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PUSHS Secures Prestigious UGC Grant for Advanced Pharmaceutical Research Laboratory

Purbanchal University Faculty of Medical Sciences (PUFOMS) is proud to announce that the Department of Pharmacy, Purbanchal University School of Health Sciences (PUSHS) has been awarded a significant research grant of NPR 6,000,000 (Six Million Nepalese Rupees) from the University Grants Commission (UGC), Nepal, on 2082 Ashadh 24 (July 8, 2025).

This grant has been awarded under the Scientific Research Laboratory (SRL) Grant Scheme for the development of a state-of-the-art Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmacognosy/Pharmaceutical Analysis Laboratory within the Department of Pharmacy, PUSHS.

The new laboratory will play a vital role in enhancing the practical learning environment for pharmacy students, promoting cutting-edge pharmaceutical research, and advancing drug analysis and phytochemical studies. The laboratory will also support collaborative research initiatives, enabling students and faculty to contribute to national and global pharmaceutical advancements.

Key Highlights of the Project:

Grant Awarded By: University Grants Commission (UGC), Nepal

Award Date: 2082/03/24 (July 8, 2025)

Awarded Amount: NPR 6,000,000

Recipient Department: Department of Pharmacy, PUSHS

Proposed Facility: Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmacognosy/Pharmaceutical Analysis Laboratory

Purpose: To enhance research capacity, foster pharmaceutical innovation, and support quality education in the health sciences.

PUFOMS Congratulates the Entire Team

PUFOMS extends its heartfelt congratulations to the leadership, faculty members, and research teams of PUSHS for their unwavering dedication and hard work that made this achievement possible. This milestone marks a significant step forward in PUSHS's journey toward excellence in pharmaceutical education and research.

We look forward to witnessing the positive impact this laboratory will have on the academic and research landscape of Nepal’s health sciences sector.

M.Sc. in Biostatistics Curriculum Interaction Program Concluded

Purbanchal University (PU), under its Faculty of Medical Sciences (FOMS), is preparing to launch Nepal’s first M.Sc. program in Biostatistics. An interaction program was held today in Biratnagar to discuss the proposed curriculum, attended by 52 participants from various sectors. The program was chaired by Dr. Shailesh Mani Pokharel, Dean of the FOMS, and inaugurated by Registrar of PU Prof. Dr. Kalyani Mishra Tripathi, who thanked the experts and emphasized that the curriculum should meet both national and international academic standards. Dean Pokharel highlighted that the university has conducted a thorough needs assessment and labor market analysis and is now finalizing the curriculum.
Presentations on the curriculum were delivered by Nabin Lamichhane (HoD, Department of Public Health, PU), Associate Professor Dharanidhar Baral, Director Dipty Subba, and Deputy Dean Dr. Shyam Kumar Mallik. Experts from Nepal and abroad, along with interested students and stakeholders, actively participated. Distinguished attendees included Dr. Naveen Vaidya (San Diego State University), Dr. Pramesh Subedi (Ohio University), former NHRC Chair Prof. Dr. Gehanath Baral, NHRC Member Dr. Lili Rajbanshi, Prof. Dr. Archana Shrestha (HOD, Department of Public Health, KU), Prof. Dr. Amod Paudel (HOD, Central Department of Public Health TU), and Prof. Dr. Shivendra Jha (Dean, BPKIHS).
The event was attended by subject committee chairpersons Dr. Kadir Alam, Prof. Dr. Anup Ghimire, and Kamal Parajuli; Executive Directors of PU—Dr. Medini Prasad Sharma (Curriculum Research and Development Center), Prof. Dr. Minraj Dhakal (Research Center), Dr. Komal Prasad Dulal (Planning Division), and Dr. Uttam Kumar Regmi (Monitoring and Evaluation Division); Prof. Dr. Shiva Kumar Rai, member of the University Grants Commission; Menuka Bhandari, Campus Chief of Tribhuvan University Nursing Campus, Biratnagar; as well as faculty members from Birat, Nobel Medical College, and Manmohan Technical University. All invited experts and participants provided constructive feedback, emphasizing the importance and relevance of initiating the M.Sc. Biostatistics program. The program concluded with a commitment to incorporate the suggestions and launch the program soon. Dean Pokharel thanked all participants, appreciating their valuable comments.

Operation Theatre Starts at PUTH

Purbanchal University Teaching Hospital (PUTH) in Gothgaun, Sundarharaicha–Morang, has officially started surgical services with the launch of its newly constructed operation theatre and surgical ward.
A successful shoulder surgery was performed on the first day on a 28-year-old male by a team led by orthopedic surgeon and Assistant Professor Dr. Robin Shrestha, along with Assistant Professor (Orthopedics) Dr. Dhiraj Singh and Assistant Professor (anesthesiology) Dr. Bikash Adhikari.
During a pre-launch session, Dr. Shailesh Mani Pokharel, Chair of the Hospital Management Committee and Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, and Hospital Director Prof. Dr. Dhirendra Kumar Giri introduced the new facilities. The program was attended by hospital staff, local residents, and members of the PUTH Management Committee, including Ms. Dipty Subba, Director of PU School of Health Sciences.

INTERACTION PROGRAM ON M.Sc. BIOSTATISTICS CURRICULUM

📢 Important Notice: Limited Seats Available!

Only the first 30 registered applicants will be eligible to participate in the Interaction Program on M.Sc. Biostatistics Curriculum.
Kindly register at the earliest to secure your spot.

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