SoPICon2015
Oct 31 – Nov 02, 2015
Kolkata, INDIA
Society of Pharmacovigilance (India)
The 15th Annual Conference of SOCIETY OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE (INDIA) & International Colloquium on Patient Safety
October 31 – November 02, 2015
Conference Theme:
“Using Medicines? ….Get Informed - Stay Alert - Be Safe”
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INFORMATION BROCHURE
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Venue: B M Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata
Organised by: Department of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology
Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine, Kolkata
West Bengal, INDIA
In Collaboration with: Society of Tropical Medicine & Infectious Diseases in India
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Patrons
Prof K C Singhal, Founder-President, Society of Pharmacovigilance, India
Prof Nandita Basu, Director, Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine, Kolkata
Prof Barna Ganguli, President, Society of Pharmacovigilance, India
Prof S Z Rahman, Secretary, Society of Pharmacovigilance, India
Prof Anurag Tomar, Editor, Society of Pharmacovigilance, India
Prof G Mohan, Treasurer, Society of Pharmacovigilance, India
Prof S K Guha, MSVP, Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine, Kolkata
Prof B Saha, Dean, Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine, Kolkata Dr.
A Chatterjee, COO, B M Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata
Advisors
Prof Y K Gupta, Head, Dept of Pharmacology, AIIMS, Delhi
Prof A Ray, Head, Dept of Pharmacology, V P Chest Institute, Delhi
Prof Nilima Kshirsagar, National Chair – Clinical Pharmacology, ICMR, India Prof S
K Gupta, Advisor, Pharmacovigilance Programme of India, IPC, Ghaziabad
Prof G Parthasarathi, Head, Dept of Clinical Pharmacy, J S S College of Pharmacy, Mysore
Dr V Kalaiselvan, Principal Scientific Officer, Pharmacovigilance Programme of India, IPC, Ghaziabad
Organising Chairperson
Prof S K Bandyopadhyay
DME & e.o. Secretary, Govt of West Bengal
Organising Secretary
Prof. Santanu K Tripathi
Treasurer
Dr. Sukanta Sen
Sub-Committees
Chairpersons
Prof. R P Goswami, Dr M Rahman
Members
Reception & Registration
Prof M Bandyopadhyay, Dr Sukalyan Saharoy, Dr Dolonchampa Modak, Mr D Mukherjee
Inauguration & Welcome
Prof Avijit Hazra, Dr Jogiraj Ray, Dr Ranjita Santra, Ms Saujannita Chatterjee, Dr A Mitra
Scientific & Academic
Prof Suparna Chatterjee, Dr Chiranjib Bagchi, Dr Ranajoy Sankar, Dr Suvajit Das
Press & Promotion
Prof Nina Das, Dr Nivedita Dutta, Ms Shatavisa Mukherjee, Mr Subroto Mandal
Cultural & Entertainment
Prof S Munshi, Dr Anjan Adhikari, Dr Debananda Gonjhu, Dr Ayan Basu
Funding & Logistics
Dr R Debnath, Dr D Basu, Dr A Biswas, Dr Amartya Misra, Dr S Moitra
Souvenir & Publication
Dr Chandan Saha, Dr S M Naser, Dr R S Bhattacharya, Dr A Pal
Catering & Refreshment
Dr Asoke Nandi, Dr J Das, Dr M Mandal, Mr Somnath Mondal
Accommodation & Transport
Dr Nikhil Era, Dr S L Poddar, Dr S Paik, Dr S N Halder
The 15th Annual Conference of SOCIETY OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE (INDIA)
&
International Colloquium on Patient Safety
SoPICon2015
Oct 31 – Nov 02, 2015:: Kolkata
Dear Colleagues,
Medicines are intended to relieve human suffering. Therefore patients and doctors as well find it offensive that they cause disease. Adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting and monitoring system is important to collecting, collating and analyzing data as a means of establishing new knowledge and generating early signals of possible drug complications. The ultimate purpose is to prevent or minimize risks associated with use of medicines. Pharmacovigilance refers to all such activities.
We are happy to inform you that this year‟s (2015) Annual National Conference of the Society of Pharmacovigilance, India & International Colloquium on Patient Safety - SoPICon2015 - will be held in Kolkata during October 31 – November 02, 2015. The theme of the Conference is "Using Medicines? …. Get Informed - Stay Alert - Be Safe".
In organizing a prestigious event of this stature, we are fortunate to have the logistic and intellectual support committed by The Society of Tropical Medicine & Infectious Diseases in India, and B M Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata. We look forward their active collaboration in this venture.
The Conference will be attended by selected expert clinicians, pharmacologists, clinical pharmacists, industry representatives and other stakeholders of pharmacovigilance not only from different parts of the country but also from abroad. However, to keep the quality of the scientific deliberations high we would not prefer a huge crowd – perhaps not more than 250.
We consider it a great pleasure and privilege to hold this educational bonanza – SoPICon2015 in Kolkata. As the Organising Secretary of SoPICon2015 I extend our cordial invitation to YOU ALL to Kolkata, the cultural capital of India and one of the friendliest cities in the world. A city of amazing depth and contrast, Kolkata possesses some of the world's finest specimens of British imperial architecture and has the highest concentration of artists, poets and writers around the world. Visitors find the city enchanting in its beauty, whose citizens hold the arts in higher esteem over economics. This is a city of art galleries, music festivals, theatres, cinema and book fairs.
A warm reception awaits you and I eagerly look forward to welcoming you in the event. I promise you an academically beneficial and socially enriching experience during your stay with us. I am sure you would thoroughly enjoy the scientific, cultural and social programs during SoPICon2015.
With best regards,
Dr. Santanu K Tripathi
Organising Secretary
SoPICon2015
[orgsec.sopicon@gmail.com]
The 15th Annual Conference of SOCIETY OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE (INDIA) & International Colloquium on Patient Safety
SoPICon2015
Oct 31 – Nov 02, 2015 :: Kolkata
GENERAL INFORMATION
Venue: The venue of the Conference is at B M Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata.
Registration: Payment of the Registration Fee is to be made by A/c payee Bank Draft / at par cheques drawn in favour of “Society of Tropical Medicine & Infectious Diseases in India” payable at Kolkata and posted along with Registration form to Conference Secretariat. In case of outstation cheques, add Rs.100/- as bank collection charge.
Registered delegates are entitled to attend inaugural function, plenary lectures, scientific sessions,
entertainment programme, lunch and dinner during the Conference.
Cancellation and Refund: Cancellation should be notified through email to the Secretariat. No refund
request will be entertained after 30th September, 2015. On cancellation of registration, only 50% of the amount shall be refunded and this will be sent to the person concerned only after the conference is over.
Accommodation: Hotel accommodation shall be reserved on request against advance payment along
with Registration Form. Booking shall be done till six weeks prior to the start of Conference. Confirmation shall be subject to the availability. Limited economy accommodations are available on a first-come-first served basis. Payment for booking of accommodation should be sent through Bank Draft / at par cheques in favour of “Society of Tropical Medicine & Infectious Diseases in India” payable at Kolkata along with Registration Form. In case of outstation cheques, add Rs.100/- as bank collection charge.
Important Dates:
Registration & Accommodation Details
Conference Secretariat: SoPICon2015, Department of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology, Calcutta
School of Tropical Medicine,108 C R Avenue, Kolkata 700073; Email: orgsec.sopicon@gmail.com; Ph: 0-923056677
The 15th Annual Conference of SOCIETY OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE (INDIA) & International Colloquium on Patient Safety
SoPICon2015
Oct 31 – Nov 02, 2015 :: Kolkata
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACT
Abstracts highlighting original, yet-unpublished research, clinical and non-clinical, related to drug
safety, adverse drug reactions, medication errors, patient safety, toxicology etc are invited for
oral/poster presentation by registered delegates only. Clinical case reports and case series on
the above-noted sub-themes are also welcome. Overviews and commentaries of special
interests may also be considered.
1. Abstract, computer-typed in the space (4.5” X 7.5”) provided in the abstract form, should be sent
through e-mail so as to reach the Conference Secretariat by 30th September 2015.
2. Title: Should be in Bold Font, Title Case in Central Alignment, Font 11, Type Arial.
3. Author‟s Name(s): Capital Case, List each author by their initials (unpunctuated), followed by surnames (omit degrees). Name of the presenting author should be
underlined. Font 10, Type Arial.
4. Content: Should contain aim of study, materials, methods, results & conclusion, Font 10,
Type Arial.
Entries for Uppsala Award should be submitted in triplicate along with full paper and completed
registration form to the Organizing Secretary by 31st August 2015.
