Dr. Bhoomika Patel
Bhoomika Patel
Assistant Professor
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Department of Pharmacology
Nirma University
India

Education

Examination Percentage Year Board/College/
University
Remarks
Ph. D. --- 2010 Gujarat University ---
M. Pharm. Part-II 76.84% 2005 L.M.College of Pharmacy, Gujarat University First in the Gujarat University
M. Pharm. Part-I 77.83% 2004 L.M.College of Pharmacy, Gujarat University First in the Gujarat University
Fourth B. Pharm. 80.00% 2003 L.M.College of Pharmacy, Gujarat University First in the Gujarat University
Third B. Pharm. 76.84% 2002 L.M.College of Pharmacy, Gujarat University First in the Gujarat University
Second B. Pharm. 76.38% 2001 L.M.College of Pharmacy, Gujarat University First in the Gujarat University
First B. Pharm. 79.63% 2000 L.M.College of Pharmacy, Gujarat University First in the Gujarat University
H.S.C. 80.92% 1999 Gujarat Secondary Education Board, Gandhinagar ---
S.S.C. 86.14% 1997 Gujarat Secondary Education Board, Gandhinagar ---

 

Biography

Dr. Bhoomika M. Patel, Assistant Professor in Department of Pharmacology, has more than nine years of teaching experience. She is also a diploma holder in Pharmaceutical Management (DPMM) and Quality Control and Quality Assurance Management (DPQCQAM). She has a distinction of being the FIRST rank holder (Gold medalist) for SIX consecutive years of B. Pharm. and M. Pharm. at Gujarat University. She got highest marks in Final Year B. Pharm. among all universities of India for which she was awarded Prof. M. L. Khorana Medal of Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA). In addition, she was the national winner in the elocution competition at Indian Pharmaceutical Congress (IPC) and Achari Prize awardee for best research paper by young pharmacologist at national conference. She is also the recipient of the N. S. Dhalla young scientist award, an award for the best paper published in the year 2008. In all she is a recipient of TWENTY NINE awards. She has attended and presented papers at various national and international level conferences including the one at International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences, 2nd World congress at Japan, Heart Failure Congress 2011 at Gothenberg, Sweden and 6 for which she has received travel grants from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Department of Science and Technology (DST) worth approximately Rs. 2,00,000/-. She has also received two minor research projects from Gujarat Council On Science and Technology (GUJCOST) and major research project from Science Engineering and Research Board (SERB). She has published 31 full length papers in national and international journals with total impact factor more than 50, ‘h’ index 11 and total citations above 500. She is reviewer for many journals with high impact factor of publishers like Elsevier and Sage. She has authored books on “Practicals in organic and medicinal chemistry” and “Practicals in Pharmaceutical Analysis – I”. She has also written a book chapter in an international book. She is a life member of several professional bodies including IPA, APTI, IPS, IPGA, IHPA, SOPI, ISTE. She is a recognized PG and Ph.D. guide at Nirma University. Her areas of interest are diabetes, cardiovascular research and cancer management.

 

Research Interest

  • Diabetes
  • Cardiovascular Research
  • Cancer Management

 

Professional Activities:

Academic/Research Awards

International Level:

  1. Co-authored a paper which received the second prize in poster presentation award at the BPCON 2012, 22nd Annual Conference of Indian Society of Hypertension organized by S. P. Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology management, NMIMS Mumbai held from 2nd to 4th November, 2012.
  1. Received second prize in the poster presentation competition at Indo-American Pharmaceutical Regulatory Symposium held from 12th to 13th November, 2011 jointly organized by Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University and Northeastern University in 2011.
  2. Co-authored a paper which received the best poster presentation award at the 4th World Congress of International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences organized by M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara held from 1st to 3rd February, 2011.
  3. Received the N. S. Dhalla Young Scientist Award for Basic Sciences at 38th Annual conference of International Society of Heart Research for best paper presentation in 2008.
  4. Co-authored a paper which received the second prize in poster presentation award at the BPCON 2012, 22nd Annual Conference of Indian Society of Hypertension organized by S. P. Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology management, NMIMS Mumbai held from 2nd to 4th November, 2012.
  5. Received second prize in the poster presentation competition at Indo-American Pharmaceutical Regulatory Symposium held from 12th to 13th November, 2011 jointly organized by Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University and Northeastern University in 2011.
  6. Co-authored a paper which received the best poster presentation award at the 4th World Congress of International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences organized by M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara held from 1st to 3rd February, 2011.
  7. Received the N. S. Dhalla Young Scientist Award for Basic Sciences at 38th Annual conference of International Society of Heart Research for best paper presentation in 2008.

