial erythema (redness) associated with rosacea in adults.
Read more

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:
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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
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

DR. LAL PATH LAB

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

JOB
PROFILE
Sales,
Marketing and
office assistant

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2

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

ALCHEMIST EYE
HOSPITAL

Hospital
Pharmacist

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 and
retail chain
pharmacist
Sales and
Marketing

Sales and
Marketing

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
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NO.
01

THE
INSTITUTE
Guru
Nanak
Institute
of
Pharmaceutical
Science
And
Technology,
Kolkata-700114

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West
Bengal

2.70

GPAT 2016 Result:

The following B.Pharm. final year students have qualified, GPAT2016. We congratulate them all.
Aishika Datta
Mainak Chatterjee
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
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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)
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):

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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.

STUDENTS SECTION
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EDITORS NOTE
It is a great pleasure for me to publish the 2nd 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
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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.
ARCHIVE
OTHERS:
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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