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College of Pharmacy, Madras Medical College

Pioneering Pharmaceutical Education Since 1860
College of Pharmacy

The College of Pharmacy, Madras Medical College, stands as a beacon of excellence and innovation in pharmaceutical education in India. With a legacy that dates back over 160 years, this institution has been at the forefront of shaping pharmacy education, research, and practice in the country.

Madras Medical College (MMC), one of India’s premier medical institutions, is credited with pioneering formal pharmacy education long before it was widely recognized as a distinct academic discipline.

  • 1860: Pharmacy education began at Madras Medical College with the introduction of Materia Medica classes for students of Medicine and Apothecary, laying the foundation for structured pharmaceutical training.
  • 1870: A Certificate Course for Chemists and Druggists was introduced, modeled on the curriculum of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. The course duration was initially 1 year.
  • 1886: The course duration was extended to 2 years, strengthening the academic and practical training components.
  • 1938: Recognizing the need for formal higher education in pharmacy, the University of Madras instituted a 2-year B.Sc. (Pharmacy) degree—a visionary move at the time.
  • 3rd July 1939: The first batch of students commenced the B.Sc. (Pharmacy) course at Madras Medical College.
  • 1946: A dedicated Department of Pharmaceutics was sanctioned, marking the diversification and specialization within the field of pharmaceutical sciences.
  • 1950: The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) course was introduced as a 3-year program, replacing the B.Sc. model to meet evolving academic standards.
  • 1961: The B.Pharm curriculum was restructured into an integrated 4-year program, aligning with national and international norms for pharmacy education.
  • 1995: Postgraduate education was introduced with the launch of the M.Pharm program in four specializations, expanding the college’s role in advanced research and academic excellence.
  • 2008: A major milestone was achieved with the establishment of the College of Pharmacy as a separate entity under Madras Medical College, complete with the creation of the Principal’s post.

Continuing the Tradition of Excellence

Today, the College of Pharmacy, MMC, continues to uphold its historic legacy while embracing modern advancements in pharmaceutical education and research. With a commitment to academic rigor, clinical relevance, and community impact, the college remains a leading institution producing competent pharmacists, researchers, and academicians for India and beyond.

VISION:

To achieve Excellence in Pharmacy Education, Research and Services

MISSION:

To produce Pharmacy Professionals of Global Standards

  • Providing quality Education
  • Pioneering Research
  • Affording Pharmaceutical Services

The College of Pharmacy, Madras Medical College is dedicated to achieving global standards in healthcare by nurturing and empowering future pharmacy professionals through comprehensive education, ethical values, and a commitment to excellence.

Our Core Objectives

To uphold the vision of “Health for All” by producing competent, ethical, and socially responsible pharmacy professionals.

To continually enhance the quality of education, research, and pharmaceutical services through continuous improvement and innovation.

To adopt structured and progressive delivery of pharmacy education in line with national and international standards.

To deliver skill-based training in key areas including:

  • Strengthening infrastructure and academic support,
  • Encouraging publications in reputed peer-reviewed journals, and
  • Supporting intellectual property generation through patent filing.

To deliver skill-based training in key areas including:

  • Hospital and clinical pharmacy services
  • Industrial drug manufacturing
  • Quality assurance
  • Pharmacovigilance and regulatory practices

Principal’s Message

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Welcome to the College of Pharmacy, Madras Medical College – an institution with a proud legacy and a commitment to excellence in pharmaceutical education and research.

As one of the premier Pharmacy colleges in India, we take immense pride in shaping future pharmacists who are not only academically proficient but also ethically grounded and socially responsible. Our curriculum is designed to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector, with a strong emphasis on clinical practice, research innovation, and interprofessional collaboration.

We are privileged to be part of the Madras Medical College campus, which fosters a unique environment for learning alongside medical and allied health sciences. Our students benefit from close interaction with healthcare professionals, giving them a distinct edge in clinical pharmacy and hospital-based pharmaceutical care.