National Level:

  1. Awarded as best research guide for national level “PharmInnova award 2013-2014” on account of thesis submitted in the subject Pharmacology organized by Rajnibhai V. Patel Trust under the patronage of Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India.
  2. Received first prize in the oral presentation competition at National conference on Innovation in Pharmaceutical industry: From drug development to distribution held from 28th to 29th January, 2012 jointly organized by pharmanext and L. J. Institute of Pharmacy in 2012.
  3. Co-authored a paper which received the first prize in poster presentation award at the AICTE sponsored National Seminar on Natural Products: Scope and Status by 2020  organized by  Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University held from 19th to 20th August, 2011
  4. Co-authored a paper which received the first prize in poster presentation award at the National seminar on Current Trends and Recent Advancements in Herbal Drugs sponsored by AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga with Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) held on 22nd January, 2011.
  5. Co-authored a paper which received the first prize in poster presentation award at the National seminar on Frontiers in Nanotechnology: a Pharmaceutical Perspectives organized by Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University held on 20th March, 2009.
  6. Co-authored a paper which received the second prize in poster presentation award at the National seminar on Frontiers in Nanotechnology: a Pharmaceutical Perspectives organized by  Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University held on 20th March, 2009.
  7. Received the G. Achari prize at the 38th Annual conference of Indian Pharmacological Society for best research paper presented by young research scientist in 2005.
  8. Received the Prof. M. L. Khorana Medal for securing the highest marks in fourth B. Pharm. at all India level in 2003.
  9. Received Indian Drugs Manufacturers’ Association sponsored G. P. Nair Award for standing first in Final B. Pharm in 2003.

University/State Level:

  1. Received the best paper publication award for the year 2012 at 29th annual Conference of the Indian Pharmacological Society, Gujarat Chapter held on 16th March 2013.
  2. Received the best paper publication award for the year 2008 at 28th annual Conference of the Indian Pharmacological Society, Gujarat Chapter held on 24th January 2010.
  3. Received First Prize in the Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST) sponsored State Level Paper Presentation competition in 2006.
  4. Received “Prof. M. N. Jindal Prize” for securing highest number of marks in M. Pharm in 2005.
  5. Received “Shri M. B. Devani Memorial Medal” from Gujarat University for securing highest number of marks in M. Pharm in 2005.
  6. Received “Late Dr. R. P. Patel Medal” from Gujarat University for securing highest number of marks in M. Pharm in 2005.
  7. Received Third Prize in the Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST) sponsored State Level Paper Presentation competition in 2004.
  8. Received “Bansilal Amrutlal Hargovandas Medal” from Gujarat University for securing highest number of marks in B. Pharm in 2003.
  9. Received “Shri Chhotalal Trikamlal Chokshi Scholarship” from Gujarat University for securing highest number of marks in B. Pharm in 2003.
  10. Received “Shri B. V. Patel Memorial Medal” from Gujarat University for securing highest number of marks in B. Pharm in 2003.
  11. Received “Dr. C. R. Mehta Memorial Medal” from Gujarat University for securing highest number of marks in Medicinal Chemistry in 2003.
  12. Received “Dr. C. S. Shah Pharmacy Memorial Medal” from Gujarat University for securing highest number of marks in Pharmacognosy in 2003.
  13. Received the Eklavya Scholarship of Excellence Award in 2002.

 

