HBTMC Pharmacology

HBTMC Pharmacology Department of Pharmacology Department Of Pharmacology

1)Professor & Head of Department

Dr. Prasad R. Pandit M.B.B.S., M. D. M.B.B.S. – T.N.M.C. 1988;
M.D.

(Pharmacology) – 1993
- Associated with TNMC & Nair Hospital since 1983 as an UG student & then as Teaching Faculty with national & international publications.
- Post graduate Guide for more than 15 M.D. Pharmacology students. (University of Mumbai & Maharashtra University of Health Sciences)
- President, Cooper Medical Teachers Association
- Head of Bioethics Unit & Member, Institutional Ethics Committee, H.B.T.M.C.& DR.R.N.C.H
- Member, International Forum of Teachers (IFT) in Bioethics, UNESCO Chair
- Accredited National 3T Plus Trainer/ETTC for Bioethics, UNESCO Chair OF Bioethics (Haifa).
- Member Secretary , Pharmacovigilance Committee, H.B.T.M.C. & DR. R.N.C.H.
- Convenor, HBTMC–SPPSPTM NMIMS Pharmacovigilance Center & ADR Monitoring Cell
- Chairman & Past Secretary of the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee, T.N.M.C. & B.Y.L.NAIR CH. Hospital
- Member, Research & Recognition Committee, N.M. Institute of Management Studies
- Hobby – Finance & Investment

2) Professor

Dr. Kiran Bhave (MBBS, M.D.) M.B.B.S. – 1989;
M.D. (Pharmacology) – 1994
•Publication in national & international Journals
•UG & PG examiner for Mumbai, MUHS & other state universities
•Total teaching experience is of 24 years
•Member of steering committee of bioethics unit HBTMC
•Member of prevention of sexual harassment committee
•Ex – member & Ex – member secretory of research society of TNMC & Nair Hospital
•Ex – member & Ex – member secretory of staff society of TNMC & Nair Hospital
•Ex – member of ethics committee TNMC & Nair Hospital

3) Asso. Professor

Dr. Tejal Patel (MBBS, M.D)

Educational Qualifications :
- Passed MBBS from GSMC & KEM Hospital in 1994
- Passed M.D.(Pharmacology) Mumbai University in 1997
From TNMC & BYL Nair Hospital)
- Total teaching experience is of 17 years.
- UG Teacher approval _ dated_ 26.06.2012_MUHS/UG/E-1/057275/2618/2012
- PG Teacher approval _dated_ 27.02.2009_MUHS/PG/E-1/1102/279/2009

Job profile :

•Joined K.J.Somaiya Medical college as a lecturer from Jan to Aug -1998
•Joined as an Assistant Professor in Dept. of Pharmacology & Therapeutics of GSMC & KEM Hospital from 17 / 08/ 1998 till 14/11/2008 and then promoted to the post of Associate Professor (Adhoc) from 15/11/2008 and was at GSMC till 29th July 2015.
•Transferred to HBT Medical College & Dr. RN Cooper Mun. Gen. Hospital on 30.07.15 on the same post.
•Life Member of ‘ Indian Pharmacological Society’- IPS no. LP 191
•Done an ‘Advance GCP workshop’ conducted by ClinInvent Ltd. Dr. Arun Bhatt organized by Dept. of pharmacology & Therapeutics on 28 – 29th June 2012. Involved in the following Departmental activities at GSMC :

•Administrative in-charge of Ayurveda Research Centre (ARC)–From 1998 till date
•Involved in classification of drugs for Octroi department of MCGM
•Serving as an Editor of DRUG SPECTRUM – An e-bulletin published bimonthly by the department to provide unbiased scientific information to residents and staff members of the institute on drugs and therapies

Area of interest:

•Research on antiplatelets, and cardiovascular system
•Rational use of drugs
•Medical education

4) Asst. Professor

Dr.Mahesh Belhekar (MBBS,M.D.) Present designation & work place

Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Medical College & Dr. R.N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Juhu, Mumbai – 56, since 30th July 2015. Educational Qualifications
- MBBS - T.N. Medical College & B. Y. L. Nair Ch. Hospital, Mumbai Central, Mumbai - 08, MUHS, Year of passing 2004
- MD - L.T.M. Medical College & L.T.M. General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai - 22, MUHS Nashik, Year of passing - 2010
- Total teaching experience is of 5 years & 4 months
•UG Teacher approval Letter No. MUHS/UG/E-1/1103/2935/2013 dated 07/08/2013

Job profile:

•Joined as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Padmashree Dr. D. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Nerul, Navi Mumbai from October 2010 to March 2011.
•Joined as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Rajiv Gandhi Medical College & Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Kalwa, Thane from April to May 2011.
•Joined as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacology at T.N. Hospital from 09/06/2011 to 29/07/2015.
•Transferred to HBT Medical College & Dr. R. N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital on 30.07.15 on the same post.
•Life Member of -
a) Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India
b) Indian Pharmacological Society (IPS)

Involved in the following Departmental activities in the Department of Clinical Pharmacology at T. Medical College:

•Administrative work in the Department
•Attending patients in the Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) Outpatient Department (OPD) every Friday
•Involved in Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting as per Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI) in Institutional ADR Monitoring Centre (AMC)

Area of interest:
a) Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
b) Pharmacovigilance

5) Assistant Professor

DR. MEDHINEE KULKARNI (MBBS,M.D.)

•Graduation – MBBS – From Rajiv Gandhi Medical College & C.S.M. Hospital, Kalwa, Thane (M.U.H.S. NASHIK in 2008)
•Post-Graduation – MD (Pharmacology) – From T.N. Hospital, Mumbai Central, Mumbai – 400008. (M.U.H.S. NASHIK in 2014)
•Publication in national & international Journals
•Teaching experience – 1 year


6) Tutor

DR. SWETA TONDARE (MBBS,M.D)

•Graduation – MBBS – From Dr. V. M. Govt. Medical College, Solapur (M.U.H.S. NASHIK in 2009)
•Post-Graduation – MD (Pharmacology) – From T.N. NASHIK in 2015)
•Publication in national & international Journals
•Teaching experience – 1 year & 3 months


7) Tutor

DR. VIJAY KOKANI (MBBS,M.D.)

•Graduation – MBBS – From Seth G. S. Medical College and K. E. Hospital, Parel, Mumbai (M.U.H.S. NASHIK in 2016)
•Publication in national & international Journals
•Teaching experience – 1 year & 3 months


8) Tutor

DR. MANISH KOKNE

•Graduation – MBBS – NKP Salve Medical college , Nagpur (M.U.H.S. NASHIK in 2015)
•Publication in national & international Journals

🏆✨ Proud Moment!Congratulations to Dr. Anurag Motwani (JR 2, Dept. of Pharmacology, HBT Medical College & Dr. R. N. Coop...
24/09/2025

🏆✨ Proud Moment!
Congratulations to Dr. Anurag Motwani (JR 2, Dept. of Pharmacology, HBT Medical College & Dr. R. N. Cooper Hospital) for securing First Prize 🥇 in poster presentation at Hybrid National Level CME Pharmaquest 2025 organized by Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru.

Your hard work and dedication towards pharmacology research is truly commendable! 👏💊📚

26/04/2025

GCP WORKSHOP 2025 WAS ORGANIZED ON 16/4/25 BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY.
The video below have a short glimpse of it.

*Dr. Anurag Motwani, Junior Resident*, in Department of Pharmacology at HBT Medical College & Dr RN Cooper hospital, Mum...
08/04/2025

*Dr. Anurag Motwani, Junior Resident*, in Department of Pharmacology at HBT Medical College & Dr RN Cooper hospital, Mumbai, showcased an oral PG paper presentation titled 'Adverse Drug reaction reporting practices and reason for under-reporting among healthcare professionals working at a tertiary care hospital in Mumbai' at the *IMA VERITAS CONCLAVE*, organised by IMA-MSN-JDN, Mumbai from 28th March to 29th March 2025. He was *Awarded First Prize* in the PG oral paper presentation category for the same.

"The First of Many! Congratulations to our pioneering Postgraduate Batch,Convocation Batch 2021"
08/04/2025

"The First of Many! Congratulations to our pioneering Postgraduate Batch,Convocation Batch 2021"

"It is with immense pride and joy that we announce the graduation of our inaugural batch of MD Pharmacology students! Th...
27/03/2025

"It is with immense pride and joy that we announce the graduation of our inaugural batch of MD Pharmacology students! These talented individuals have not only successfully completed their MD exams but have done so with flying colors.

Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off, and we couldn't be more thrilled to see them achieve this significant milestone. As they embark on this new chapter in their careers, we are confident that they will make valuable contributions to the field of pharmacology.

We congratulate each and every one of our graduates on this outstanding achievement and wish them all the best for their future endeavors. May their knowledge, skills, and passion for pharmacology continue to grow and flourish, enabling them to make a positive impact in the lives of countless individuals.