Our faculty members are dedicated educators and researchers, committed to mentoring students and advancing the frontiers of pharmaceutical sciences. Through continuous academic and infrastructural advancements, we aim to nurture competent professionals who will contribute meaningfully to healthcare, industry, academia, and research.

Principles
S.NO NAME TENURE
1 DR.N.Narayanan June 2008-Dec 2009
2 DR.A.Jerad Suresh Dec 2011 – July 2022
3 DR.V.Niraimathi July 2023 to October 2024
4 DR.R.Radha May 2025 till date

Faculty & Residents

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Dr.R.Radha

Principal & Professor

Pharmacognosy

Dr. R. Radha is a distinguished academician and researcher in the field of Pharmacognosy

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Mr.K.Ramesh Kumar

Associate Professor

Pharmaceutics

Dr. R. Radha is a distinguished academician and researcher in the field of Pharmacognosy

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Dr.S.Daisy Chellakumari

Assistant Professor

Pharmaceutics

Dr. R. Radha is a distinguished academician and researcher in the field of Pharmacognosy

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Dr.R.Devi Damayanthi

Assistant Professor

Pharmaceutics

Dr. R. Radha is a distinguished academician and researcher in the field of Pharmacognosy,

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S.NO Non Teaching Staff Designation
1 Mrs.K.Chitra Sweeper
2 Mrs.M.Rama Sweeper

Facility & Clinical Care

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

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  • The laboratory of the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry equipped with the necessary instruments and glass wares and facilities for conducting practical classes & carrying out research projects.
  • The Department is equipped with sophisticated instruments like fully automated advanced microwave system, glass reactor, flash rotary vacuum evaporator, vacuum oven, thermostatic oil bath, thermostatic water bath.
  • The main area of research is synthesis, extraction, isolation of novel heterocyclic lead molecules by (CADD, conventional microwave irradiation of natural and synthetic origins). The lead molecules are screened for various biological activities
TEACHING FACULTY
S.NO Name of the Faculty Designation
1 DR.M.Sathish Associate Professor
2 DR.R.Priyadarsini Assistant Professor
3 DR.P.G.Sunitha Assistant Professor
4 DR.T.Saraswathy Assistant Professor

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICS


The Department of Pharmaceutics is a cornerstone of the institute, playing a vital role in education and research related to drug development, delivery, and evaluation. The department boasts state-of-the-art facilities, enabling advanced research in areas such as:

· Novel and targeted drug delivery systems

· Pre-formulation and incompatibility studies

· Cost-effective and time-efficient formulation strategies

The department has pioneered the integration of software-aided design and simulation technologies in the development of new drug delivery systems. This approach enhances the therapeutic efficacy and safety of pharmaceutical formulations.

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  • The Department of Pharmaceutics is one of the key departments of the Institute. It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to undertake research in drug development, delivery, and evaluation.
  • The Department has expertise in research areas such as development and evaluation of newer formulations, targeted drug delivery system, pre-formulation and incompatibility studies.
  • Department of Pharmaceutics traced its footpaths in current trends of newer drug delivery systems combining the software development technologies leading to fabrication of essentials medicines paying the approach to reduce the time and cost of formulation.
  • As a result there is an increased focus on making drugs that can perform better therapeutically in terms of efficacy and safety. The department is well equipped with Machine Room, Analytical Room and Preparatory room comprising of sophisticated machines and equipments as per requirement of University, PCI and AICTE.
TEACHING FACULTY
S.NO Name of the Faculty Designation
1 Mr. K. Ramesh Kumar Associate Professor
2 Dr. S. Daisy Chella Kumari Assistant Professor
3 Dr. R. Devi Damayanthi Assistant Professor
4 Dr. N. Deattu Assistant Professor

