National Conference on “STEERING PHARMACY EDUCATION AND AI FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

National Conference on “STEERING PHARMACY EDUCATION AND AI FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH AND INNOVATION”, organized by ADITYA BANGALORE INSTITUTE OF PHARMACY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (ABIPER), in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka State Pharmacy Council (KSPC), and Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), was conducted successfully with enthusiastic participation from academicians, researchers, industry professionals, and students.
The scientific programme comprised four technical sessions delivered by Dr. Pradeep R. Vavia, Dr. Nitin M., Dr. Ravi S. Talluri, and Dr. Jitesh Iyer, focusing on advanced drug delivery systems, preclinical pharmacology, PBPK modelling, and clinical biomarkers in precision medicine. The sessions were chaired by Dr. Kusum Devi, Dr. Shivakumar Swamy, Dr. Ashok Malpani, and Dr. Nitin Mahurkar, with Dr. Sowjanya Battu, Dr. Venkatesha A. Venkata Subbaiah, Dr. Manjunatha P. Mudgal, and Dr. Sowjanya Battu serving as Co-chairpersons. The programme concluded with interactive discussions, felicitation of the speakers, and Poster and Oral Presentation competitions, providing participants with a valuable platform to present their research and exchange scientific ideas.
The conference concluded with a few cultural programmes, including a special Indian Santoor performance by Mr. B.V. Aditya, followed by the Valedictory Function. The programme was graced by Dr. B.A. Vishwanath, Founder Chairman, Aditya Group of Institutions; Chief Guest Mr. Suresh Kempaiah, Deputy Drug Controller, Government of Karnataka; Mr. B.V. Aditya, Vice-Chairman, Aditya Group of Institutions; Dr. B.G. Sivananda, CEO, Aditya Group of Institutions; Mr. Ganesh Babu K.N., Chief Administrative Officer, Aditya Group of Institutions; and Dr. Sowjanya Battu, Vice-Principal, ABIPER. The function commenced with the welcome of the dignitaries, presentation of saplings, invocation, and the traditional lighting of the lamp.
In his address, Mr. B.V. Aditya emphasized the ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in education and research. Chief Guest Mr. Suresh Kempaiah highlighted the role of AI in accelerating drug discovery while stressing the importance of transparency, data integrity, scientific validation, and human oversight in regulatory decision-making. Dr. Manasa Rekha, Head, Department of Pharmacy Practice, spoke on the visionary leadership of Dr. B.A. Vishwanath in promoting AI-driven education, research collaborations, and innovation, while Mr. Ganesh Babu K.N. shared his perspectives on the growing impact of AI in healthcare and education.
The dignitaries were felicitated, followed by the prize distribution for the Oral and Poster Presentation competitions. Mr. Amalin Pradhan (HSK College of Pharmacy, Bagalkot) received the First Prize (₹10,000), Ms. Kuruba Nerosha (TVM College of Pharmacy) secured the Second Prize (₹5,000), and Mr. Veladi Manideep (CMR College of Pharmacy), Ms. Kavya Sree and Ms. Madhu Sree from ABIPER received the Third Prize (₹2,000).
The conference concluded with the Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. Sowjanya Battu, followed by the National Anthem and a group photograph, marking the successful completion of the two-day National Conference.