Major Degrees

• Pursuing Ph D. from Gujarat technological University, Ahmedabad

• M. Pharm. in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma  University - Ahmedabad (2013-2015)

• B.Pharm. in Sal Institute of Pharmacy, Gujarat Technological University- Ahmedabad  (2009-2013)
  

Online Certified Courses

Diabetes - a Global Challenges, Copenhagen University (Coursera)
Drug Development, University of California San Diego (Coursera)
Nutrition, Health, and Lifestyle: Issues and Insights, Vanderbilt University (Coursera)

Professional Experience

Organization	Designation	Start Date	End Date
LJ Institute of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad	Assistant Professor	22nd December 2022	-
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited, Gandhinagar	Scientist II	1st June 2015	30th November 2016

 Research Papers 

1.  Vanessa James , Hiral Panchal, “Estimation of Microbial Contamination in Fresh and Commercial Fruit Juices: A Comparative Study”, Journal Pharmaceutical Research International, 2021, Vol: 33, Issue: 50A, 145-153.  

2.  Vanessa James , Hiral Panchal, “Evaluation of Heavy Metals and Microbial Contamination of Selected Herbal Churna Marketed Formulations”,                         International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2022, Vol:13, Issue:2, 527-531.  

3.   Ashish Shah, Jatinkumar Panara, and Vanessa James, “Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19): Current Strategies and Future Aspects”, Letters in Applied Nano Bioscience, 2021, Vol:11, Issue:4, 4201-4212.

 Books/Book Chapter

•  Python 3.4.3 and Django by CMR college of engineering associated with spoken tutorial IIT Bombay from 8th June 2020 to 13th June 2020. 

• Nano Technology in Water and Waste Water Treatment by Indian Water Works Association , ( IWWA ) Vadodara Centre on 20th May 2020 

• Learning Pedagogy and effective use of Case methodology from 17th may to 21st may 2020 by ASMA, Pune 

• Novel Approaches of Blockchain Technology & its Application from 22nd may 2020 to 28th May 2020 by Teerthankar Mahaveer University, Uttar Pradesh 

• 84th International conference & HR Congress – Employment scenario post Covid-19 by University of Engineering and Management May 23 2020 

• Emerging research issues in Software and IT sector by CMR Engineering college on 18th May 2020
  

       Subjects Taught             

-Under Graduate level:

•             Instrumental Methods of Analysis (Semester 7)

•             Pharmaceutical Analysis (Semester 3)

•             Inorganic Chemistry (Semester 2)

•             Pharmacognosy (Semester 6 Practical)

•             Medicinal Chemistry (Semester 6 Practical)

•             Regulatory Science (Semester 8)

             

Post Graduate level:

•             Quality Management System (QA Semester 1)

•             IPR, Hazard Safety and Risk Management (RA Semester 1)

•             Hazard Safety and Risk Management (QA Semester 1)

•             Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QA Semester 1)

•             Documentation and Regulatory Writing (RA Semester 1)

•             Clinical Research Regulations (RA Semester 1)

•             Research Methodology and Biostatistics (Semester 3)

•             Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology (QA Semester 2)

•             Product Development and Technology Transfer (QA Semester 2)

•             Regulatory Aspects of Medical Devices (RA Semester 2)  

•             Regulatory Affairs Practical I (RA Semester 1)

•             Regulatory Affairs Practical II (RA Semester 2)

•             PG Projects

 Seminars/Workshops/Awards

·     Participated in International Conference on 21^st January 2023 organized by Shree Swaminarayan Sanskar Pharmacy College, Gandhinagar.

·      Participated in International Conference at GTUICON 2022 in oral presentation on 22^nd September organized by Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

·     Participated in the International Conference on Food, Agriculture, Science and Technology (INCOFAST 2022) on 2-3^rd November 2022 organized by Ganpat University, Gujarat.

·      Participated in Hands on Training on Sophisticated Analytical Instruments for the Evaluation of Drugs and Pharmaceuticals from 14-18^th November 2022 jointly organized by L.M. College of Pharmacy and AIC-LMCP Foundation, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

·     Participated in the International e- Conference on 18-19^th March 2021 organized by Nirma University and Indrashil University.

