To,
Mr. Dilip Charegaonkar
The Managing Director,
Anchrom Ent. (I) P. Ltd.,
Mumbai
Sub:- Receipt of complimentary book by Dr. P. D. Sethi
Dear Sir,
With reference to subject mentioned above, I would like to extend my heartiest thanks to your
company for once again proving that Anchrom is "Technologists, not Traders!"
Dr. P. D. Sethi is a well established and one of the most reliable name in the field of Pharma.
Analysis but efforts of Anchrom team is highly appreciated.
The book really covers the 'CUT' for many of the formulations and also provides every essential
insight to the processing of HPTLC. Your mamoth efforts in this direction will truly establish
HPTLC as an alternative and reliable method for analysis of pharmaceutical preparations.
Again congratulating Dr. P. D. Sethi and Anchorm for this useful contribution to the world of
Pharma Sciences, Looking forward to associate with any future effort of Anchrom,
Best regards,
Dr. Ashish Baldi
Principal
Mandsaur Institute of Pharmacy, Mandsaur
Phone: +91-9752059259
E-mail: baldiashish@gmail.com
October 2011
Real life HPTLC analysis examples given : -
Cleaning validation
Coenzyme Q 10 in softgel capsules
A new method for pesticide residue clean-up
Tiliroside in cosmetics
5- hydroxymethylfurfural in honey
September 2011
Anchrom’s Annual Meet 2011 was held on Sept 22nd and ended on Sept 24th, 2011 with a picnic to Neral.
The specialty of Anchrom’s annual meeting is that each and every person gets opportunities to speak about self, narrate some events, and give suggestions for improvement.
Future plans are made after reviewing the past achievements.
There is great sense of bon-homie and togetherness.
Anchrom Group Team 2011
August 2011
Mr. Deepak Pal
In-Charge (N. India)
Sales & Service
After 5 years of Service in the Service Dept Mr. Deepak Pal has now been promoted as In-Charge, Sales & Service (N. India) from Sept 2011. This opening came up because Mr. Lokesh Kumar Saxena is not working for Anchrom anymore. We wish him good luck in future.
August 2011
Winners of Dr. P.D.Sethi Award 2010 for Best Indian HPTLC Publications
(L to R)
Munduvelil Thomas Thomas, Rajani Kurup,
Anil John Johnson, Sreeja Purushothaman Chandrika,
Paravanparampil Jacob Mathew, Mathew Dan, Sabulal Baby.
Ref Publication
Elite genotypes/chemotypes,cosmetic and herbal drug applications
Published In
Industrial Crops and Products 32 (2010) 545–550
Institutes
Tropical Botanic Garden Research. Institute, Thiruvananthapuram
2nd Prize (Rs. 7,500.00 collectively + Certificate to each author)
L To R
Pooja Srivastava, Karuna Shanker, Santosh K. Srivastava, Subash C. Singh, Madan M. Gupta.
Ref Publication
Simultaneous determination by HPTLC.
Published In
Journal of P'ceutical & Biomedical Analysis 54 (2011) 497-502
Institutes
Central Institute Medicinal Aromatic Plants, Lucknow.
3rd Prize (Rs. 5,000.00 collectively + Certificate to each author)
L To R
Ajaz Ahmad, Bibhu Prasad Panda, Alka Puri,
Ref Publication
"Development of an HPTLC-based diagnostic method for invasive aspergillosis”
Published In
Biomedical Chromatography (2010), 24, 887-892
Institutes
Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
Overall 50 papers were received for the 2010 Award and many papers just narrowly missed being the first 3 award winning position. Such papers were however awarded a “Certificate of Merit”.
12 papers have already been received for the 2011 Award. The last date for submission of 2011 Award is April 15, 2012.
HPTLC Symposium 2011, Basel, Switzerland
HPTLC Symposium 2011, Basel, Switzerland HPTLC – 2011 : A big success for Indian participants
At the HPTLC 2011 Symposium in Basel, Switzerland, some 250 participants from 40 countries were present. The Indian contingents of 40 analysts were conspicuous not only by their numbers but also by the large number of oral (6) and poster (50) presentations.
The Indian participants were delighted with the quality of all presentations, the venue, the organization and the support of Anchrom.
Most participants expressed desire to be present at the next Symposium. Some even want it held in India, in future.
Pl. see www.hptlc.com for abstracts of this and past Symposia.
TLC-DBS-MS 500
Camag just announced and practically demonstrated the concept of Dried Blood Spot (DBS) analysis for clinical studies.
The TLC-DBS-MS 500 is a device than can handle 500 “cards” each carrying upto 4 dried blood spots, fully automatically. That includes picking up the card from storage rack identifying it, determining the central position of the dried spot, addition of a reagent or internal standard, elution of the dried spot and finally washing, to eliminate carry over.
DBS analysis has many advantages and clinical studies are slowly shifting in this direction.
Our Lab Manager Mr. Krishnan visited Kuwait for Iatroscan TLC/FID
Chromatograph training to Petro Research & Studies Centre of Kuwait
Inst for Scientific Research from June 6 to 9, 2010
NEWS
Nov. 03, 2009
GUIDELINES FOR RESEARCH SCHOLARS
Anchrom has started the Research Scholar (R.S.) scheme in 1993, as one of its schemes towards Corporate
Social Responsibility. Under this scheme, we have passed out more than 165 scholars, so far.
Currently we have two schemes, as follows.
Scheme I: Earn & Learn (Ph.D.)
This Scheme is for those who want to do Ph. D. under our “Earn & Learn” scheme. R.S. under this scheme have to work full time in our lab and also do Ph. D. work side by side. Many times both happen in parallel i.e. lab work for others may be part of Ph. D. work. They will be paid a minimum stipend of Rs.4000/p.m, Rs.5000/p.m, Rs.6000/pm in the first, second and third year with us. Anchrom will bear the related expenses i.e. tuition fees, expenses at Anchrom, normal reagents, thesis preparation etc. During the work, the R.S. will get an excellent exposure due to travel all over India, meeting numerous customers, doing a variety of chemical analysis. Generally Anchrom can find suitable projects and assist in finding Research guides. We expect the Ph.D. work to be completed in 2.5 to 3 years.
Scheme II: Research scholars
This scheme II is mainly for unemployed or fresh students, who wish to take up a job in the industry, after having done M.Sc. in Chem (pref. Analytical or Organic or Physical).
The aim of this scheme is to give hands on training in sophisticated analytical instrumentation on real life analytical projects. In the last 13 years, we have recruited and passed out such 165 R.S. A stipend was paid and they were given hands-on training by allowing them to work in our lab. The industries and research labs recruit our R.S. since they find it convenient to recruit persons with some hands-on experience. Some brilliant R.S. were absorbed by Anchrom. Average time spent by R.S. at Anchrom is about 3 to 6 months, before they find a job.
Stipend offered is as follows:
Rs.3000/- p.m. for first 3 months
Rs.4000/- p.m. for next 4 months
Common for both schemes:
All expenses made for company’s work will be reimbursed e.g. travel, photocopies, lodging/boarding on tour etc. The R.S. are expected to work in the lab and do all the work, as everyone else does i.e. all work related to analysis, training and installation of equipment besides participating in exhibitions, visiting libraries, extending hospitality to visitors, library related work, obtaining standards and samples etc. Daily lab work is to be recorded in the form of work sheets.
The environment must be kept clean. Organic solvents use must be minimized. GLP guidelines must be followed. Work allotted must be done in the specified time.
The R.S. are required to travel all over India, as part of their training. R.S. are encouraged to ask questions and learn quickly. They must show initiative and responsibility. For all round development, they may visit and learn from other departments such as Service, Admin and Marketing. At least 1 hour should be spent reading, everyday.
R.S. are welcome to make suggestions to improve the working at Anchrom. They must never disclose / discuss Anchrom matters with any outside person.
The current working hours are 0900 to 1800, Mon. through Sat. Sundays are holidays. R.S. are eligible for Anchrom’s declared public holidays. Additionally they can take sick leaves.
You are invited to our lab to evaluate there schemes. Please phone us before coming.
