The KIIT School of Pharmacy organized a guest lecture on 26th July 2025, marking another significant academic endeavor aimed at fostering advanced knowledge and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The session commenced with a warm welcome by Prof. (Dr.) Biswaranjan Behera, Principal, KIIT School of Pharmacy. Dr. Behera introduced the distinguished guests, highlighting their remarkable contributions to the medical and academic fields. His address set the tone for an engaging and insightful session.
The program was graced by the presence of Dr. (Prof.) Ram Chandra Das, AVM, Dean & Principal, KIMS, whose insightful guidance added immense value to the lecture. Also present was Prof. (Brig.) Ambika Prasad Mohanty, VSM, Director, KIMS. He emphasized the value of collaborative learning and research in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences.
The highlight of the event was the guest lecture delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Subrat Kumar Bhattamisra, Dean & Professor, Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya. He presented an enlightening session on the topic: “Concept of Drug Discovery, Design and Development.” Prof. Bhattamisra explained the systematic process involved in drug discovery- from target identification and screening of compounds (hits), to lead optimization and preclinical studies. He elaborated on computer-aided drug design techniques, focusing on enhancing efficacy and minimizing side effects. The drug development phase, including Phases I–IV of clinical trials, was discussed in detail to highlight the assessment of safety, dosage, and efficacy in humans. The lecture emphasized the interdisciplinary nature of the field, incorporating biology, chemistry, and pharmacology. Prof. Bhattamisra also highlighted the significant role of genomics, proteomics, and artificial intelligence in modern drug development.
There is an active participation of the students of B. Pharmacy, D. Pharmacy and faculty members. All the audience greatly benefited from the insightful discussion and real-world perspectives shared by the speaker.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mrs. J. Jena, Assistant Professor, who expressed gratitude to all the guests, the resource person, and participants. The KIIT School of Pharmacy extends its sincere thanks to all dignitaries and participants for making the event a grand success.
