PUCP holds moot to highlight pharma advancements

LAHORE: Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood inaugurated a collaborative conference as part of Pak Pharma Expo at Expo Centre on Thursday.

In the event, the Punjab University’s College of Pharmacy (PUCP) brought together key players in the pharmaceutical industry to showcase the latest advancements and techniques to foster collaborations between academia and industry. PUCP Principal Prof Dr Syed Atif Raza, pharmacists, industrialists and others were also present.

The event drew a diverse audience, including industrialists who reconnected with their alma mater by signing letter of understanding between PUCP and their respective industries for research collaboration and support.

Prof Dr Hamid Saeed and Prof Dr Furqan Hashmi emphasised on the importance of bridging the gap between academia and industry for mutual growth and innovation. Prof Dr Syed Atif Raza with faculty members, including Dr Imran Tariq, Prof Dr Nasir Abbas and Dr Khalil ur Rehman presented the emerging technologies in pharmaceutical sciences. He said this event underscored the importance of partnership between academia and industry in driving progress and excellence in the field.