Pharmacology
Department of Pharmacology
The Department of Pharmacology at AMC has a rich and inspiring history. It was originally established in a modest Assam-type building—half-walled, supported by wooden pillars, and roofed with asbestos. This structure was initially constructed as barracks for the Garrison Hospital during World War II to treat war casualties. Over time, as the institution evolved, the old Assam-type building was demolished to make way for modern infrastructure. In 2012, the department was relocated to the 3rd floor of one of the two RCC basic science buildings.
The department welcomed its first batch of undergraduate students in 1948. Its founding head was Prof. Khem Singh Grewal (1894–1965), a visionary who played a pivotal role in introducing and developing the subject of Pharmacology in Assam. He laid the foundation for what would become one of the most respected departments in the region.
Prof. Grewal was succeeded by Dr. Rudra Goswami, a dedicated academician who significantly shaped the department’s future. Despite the absence of a certified animal house at the time, he initiated animal experimentation in the department, showcasing his commitment to advancing practical pharmacological education.
Following Dr. Goswami, Dr. Alimuddin Ahmed took over as head of the department. Renowned as a pioneer of modern Pharmacology in Assam, Dr. Ahmed was admired both as a compassionate physician and a gifted teacher. He led the department until 1961, after which he was transferred to Guwahati Medical College to establish and lead the newly formed Pharmacology department there.
Today, the department continues to evolve with changing times. It uses computer-assisted learning methods to provide foundational knowledge in animal pharmacology to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. A registered animal house, authorized to house small animals, supports these learning efforts, along with a dedicated animal ethics committee that includes CPCSEA nominees.
The department also plays a key role in drug safety. It hosts a pharmacovigilance unit with an Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Monitoring Centre under the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI). Through the use of the Vigiflow software, the department consistently reports ADRs to the Indian Pharmacopeia Commission in Ghaziabad, contributing actively to national drug monitoring efforts.
List of Heads of the Department (Chronological Order):
a) Prof. Khem Singh Grewal
b) Prof. Rudra Goswami
c) Prof. Alimuddin Ahmed
d) Prof. Deva Prasad Phukan
e) Prof. Robin Borah
f) Prof. Atul Chandra Borah
g) Prof. Anjali Deka
h) Prof. Swarnamoni Das
i) Prof. Kalpana Gohain
j) Prof. Daisy Phukan
k) Prof. Meghali Chaliha
Faculty Details:
| Sl. No. | Image | Name | Designation | E-Mail ID | Registration No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Dr. Daisy Phukan | Professor & HOD (MD) | daisy1phukan@gmail.com | 12322 |
| 2 |  | Dr. Meghali Chaliha | Professor (MD) | drmeghali24@gmail.com | 12406 |
| 3 |  | Dr. Nilotpal Barua | Associate Professor (MD) | drnilotpal@gmail.com | 14546 |
| 4 |  | Dr. Gayatri Sarma | Associate Professor (MD) | drgayatrisarma2013@gmail.com | 17030 |
| 5 |  | Dr. Bidyut Benarjee | Assistant Professor (MD) | bidyut1986insomniac@gmail.com | 20188 |
| 6 |  | Dr. Pranab Kr Paul | Assistant Professor (MD) | Drpranob007@gmail.com | 19422 |
| 7 |  | Dr. Monami Das | Assistant Professor (MD) | dr.monamijrt@gmail.com | 18363 |
| 8 |  | Dr. Dipankar Mall Gogoi | Assistant Professor (MD) | Drdipankarmallgogoi21@gmail.com | 19621 |
| 9 |  | Dr. Prapti Bhuyan | Demonstrator (MD) | prapppbh@gmail.com | 23094 |
| 10 |  | Dr. Arundhati Lahon | Demonstrator (MD) | dralahon@gmail.com | 19669 |
