Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology

Ms. Pragati Gurav

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Name of the Faculty: Ms. Pragati Gurav

Designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology,

Email: pragati.gurav@bcp.edu.in, ppgurav97@gmail.com

Teaching Fields : Pharmacology-II (BP503T, BP507P), Pharmacy Practice (BP703T), Human Anatomy & Physiology-I (BP101T & BP101P), Pharmaceutical Microbiology (BP303T), Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry-I (BP405T & BP405P)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pragati-gurav-551257176/

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ae4cnD0AAAAJ&hl=en

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anuradha-Majumdar

Professional Overview

      An accomplished Pharmacology professional with over three years of insightful experience in preclinical in vivo pharmacokinetic, tissue distribution, and exploratory studies of new chemical entities (NCEs). Demonstrated expertise in study design, execution, and data interpretation following ICH, OECD, and GCP guidelines. Experienced in teaching undergraduate pharmacy students, handling both theoretical and practical courses effectively. Strong research background developed at Zydus Research Centre, focusing on pharmacokinetic profiling, formulation preparation, data interpretation, and regulatory report preparation. Proficient in advanced data analysis tools including GraphPad Prism and Phoenix WinNonlin. Recognized for innovative problem-solving, teamwork, and dedication towards precision and compliance with GLP standards.

Research and Publication

Sr. No.Title of PublicationJournal / SourceVolume / IssueYear
1Cardioprotective efficacy of standardized extract of Apium graveolens against Isoproterenol-induced Myocardial Toxicity in ratsActa Scientific Veterinary SciencesVol. 7(7)2025
2Evaluation of Hepatoprotective and Nephroprotective Effect of α-Pinene on Wistar Albino RatBiomedical & Pharmacology JournalVol. 16(1)2023
3Microparticle elixir can keep patient alive for 30 min without breathingPENSEE International JournalVol. 51(3)2021
4Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Complete Pharmacological ReviewJournal of Interdisciplinary Cycle ResearchVol. XII(7)2021

Awards and Achivements

Sr. No.Award / RecognitionDetailsYear
1Best Collaborative Alliance AwardAwarded by Zydus Research Centre for IV Infusion of NCEs in rodents.2024
2Emerging Researcher AwardAwarded by Zydus Research Centre for developing an effective PK study protocol in guinea pigs.2023
3GPAT QualifiedQualified Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT).2019

Industrial Experience

Sr. Scientific Assistant – Zydus Research Centre (Nov 2021 – Jan 2025)

  • Conducted multiple preclinical pharmacokinetic and tissue distribution studies in rodents.
  • Skilled in jugular and femoral vein cannulation, blood collection, dosing regimen optimization, and compound administration.
  • Maintained GLP-compliant study records and prepared study reports, protocols, and SOPs.
  • Performed formulation optimization and statistical evaluation using Phoenix WinNonlin.
  • Contributed to cross-functional R&D projects and presented findings in internal review meetings.

Certifications

  • Computer Aided Drug Design (CADD) – Udemy (2025).
  • DMPK Certificate Course – Society for the Study of Xenobiotics (SSX), India (2023).