Acceptance of Paper
The presenting author must register for the Conference. Final decision regarding acceptance of
abstracts will rest with the Scientific Committee.
If you do not receive any information about status of your abstract by Oct 10, 2015, please contact
Prof S K Tripathi, Organising Secretary, SoPICon2015, Dept of Clinical & Experimental
Pharmacology, Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine,108 C R Avenue, Kolkata 700073; Email:
orgsec.sopicon@gmail.com; Ph: 0-9230566771.
The 15th Annual Conference of SOCIETY OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE (INDIA) &
International Colloquium on Patient Safety
SoPICon2015
Oct 31 – Nov 02, 2015:: Kolkata
ABSTRACT FORM
Please type the Abstract Form approximately in 250 words
Underline the presenting author’s name of the study.
Presentation: Oral Poster Award Invited Lecture
Title: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Authors: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Institution: ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Abstract:
The 15th Annual Conference of SOCIETY OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE (INDIA) & International Colloquium on Patient Safety
SoPICon2015
Oct 31 – Nov 02, 2015:: Kolkata
REGISTRATION FORM
Kindly use ALL CAPITALS for filling the form
SOPI Member SOPI Non-Member Industry Reps PG Student
Name: Prof./Dr./Mr./Ms……………………………………………………………………………
Academic Qualifications & Designation ………………………………………………………..
Name of the Organization: ……..……………………………..…………………….……………
Medical Council Registration No & State Council: ……………… (if you are a medical professional)
Accompanying Person’s [Spouse/Children/Others] Name: …..…………………..……………………
Mailing Address:……………………………..……………………………………………………….
…………………………………………..………………………….………………………………………………………………..
E-mail:…….…………………….Phone………..…………………Mobile ………………………….
Type of Food Preference (Please tick the choice) : Vegetarian / Non Vegetarian
Accommodation: Hotel (Name)....……………………..Other (specify)…………………...............
Payment Details:
1. Regn (SOPI Member/ Non-Member): Rs. ………………………….
2. Regn of Accompanying Person: Rs. ………………………….
3. Regn by PG Student*: Rs. ………………………….
4. Regn by Industry Representative: Rs. ………………………….
4. Accommodation Advance: Rs. ………………………….
Total: Rs. ………………………….
Make the payment by Demand Draft/At Par Cheque drawn in favour of “Society of Tropical Medicine & Infectious
Diseases in India” payable at Kolkata. In out station cheques, please add Rs. 100 as bank collection charges.
D.D./Cheque No………….……. Dated ……………… Bank details: …..………………………….
…..………………………………………………………………………………………………....
Signature of Delegate: ………............................................................................................... Date: …
Please mail completed Registration Form with Payment to: Dr. Santanu K Tripathi, Organising Secrtetary, SoPICon2015,
Department of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology, Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine (3rd Floor), 108 C R Avenue, Kolkata
700073; Phone: 0-9230566771 Email: orgsec.sopicon@gmail.com; tripathi.santanu@gmail.com,
treasurer.sopicon@gmail.com
*PG students should submit certificate from the Head of the Department.
N.B. Please photocopy this form, if more copies are required.
The 15th Annual Conference of SOCIETY OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE (INDIA) & International Colloquium on Patient Safety
SoPICon2015
Oct 31 – Nov 02, 2015:: Kolkata
Scientific Programme Highlights
International Colloquium: “Patient Safety”
Theme Workshop: “Using Medicines? ….Get Informed - Stay Alert - Be Safe”
Annual Orations
- John Autian Oration
- KC Singhal Oration
Guest Lectures / Panel Discussions / Symposia / Workshops
Pharmacovigilance of Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Drugs in India
Drug Safety Monitoring in Management of Tropical Diseases
Safer Prescribing in Special Pharmacotherapeutic Areas
Safety Surveillance of Biologicals and Biosimilars
Pharmacovigilance from Industry's Perspective
Pharmacovigilance Programme of India
Environmental Pharmacovigilance
Signal Management
Medication Errors
Haemovigilance
Vaccine Safety
Other attractions:
- Free oral and poster presentations
- Uppsala prize for the best poster presentation
- R N Chopra prize for best oral presentation
- Quiz competition for young scientists (up to 30 years)
NOTE: Credit hours will be awarded to the attendees with medical background by West Bengal State Medical Council to all delegates.
