CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: AIIMS Bhopal Hosts International Conference ‘SoPICON 2025’ on Pharmacovigilance
Under the guidance of AIIMS Bhopal Executive Director Ajay Singh, the Department of Pharmacology at AIIMS Bhopal, in collaboration with the Society of Pharmacovigilance, India (SoPI), is organizing a three-day international conference, ‘SoPICON 2025’.
The conference commenced with an informative pre-conference workshop, attracting researchers, clinicians, and students from across the country. The workshop aimed to enhance skills and knowledge in drug safety and medical device monitoring.
Key Sessions & Experts
The workshop began with a welcome address by Organizing Chairperson Prof. Balakrishnan S. (HOD, Pharmacology, AIIMS Bhopal), followed by:
Overview of Pharmacovigilance: Prof. Ratinder Jhaj (Coordinator, RTC-Pharmacovigilance, AIIMS Bhopal)
Overview of Materiovigilance: Prof. Shilpa N. Kaore (Coordinator, RTC-Materiovigilance, AIIMS Bhopal)
Pharmacovigilance Training:
Causality Assessment Practical Session – Prof. S.P. Dhaneria (HOD, RG Gardi Medical College, Ujjain)
VigiFlow Demonstration – Deepa Choudhary (Pharmacovigilance Associate, AIIMS Bhopal)
MedDRA Coding Session – Anamika Dutta (Medical Officer, MedDRA MSSO, Bengaluru)
MAH ICSRs Process Training – Girjesh Vishwakarma (Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal)
PV Data Set & Software (PvEdge) Demonstration – Molisha Soni (Fidelity Health Services)
Materiovigilance Training:
MDAE Reporting Tools & Causality Assessment – Dr. Ahmad Najmi (Deputy Coordinator, RTC-Materiovigilance, AIIMS Bhopal)
Case-Based Discussion – Mohammad Faizan Khan (MvPI Research Associate)
ADRMS Software Practical Session – Shatrujay Shukla (Assistant Scientist, IPC, Ghaziabad)
Prominent speakers such as Dr. Debashish Kaushal (Associate Professor, Urology), Dr. Febin Ashraf (Senior Resident, Dermatology), and Radiographer Abhishek Sherawat (Radiology Department) enriched the workshop with their experiences.
The workshop concluded with a Pharmacovigilance & Materiovigilance Quiz, conducted by Florence Joy and Dr. Soumya Singh (Senior Residents, AIIMS Bhopal, Pharmacology Department).
Conference Highlights & Keynote Speakers
The inaugural ceremony featured an address by Prof. Bertha A.D. Rathinam (HOD, Anatomy, AIIMS Bhopal). The conference will host distinguished global experts, including:
Prof. Sandeep Agarwal (President, SoPI)
Prof. Syed Ziaur Rahman (Secretary, SoPI)
Shanti Paul (Team Lead, Pharmacovigilance Medicines & Health Products, WHO Headquarters) – delivering the keynote address
The conference will feature:
✅ Parallel Symposiums
✅ Oral & Poster Presentations
✅ Pharmacovigilance Quiz
✅ Closing Ceremony & Award Distribution
AIIMS Bhopal Executive Director’s Remarks
Prof. Ajay Singh, Executive Director, highlighted the significance of SoPICON 2025, stating:
“This conference serves as a crucial platform for advancing patient safety through drug and medical device monitoring. It will empower healthcare professionals and researchers to collaborate, share knowledge, and enhance public health protection.”
‘SoPICON 2025’ is set to be a landmark event, raising awareness and fostering knowledge exchange on the safety of medicines and medical devices among healthcare professionals and the public.
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