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Research / Central Research Facilities

Central Research Facilities

The Research and Development activities at Bhaskar Pharmacy College reflect the institution’s strong commitment towards academic excellence, innovation, and scientific advancement in pharmaceutical sciences. The college has established comprehensive Central Research Facilities with modern laboratory infrastructure and advanced instrumentation to promote high-quality research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and experiential learning.

The institution provides a well-developed research ecosystem that supports formulation development, analytical testing, quality control studies, herbal drug standardization, pharmacological screening, and advanced pharmaceutical research. The state-of-the-art laboratories are equipped with modern instruments and essential research facilities that enable students, scholars, and faculty members to undertake experimental studies involving extraction, isolation, characterization, and preclinical evaluation of medicinal compounds.

Research activities form an integral part of the academic curriculum for students of B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Pharm.D programmes. The facilities are designed to provide extensive hands-on training in modern pharmaceutical techniques and advanced research methodologies, thereby strengthening both academic and research competencies. Undergraduate and postgraduate students actively participate in innovative research projects, seminars, workshops, and scientific presentations as part of their academic and professional development.

The institution also promotes clinical and practice-based research through its association with Bhaskar Medical College and the 810-bedded Bhaskar General Hospital, located within the campus premises. This unique academic-healthcare integration enables Pharm.D students to undertake clinical research projects and internships while gaining valuable exposure to hospital pharmacy, patient care services, clinical research, and community healthcare practices. In addition, the college has established a Community Pharmacy Practice Wing and Drug Information Centre to enhance patient counselling, healthcare awareness, and evidence-based pharmaceutical services for society.

The research contributions of the institution extend beyond the campus through active participation in national and international conferences, seminars, and scientific forums organized by institutions including Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad and other reputed universities and research organizations across India. Faculty members and students regularly present their research findings and contribute significantly to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences.

The scholarly output of the institution is reflected through the publication of more than 25 research papers annually in reputed national and international journals. The college also possesses a strong research-oriented faculty base, with 10 faculty members holding Ph.D qualifications and several others currently pursuing doctoral research from reputed universities.

Through continuous strengthening of research infrastructure, promotion of innovation, and pursuit of funded research projects from governmental and other funding agencies, Bhaskar Pharmacy College aspires to emerge as a premier research-oriented institution dedicated to advancing pharmaceutical education, scientific discovery, healthcare innovation, and societal well-being.

 

Some of the Important Research and Laboratory Facilities

Pharmaceutics Laboratory

The Pharmaceutics Laboratory is equipped with sophisticated instruments for formulation development, dosage form design, and evaluation studies.

Major Equipment Available:

  • Rotary tablet press machine (8 Station)
  • Bottle Sealing Machine
  • Ampoule Sealing Machine
  • Ointment Filling and Sealing Machine
  • All-Purpose Equipment
  • Double Cone Blender
  • Ball Mill
  • Dissolution testing apparatus (8 Station)
  • Disintegration Apparatus
  • Friability test apparatus
  • Hardness Tester
  • Melting Point Apparatus
  • Brookfield Viscometer
  • Franz Diffusion Cell
  • Sonicator
  • Filtration Assembly
  • Steam distillation apparatus
  • Sieve Shaker
  • Moisture Balance
  • Clarity Testing Apparatus

 

Pharmacology Laboratory

The Pharmacology Laboratory supports experimental pharmacology, preclinical screening, and physiological evaluation studies.

Major Equipment Available:

  • Pole Climbing Apparatus
  • Actophotometer
  • Analgesiometer
  • Cell Analyzer
  • Roto Rod Apparatus
  • Semi-Auto Analyzer
  • Electroconvulsimeter
  • Sherrington Drum and Perpex Bath Assembly
  • Plethysmograph
  • Tissue Homogenizer
  • Metabolic Cage
  • Spirometer

 

Pharmaceutical Analysis & Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratory

The laboratory provides facilities for advanced analytical studies, drug analysis, instrumental techniques, and pharmaceutical chemistry research.

Major Equipment Available:

  • HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography)
  • UV Spectrophotometer
  • Flame Photometer
  • Potentiometer
  • Nepheloturbidometer
  • UV Cabinet
  • Digital Melting Point Apparatus
  • TLC Chamber
  • Ion Exchanger
  • Distillation Unit
  • Calorimeter
  • pH Meter
  • Magnetic Stirrer
  • Fuming Cupboard

 

Pharmacognosy Laboratory

The Pharmacognosy Laboratory facilitates research on medicinal plants, herbal drug standardization, phytochemical investigations, and natural product isolation.

Major Equipment Available:

  • Soxhlet Apparatus
  • Clevenger Apparatus
  • Rotary Microtome
  • Laminar Air Flow
  • Orbital Shaker
  • Muffle Furnace
  • Cold Centrifuge
  • Microcentrifuge
  • Compound Microscope
  • Projection Microscope
  • Binocular Microscope
  • Moisture Balance

 

Pharmacy Practice Laboratory

The Pharmacy Practice Laboratory supports patient-oriented pharmacy services, clinical pharmacy activities, and healthcare awareness programs.

Major Facilities Available:

  • Drug Information Centre
  • Patient Counselling Centre
  • ADR (Adverse Drug Reaction) Monitoring Centre
  • First Aid Facilities