Pharmacy in North-Caucasus Federal University

Specialist’s program

Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy,

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology of Medicines

Tamara GLIZHOVA,

Acting Head of the Department

Tel. +7 8652 33-08-54

E-mail: tglizhova@ncfu.ru, pharm@ncfu.ru

Awards and achievements. The program underwent state accreditation in 2020. The faculty takes part in the implementation of the UMNIK projects, conducts R&D in cooperation with the enterprises in the Stavropol Territory.

Teaching staff. The program is delivered by nine teachers. Over 20% are Doctors of Sciences. The faculty develops academic staff mobility. The scientists from Russia and Slovenia are engaged in the teaching process.

Facilities and resources. There are state-of-the-art devices including a laboratory hydraulic press with force, a device for solving drug substances contained in tablets and capsules, Classic 6 solubility test equipment.

Research. The university established the methodological school "Fundamental Problems of Medicine and Pharmacy." Research is conducted in the area "Clinical pharmacological research on the activity of medicinal products and new biologically active compounds."

Research topics: the study of gender and circadian differences in the effectiveness of mind-altering drugs; pharmacoepidemiological research on the use of medicinal products; the study of the effect of social factors on the effectiveness of psychotropic medications, etc.

Student scientific circles: 1. Biotechnology of the future (screening of plant-based biologically active compounds promising for pharmaceutical biotechnology; development of film materials for creating transdermal systems; development of technology and pharmacological studies of liposomal drugs). 2.Panacea (non-conventional dosage forms made from medicinal plant raw material; homeopathy and allopathy – myths and reality; the study of next-generation transdermal systems).

Education. A combination of electronic and classroom forms of study, rating technology, communication platforms.

Strategic partners. Most of the research is conducted to benefit the industrial pharmacy in cooperation with the organizations and universities in the Stavropol Territory, including NPK ESKOM, Pulse, etc.

Competitive advantages. Students undertake internships at scientific and production multicorporate enterprises, pharmacy chains, and pharmacies with laboratory and business equipment, computer platforms, and specialized software. The faculty develops the system of continuing medical and pharmaceutical education, implements continuing professional education programs. The institute is planning to organize internships for students, PhD students, and young teachers at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia).

Assistance and support for international students and teachers. NCFU seeks international cooperation for sharing experience in pharmacy, science, education.