IRPBMS – 2024 on "Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Industry in Health Sciences
Mohan Babu University’s School of Pharmaceutical Sciences announced the impactful outcome of its recent conference – IRPBMS – 2024 on "Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Industry in Health Sciences." This three day event brought together leading researchers, academicians, healthcare professionals, and industry experts to discuss enhancing collaboration, aligning research goals, and promoting innovation.
The IRPBMS-2024 conference proved to be a vibrant platform addressing key areas for achieving industrial synergy. It focused on fostering collaboration through joint research initiatives, consortiums and industry involvement in setting research agendas. The conference explored effective communication strategies between academia and industry, breaking down barriers and promoting mutual understanding. Additionally, it highlighted the importance of practical training for students and researchers, considerations for intellectual property management, and funding incentives. The event also showcased inspiring case studies where academic research transformed into impactful health technologies, underscoring the significant benefits of such partnerships and inspiring future collaborations.
A key highlight of the event was the interactive panel titled “Exploring Cutting-Edge Innovations in Pharmaceutical, Biosciences, and Medical Sciences.” Distinguished panelists included Dr. Srinivas Nanduri, Ph.D., Professor from the Department of Chemical Sciences at NIPER-Hyderabad, Dr. William Carey Mamidipalli, Registrar of the Andhra Pradesh Pharmacy Council in Guntur, Dr. Kalyan Akula Chakravarthy, Vice-President at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories in Hyderabad, and Dr. Praveen R, Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Biocon Biologicals Ltd in Bengaluru.
Reflecting on the significance of the conference, Mr.Vinay Maheshwari, Executive Director & Trustee, Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust (SVET, stated, “The IRPBMS-2024 conference is vital for fostering knowledge exchange between academia and industry. By bringing together leading minds from both sectors, we aim to drive innovation and align research with real-world needs. The university looks forward to building on the insights and partnerships formed during this event, continuing to lead the way in integrating academic research with industry needs for the betterment of global health.”
With a robust 31-year legacy and under the visionary leadership of Padma Shri Dr. M. Mohan Babu, MBU ensures excellence in transformative education. The university stands out with its 108+ graduate and postgraduate programs, all set within a sprawling 100+ acre campus.