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY

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  • Pharmacology is often described as a bridge science because it incorporates knowledge and skills from a number of basic science disciplines including physiology, Cellular and molecular biology.
  • Pharmacology involves the study and description of the drugs and their effect on whole body system. Pharmacologist are able to translate such knowledge into the rational development of therapeutics.
  • Pharmacology upholds the major role in bringing the drug into the market by the means of clinical trials. Department of pharmacology offers training in Pharmacology and toxicology to undergraduate and post graduate students.  Department of Pharmacology is committed to achieve and to be strive for excellence in teaching and research.
  • Apart from teaching also includes the interactive modules in pharmacy, demonstration exercises in experimental pharmacology software, Group discussion on clinical oriented problems, drug display and seminars related to pharmacology. This pharmacological study involves analysing the problems associated with the drugs used for various diseases.
  • Pharmacological field encompasses drug composition, drug design, molecular diagnostics, medical applications, etc. It revolves around the mechanism of drug action, pharmacological action, and adverse effects and also therapeutic approach in management of various diseases.
  • Toxicity studies on animals and Pharmacological screening of various drugs can be performed by conducting experiments on animals and bioassays on isolated tissues. The students will acquire knowledge on Anatomy of human body, physiological functions and pathophysiological condition in human body.
  • The goal of pharmacology department is to prepare the students for successful Carrier in industry, academics research, pharmacovigilance etc.
TEACHING FACULTY
S.NO Name of the Faculty Designation
1 DR.R.Indumathy Principal and Professor
2 DR.M.Sakthi Abirami Assistant Professor

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOGNOSY

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  • The field of Pharmacognosy plays an inevitable role in the Pharmacy curriculum as it provides a systematic and scientific validation of traditional medicines. Pharmacognostical standardisation helps to develop lead molecules from natural sources and to establish the Pharmacological and biochemical roles of these molecules.
  • Though the traditional medicine provides a gold mine for alleviating diseases, there is a lacuna in the availability of standard preparations. Hence there is an urgent need to standardize herbal preparations which is a major area of research.
  • Pharmacognosy has undergone significant changes in recent years and today it substantiates as an interdisciplinary science. The subject seeks to bridge the gap between modern and traditional systems of medicine.
  • Pharmacognosy lab of College of Pharmacy Madras Medical College is well equipped with spacious laboratories to train UG and PG students, with facilities for extraction, isolation and identification of phytopharmaceuticals. The instruments which are available in the Department are UV Spectroscopy, Stability Chamber, Rotary vaccum evaporator, Trinocular microscope with digital camera, Rotary microtome, Electric centrifuge, Muffle furnace, Volatile oil distillation apparatus etc.,
TEACHING FACULTY
S.NO Name of the Faculty Designation
1 DR.R.Radha Principal & Professor
2 DR.P.Muthusamy Assistant Professor
3 DR.R. Vijaya Bharathi Assistant Professor
4 DR.B.Kumudhaveni Assistant Professor

Academic Forum

  • Academic forum aims to strengthen academic reforms, research, and developmental activities among students and faculty members to enhance the quality of the learning environment and develop innate qualities.
  • It ensures the transformation and percolation of the College’s academic vision into the four-year undergraduate and two-year postgraduate academic programs.
Objective of the Academic Forum
  • Undertake various events like invited talks by eminent researchers through seminars, conferences, workshops, and training.
  • Conduct research and developmental activities, co-curricular/co-academic programs, quality improvement initiatives, journal publications, and student forum events.
  • Research proposals are reviewed at academic review meetings conducted at the start and end of each semester, attended by committee members and semester coordinators.
Executive Committee
  • Chairperson: Dr. R. Radha
  • Coordinator: Dr. P. Muthusamy
  • Members: Dr. S. Daisy Chella Kumari, Dr. R. Vadivu, Dr. R. Priyadarsini, Dr. M. Sakthi Abirami
ACADEMIC FORUM
S.NO Academic Year No.of students
1 2021-2022 59
2 2022-2023 55
3 2023-2024 60
Previous year Pass percentage 98%