    

Online Certified Courses

COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers, Stanford University (Coursera)
Pharmacovigilance and Medical Writing, Charotar University of Science and Technology

Professional Experience

Organization	Designation	Start Date	End Date
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Ahmedabad	Research Trainee	28th June 2022	30th September 2022

 Research Papers  Citation

 Books/Book Chapter

• Received the best presentation award at IBRO-APRC Associate School at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. (Sept 2022)

• Won 1st prize in state level scientific presentations competition on the Nobel prizes for the year 2018 arranged by Indian National Science Academy at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad (2019)

• Presented project ‘The Dot’ a novel prescribing technique for the blind which won 2nd prize in Increpharma competition in 9th Pharma Vision organized by ABVP in which 70+ colleges participated PAN India held at CHARUSAT. (2019)

• Constructed handy working electrospinning machine in model making competition in 9th Pharma Vision and received 2 nd prize from the eminent hands of Shri Mansukh Mandvaiya, Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemical and Fertilizers of India. (2019)

• Was in top 10 for presenting ‘Formulation development of polyherbal tablets for male infertility’ in best idea competition held by Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP), Gov. of Gujarat, India. (2019) 

• Won 2 nd prize in poster presentation titled as “A review on in vitro and in vivo animal models for screening of Ayurvedic vajikarana drugs for aphrodisiac and spermatogenic potential” in National Seminar on Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements held at ITM University, Vadodara. (2019)

•  Python 3.4.3 and Django by CMR college of engineering associated with spoken tutorial IIT Bombay from 8th June 2020 to 13th June 2020. 

• Nano Technology in Water and Waste Water Treatment by Indian Water Works Association , ( IWWA ) Vadodara Centre on 20th May 2020 

• Learning Pedagogy and effective use of Case methodology from 17th may to 21st may 2020 by ASMA, Pune 

• Novel Approaches of Blockchain Technology & its Application from 22nd may 2020 to 28th May 2020 by Teerthankar Mahaveer University, Uttar Pradesh 

• 84th International conference & HR Congress – Employment scenario post Covid-19 by University of Engineering and Management May 23 2020 

• Emerging research issues in Software and IT sector by CMR Engineering college on 18th May 2020
  

       Subjects Taught             

-Under Graduate level:

                     Human Anatomy and Physiology(Sem 2) , Pharmacology (Sem 4)

Post Graduate level:

                     Drug Discovery and Design (Sem 2)

 Seminars/Workshops/Awards

• Received the best presentation award at IBRO-APRC Associate School at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. (Sept 2022)
• Won 1st prize in state level scientific presentations competition on the Nobel prizes for the year 2018 arranged by Indian National Science Academy at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad (2019)
• Presented project ‘The Dot’ a novel prescribing technique for the blind which won 2nd prize in Increpharma competition in 9th Pharma Vision organized by ABVP in which 70+ colleges participated PAN India held at CHARUSAT. (2019)
• Constructed handy working electrospinning machine in model making competition in 9th Pharma Vision and received 2 nd prize from the eminent hands of Shri Mansukh Mandvaiya, Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemical and Fertilizers of India. (2019)
• Was in top 10 for presenting ‘Formulation development of polyherbal tablets for male infertility’ in best idea competition held by Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP), Gov. of Gujarat, India. (2019) Attended 2-day workshop on 3D Printing organized by IOTA lab, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India.
•Learnt AutoDesk Fusion 360 software as well as operating a 3D printer. (2021)
• Attended ‘MDS Virtual Congress 2021’ organized by International Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Society. (2021)
• Won 2 nd prize in poster presentation titled as “A review on in vitro and in vivo animal models for screening of Ayurvedic vajikarana drugs for aphrodisiac and spermatogenic potential” in National Seminar on Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements held at ITM University, Vadodara. (2019)
• Attended ‘National Seminar on Translational Research in Cancer Biology’ organized by Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy, CHARUSAT. (2019)