PHARMENTIA R&D CLUB
AIKTC SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
Pharmentia R&D Club Emblem
ANJUMAN-I-ISLAM'S KALSEKAR TECHNICAL CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY • NEW PANVEL, NAVI MUMBAI

Pharmentia R&D Club

WHERE IDEAS BECOME INNOVATION.

Club dedicated to scientific curiosity, research and pharmaceutical innovation.

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// The Innovation Wing

About Pharmentia

2025

PHARMENTIA ANNUAL EDITION

Click or hover to reveal the laboratory journey, core committee breakthroughs, and inaugural moments.

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WHY IT BEGAN?

Pharmacy is not limited to learning what is already known. It is also about questioning, exploring and creating what comes next.

Pharmentia began with the idea of creating a space where students could move beyond passive learning and actively engage with research, scientific thinking and innovation.

A place where a question could become a research idea, an idea could become a concept, and a concept could become something worth sharing.

FROM CURIOSITY → TO CONCEPT → TO INNOVATION

Empowering Next-Gen Pharmacists

Pharmentia is the official Research & Development club of AIKTC School of Pharmacy. We foster a community of passionate scholars dedicated to drug discovery, novel dosage formulations, and scientific publications.

Through access to research guidance, peer-review circles, and industry guest lectures, we bridge the gap between pharmacy curricula and modern pharmaceutical industry standards.

// Progression & Milestones

Our Legacy: 2025 – 2026

25/09/2025

Pharmabazz 1.0

Intercollegiate Pharmacy-Focused Pitching Competition. Students from different colleges participated and presented their ideas before a panel of judges from the pharmaceutical field.

06/11/2025

Ink your innovation workshop

The session aimed to develop awareness about scientific communication and encourage students to explore research and scientific writing.

06/12/2025

Cosmoprof

The initiative encouraged students to understand emerging areas within pharmaceutical and cosmetic sciences and broaden their exposure beyond conventional academic learning.

28/03/2026

Graphical abstract workshop

An intercollegiate workshop on graphical abstracts was conducted to introduce students to the concept and preparation of graphical abstracts.

// Knowledge Hub & Databases

Research Pillars, Literature & Publications

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01 / RESEARCH PROJECTS

Asking questions, investigating scientifically & generating evidence-based conclusions.

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WHAT IS RESEARCH?

Research is a systematic process of asking a question, investigating it scientifically and generating evidence-based conclusions.

EXAMPLES OF COMMON PROJECT AREAS
  • • Herbal formulation development
  • • Novel drug-delivery systems
  • • Pharmaceutical quality-control studies
THE FIRST STEP

Don't start with a product. Start with a question.

QUESTION → EVIDENCE → RESEARCH → INNOVATION
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02 / PUBLICATIONS

Discover published research, journals & student scientific contributions.

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PUBLICATIONS

A space for students to discover published research and scientific writing while learning how research is communicated within the scientific community.

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STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

A dedicated space for student research articles, reviews, scientific writing, graphical abstracts and other research-oriented contributions from the Pharmentia community.

READ • ANALYSE • WRITE • PUBLISH
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03 / FIND LITERATURE

Access PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar & DOAJ for research.

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FIND LITERATURE

BUILD RESEARCH SKILLS

Resources for literature reviews, research methodology, statistics, referencing, plagiarism awareness, scientific writing and data interpretation.

// Practical Exposure & Highlights

Hands-On Club Activities

PharmaBazz 1.0

PharmaBazz 1.0 Pitching Competition

Intercollegiate pharmacy pitching competition offering students a platform to present novel pharmaceutical ideas before academic and industry experts.

Computer Lab Workshop

Computer Lab & Scientific Writing Workshops

Interactive sessions conducted by Prof. Abuzar Shaikh on manuscript preparation, graphical abstract design, database searching, and literature analysis.

Certificate Distribution

Certificate Distribution & Recognition

Honoring student achievements, workshop completions, and competition winners with official certificates and academic recognition alongside faculty leadership.

// People of Pharmentia

Meet the Core Team & Founders

Prof. Abuzar Shaikh - Club Mentor

Prof. Abuzar Shaikh

CLUB MENTOR ⇄ CLICK FOR BIO
Prof. Abuzar Shaikh

Prof. Abuzar Shaikh

Every team needs a vision, but every vision needs the right guidance.

As the Mentor of Pharmentia, Prof. Abuzar Shaikh brings experience, encouragement, and valuable guidance to help the team grow and turn ideas into meaningful initiatives.

Behind every growing team is someone who knows when to guide, when to support, and when to simply say, “Go for it.”

Ayesha Kazi - Champion / Founder

Ayesha Kazi

CHAMPION / FOUNDER ⇄ CLICK FOR BIO
Ayesha Kazi

Ayesha Kazi

She brings the energy. She brings the drive. She brings the champion mindset.

As a Champion of Pharmentia, Ayesha is part of the team that keeps the spirit, ideas, and enthusiasm of the club moving forward.

Always ready to step up, take on a challenge, and make things happen — she’s definitely one to watch.

Anas Memon - Champion / Founder

Anas Memon

CHAMPION / FOUNDER ⇄ CLICK FOR BIO
Anas Memon

Anas Memon

Big energy. Bold ideas. Always ready for the next challenge.