GUEST LECTURES / ORATION:

S.NO Date Name of the Guest Lecturer Topic of the Guest Lecture State or National level
1 25/11/2022 Thiru. B. Saravanan B Pharm I Year Induction Programme State Level
2 23/9/2023 DR. V. Gopal Pharmacists Strengthening Health System State Level
3 22/6/2023 DR. R.Vadivu Methods for the extraction of chemicals from Plants State Level

SEMINAR / SYMPOSIUM:

S.NO Date Seminar/Symposium with Title University / TNMSC Credits / both if present
1 26/8/2022 One Day National Symposium on QbD and validation

TRAINING/ WORKSHOP PROGRAMME:

S.NO Date WORKSHOP / TRAINING with Title University / TNMSC Credits / both if present State or National level
1 25/9/2023 One Day visit to Pfizer R&D on the occasion of World Pharmacist Day State Level
2 23/9/2023 SYNER-G Biopharma Group Networking Event State Level
3 16/11/2021 AICTE Internship Awareness by NEAT Cell State Level
4 14/11/2022 Campus Interview by Aquity Solutions Pvt. State Level
5 3/11/2023 Industrial Visit to IMPCOPS State Level
S.No Date Quiz / Competitions with Title University / TNMSC Credits / both if present Prizes Awarded To Level
1 13/12/2021 - 18/12/2021 60th National Pharmacy Week Celebration Winners: Aninditha S, Ajitha M B
Runners: Manjusri B, Pavithra T, Harish S, Mohammed Rashid R, Janarthanan J, Kiruthiga T, Krithika T, Gayathri S, Vijayaragavan M, Jeevithapriya R, Arputha S, Kowsalya M, Tamilarasi T, Shalini R, Nandini S, Deepika A, Ranjitham M, Shalini R, Kowsalya M, Theepika Charan J S, Sneha, Jothika Jayashankar, Jothilakshmi, Devayani, Nithya, Jeevitha, Sangeetha, Madhumitha, Naveen, Janani 		State Level
2 12/12/2021 National Level Online Pharmaceutical Microbiology Quiz Kathirvel S, Anguraj M, Sathya R State Level
3 28/12/2021 Ayurveda Day e-poster K. Abirami, M. Gayathri State Level
4 28/12/2021 Ayurveda Day Quiz S. Kathirvel, Sandiya State Level
5 21/11/2021 TN IPGA Quiz Kathirvel, Anguraj State Level
6 21/11/2022 Srinivasan College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trichy Quiz Kathirvel, Abdul Rahman State Level
7 8/11/2022 Medha National Pharma Quiz Competition Kathirvel, Karthick Kannan, Ayusha Yasmeen, Jeevitha National Level
8 31/10/2022 Unity Day Celebration Praveen Kumar, Kathirvel, Jainambu Beevi S State Level
9 23/9/2022 National Pharmacovigilance Week Essay Competition Naveena, Bujitha, Srividya State Level
10 15/8/2022 Independence Day Celebration State Level
11 7/2/2022 Quiz on India’s Freedom Struggle Ganesh, Gowtham, Mythili Priya M State Level
S.NO Date Other events with Title
1 7/1/2021 11th National Voters’ Day Celebration
2 28/6/2022 Blood Donation Camp

Scientific Forum

Completed Projects
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Ongoing Projects:
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Awards & Achievements

S.NO Date/Month & Year Name of the Awards & achievements received Name of the awardee with designation District level / State level / National level Images
1 01/01/2022 Won the cash prize of Rs.10,000/-. and received “ G. Rangachari Memorial (PG Pharmacy Fellowship) Award” Ms. Ahamed Nisha K. (M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry) State View

