TEXTBOOK OF SYSTEMIC PHARMACOLOGY- I

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Dr. Venkata Suresh Jilakara is a distinguished academician, researcher, and administrator with over 26 years of teaching and research experience in pharmaceutical sciences. He is currently serving as Professor and Principal at Vathsalya College of Pharmacy, Anatharam, Bhongir, Telangana. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to pharmacy education, research, and professional development in India. Dr. Jilakara completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy (1995) and Master of Pharmacy (1997) from Gulbarga University, Karnataka, and earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacy (2012) from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. His academic excellence and leadership have been widely recognized within the pharmacy profession. He served as National Coordinator of the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) – Drug Information Programme National Executive Committee (DP-NEC) from 2014 to 2023, playing a pivotal role in advancing professional and academic initiatives across the country. He also served as Vice President and Secretary of the IPA Khammam Local Branch, contributing actively to the growth of the association. Dr. Jilakara was the Co-Chairman of the Registration Committee for the 68th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress (IPC) held at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, from 16–18 December 2016, where he received an Excellence Award from the Indian Pharmaceutical Association in recognition of his outstanding service. A dedicated mentor and prolific researcher, Dr. Jilakara has successfully guided Ph.D. scholars and approximately 72 postgraduate students. He has authored more than 55 original research publications in reputed national and international journals. Additionally, he has served as a speaker, session chair, and resource person at numerous AICTE-sponsored conferences, workshops, and scientific events, making substantial contributions to pharmaceutical education and research. He is a Life Member of the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA), Association of Pharmacy Teachers of India (APTI), and the Indian Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (IACP), reflecting his continued commitment to the advancement of the pharmacy profession. Dr. Rama Manda is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Vaagdevi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bollikunta, Warangal, Telangana. She has over 15 years of teaching experience in pharmaceutical education and is committed to promoting excellence in teaching, research, and academic development. She completed her Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) in 2009 and Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm.) in Pharmacology in 2011 from colleges affiliated with Kakatiya University. She was awarded her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmacology by Kakatiya University in 2025. Dr. Rama Manda has made significant contributions to pharmaceutical research and academics. She has published 10 research articles in reputed national and international peer-reviewed journals. Her research interests include pharmacology, toxicology, drug safety, and pharmaceutical education. She has also been granted two patents, demonstrating her dedication to innovation and translational research. In addition to her research accomplishments, Dr. Rama Manda has been actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, mentoring research scholars, organizing faculty development programmes (FDPs), seminars, workshops, and scientific conferences, and contributing to curriculum development and institutional quality enhancement. Through her academic and research endeavors, she continues to advance pharmaceutical sciences by fostering quality education, innovative research, and collaborative academic initiatives. Dr. Priti Pravin Patel is a distinguished academician, researcher, and educator in the field of Pharmacology with over 16 years of experience in pharmaceutical education, research, and academic administration. She is currently serving as an Associate Professor of Pharmacology at Dr. L. H. Hiranandani College of Pharmacy, Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra. She holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from S.N.D.T. Women's University, Mumbai, and is a recognized Ph.D. Guide and approved postgraduate teacher under the University of Mumbai. Dr. Patel has extensive teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice, Social and Preventive Pharmacy, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, and Principles of Drug Discovery. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes outcome-based education, clinical integration, and student-centred learning, fostering analytical thinking and evidence-based decision-making among pharmacy students. Her research interests encompass experimental pharmacology, ethnopharmacology, neuropharmacology, herbal drug development, and natural product-based therapeutics. She has successfully completed multiple University of Mumbai-funded research projects and has authored several research articles and a book chapter in peer-reviewed national and international journals. Her recent collaborative research also explores the application of artificial intelligence in drug delivery and pharmaceutical formulation development. Beyond teaching and research, Dr. Patel has held several academic leadership positions, including Examination Coordinator, Member Secretary of the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee, NSS Programme Officer, and Criterion In-charge for NBA and Quality Council of India (QCI) accreditation. She has made significant contributions to curriculum development, outcome-based education, quality assurance, and institutional governance. A life member of the Indian Pharmacological Society, Dr. Patel remains committed to advancing pharmaceutical education through excellence in teaching, impactful research, academic leadership, and mentorship of future pharmacy professionals. Dr. V. Jaya Sankar Reddy About the Authors M. Pharm, Ph.D, MBA, DHM, PGDCA is currently working as Principal at Krishna Teja Pharmacy College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh with 30 years' experience in teaching and research. He has completed his Graduation from V.L. College of Pharmacy, Raichur, Karnataka, Post Graduation from SRM University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, MBA from Sikkim Manipal University, Ph.D from Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. He guided more than 100 UG students, 62 PG students and 3 Ph.D scholars. He is actively engaged in teaching, research, administration and service to his profession. He has 20 patents, 18 book chapters, 10 books, 68 research articles and 05 awards to his credit. He has attended and organized various seminars, workshops, conferences, symposiums, is a life member in various professional bodies and BOS member. His area of interest includes CNS, CVS, Diabetes and arthritis research. Position 5- Dr. M. Tharani, M.Pharm., Ph.D. is a dedicated academician, researcher, and educator in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences with 13 years of professional experience in teaching and research. She is currently serving as Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology at Indira Gandhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Asamanoor Post, Odakkali, Perumbavoor, Kerala. She completed her Bachelor of Pharmacy (2009) and Master of Pharmacy in Pharmacology (2013) from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, and was awarded her Ph.D. in Pharmacy (2024) by JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru. Dr. Tharani's research focuses on metabolic disorders, diabetic wound healing, and alternatives to animal testing. She received a research grant of ₹3 lakhs from JSSAHER in 2023 for her project titled “Development of Icaritin-Loaded Chitosan/PVA/MES Scaffold for Diabetic Wound Healing”. She was also awarded the prestigious JSSAHER Research Fellowship worth ₹1.8 lakhs in 2022 in recognition of her research potential. An active researcher and mentor, Dr. Tharani has published 20 international research and review articles and holds three Indian patents. She has presented her research at six national and international scientific conferences, receiving two Best Oral Presentation Awards for her outstanding contributions. She has successfully guided seven M.Pharm. postgraduate and ten B.Pharm. undergraduate research projects. In addition, she has undertaken several preclinical research consultancy projects, demonstrating her expertise in pharmacological evaluation and translational research. Through her dedication to teaching, research, innovation, and academic excellence, Dr. Tharani continues to make significant contributions to pharmaceutical education and pharmacological sciences.