Sri Ramachandra Pharmacology Insight and Rapid Review Course – 10th ASPIRE 2026
The Department of Pharmacology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (SRMC & RI) successfully organized the 10th ASPIRE 2026 – Annual Sri Ramachandra Pharmacology Insight and Rapid Review Course, marking its prestigious Decennial Edition.
The programme commenced on 6th April 2026 at 9:00 AM in virtual mode, bringing together eminent academicians and experts in the field of pharmacology.
About the Programme
ASPIRE 2026 is a flagship academic initiative aimed at enhancing pharmacological knowledge, promoting clinical application skills, and supporting postgraduate medical education through expert-led sessions and rapid review modules.
Chief Guests / Guests of Honour
- Dr. Dinesh Kumar Badyal
Vice Principal (Medical Education), Program Director – CMCL-FAIMER Regional Institute, National Convener – NMC ACME, Professor & Head (Pharmacology), Christian Medical College, Ludhiana - Dr. Padmaja Udaykumar
Professor & Former HOD, Former President – NPT, Renowned Author of Pharmacology Textbooks, Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Mangalore
Programme Highlights (Inauguration – 6th April 2026)
- Invocation Prayer & Sriher Anthem
- Welcome Address by Dr. R. Kavitha, Professor & Head, Department of Pharmacology
- Inaugural Address by Dr. Uma Sekar, Vice-Chancellor, SRIHER (DU)
- Keynote Address by Dr. K. Balaji Singh, Dean, SRMC & RI
- Special Address by Guests of Honour
- Vote of Thanks by Dr. V. P. Karthik, Associate Professor
Organizing Team
- Organizing Chairperson: Dr. R. Kavitha
- Organizing Secretaries:
- Dr. V. P. Karthik
- Dr. K. Balaji Rathnam
- Organizing Team: Faculties and Postgraduates, Department of Pharmacology, SRMC & RI
Programme Duration
6th April 2026 to 10th April 2026