Possible expansion of Pharm-D programme discussed

Banaras Hindu University
VARANASI: Prof Hieu T Tran, dean and Prof Yashwant V Pathak, assistant dean of College of Pharmacy, =Sullivan University, USA, held meeting with the vice chancellor of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Prof DP Singh on Wednesday, for exploring possible tie up between the two universities.
According to the university spokesperson, the important area of discussion included collaboration for clinical research, Pharm-D programme, nano technological approach of the drug delivery system, non-violence and spirituality. Prof Tran, a professor of Pharmacy and martial art expert strongly believes in non-violence and spirituality. Prof Pathak is a nano technology expert.

The BHU VC said there was a great possibility of Pharm-D programme in BHU as the varsity had a renowned pharmacy department and a 1,000 bed full-fledged hospital. Under D-Pharma the drugs are tested on patients. Prof Tran said that they were going to set up a Centre for East-West Studies at Sullivan University.