CSIR- Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), a premier drug research institute of India was inaugurated on 17th Feb 1951 by the then Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru with a vision to strengthen and advance the field of drug research and development in the country. The Institute has made significant accomplishments in the pursuit of its mission to New Drugs & Technologies for affordable healthcare for all, generation of knowledge base and nurturing future leaders for healthcare sector. Today, it has become a unique model for modernized drug research in India – having everything under one roof, from synthesis, screening, development studies, process up-scaling to clinical studies. Unique achievements of the Institute includes discovery and development of 12 new drugs, of which, Arteether (Brand Name: E-mal), BESEB (Brand Name: Memory Sure), Centchroman (Brand Name: Saheli) are currently in market; transferred more than 130 indigenous technologies to the pharmaceutical companies, a significant contribution in the metamorphosis of the Indian Pharma Industry. So far, more than 10,000 research articles have been published by the Institute in peer reviewed journals. Obtained more than 350 Indian patents and 90 international patents; and produced more than 1000 Ph.D's. Several of its Alumni have occupied highest positions in national and international academic institutions, biotech and pharma industries.

Walk-in-interview for engagement of Project Staff under different Projects is to be held on 08-11-2013 as per the details given below:

Post: Project Fellow, Project JRF, Project Research Associate, Project Junior Assistant, Project Senior Assistant, Project Assistant, Senior Project Fellow

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Walk in interview for the posts of AYUSH Doctors - Male and Female with a Bachelor's degree from approved institution in Ayurvedic/ Yoga Nnani/ Siddha/ Homeopathy on 6-11-13, Pharmacist on 7-11-13 and ANM on 8-11-13 in the districts Faridabad, Fatehabad, Gurgaon, Jhajjar, Kaithal, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa & Sonepat of Haryana under Indira Bal Swasthya yojna (lBSy) (RBSK).

Candidates with adequate knowledge and experience in the field of child & adolescent health may appear for walk in interview purely on contractual basis initially up to 31.3.2014. An aptitude test will be conduited for screening of the candidates and only those who will clear the screening test will be given computer test and called for the interview. Candidates should report at the respective District Civil surgeon's office as per the dates mentioned above for the concerned posts at 9:00 am sharp.

Post: Pharmacists - 82 posts

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The Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Mumbai was established as the Department of Chemical Technology on 1st October, 1933 by the University of Mumbai, through active support of industries and philanthropists. The Institute was most popularly known as UDCT, Mumbai. Research has been an integral part of ICT since its inception and it has created over 500 first generation entrepreneurs. The UDCT grew significantly in stature and was granted autonomy under UGC regulations by the University of Mumbai and further converted in to an Institute on 26th January, 2002. Under the World Bank TEQIP programme, the Maharashtra government granted it full autonomy in June 2004.

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Mylan is one of the world’s leading generics and specialty pharmaceutical companies, providing products to customers in more than 150 countries and territories. The company maintains one of the industry’s broadest and highest quality product portfolios, which is regularly bolstered by an innovative and robust product pipeline. With a workforce of more than 16,000, Mylan has attained leading positions in key international markets through its wide array of dosage forms and delivery systems, significant manufacturing capacity, global commercial scale and a committed focus on quality and customer service.

Post: Asst. Manager/Executive - Quality Assurance-Unit-3

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National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi is an Autonomous Research Institution funded by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, to pursue research on various aspects of plant genomics. The Institute is also in the process of establishing a NIPGR Translational Centre at Biotech Science Cluster, NCR, Faridabad. NIPGR invites applications from Indian Citizens for filling up the vacant posts on Direct Recruitment basis, as detailed below. The posts are temporary but likely to continue.

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Applications (alongwith 7 nos. of photo copies of applications) in the prescribed form of the University are invited from the intending eligible candidates having UGC / AICTE norms with uniformly good academic career for the following posts so as to reach The Registrar, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam-786004, India on or before 25.11.2013 alongwith a Bank Draft of Rs. 500/- in favour of the Registrar, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh payable at SBI, Dibrugarh University Branch (Branch Code- 2051).