| 11 |  | Dr. Khanindra Nayan Kakoty | Demonstrator (MD) | khanindra1992@gmail.com | 23496 |
| 12 |  | Dr. Juchitra Deuri | Demonstrator (MD) | djuchi85@gmail.com | 24354 |
PG Seats available:- 5
Students Details:
| Sl. No | Name of Students | Student Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Vineet Tiwari | 11.08.2020 to 2023 |
| 2 | Dr. Neelom Jyoti Gohain | 26.04.2022 to 15.03.2025 |
| 3 | Dr. Leena Hujuri | 04.05.2022 to 15.03.2025 |
| 4 | Dr. Prajnyan Prasad Kalita | 07.05.2022 to 15.03.2025 |
| 5 | Dr. Monalisha Das | 07.05.2022 to 15.03.2025 |
| 6 | Dr. Snehasmita Ghosh | 25.11.2022 to |
| 7 | Dr. Lonee Devi | 05.09.2023 to |
| 8 | Dr. Jahnabi Chetia | 12.09.2023 to |
| 9 | Dr. Mamta Yadav | 30.10.2023 to |
| 10 | Dr. Farooq Imdad Khan | 30.11.2023 to |
| 11 | Dr. Rahul Kumar | 12.04.2024 to |
| 12 | Dr. Bhuben Moran | 06.01.2025 to |
| 13 | Dr. Syed Abdul Quadir | 22.02.2025 to |
| 14 | Dr. O-Prem Kumar Singha | 26.02.2025 to |
| 15 | Dr. Beena Kumari | 18.03.2025 to |
Retired Teachers of Pharmacology Prof Robindranath Bora and Prof Dr. Swarnamoni Das felicitated in the centrally observed Teachers Day in the Platinum Jubilee Year of AMC on 5th September, 2022
Felicitation of retired Professor Dr. Kalpana Gohain at her residence. 
A CME on Good Clinical Practice and Clinical Research was held on 8th and 9th September 2022 at Oil Lecture Hall Complex, Assam Medical College, on 8th and 9th September, 2022 in both offline and online modes. Prof Dr. Bikash Medhi, Dr. Ajoy Prakash, Dr. Phulen Sharma were some experts in the CME.
Observance of National Pharmacovigilance Week, 17th to 23rd September 2022. The week was observed by Deptt. of Pharmacology, AMC with a street play on adverse drug effect awareness by the students of Govt. Dental College, AMC, awareness and sensitization programs among the clinicians of AMC by visiting the departments and also presentation by the Post Graduate students.
The department of Pharmacology actively participated in the exhibition held at AMC during its Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in October-November, 2022.
Pharmacovigilance Week 17th to 23rd September 2023.
Quiz Competition and Speech Competitions were held among the Nursing students and post graduate students of AMC.
Nempscon 2023. The 2nd National Annual conference of North Eastern Medical Pharmacological Society of India was hosted by Department of Pharmacology AMC on 9th, 10th and 11th November 2023 with the theme Emergent trends in Pharmacology: from the womb to the tomb. A preconference workshop on TDM was conducted on the 9th with more than 50 registered delegates for the same. A memorial lecture in memory of Late Rudra Goswami Sir was held which was delivered by Prof Bikash Medhi from PGI, Chandigarh. Many eminent pharmacologists from across the state and across the country attended the conference as delegates and speakers. A quiz on pharmacology for the post graduate students was also held on the 9th after the workshop. A few Senior teachers of Pharmacology were also felicitated on the occasion. The conference was well attended by more than 150 delegates.
Observance of Pharmacovigilance week September 2024. A wall magazine was prepared by the under graduate students of Department of Pharmacology and inaugaurated by Principal Cum Chief Superintendent Prof Dr. Sanjeeb Kakoty. A speech competition was held among students of Govt. Nursing College and those from IOC. A quiz competition was held among the undergraduate students. A competition among the Post graduate students on case presentations of ADRs was also held. 
Conducting Aetcom session.
Teachers Day Celebration in the department 5th September 2024.