Syngene JSS AHER Certificate Program in Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK)

Biocon Academy with Syngene International partners with JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (formerly JSS University), a leading institute of higher education and a deemed-to-be university recognized by the MHRD and accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade, to deliver a first-of-its-kind Certificate Program in Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK).

Program Highlights

This 16-week Advanced Certificate Program in DMPK is designed to prepare postgraduates in chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmacy with cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on skills essential for careers in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and translational research through an intensive curriculum delivered by the renowned faculty from JSS AHER, Mysore and Subject Matter Experts from Syngene International limited.

Career Opportunities

A DMPK professional is expected to be well-versed in advanced PK and DMPK principles, Skilled in using bioanalytical tools and interpreting complex PK/PD data and Industry-ready for roles in R&D, clinical pharmacology, regulatory affairs, and bioanalytics.

Customised Curriculum

This intensive training program bridges academic knowledge with industrial application through an integrated curriculum delivered by experience Faculty from JSS AHER, experiential learning at Syngene DMPK facility and practical exposure

Key Differentiators

First of its kind program in niche area like drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics
Versatile pedagogy including classroom sessions, experiential learning, hands on experience and simulations catering to students with different learning styles and needs
Leverages the strength of experienced faculty and state of the art DMPK facility of JSS AHER and Syngene to unleash the learning opportunities to the participants
Dedicated focus on professional skills development specifically for those who would be working in intense research environments

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Course Modules

Fundamentals of Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Introduction to Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK)
Introduction to PK
Compartment models: concepts and applications in preclinical and clinical PK studies

Drug Disposition

Volume of distribution: principles and analytical techniques
Clearance: renal, hepatic, and total clearance mechanisms
Human PK and efficacious dose prediction methodologies
Physiological influences: age, gender, genetics, and comorbidities

Drug Absorption and Distribution

Role of drug transporters in absorption and disposition
Animal models for preclinical absorption studies
Biopharmaceutics and its role in drug development and formulation

Drug Metabolism

Phase I and Phase II metabolic pathways and reaction mechanisms
Enzyme kinetics in metabolism studies
Reactive metabolites and their role in hepatotoxicity
Case studies: known drug metabolites

Drug-Drug Interactions (DDIs)

Modes of drug-drug interactions
Enzyme inhibition and induction in DDI
Designing and interpreting clinical DDI studies

Translational and Clinical PK

Concepts of translational pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PK/PD)
Simulation tools in drug discovery and development
Introduction to pharmacoinformatic

Bioanalytical Techniques

Bioanalysis basics: sample preparation, extraction, and quantitation
Method development and validation strategies
Mass spectroscopy for protein and peptide analysis

Specialized Topics

Biologics: structure, function, and development pathways
Gene therapy product development
In vitro pathway-based ADME studies
Role of Artificial Intelligence in biologics development

Soft Skills Intervention

Professional development sessions will be held every Friday to equip participants with:

Scientific communication
Presentation skills
Teamwork
Critical Thinking
Conflict resolution & Problem-solving workshops
Research ethics
Workplace etiquette
Resume writing and interview preparation

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Eligibility Criteria

Education Qualification:

M Pharm (all streams)
M Sc Biochemistry / Chemistry

Minimum CGPA/Percentage Required:

CGPA: 6.8 or above on a scale of 10
Percentage: 65%

Adherence to the eligibility criteria is mandatory. Kindly note the same and apply only if you fit the desired eligibility criteria as mentioned above.

Program Fee & Scholarship

The Biocon Merit Scholarship of 60%-75% of the program cost offered to all selected students will enable them to pursue this one-of-its-kind program at an affordable cost.

Student share: INR 1,00,000 + 18% GST

Student Facilities

At Biocon Academy, the students have to go through a rigorous curriculum so that by the time their course comes to an end, they are industry-ready and sought after by multiple companies. We encourage them to remain focussed and excel in everything they do. For the benefit of the students, we assist them with a couple of facilities to ensure they just focus on the curriculum.

Industry Placements

At Biocon Academy, we provide 100% interview opportunities to all our students. Ever since inception, Biocon Academy has witnessed 100% placement record in all the courses and batches with students being selected for leading pharma and biopharma companies and startups.

Transport

We understand that commuting to different locations for industry training can get challenging especially when students have to arrange for it themselves. Therefore, students are provided with group transport facilities from Biocon Academy to different training locations and then back to the Academy.

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Syngene JSS AHER Certificate Program in Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK)

Syngene JSS AHER Certificate Program in Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK)