What is Pharmacology?

It is the science that deals with the study of drugs and its effect on biological system

What is a drug

Who definition..Drug is any substance or product used or intended to be used to modify or explore the physiological state or pathological condition for the well being of the recipient

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Pharmacology is about:

Pharmacokinetics(what the body does to drug); Pharmacodynamics(what the drugs does to the body); Pharmacotherapeutics(The study of the use of drugs); Pharmacocognosy(identifying crude materials as drugs); Toxicology.

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Pharmacokinetics

The magnitude of the pharmacological effect of a drug depends on its concentration at the site of action.

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Pharmacodynamics

Interraction of drugs with cellular proteins, such as receptors or enzymes, to control changes in the physiological function of particular organs.

Drug-Receptor interractions <Binding>
Signal Transduction <Mechanism of action, pathways>
Dose-Response <Effect>

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Drug Formulation

Important abbreviation: Solid--> g=gram mg=miligram ug=microgram. Liquid--> L=litre ml=mililitre ul=microlitre

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2017 conference

The wasp 2017 congress of Cotonou took place on 23-28th October 2017 at the Annual Congress of the West African Society of Pharmacology.

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Registration File

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WANNPRES 9th Sub-Regional Scientific Meeting May 30-June 2, 2018

WANNPRES 2018

WESTERN AFRICA NETWORK OF NATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH SCIENTISTS

RESEAU OUEST AFRICAIN DES CHERCHEURS DANS LE DOMAINE DES SUBSTANCES NATURELLES

WANNPRES 9th Sub-Regional Scientific Meeting May 30-June 2, 2018

Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.

Theme : NEW FRONTIERS IN TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS AND NATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH.

Sub – Themes :

Qualitative and quantitative determination of phytoconstituents in herbal medicines
Herbal medicines formulations and emerging market in West Africa.
Applications of medicinal and natural products in management of chronic diseases.
Medicinal plants use in cosmetics and aromatherapy.

Scientific activities:

Plenary sessions
Oral presentations
Poster presentations
Exhibitions
General meeting

Guest Speakers: Prof. Anthony Elujoba, Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

Prof. Abiodun Falodun, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy,

University of Benin, Benin-City, Edo State, Nigeria.

Prof. Ayotunde S. Adeagbo, Dean, School of Health Sciences & Technology, Federal

University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

Chief Host: Professor Benjamin C. Ozumba, Vice Chancellor, UNN

Chairman LOC: Professor Peter A. Akah, FAS, Coordinator Natural Products Research Group (NAPREG), University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Visit http://natprorgunn.com for more details)

Secretary LOC: .Collins A. Onyeto (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

LOC: Josphine Ezekwesili-Ofili, Chukwuemeka S. Nworu, Adaobi C. Ezike, Okechukwu O. Ndu, Ifeoma A. Nwabunike, All members of NAPREG, UNN

Abstract Submission: The abstract should not exceed 250 words and should include the title, 5 key words, names and addresses of the authors and e-mail address of the presenting author.

Deadline for submission of the abstracts : 30^th April, 2018

Registration fees: Lecturers/.Researchers ;: N10,000.00 or 50 USD; Students: N5,000.00 or 20 USD

Bank; Fidelity Bank PLC, Account Name; Natural Products Research Group, UNN, Acc. No; 6060139459

Please send the abstracts to the following addresses : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.g