As a Champion of Pharmentia, Anas brings enthusiasm, teamwork, and the drive to turn ideas into action.

From showing up to stepping up — he’s here to make every Pharmentia moment count.

Tasneem Lokhandwala - Champion / Founder

Tasneem Lokhandwala

CHAMPION / FOUNDER ⇄ CLICK FOR BIO
Tasneem Lokhandwala

Tasneem Lokhandwala

She brings the spark. She brings the ideas. And she brings the energy.

As a Champion of Pharmentia, Tasneem is ready to take on challenges, contribute to the team, and make every initiative a little more impactful.

A champion isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset.

Adiba Khot - President

Adiba Khot

PRESIDENT ⇄ CLICK FOR BIO
Adiba Khot

Adiba Khot

She leads the vision. She sets the direction. She keeps the team moving.

As the President of Pharmentia, Adiba brings leadership, responsibility, and a vision for turning the club’s ideas into meaningful initiatives.

Behind every strong team is someone keeping the bigger picture in sight — and that’s where she comes in.

Aatif Shaikh - Vice President

Aatif Shaikh

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Aatif Shaikh

Aatif Shaikh

Ideas need direction. Teams need coordination. And someone has to keep everything moving.

As the Vice President of Pharmentia, Aatif supports the team, takes on challenges, and helps turn plans into action.

Always ready to step in, step up, and keep the momentum going.

Affan Ansari - Media & Marketing Lead

Affan Ansari

MEDIA & MARKETING LEAD ⇄ CLICK FOR BIO
Affan Ansari

Affan Ansari

He sees it. He shoots it. He edits it. He turns it into a story.

As the Marketing & Media Lead, Affan brings his passion for photography, videography, editing, and creative content to the team — capturing moments and presenting the club’s ideas in the best possible way.

Behind the camera, behind the edit, and occasionally asking for “one more take” — he’s the one making sure every moment gets its frame.

Lubna Mapkar - Jt. Media & Marketing Lead

Lubna Mapkar

JT. MEDIA & MARKETING LEAD ⇄ CLICK FOR BIO
Lubna Mapkar

Lubna Mapkar

She sees the idea. She finds the angle. She makes it stand out.

As the JT. Media & Marketing Lead, Lubna brings creativity, strategy, and a fresh perspective to Pharmentia’s digital presence — turning ideas into content people actually want to see.

From brainstorming the concept to obsessing over the final detail — she’s probably already thinking about the next post.

Muskan Bangi - Technical Lead

Muskan Bangi

TECHNICAL LEAD ⇄ CLICK FOR BIO
Muskan Bangi

Muskan Bangi

She asks the questions. She digs deeper. She turns curiosity into knowledge.

As the Technical Lead of Pharmentia, Muskan brings a research-focused mindset to the team — helping shape ideas with accuracy, creativity, and a little scientific curiosity.

Because behind every good idea is someone asking, “But what does the research say?”

Mariyam Inamdar - Jt. Technical Lead

Mariyam Inamdar

JT. TECHNICAL LEAD ⇄ CLICK FOR BIO
Mariyam Inamdar

Mariyam Inamdar

Curious mind. Technical side. Always ready to learn something new.

As the JT. Technical Lead of Pharmentia, Mariyam brings her interest in research and technical work to the team — helping turn concepts into something practical and impactful.

Because sometimes the best ideas start with a simple, “Wait… what if we try this?”

Humeira Dasurkar - Documentation Lead

Humeira Dasurkar

DOCUMENTATION LEAD ⇄ CLICK FOR BIO
Humeira Dasurkar

Humeira Dasurkar

Someone has to remember the details — and she’s got it covered.

As the Documentation Lead of Pharmentia, Humeira keeps track of the ideas, events, moments, and work that make the club what it is.

From the first note to the final document — she makes sure nothing important gets lost in the chaos.

Ansari Tarannum Yameen - Event & Graphics Lead

Ansari Tarannum Yameen

EVENT & GRAPHICS LEAD ⇄ CLICK FOR BIO
Ansari Tarannum Yameen

Ansari Tarannum Yameen

She takes an idea, adds creativity, and somehow turns it into something you want to look at twice.

As the Event & Graphics Lead, Tarannum brings together creativity, design, and event energy to make Pharmentia’s initiatives stand out.

From the first concept to the final visual — she’s making sure the details hit just right.

// Media & Retrospectives

Club Archives & Gallery

Cosmoprof India Delegation
Cosmoprof India Delegation Showcase
Pharmentia Inaugural Assembly
Pharmentia Inaugural Assembly & Stage Presentation
Dr. Shariq Syed

Special Thanks to Dr. Shariq Syed

LEADERSHIP • VISION • EXCELLENCE // AIKTC

"Our club owes much of its recent success to Dr. Shariq Syed. His inspiring leadership and proactive support over the past year have provided us with the resources and confidence to reach new heights."

// Membership & Invitations

Join Pharmentia R&D Club

Are you an AIKTC pharmacy student eager to join research projects, master scientific communication, or participate in pharmaceutical innovation? Request your membership invitation directly via email to pharmentia.aiktc@gmail.com!

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