User:Geer M Ishaq

In light of the unprecedented threat posed by genotoxic agents like mutagens and clastogens existing in the environment, present in human diet and those produced endogenously in humans that have been causing deleterious heritable changes without showing any immediate toxic effects, applicant has in three separate studies established the anticlastogenic effects of essential oil of Cymbopogon citratus and extracts of Ocimum sanctum and Rosmarinus officinalis in-vivo in Swiss albino-mice using mouse bone-marrow Micronucleus Test and Chromosome Aberration Test as parameters for anticlastogenic activity. Besides, applicant has for the first time studied and reported the hypotensive effect of aqueous extract of Emblica officinalis on mean arterial blood pressure of experimental dogs.

Completed work on the doctoral research project entitled, “Prospective adverse drug reaction monitoring studies in Kashmiri patients” which is the first of its kind in the entire state of J&K since no such initiatives have so far been taken by any section of the medical or para-medical fraternity within the state. Therefore such type of research in the state assumes pioneering and path-breaking significance. During the project Adverse drug reaction monitoring was undertaken on 5482 patients of Kashmiri origin presenting to IPD, OPD and emergency departments of SKIMS, Srinagar.

Supervised a research project entitled, “Design, implementation and evaluation of pharmaceutical care services in patients of respiratory medicine at a tertiary care hospital” in collaboration with SKIMS, Srinagar. This project is also first of its kind in the entire state of J&K aimed at changing the focus and attention of qualified pharmacists from bench side to bed side, from product to patient and provide state-of-art services to patients in respect of patient information and counseling, taking care of all their medication related needs and problems.

Supervised doctoral research project entitled, “Design and development of comprehensive medicines management policy framework for tertiary care hospitals” that included situation analysis of medicines management practices at tertiary care hospitals of the region, development of SOPs for selection, quantification, procurement, storage, distribution and use of medicines at tertiary care hospitals and development of comprehensive policy framework for the same. Recommendations of this research work shall pave way for scientific and systematic management of medicines at tertiary care hospitals that in turn shall ensure their availability throughout the year and thereby enhance access of patients to quality medicines.