Dr Richard Lobo
Additional Professor & Head
Date of Joining : 21.06.2004
Department of Pharmacognosy
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- He guides M Pharm Part II and PhD students in their research work.
- Applies and procures grants to the department from various government and private agencies.
- Organises workshops and seminars.
- He is actively involved in developmental activities of the department.
- He is a member of Board os Studies of other universities
- He is an honorary editor of BMC Trad.Med.
Dr. Richard Lobo teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students along with supervising MPharm and PhD scholars
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry- II (Theory & Lab) | Fifth Semester BPharm |
| Herbal drug technology (Theory & Lab) | Sixth Semester BPharm |
| Remedial Biology | First Year PharmD |
| Industrial Pharmacognostical Technology | First Semester MPharm |
| Pharmacognosy practicals I | First Semester MPharm |
| Advance Pharmacognosy-II | Second Semester MPharm |
| Herbal Cosmetics | Second Semester MPharm |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Pharmaceutical Sciences | Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal | 2009 |
| M Pharm | Pharmacognosy | Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal | 2003 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Pharmacognosy, MCOPS Manipal | Associate Professor | Teaching and Research | 2012 till date |
| Department of Pharmacognosy, MCOPS Manipal | Assistant Professor | Teaching and Research | 2009 |
| Department of Pharmacognosy, MCOPS Manipal | Lecturer | Teaching | 2004 |
| Department of Pharmacognosy, MCOPS | Additional Professor | Teaching & Research | June 2023 - Till date |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Pharmacognosy
Area of Expertise
Natural drugs
Area of Research
Pharmacological screening and evaluation of medicinal plants and its fractions, Standardisation and quality control of indigenous drugs, powders and crude extracts, Phytochemistry and phytochemical screening of plant drugs, Pharmacognostical evaluation and standardisation of whole plant drugs, Development and standardisation of herbal formulation
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Life Member of APTI (Association of Pharmacy Teachers of India), 2005.
- Life Member of KSPC (Karnataka State Pharmacy Council), 2001.
- Life Member of ACPI (Association of Community Pharmacists of India), 2008.
An identity based Pharmacognostic profile of Annona squamosa leaves
2005-01-01 C Dinesh Kumar K Rajendran Annie Shirwaikar
Full List of Publications can be viewed at
https://researcher.manipal.edu/en/persons/richard-lobo
Natural Product Sciences, (Korean Society of Pharmacognosy), 2005. Pharmacognostical description to identify the given species.
Pharmacognostical evaluation of Sphaeranthus indicus (Linn)
2006-01-01 Kirti S Prabhu C Dinesh Kumar K Rajendran Annie Shirwaikar
Natural Product Sciences, (Korean Society of Pharmacognosy), 2006. Pharmacognostical description to identify the given species.
Pharmacognostical evaluation of Clerodendrum viscosum (Ven)
2006-01-01 C Dinesh Kumar K Rajendran Annie Shirwaikar Arun Shirwaikar
Natural Product Sciences, (Korean Society of Pharmacognosy), 2006. Pharmacognostical description to identify the given species.
Preliminary study on the anti-snake venom activity of alcoholic root extract of Clerodendron viscosum in Naja naja venom
2006-01-01 ISR Punitha K Rajendran Annie Shirwaikar Arun Shirwaikar
Natural Product Sciences, (Korean Society of Pharmacognosy), 2006. The paper is the preliminary study on the anti-snake venom activity of alcoholic root extract of Clerodendron viscosum in Naja naja venom, by in vitro and invivo methods, a plant traditionally used in snake bite.
Antidiabetic properties of the alcoholic extract of Sphaeranthus indicus in streptozotocin-nicotinamide diabetic rats
2008-01-01 Kirti S Prabhu Annie Shirwaikar
Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2008. Investigated the possible antihyperglycaemic effects of Sphaeranthus indicus extract in rats rendered diabetic by nicotinamide and streptozotocin (STZ) Oral. The findings demonstrate that the alcoholic S. indicus extract may be useful in the treatment of diabetes.