Post: Assistant Professor

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The newly born Chemical Biology Society (CBS) of India cordially invites scientists, doctoral and post-doctoral researchers working in the interface of chemistry and biology to actively participate in its first formal international meeting “International Conference on Chemical Biology: Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutics (ICCB-2014)” to be organized by CBS jointly with CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad during February 6-8, 2014. CBS of India is delighted to inform you that a number of internationally reputed chemical biologists have already sent their kind consent for delivering lectures in ICCB-2014 (please see below) and the list may still grow bigger.

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HLL Lifecare Limited, a Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India is a global provider of high quality healthcare products & services. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities spanning across India, HLL is diversifying into vaccine manufacturing, lifecare services, sanitary napkins besides engaging in procurement consultancy, healthcare infrastructure development and facility management.

Post: REGIONAL SALES MANAGER (SENIOR MANAGER / MANAGER)

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The National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, is a leading research Institute in India with a long-standing reputation for scientific excellence. The institute is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure for pursuing research in immunology and allied sciences. The Institute also imparts vigorous long-term research training leading to a Ph.D degree.

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Research Fellow/Junior Research Fellow for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the details given below:

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National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (NIRRH), formerly known as Institute for Research in Reproduction is a premier research institute of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). It is situated in the vicinity of a number of hospitals and research institutes in central Mumbai. Since its inception in 1970, it has been making vigorous efforts to improve the reproductive health of people through research, education and health care services.

Applications are invited through Walk-in-Interview on 15-11-2013 between 09:00 hrs. and 12:00 hrs. for the following vacancies under Non-Institutional ad-hoc projects.

Post:  Junior Research Fellow  (JRF)

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About Authors:
Enegide Chinedu*, David Arome, SolomonF. Ameh
Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Physiology & Pharmacology Technology),
University of Jos, Jos Nigeria.
chinex.snow@gmail.com

Abstract
Phytochemicals are referred to as pharmacologically active substances which are naturally present in plants. However, the effects of various plant preparations in the body when administered, is dependent on the phytochemicals present. Herbal medicine have been said to be the oldest form of medicine and have of recent even gained new momentum due to its advantages.The World Health Organization has recognized that traditional herbal plants may be useful in an integrated health care deliverysystem in several countries. But however to achieve the goal of using both herbal medicine and modern medicine paripassu, there is need for the phytochemical assessment of the plants coupled with pharmacological and toxicological investigations as well. Therefore, the aim of this research is to evaluate the phytochemicals present in the aqueous and ethanolic extracts of some herbal plants in Jos, Nigeria. This study have unveiled the presence of various phytochemcals in the different plant extracts examined. The various phytochemicals present in the extracts includes alkaloids, saponins, tanins, flavonoids, carbohydrates, steroids, cardiac glycosides and anthraquinones. These phytochemicals are known to posses therapeutic and also physiological activity. The test have shown that the plants are useful as they contain phytochemicals capable of producing valuable pharmacological effects. However, further studies aimed at establishing the dosage in which the may produce their pharmacological effects and toxicity should be done. Studies aimed at isolating the phytochemicals and screening their individual effects will also be very useful.

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ABOUT AUTHOR:
Akshay Rajgaria
Kanak Manjari Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Rourkela, Orissa
akshaykrish2007@gmail.com

ABSTRACT:
Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) is an inherited blistering skin disorder caused by mutations in the COL7A1 gene-encoding type VII collagen (Col7), the major component of anchoring fibrils at the dermal-epidermal junction. Individuals with RDEB develop painful blisters and mucosal erosions, and currently, there are no effective forms of therapy. Nevertheless, some advances in patient therapy are being made, and cell-based therapies with mesenchymal and hematopoietic cells have shown promise in early clinical trials.

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