Adichunchanagiri University · Faculty of Pharmacy
Research Facilities
State-of-the-Art Labs
Research Laboratories

Analytical Instrumentation

Advanced analytical and processing equipment powering cutting-edge pharmaceutical research, from drug formulation to quality control.

HPLC

Shimadzu LC-20AD system with UV detector for precise chromatographic analysis of pharmaceutical compounds.

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Separation and quantification of volatile compounds, residual solvents, and essential oil components.

UV-Visible Spectrophotometers

Quantitative determination of drug concentrations through absorbance measurement across UV-Vis range.

Particle Size Analyser

Anton Paar system for characterisation of particle size distribution in formulations and nanomaterials.

Hot Melt Extruder

Continuous processing for amorphous solid dispersions and enhanced bioavailability formulations.

Lyophilizer (Freeze Dryer)

Preservation of heat-sensitive biologicals and preparation of stable lyophilised dosage forms.

Spray Dryer

Rapid drying of liquid feeds into fine powders for microencapsulation and inhalation formulations.

High-Speed Homogenizer

Preparation of nano-emulsions, suspensions, and uniform dispersions at high shear rates.

Probe Sonicator

Ultrasonic cavitation for nanoparticle preparation, cell lysis, and sample dispersion.

Brookfield Viscometer

Rheological characterisation of semi-solid formulations, gels, and polymer solutions.

Dissolution Test Apparatus

In-vitro drug release testing to ensure bioequivalence and quality compliance of dosage forms.

Autoanalyzer

Automated biochemical assays for high-throughput analysis of biological and pharmaceutical samples.

Specialised Facilities
Dedicated Research Laboratories

CCSEA-Approved Animal House

Regulatory-compliant facility for preclinical pharmacological and toxicological studies.

Zebrafish Laboratory

In-vivo screening of drug candidates using zebrafish models for toxicity and efficacy studies.

Pilot Plant

Scale-up facility for manufacturing process refinement from lab bench to production readiness.

Computer Laboratory

Networked workstations with internet access for computational research and molecular modelling.

Pharmacology Wing
Pharmacology Equipment

Cooke's Pole-Climbing Apparatus

Behavioural assessment tool for evaluating learning, memory, and conditioned avoidance responses.

Tail Flick Analgesiometer

Radiant heat method for measuring analgesic potency and pain threshold in preclinical studies.

Digital Electroconvulsiometer

Controlled electrical stimulation for anticonvulsant screening and epilepsy research models.

Student Organ Bath

Isolated tissue preparations for studying drug effects on smooth muscle and organ responses.

Actophotometer

Photoelectric locomotor activity monitor for screening CNS stimulant and depressant agents.

Rota Rod Apparatus

Motor coordination and muscle relaxant assessment through accelerating rotarod endurance testing.

Digital Eddy's Hot Plate

Thermal nociception model with precise temperature control for central analgesic evaluation.

Morris Water Maze

Spatial learning and memory assessment for evaluating nootropic and neuroprotective compounds.

Pharmaceutics Wing
Pharmaceutics Equipment

Hot Melt Extruder

Continuous polymer processing for solid dispersions and amorphous formulations.

Lyophilizer (Freeze Dryer)

Low-temperature dehydration for stable preservation of biologics and heat-sensitive formulations.

Spray Dryer

Rapid drying of solutions and suspensions into uniform free-flowing powders for formulation.

Probe Sonicator

High-intensity ultrasonic processing for nanoemulsion, liposome, and nanoparticle preparation.

Dissolution Test Apparatus

USP-compliant dissolution profiling for tablet, capsule, and modified-release dosage forms.

Brookfield Viscometer

Rheological characterisation of liquids, gels, and semi-solid pharmaceutical formulations.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Wing
Pharmaceutical Chemistry Equipment

HPLC

High-performance liquid chromatography for separation, identification, and quantification of compounds.

GC (Gas Chromatography)

Volatile compound separation and analysis for synthetic intermediates and final products.

UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

Absorbance-based quantitative and qualitative analysis across the UV-visible spectrum.

FT-IR Spectrophotometer

Functional group identification and structural characterisation of organic and inorganic molecules.

Rotary Evaporator

Efficient solvent removal under vacuum for synthetic and extraction workflows.

Pharmaceutical Analysis Wing
Pharmaceutical Analysis Equipment

Shimadzu HPLC LC-20AD

Precision chromatographic system for analytical method development and validation studies.

GC

Gas chromatographic analysis for residual solvents and volatile impurity profiling.

UV-1700 Spectrophotometer

Double-beam spectrophotometer for routine pharmaceutical assay and quality control.

HPTLC System

High-performance thin-layer chromatography for fingerprinting and standardisation of formulations.

Cold Centrifuge

Temperature-controlled centrifugation for sample preparation of thermolabile analytes.

Pharmacognosy Wing
Pharmacognosy Facilities

Medicinal Plant Garden (90+ species)

On-campus living repository for ethnopharmacological study and pharmacognostic research.

Herbarium Collection

Preserved specimens of medicinal flora for taxonomic reference and authentication.

Phytochemistry Research Lab

Extraction, isolation, and characterisation of bioactive phytoconstituents from plant sources.

Chromatography Instrumentation

Column, TLC, and HPTLC platforms for natural product separation and standardisation.

Pharmacy Practice Wing
Pharmacy Practice Facilities

1,500-bed AHRC Hospital (on-campus)

Adichunchanagiri Hospital & Research Centre provides direct clinical exposure for pharmacy practice.

Drug Information Centre

Reference resource supporting clinicians, students, and patients with evidence-based drug information.

Clinical Pharmacy Ward Rounds

Structured ward participation enabling pharmaceutical care, medication review, and case learning.

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Lab

Plasma drug concentration analysis to optimise dosing and personalise therapy.

Patient Counselling Centre

Dedicated space for medication counselling, adherence support, and patient education.

Drug Testing Laboratory
SACP Drug Testing Laboratory
Govt. Approved

Adichunchanagiri Drug Testing Laboratory

The ADTL operates under approval from the Drugs Control Department, Government of Karnataka (License No. KTK/37/77/2023, dated July 5, 2023) — enabling SACP to conduct authorised testing of pharmaceutical substances under Schedules C & C1.

Shimadzu HPLC LC-20AD — high-precision chromatographic analysis
Gas Chromatography — volatile compound identification
UV-1700 Spectrophotometer — quantitative drug assays
Cold Centrifuge — temperature-sensitive sample processing

Services: Testing of pharmaceutical substances (Schedules C & C1), Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) analysis, and comprehensive analytical method development & validation.

Incubation Centre
Section 8 Company

Adichunchanagiri Centre for Entrepreneurs (ACE)

ACE is a Section 8 company established to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among pharmacy students and faculty. Associated with CORMIL (Centre for Optimisation Research in Medicine and Industrial Logistics) and CMPAT (Centre for Molecular Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics) research centres.

April 2021 ACE founded as a Section 8 company to incubate pharmaceutical innovation and startup culture.
February 2022 Arthanaya Solutions LLP formed — the first venture incubated through the ACE programme.
April 2022 Applied for MSME business incubator status to expand support infrastructure for startups.
Ongoing Weekly hand-holding sessions for students and faculty to develop business plans and prototypes.
ACE Incubation Centre

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