Where drug design meets discovery — synthesis, analysis, and the chemistry behind every therapeutic compound.
Maria College of Pharmacy
Department of pharmaceutical chemistry has well equipped with ventilated spacious five labs with water, gas connection, fume hood etc. This department provides a strong foundation in the core areas of chemistry including Pharmaceutical organic, Pharmaceutical inorganic, biochemistry and natural products. Advanced approaches such as high throughput screening, molecular modelling and computational methods are employed for lead identification and optimization with the goal of developing compounds with improved pharmacodynamics and
Medicinal chemistry lab offer advanced facilities like UV- vis spectrophotometer, FTIR, Rotary, Flash evaporators and computational tools focusing on drug design, synthesis, discovery and development of new therapeutic agents.
The Pharmaceutical chemistry department has identified core areas of research mainly in medicinal chemistry in the field of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
The prime motto of our research is to identify a lead molecule either of synthetic or natural origin and to optimize the leas to achieve desirable pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic properties. This method to identify the lead applied in design, synthesis, SAR, characterization and screening of novel organic molecules using traditional as well as cutting edge technologies like high throughput modelling. Lead optimization is performed using computational methods.
Advanced facilities available for natural product chemistry focusing on extraction, isolation and bio screening of plant derived compounds. The instruments like FT-IR rotary evaporators and advanced computational tool for drug design, supported by a unique medicinal garden and museum, enabling research in areas like life style, diseases and others in traditional knowledge with modern pharmaceutical science.
One of the main goal of Pharmaceutical Analysis to ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products via theorical and practical teaching. The department is equipped with cutting edge equipment and qualified faculty, making it appropriate for teaching and research in the modern day. The department features sophiscated instruments in its well-maintained laboratories and it also has a central instrumentation room with cutting edging analytical equipment available.
For routine instruction and research tools such as gas chromatography, Automatic Absorption Spectrometer, Florescence spectroscopy, ultrafast liquid chromatography, florier transform IR spectroscopy, UV spectrophotometers, sonicators, Polari meters, Flame photometers, rotary flash evaporators, refractive index and statistical software used.
It involves basic research in identity, purity content and stability of starting materials, excipients and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Drug design offering a strong CADD environment with advanced software for structure based design, molecular dynamics, pharmacophore modelling, and QSAR and ADME prediction to support to UG and research students in discovering new drugs. This facility provides tools to stimulate drug target interactions and design therapeutic candidates, covering the spectrum from target identification to lead optimization.
Department of biochemistry is involved in teaching undergraduate students, conducting research and maintaining high standards in diagnostic services. The department offers a curriculum balanced between theorical learning and training in experimental methods.
It has the facility to conduct specialized tests for blood, urine, hormones, tumor, markers, vitamins, clinical toxicology and basic metabolic screening in labs that have the latest experiments.
Central Instrumental methods of Analysis lab provides advanced facilities for pharmacy students equipped with instruments like HPLC, FT-IR, Gas Chromatography, UV-VL spectrophotometers, and Atomic absorption spectrometer and Flourescence spectrometer enabling practical training in drug analysis, impurity prefilling and bio analytical method development supporting research in areas like drug stability and pharmacokinetic studies etc.
The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Maria College of Pharmacy is dedicated to the study of drug design, synthesis, analysis, and development of pharmaceutical compounds. The department provides a strong academic foundation in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, and natural product chemistry, enabling students to understand the chemical principles involved in pharmaceutical sciences and healthcare applications.
The department combines theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory training, research activities, and modern analytical techniques to develop highly skilled pharmacy professionals capable of contributing to pharmaceutical industries, research organizations, healthcare sectors, and academic institutions.
Equipped with modern laboratories, advanced analytical instruments, and research-oriented learning facilities, the department gives students exposure across medicinal chemistry, organic synthesis, drug design, pharmaceutical analysis, biochemistry, computational chemistry, natural product research, and analytical instrumentation — emphasizing interdisciplinary learning to strengthen understanding of drug development and pharmaceutical innovation.
Design, synthesis, and optimization of therapeutic compounds — studying how chemical structure relates to biological activity.
Extraction, isolation, identification, and evaluation of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants and herbs.
Computer-aided drug design tools for understanding molecular interactions, drug targeting, and lead optimization.
Understanding the biochemical processes within living organisms and their relationship with drug action and disease.
The department actively promotes research and innovation in pharmaceutical chemistry and drug development. Faculty members and students participate in scientific research projects, seminars, workshops, conferences, and pharmaceutical investigations.
Provide strong knowledge in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry.
Develop practical skills in drug synthesis and chemical analysis.
Promote research and innovation in pharmaceutical sciences.
Encourage interdisciplinary scientific learning.
Train students in modern analytical and computational techniques.
Strengthen research and problem-solving abilities.
Prepare students for careers in pharmaceutical industries and research organizations.
Nurture ethical and socially responsible healthcare professionals.