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Vice Principal

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Vice Principal

Pineapple Dr. T. Rajavardhana Professor & Vice Principal, Balaji College of Pharmacy, Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India – 515002. The institution is affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapuramu (JNTUA), Andhra Pradesh, India.

Doctor of Philosophy:

Awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Dissertation titled “LEVEL OF ADHERENCE TO ANTI- TUBERCULAR TREATMENT AND EFFECTS OF PATIENT EDUCATION AND REMINDER MESSAGES ON THE IMPROVEMENT OF ADHERENCE AND CLINICALLY RECORDED TREATMENT SUCCESS OF DRUG-SENSITIVE TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS ON A DAILY DOSE REGIMEN IN SOUTH INDIA."

Expertise:
  • Guiding undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. students in Pharmacy Practice.
  • Proficient in conducting Clinical Trails, Pharmacoeconomic evaluations and Patient counselling related research activities.
  • Experienced in supervising research projects and providing academic mentorship.
Books:
  • Authored 1 book in the field of Research Methodology.
Expertise:
  • Guiding undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. students in Pharmacy Practice.
  • Proficient in conducting Clinical Trails, Pharmacoeconomic evaluations and Patient counselling related research activities.
  • Experienced in supervising research projects and providing academic mentorship.
Publications:
  • Published 24 papers in reputed national and international journals.
  • Published articles in reputed journals on topics such as drug interactions, medication adherence, and the impact of clinical pharmacist.>Experienced in supervising research projects and providing academic mentorship.
Conferences, FDPs, and Webinars:
  • Actively participated in 60 conferences, Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), and webinars.
Career Experience:
    Worked as Assistant professor in Balaji College of Pharmacy (BCP) from 01- July 2015 to 01 July 2020 and deal with subjects like Pharmacotherapeutics-I, Community Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacoepidemiology, and Pharmacoeconomics for Pharm D students.
  • Worked as Associate Professor & Head in Balaji College of Pharmacy (BCP) from 01- July 2020 to 20 January 2024.
  • Working as Professor & Head in Balaji College of Pharmacy (BCP) from 21- January 2024 to till date.
Grants Received:
  • Got FIP travel grant and visited “The University of Sydney, Sydney”, Australia for Professional training for 4 weeks.
  • Received Short term research project for the AY 2022-23 from “THE TUBERCULOSIS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA”
  • Received Financial Assistance from SURA Labs for project proposal, “Adhering to TB Treatment: A Head to Head comparison of 99 DOTS vs. Urine metabolite testing” on 26th October 20222.
  • Received Financial Assistance from SAR LIFE for project proposal, “A Comparative Cost-Effective Analysis of Antibiotic Treatment for Pneumonia for Pediatric patients” on 12th November 20222.
Academic Qualifications:
  • Completed Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) with distinction from Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (RIPER), Ananthapuramu, affiliated with JNTUA, in 2015.
  • Completed Intermediate from Sri Chaitanya Junior College, Ananthapuramu, in 2009.
  • SSC from Good Children English Medium High School, Andhra Pradesh, in 2007.
Additional Qualifications:
  • Diploma in Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance.
  • SAS certified Base Programmer for SAS 9.
  • Internships at Fortis Hospital, Bangalore, and RDT Hospital, Bathalapalli.
Patent Filed:
  • "Device to Detect Emotions of Neurologic Patients" (Reference number 361794- 001).
  • “An Internet of things (IOT) based Smart system to read the ECG continuously and alert the medical practitioner in case of emergencies”. (Reference Number: 202241065845A)
Professional Affiliations:
  • Life member of International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) - AP chapter.
  • Life member of Association of Community Pharmacists of India.
  • Member of FIP- Hospital Pharmacy, Community Pharmacy, and Young Pharmacists group.
  • Life member of Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI).
Research Papers and Presentations:
  • Presented and published on topics related to clinical pharmacy, medication adherence, and pharmacist interventions at various conferences and journals.
Seminars and Workshops:
  • Participated in numerous national and international seminars, workshops, and conferences.
  • Served as a volunteer and scientific committee coordinator for multiple events.
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