Dibrugarh: The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Dibrugarh University successfully organized a two-day international academic conference with the theme “Holistic Therapeutic Intervention and Translational Research” at the Rangghar Auditorium of the university. The occasion provided a lively forum for academics, researchers, and students to participate in insightful conversations about new developments and trends in the therapeutic and pharmaceutical sciences. The International Conference was inaugurated by Prof. Jiten Hazarika, Vice-Chancellor of Dibrugarh University. The inauguration was carried out in the distinguished presence of Prof. Hirendra Nath Sarma, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Sri Sri Aniruddhadeva Sports University as a Chief Guest, along with the Guest of Honour Prof. Sanjib Kakoti, Principal of Assam Medical College. Prof. Pankaj Das, Dean R&D, Dibrugarh University and Dr. Biman Bhuyan, Convener, was also present, adding great dignity and significance to the opening session of the conference. The inauguration concluded with a warm vote of thanks by Dr. Biman Bhuyan, Convener of the International Conference.
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Following the inaugural ceremony, Prof. Hirendra Nath Sarma delivered the keynote address, highlighting the growing importance of translational research in bridging the gap between scientific discoveries and their practical applications in medicine and healthcare. He remarked that “holistic therapeutic research is the future of modern healthcare, where innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration play a vital role.”
The two-day event featured a series of invited lectures delivered by distinguished experts from reputed national and international institutions. Among the speakers were Prof. Bikul Das, Director and Senior Scientist, Thoreau Lab, Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center, University of Massachusetts, UMass Lowell, USA; Prof. Rakesh Kumar Singh, Head, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh; Dr. P.D. Vindya Madushika Perera, Head, Department of Microbiology; Faculty of Medicine, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka; Prof. Praveen T. K. Principal College of Pharmacy-JSSATEN JSS University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh; Prof. Michael KH Ling, Head of Biomedical Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM); Dr. Rinku Baishya, Senior Scientist, Centre for Pre-clinical Studies, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST) Jorhat, Assam; Prof. Nitin Sharma, Center Head (Pharmaceutics), Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
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Research scholars and participants across the country actively took part in the International Conference by presenting their work through oral and poster presentations. These sessions provided a useful platform for academic discussion, allowing scholars to share their research findings and ideas in the field of pharmaceutical sciences while also engaging with fellow researchers and experts.
The conference concluded with a valedictory session that reflected on the key discussions and outcomes of the event. Overall, the programme encouraged meaningful academic interaction and highlighted the university’s continued efforts to promote research and knowledge sharing in healthcare and pharmaceutical sciences.
