Dr. Suhena Sarkar is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology, Medical College, Kolkata, a position she has held since 18 July 2024. With over a decade of academic, clinical research, and teaching experience, she has established herself as a dedicated pharmacology educator and an active contributor to medical science.

Research Contributions

Dr. Sarkar has an impressive scholarly record with 56 scientific publications, encompassing diverse areas of pharmacology, medical education, infectious diseases, clinical therapeutics, and patient safety. Her work reflects a strong commitment to evidence-based medicine and translational pharmacological research.

Ongoing Research Projects

She is currently involved in several important research initiatives, including:

• Co-investigator, MRU-approved study: “Assessment of correlation between Methotrexate Concentration Post-Leucovorin Rescue and Hematological and Renal Parameters in patients on High-Dose Methotrexate.”

• Self-Directed Learning in Medical Education: evaluating students’ perceptions and implementation challenges.

• Early Clinical Exposure as a Learning Method: a cross-sectional study among UG medical students in Eastern India.

• Non-Fermenting Gram-Negative Bacilli in Diabetic Foot Ulcer: studying occurrence and antimicrobial resistance patterns.

These projects highlight her active engagement in both clinical pharmacology and medical education research.

Workshops & Training

Dr. Sarkar has continuously upgraded her professional skills by attending a wide range of national and zonal-level training programs, including:

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) workshops

• Advanced Pharmacovigilance training programs (2020–2021)

• Workshops on COVID-19 patient safety monitoring

• National workshops on clinical trials, biostatistics, microteaching, immunopharmacology, and laboratory animal experimentation

Her extensive training reflects expertise in clinical research methodology, drug safety, and ethical biomedical practices.

Conferences, CME & Symposia

Dr. Sarkar has actively participated in numerous scientific conferences at state, national, and international levels, including MEDICON, HOPECON, GSICON, and multiple editions of IPSWBCON. Her involvement as faculty at select conferences underscores her standing within the pharmacology academic community.

Professional Strengths

• Strong research output with multidisciplinary impact

• Expertise in pharmacovigilance and rational therapeutics

• Significant contributions to medical education reforms

• Strong academic leadership and student mentorship

• Regular participation in high-level scientific platforms

Eligibility for the Remarkable Researcher Award 

Dr. Suhena Sarkar is highly eligible for the Remarkable Researcher Award based on the following merits:

1. Robust Publication Record – 56 publications demonstrating consistent and meaningful research contributions.

2. Active Involvement in Cutting-Edge Research – particularly in clinical pharmacology, drug safety, and medical education.

3. Participation in Multiple High-Level Research Trainings & Workshops – showcasing strong commitment to continuous professional development.

4. Diverse and Impactful Ongoing Projects – addressing clinically significant and educationally relevant issues.

5. Professional Visibility – participation in numerous national conferences and recognition as conference faculty.

6. Demonstrated Potential for Future Scientific Leadership – through research mentorship, interdisciplinary work, and institutional contributions.

Based on these strengths, Dr. Sarkar stands out as a promising and dynamic researcher, making her an excellent candidate for this prestigious recognition.