SIX DAYS WORKSHOP ON DRUG DEVELOPMENT WITH GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICES (GLP) & GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICES (GCP)

28th May to 2nd June 2012 Supported by DST, Govt. Of India & Organized by CERD, LIFE, Loyola College Scope & Objectives of the Conference This six days workshop is to impart the candidates an overview of the drug development process, with special insight on each vital phase of clincal trails with GLP & GCP so as to introduce and strengthen the fundamentals. The workshop also provides an opportunity to learn about the clinical research, its GLP and GCP and to prune their skills to the need of the hour for this specific industry. Technical Sessions will be handled by eminent Scientists and Professors from reputed R&D, Government and Private organisations, educational as well as training institute. It enable the researchers and students to inculcate the proficiency and identify challenging problems, perceive and offer effective solutions in the field of drug development by enhancing their knowledge on GLP and GCP. Dates to remember Last date for registration to participate 17th May, 2012

Accommodation Accommodation for the participants will be arranged in Loyola Hostel, AICUF House based on specific request. Please send your accommodation request to the Organizing Convener on or before 17th May, 2012. Participants deciding to stay in hotels have to make their own arrangements for accommodation and transport. ABOUT CHENNAI Chennai (Formerly known as Madras) is the capital of Tamil Nadu State in India. It is the fourth largest metropolitan city in India. Chennai is a large commercial and industrial centre and is the countrys second largest exporter of software and IT enabled services. Chennai is also known for its cultural heritage and temples architecture. The 12-kilometer long Marina Beach forms the citys east coast and is the second longest beach in the world. Its proximity to the sea gives it a hot and humid climate for most of the year. LOYOLA COLLEGE Loyola College, Chennai was established in 1925 by the Society of Jesus. The college is situated in the heart of the Chennai city and hence easily accessible. The campus encompasses students from multilingual and multicultural background and provides a secular environment. Loyola College was awarded the autonomous status in 1978 and has been accredited at A+ level by NAAC. It was declared as College with Potential for Excellence by the UGC in 2003. Recently, it has been certified as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) Government of India. (For more details, visit us at www.cerdbio.org, www.loyolacollege.edu). LOYOLA INSTITUTE OF FRONTIER ENERGY (LIFE) Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy (LIFE) within Loyola College campus was started in 1995 under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Francis P. Xavier SJ. The primary aim of LIFE is to promote interdisciplinary research in the thrust areas of Energy, Environments, Materials Science and Bioethics. Presently it is

under the able administration of Dr. M. Selvanayagam, Director, LIFE. LIFE also has organized international conference, national conferences, seminars, symposia and workshops on various topics for the benefit of Academic Institutions, Research Institutes and Schools. In 1999, LIFE started a new interdisciplinary journal Convergence with a view of highlighting the energy and environmental issues in the research field. The centre for environmental research and development (CERD), initiated by Dr.S.Vincent, an integral part of LIFE, focuses on research that contributes to the improvement of environmental and social health (www.cerdbio.org). Who should attend: Scientists / Research fellows/ Graduate / Post graduate any Life Science. Venue: LIFE Building, Loyola College, Chennai 34 Number of Participants: A total of 50 participants (Limited intake) Selection: As the total intake is limited to maximum of 50 Participants, the applications stating their curriculum vitae will be accepted on the first come first serve basis. The last date for receiving the same is until 17th of May 2012. Travel Allowance will be provided to out station Participants. Registration Fee: Rs.1,000/- per participant. All payments should be sent in the form of a Demand Draft drawn in favor of Principal, Loyola College, Chennai and payable at Chennai latest by 17th May, 2012, along with duly filled Registration and accommodation form to the organizing secretary. Contact us Convenor Dr. S. Vincent Center for Environmental Research and Development (CERD) Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy (LIFE) Loyola College, Chennai 600 034. TN. Tel: 044 - 9962168900 Email: svincent_loyola@yahoo.co.in Organizing Coordinators Dinesh Kumar V & Dr.S.Arokyaraj Center for Environmental Research and Development (CERD) Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy (LIFE) Loyola College, Chennai 600 034. TN. Mob: +91-9789927236 & 9840875869 Email: cerd.loyola@gmail.com Co-coordinators G. Antony & Santosh Kumar.A CERD, LIFE, Loyola College Chennai-600034