Dev Bhoomi University Assistant Professor Secures Patent for Neurofunctional Research Model

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University has recently shared an applaud-worthy news announcing that Mr Subham Kumar, Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy Research (SoPR) has received a patent for "Laboratory Rodent Model for the Study of Neurofunctional Effects." This recognition is in keeping with the University's emphasis on research, innovation and academic development in the field of pharmaceutical and health sciences education.

The patent titled "Laboratory Rodent Model for the Study of Neurofunctional Effects," means that the work is related to the use of laboratory rodents for the study of changes or effects relating to nervous system function. While elaborate technical specifications of the model are not provided in the note issued by the University, the title itself indicates that the invention is about supporting controlled scientific studies on neurofunctional parameters using rodent models in the laboratory environment. Such models are usually used to monitor behavioural, physiological or neurological changes under set experimental conditions.

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University has made explicit links to this patent and its broader vision of promoting the growth of a good research culture, encouraging faculty to take up innovative projects and contribute to the growth of academia. In its social media post, the university is quite explicit about the fact that this achievement "reflects our strong commitment to research excellence, innovation, and academic advancement," directly relating Mr. Kumar's patent grant to institutional priorities.

As a faculty member at the School of Pharmacy Research (SoPR), DBUU, Mr. Subham Kumar's patent adds to the University's profile in terms of pharmacy and health-related research. It reflects the significance of individual faculty achievement in strengthening the position of the university amongst institutions of higher education in Uttarakhand and in India who are actively developing their research portfolio. The university has formally congratulated him with the message - Congratulations Mr Subham Kumar! as an underlined institutional recognition and appreciation for this accomplishment.

The announcement is also being positioned as an achievement for Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, Dehradun and is tied to the university's identity as a growing centre of education in the region.

Overall, this patent grant to Assistant Professor, Subham Kumar for "Laboratory Rodent Model for the Study of Neurofunctional Effects" is a tangible step in the journey of Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University towards building its research output and building a culture of innovation in its academic community, specifically in the School of Pharmacy Research.