Sucess Stories

SUCCESS STORIES OF COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
  • Providing unique learning experience through advanced research.
  • Ensuring high quality education for the safe, efficacious and effective use of medications.
  • Contributing towards the wellbeing and welfare of the community.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE OF STUDENTS
  • With guidance from experienced and qualified faculties, structured learning, regular assessments, and study materials assure bringing out the best in each student in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.
  • Every year students cracks GPAT, NIPER which is conducted for higher studies after B.Pharmacy by National Testing Agency (NTA).
  • Also students shine in the National / State competitive exams like
    • UPSC
    • TNPSC
    • Drug Inspector (State/Central)
    • Junior Analyst
    • MRB (Pharmacist)
  • Entrepreneurs in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
  • Students pursue the Masters and Ph.D. in pharmacy in best foreign universities like
    • Harvard University
    • National University of Singapore
STAFF EXCELLENCE
  • More than 370 original research articles are published in peer reviewed International and National Journals by our teaching staff.
  • 36 patents are filed from our college
  • Staff of our college have authored 10 books.
  • Academically the college achieves a pass percentage of above 98% both in UG and PG examinations conducted by University.
  • Faculty of our college are constantly enrolling NPTEL courses to upgrade their knowledge and achieved good score.
PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF HAND SANITIZER DURING COVID 19 PERIOD TO GOVERNMENT GENERAL HOSPITAL
  • During Covid Pandemic times, our institution has been supporting the “ RAJIV GANDHI GOVERNMENT GENERAL HOSPITAL” (Asia’s Largest Hospital) and Chennai Police Force by manufacturing Hand sanitizer and Tunnel Disinfectant to meet the huge demands.
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ALL INDIA PHARMACY QUIZ
  • The Pharmacy Quiz Competition began in 2004-2005 at Madras Medical College during the National Pharmacy Week celebrations for students of Pharmacy Colleges in and around Chennai.
  • This evolved into the Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Quiz competition in the year 2009 and in the year 2010, it evolved into the Pan South India Pharmacy Quiz which included teams from various Colleges from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry and Kerala. In the year 2011, the All India Pharmacy Quiz competition was conducted and it included teams from Pharmacy colleges all over India.
  • In the year 2012, totally 559 teams across 9 states participated in the quiz. In the year 2013, 414 teams participated. In 2014, 270 teams participated. In the year 2017, totally 523 teams participated and in 2018 totally 413 teams participated.
  • The 11th Edition of the All India Pharmacy Quiz for B.Pharm, M.Pharm and Pharm.D students was conducted throughout India in the year 2020 at College of Pharmacy, Madras Medical College. A total of 350 teams participated in the event which was conducted at 20 centres, comprising of 30 colleges and covering 8 states across India.
  • Cash prizes of a total value of ₹.62,000 and consolation prizes for a total value of ₹.10,000 were distributed.
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SUCCESSFUL CONDUCT OF WORKSHOPS
  • In order to improve the current knowledge of the students in recent trends of drug design, herbal drug development and optimization of formulation using software, workshop are conducted on a periodical basis.

Library

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  • Madras Medical College is provided with a central library. Each department has a well maintained departmental library containing books for reference. The dissertations of the research projects are maintained in each department. Journals subscribed
  • Facilities to access e-journals/magazines- the central library has e-library facilities, this facility can be used by staff and students
BOOKS AVAILABLE
Title Available Volume Available
2349 3470
654 805

Placement Cell

  • The College of Pharmacy, Madras Medical College placement cell is continuously involved in project work allotment, industrial/hospital training and student placement. We offer a reputable forum that serves as a bridge between drug manufacturing industries and students.
  • By inviting various pharmaceutical companies, IT Healthcare professional organizations for campus recruitment of student who are in final year of B. Pharm / M. Pharm program.

