Kolkata, September 2, 2024: Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (GNIPST), a premium institution under JIS Group Educational Initiatives, in association with the Indian Pharmacy Graduates’ Association (IPGA), Bengal Branch, successfully organised the International Conference MIINDV 2024 at the Dhana Dhanya Auditorium. The conference, centered around the theme “Make in India Initiative for New Drugs and Vaccines,” brought together eminent personalities from across the nation and abroad. Notable attendees included Prof. David L. Whitford, Vice Chancellor of the University of Cyberjaya, Malaysia; Dr. Montu Kumar M. Patel, President of PCI, Chief Guest of the event; Mr. Deepnath Roychowdhury, Managing Director of Strassenburg Pharmaceutical Ltd.; Sardar Taranjit Singh, Managing Director, JIS Group; Sardar Amrik Singh, Deputy Managing Director, JIS Group; Mr. Simarpreet Singh, Director of JIS Group; Prof. (Dr.) Abhijit Sengupta, Chairman of MIINDV 2024, Director of GNIPST and Mr. Tapan Kumar Chowdhury, Co-Chairman of MIINDV 2024, Vice President of IPGA. Additionally, esteemed academicians like Dr. Atul Kumar Nasa, President of IPGA, and Dr. Dipendra Singh, Chairman of Educational Regulation at PCI, graced the event.
The event commenced with an introductory session, highlighting the key objectives of MIINDV 2024, which included Novel Drug Discovery, Emerging Medical Technologies, Personalised Medicine, Pharmacogenomics, and Green Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. A significant highlight of the conference was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Cyberjaya and GNIPST, following a keynote address by Prof. Whitford on Type II Diabetes and its interventions. The event also featured award ceremonies, technical sessions led by experts like Prof. (Dr.) Shyamnandi of ICMR, and insightful presentations on various pharmaceutical advancements. The conference concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Partha Saha, Organising Secretary of MIINDV 2024, followed by the distribution of awards to the top three poster presenters, recognising their outstanding contributions.
Speaking on the occasion, Sardar Taranjit Singh, Managing Director, JIS Group said, “The successful organisation of the MIINDV 2024 International Conference marks a significant milestone for Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology and the JIS Group on the whole. We are deeply committed to advancing pharmaceutical education and research, and this event has provided a crucial platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration. The discussions on novel drug discovery, emerging medical technologies, and green pharmaceutical manufacturing are particularly relevant as we align with the ‘Make in India’ initiative to contribute meaningfully to the global healthcare landscape. Our partnership with the University of Cyberjaya further solidifies our commitment to develop and promote international collaborations that drive innovation in the pharmaceutical sector.”