Publications

  1. Thakare V. N., Patel B. M. Potential targets for the development of novel antidepressants: Future perspectives. CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets March 2015 14(2): 270-281.
  2. Rayabarapu N., Patel B. M. Beneficial role of tamoxifen in isoproterenol induced myocardial infarction. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology October 2014 92(10): 849-857.
  3. Patel B. M., Bhadada S. V. Type 2 diabetes induced cardiovascular complications: Comparative evaluation of spironolactone, atenolol, metoprolol, ramipril and perindopril. Clinical and Experimental Hypertension August 2014 36(5): 340-347.
  4. Patel B. M., Raghunathan S., Porwal U. Cardioprotective effects of magnesium valproate in type 2 diabetes mellitus. European Journal of Pharmacology April 2014 728: 128-134.
  5. Patel B. M., Desai V. J. Beneficial role of tamoxifen in experimentally induced cardiac hypertrophy. Pharmacological Reports March-April 2014 66(2): 264-272.
  6. Patel M.M., Shah P. J., Patel B. M. Insights of biosimilars through SWOT analysis. Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy February 2014, 14(2): 139-144.
  7. Raghunathan S., Tank P., Bhadada S. V., Patel B. M. Evaluation of Buspirone on Streptozotocin induced Type 1 Diabetes and its associated complications. BioMed Research International January 2014, 2014: 9.
  8. Patel B. M., Damle D. Combination of telmisartan with cisplatin controls oral cancer cachexia in rats. BioMed Research International December 2013, 2013: 10.
  9. Patel B. M., Mehta A. A. The choice of anti-hypertensive agents in diabetic subjects. Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research September 2013, 10(50): 385-396.
  10. Patel B.M., Kakadiya J., Goyal R.K., Mehta A.A. Effect of spironolactone on cardiovascular complications associated with type-2 diabetes in rats. Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes August 2013; 121(08): 441-447.
  11. Goyal B. R., Mehta A. A. Diabetic cardiomyopathy: Pathophysiological mechanisms and cardiac dysfunction. Human and Experimental Toxicology June 2013, 32(6): 571-590.
  12. Raghunathan S, Patel B.M. Therapeutic implications of small interfering RNA in cardiovascular diseases. Fundamental and Clinical Pharmacology February 2013, 27(1):1-20.
  13. Patel B. M., Mehta A. A. Aldosterone And Angiotensin: Role In Diabetes And Cardiovascular Diseases. European Journal of Pharmacology December 2012, 697(1-3): 1-12.
  14. Patel B.M., Agarwal S.S., Bhadada SV. Perindopril protects against streptozotocin induced hyperglycemic myocardial damage/alterations. Human and Experimental Toxicology November 2012, 31(11): 1138-1149.
  15. Goyal B. R., Mehta A. A. Beneficial role of spironolactone, telmisartan and their combination on isoproterenol induced cardiac hypertrophy. Acta Cardiologica January-February 2012, 67(2):203-211.
  16. Goyal B. R., Parmar K, Goyal R. K., Mehta A. A.  Beneficial role of telmisartan on cardiovascular complications associated with STZ-induced type-2 diabetic rats. Pharmacological Reports. July-August 2011, 63(4):956-966.
  17. Goyal B.R., Patel M.M., Bhadada S.V. Comparative evaluation of spironolactone, atenolol, metoprolol, ramipril and perindopril on diabetes induced cardiovascular complications in type 1 diabetes in rats. International Journal of Diabetes and Metabolism. April 2011, 19(1): 11-18.
  18. Bhadada S.V., Patel B.M., Mehta A.A., Goyal R.K. β3 Receptors: Role in cardiometabolic disorders. Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism. April 2011, 2(2): 65-79.
  19. Bhadada S.V., Goyal B.R., Patel M.M. Angiogenic targets for potential disorders. Fundamental and Clinical Pharmacology. February 2011, 25(1):29-47 [Impact Factor 2.372]
  20. Goyal B. R., Solanki N, Goyal R. K., Mehta A. A. Investigation into the cardiac effects of spironolactone in the experimental model of type 1 diabetes. Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology. December 2009, 54(6): 502-509.
  21. Goyal B. R., Goyal R. K., Mehta A. A. Investigation into the mechanism of anti-asthmatic action of Moringa oleifera. Journal of Dietary Supplements November 2009, 6(4): 313-327.
  22. Goyal B.R., Patel M.M., Soni M.K.., Bhadada S.V. Therapeutics opportunities of small interfering RNA. Fundamental and Clinical Pharmacology. August 2009, 23(4): 367-386.
  23. Mehta A. A., Mahajan S. G., Goyal B. R., Goyal R. K. Classification of herbal antiasthmatics based on mechanism of action and chemical constituents. Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic values. In: Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants eds. Singh V. K.,  Govil J. N. 2009: 281-314.
  24. Mansuri M., Goyal B. R., Sheth J, Upadhyay M, Goyal R. K. Effect of long term treatment of aqueous extract of Enicostemma littorale in Type 2 diabetic patients. Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine. March 2009, 9(1): 39-48.
  25. Patel M. M., Goyal B. R., Bhadada S.V., Bhatt J.S., Amin A. F. Getting into the brain: Approaches for enhancing brain drug delivery. CNS Drugs January 2009, 23(1): 35-58.
  26. Goyal B. R., Goyal R. K., Mehta A. A. Beneficial role of Acyranthes aspera in Toulene-Di-Isocyanate induced occupational asthma in rats. The Open Natural Products Journal  2008, 1: 44-49.
  27. Goyal B. R., Goyal R. K., Mehta A. A. Investigation into the mechanism of anti-asthmatic action of Lepidium sativum. Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine. September 2008, 8(3): 286-294.
  28. Goyal B. R., Mesariya P., Goyal R. K., Mehta A. A. Effect of telmisartan on cardiovascular complications associated with STZ-diabetic rats. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry. July 2008, 314(1-2): 123-131.
  29. Goyal B. R., Agrawal B. B., Goyal R. K., Mehta A. A. Phyto-pharmacology of Moringa oleifera. Natural Product Radiance. July-August 2007, 6(4): 347-353
  30. Goyal B. R., Agrawal B. B., Goyal R. K., Mehta A. A. Pharmacological classification of herbal anti-asthmatics. Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine. March 2007, 7(1):11-25.
  31. Goyal B. R., Goyal R. K., Mehta A. A. Phyto-pharmacology of Achyranthes aspera: A review. Pharmacognosy reviews. Jan-May 2007, 1(1): 143-150.

Books

  1. Author of the book “Practicals in Organic and Medicinal Chemistry”, Second Edition. B. S. Shah Prakashan.
  2. Author of the book “Practicals in Pharmaceutical Analysis –I (Non-Instrumental and Instrumental methods)”, First Edition. B. S. Shah Prakashan.

 

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