Ocimum gratissimum: A Review of its Chemical, Pharmacological and Ethnomedicinal Properties
2009-01-01 Kirti S Prabhu Annie Shirwaikar Arun Shirwaikar
The Open Complementary Medicine Journal, 2009 .Ocimum gratissimum is a well-known plant used in the Indian system of medicine. This review presents the ethnobotanical, natural product chemistry, pharmacological, clinical and toxicological data of the plant.
Curcuma zedoaria Rosc. (white turmeric): a review of its chemical, pharmacological and ethnomedicinal properties
1008-01-01 Kirti S Prabhu Annie Shirwaikar Arun Shirwaikar
Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2008.Curcuma zedoaria Rosc is a perennial herb found in tropical countries, such as India, Japan and Thailand. Various parts of this plant are used in Ayurveda and other folk medicines for the treatment of different ailments This study is an attempt to compile an up-to-date and comprehensive review of C zedoaria.
Treatment of Onychomycosis: An Update
2008-01-01 Kirti S Prabhu Annie Shirwaika T Thomas Arun Shirwaikar
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2008 .Article brifs about the Onychomycosis A Fungal disease affecting the nails and its treatments.
Phytotherapy-Safety aspects
2008-01-01 Annie Shirwaikar Renu Verma Arun Shirwaikar
Natural Product Radiance, (National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), 2008 .Importance of herbal medicine, WHO concepts, its safety and contraindications.
Pharmacognostical, Phytochemical and anti-osteoporotic activity of Loranthus longiflorous Desr
2008-01-01 Richa Agrawal
2008-2009 This project work describes the pharmacognostical phytochemical and anti-osteoporotic activity of Loranthus longiflorous a parasitic plant grows on other plants, the study is carried on crude ethanolic and aqueous extracts of the stems of the plant on ovariectomised female rats in animal models.
Pharmacognostical, Phytochemical, Antioxidant and Antitumor activity of Dendrophthoe falcata Linn
2009-10-01 Nipun Dashora
2009-2010. This project work describes the pharmacognostical phytochemical, antioxidant and anti-tumour activity of the parasitic plant D falcata the ant-tumour activity is carried out on both in vivo and in vitro models.
Phytochemical Investigation and Biological activity evaluation of rhizomes of Alpinia galanga
2010-01-01 Sravani Singirikonda
2010-2011 . This project aimed to isolate and investigation of Phytochemical and Biological activity evaluation of rhizomes of Alpinia galangal, the phytoconstituents were isolated and characterised and subjected for cytotoxic activity by in vitro methods.
Pharmacognostical, Preliminary phytochemical, Anti- oxidant and anti-cancer activity of Vateria indica Linn and Anisochilus carnosus Wall
2011-01-01 Nilesh Gupta
2011-2012. This project describes the Pharmacognostical , Preliminary phytochemical , Anti- oxidant and Anticancer activity of Vateria indica Linn and Anisochilus carnosus Wall, using invitro and in vivo methods
Pharmacognostical, Preliminary phytochemical, anti-oxidant and anti-cancer activity of Terminalia tomentosa
2012-01-01 Meenakkshi Sharma
2012-2013 . This project aimed to carry out the Pharmacognostical, Preliminary phytochemical, Anti- oxidant and Anticancer activity of Terminalia tomentosa bark, the bark is commonly known as crocodile bark rich in polyphenol components, the anticancer activity was carried by in vivo methods using Ehrlisch ascites carcinoma treated mice
Phytochemical Investigation and Biological evaluation of the fruits of Schisandra grandiflora
2012-01-01 K Hima Bindu
2012-2013 .These projects aimed to isolate novel phytoconstituents of the therapeutic significance from the fruits of Schisandra grandiflora, several compounds were isolated and characterised for their structural identity, in the process some new compounds were identified from this fruits.