Please join us in extending our warmest congratulations to our inaugural batch of MD Pharmacology graduates!"

Presenting- Left to Right
Dr Mayank Pradhan
Dr Ram Mahurkar
Dr Muniba Hassan
Dr Daya Tupe

*Dr. Akash Giri, Junior Resident*, in Department of Pharmacology at HBT Medical College & Dr RN Cooper hospital, Mumbai,...
14/03/2025

*Dr. Akash Giri, Junior Resident*, in Department of Pharmacology at HBT Medical College & Dr RN Cooper hospital, Mumbai, showcased an awareness poster titled 'Analysis of New Drug Approvals in India (2019-2024): A Six-Year Journey' at the *4th SACT Asia-Pacific Cell Therapy Conference*, organised by ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai from 7th March to 9th March 2025. He was *awarded third prize* in the miscellaneous category for the same.

"FROM MBBS TO MD – A New Chapter Begins!Welcome, Junior Residents (2024-25) to the Pharmacology Department at HBT Medica...
14/03/2025

"FROM MBBS TO MD – A New Chapter Begins!

Welcome, Junior Residents (2024-25) to the Pharmacology Department at HBT Medical College!

Join us as we embark on an extraordinary journey of discovery, exploration, and growth in pharmacology and therapeutics. From pharmacokinetics to clinical trials, we'll bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Introducing Our JR 1 from Left to Right -
1) Dr Jay Patel
2) Dr Pooja Londase
3) Dr Drakshayaini Chougule
4) Dr Sneha Pawar
5) Dr Akshay Giri
6) Dr Saif Khan

Stay tuned for updates, insights, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into our residency journey!

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Dr. Z. Kamaludin Won 1st Prize in Online PowerPoint Presentation CompetitionWe are proud to announce that Dr. Z. Kamalud...
07/03/2025

Dr. Z. Kamaludin Won 1st Prize in Online PowerPoint Presentation Competition

We are proud to announce that Dr. Z. Kamaludin, a 2nd-year postgraduate student achieved outstanding success!

Achievement:

- Competition: Online PowerPoint Presentation
- Prize: 1st Prize
- Organizers: NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital, Nagpur

Congratulations Dr. Z. Kamaludin!

Dr. Yogesh Shergin Balakrishnan Wins Runner-Up Prize in Poster PresentationWe are proud to announce that Dr. Yogesh Sher...
07/03/2025

Dr. Yogesh Shergin Balakrishnan Wins Runner-Up Prize in Poster Presentation
We are proud to announce that Dr. Yogesh Shergin Balakrishnan, a 3rd-year postgraduate student participated in the poster presentation competition at the 4th Global Medical Affairs Conference 2024.

Event Details:
- Event: 4th Global Medical Affairs Conference 2024
- Location: D Y Patil Medical College, Nerul
- Competition: Poster Presentation
- Prize: Runner-Up

Congratulations Dr. Yogesh Shergin Balakrishnan!

*Dr. Radhika Mittal Wins First Prize in Poster Presentation*We are proud to announce that Dr. Radhika Mittal, a 3rd-year...
05/03/2025

*Dr. Radhika Mittal Wins First Prize in Poster Presentation*

We are proud to announce that Dr. Radhika Mittal, a 3rd-year postgraduate student from the Pharmacology Department of H.B.T. Medical College & Dr. R.N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai, has won the first prize in poster presentation at SoPICON 2025

*Event Details:*

- Event: SoPICON 2025
- Organized by: AIIMS Bhopal
- Prize: First Prize in Poster Presentation

*Congratulations Dr. Radhika Mittal!*

Dr. Kamaludin, 1st year PG from the Department of Pharmacology at HBT Medical College & Dr RN Cooper hospital, Mumbai, s...
05/06/2024

Dr. Kamaludin, 1st year PG from the Department of Pharmacology at HBT Medical College & Dr RN Cooper hospital, Mumbai, showcased an awareness poster titled "Novel Strategies to Curtail Antibiotic Resistance" at the 8th Annual Insight and Rapid Revision Course held by Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research institute, Chennai. He was awarded first prize for the same.

The Department of Pharmacology is proud to announce the successful ex*****on of a hybrid Good Clinical Practice workshop...
05/06/2024

The Department of Pharmacology is proud to announce the successful ex*****on of a hybrid Good Clinical Practice workshop, which took place on February 1st.we are pleased to report that approximately **218 participants** actively attended the event. Their engagement and participation contributed significantly to the workshop's overall success.

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