Objectives and activities

  • The placement cell significantly contributes to a smooth and efficient placement process by coordinating all the activities to guarantee complete satisfaction of the graduating students for their better placement and career advancement.
  • To provide industrial training to improve their academic knowledge and professional experience.
  • To organize on/off campus recruitment to support students decide their employment opportunities in various Organizations and Industries.
  • Organizing Industrial visits to enhance students' technical understanding.
  • Extended Invitation to potential recruiters for the placement cell.
  • Encourage and assist our students to join as JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) in Government sectors like Captain Srinivasa Murthy Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Chennai and IIT, Chennai.
  • To arrange internship for M. Pharm students in Drug Testing Laboratory, Directorate of Medical Sciences, Tenyampet, Chennai to hone their technical and analytical skill sets.
  • To arrange hospital training at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai for B. Pharm. and M. Pharm. students, which will help them in advance understanding of patient counselling and drug store management.

RECREATION CENTER

  • The institution offers amenities like Cricket court, Hockey court, Volley ball court, Shuttle badminton court for the students. Every year sports competition are conducted for encouraging the students in such activities

Committee

Anti-Ragging Committee
S.NO Name Position in Committee Designation Contact Details
1 DR.R.Radha Convener Principal 9884641156
2 Mr.K.Ramesh Kumar Member Associate 9840823538
3 DR. S. Daisy Chella Kumari Member Assistant Professor 9791173875
4 DR.P. Muthusamy Member Assistant Professor 9444233598
5 DR.P.G.Sunitha Member Assistant Professor 9840736172
Online Grievance Redressal Mechanism
S.NO Name Position in Committee Designation Contact
1 DR.R.Radha Chair Person Principal copmmc@gmail.com
2 Mr.K.Ramesh Kumar Convener Associate Professor copmmc@gmail.com
Grievance Redressal Committee in the Institution and Appointment of OMBUDSMAN by the University
S.NO Person to contact Phone Number Mail
1 Public Relations 044- 22353574/75/76, 044- 22353574 ,Extn: 204 grievances@tnmgrmu.ac.in
Establishment of Internal Complaint Committee (ICC)
S.NO Name Position in Committee Designation
1 DR. R. Radha Chair Person Principal
2 Mr.K.Ramesh Kumar Member Associate Professor
3 DR. P. Muthusamy Legal Secretary Associate Professor
4 DR. S. Daisy Chella Kumari Member Associate Professor
5 DR. R. Vijaya Bharathi Member Associate Professor
Establishment of Committee for SC/ST
S.NO Name Position in Committee Designation
1 DR. R. Radha Chair Person Principal
2 Mr.K.Ramesh Kumar Member Associate Professor
3 DR. M.Sakthi Abirami Member Associate Professor
4 Ms.S.Pooja Member Post Graduate Student
5 Mr.A.Manoj Member Post Graduate Student
Constitution of Gender Harassment Committee
  • The General Harassment Committee is constituted with the following faculty members.
S.NO Name of the officer, Designation & Contact Number Position in Committee Contact Details
1 DR. R. Radha Principal & Professor Convenor 9884641156
2 Mr.K.Ramesh Kumar Associate Professor Convenor 9840823538
3 DR.S. Daisy Chella Kumari Assistant Professor Member 9791173875
4 DR.R.Vijaya Bharathi Assistant Professor Member 9789877137
5 DR.R.Vadivu Assistant Professor Member 9444109213

PCI

B.PHARM 2023-2024
S.NO CATEGORY ADMISSION
1 MBC/DNC 15
2 BCM 2
3 BC 15
4 OC 12
5 SC 8
6 SCA 2
7 ST 1
8 PERSON WITH DISABILITY 4
9 PRIME MINISTER SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR KASHMIR STUDENT 1
Previous Year Students Result
Course Total Students Appeared Total Students Passed Total Students Failed
B.Pharm 60 59 1
M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry 10 9 1
M.Pharm Pharmaceutics 10 9 1
M.Pharm Pharmacology 10 10 0
M.Pharm Pharmacognosy 10 10 0
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