NATIONAL CONFERENCE on 'Revolutionizing Healthcare Series 01: Innovations in Smart Polymeric Drug Delivery System' - 27th July 2024

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National Conference on 'Revolutionizing Healthcare Series 01: Innovations in Smart Polymeric Drug Delivery System' - 27th July 2024

Event Overview:

The conference began with an invocation and lamp lighting ceremony. Dr. S. Akilandeswari, Dean of the School of Pharmacy, welcomed the delegates and highlighted the significance of innovations in smart polymeric drug delivery systems. Dr. Dhanasekaran Devaraj, Honourable Registrar, delivered the felicitation speech and honored the resource persons with mementos. The conference proceedings book with ISBN: 978-81-972486-4-1 was released by Dr. Dhanasekaran Devaraj, and certificates of appreciation were awarded to the resource persons by Dr. A. Thulasi, Dean of Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital.

Keynote Lectures:

1. "Mucoadhesive Drug Delivery Systems: Challenges and Opportunities"
Speaker: Dr. Manju S, Scientist E, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Science and Technology, Kerala.

2. "Nanoparticles Impregnated Hydrogel as Antimicrobial Agents and Their Developments"
Speaker: Dr. Sivakumar Muthusamy, Professor of Practice, Department of Biotechnology, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology & CEO, Ariviya Deep Tech Pvt Ltd, Thanjavur.

3. "Light Activated Novel Nano Drug Delivery Systems - A Futuristic View"
Speaker: Dr. K. Venkateshwaran, Vice Principal and HOD, Department of Pharmaceutics, S. A. Raja Pharmacy College, Tirunelveli.

Participation and Competitions:

The conference saw the participation of 322 delegates from various institutions across Tamil Nadu, including students, research scholars, and faculty. The institutions represented included:

Colleges:

1.   Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Anna University, Trichy.
2.  Crescent School of Pharmacy, B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology.
3.  Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Porur, Chennai.
4.  Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,Thirunelveli.
5.  Dr. Kalam College of Pharmacy, Avanam, Thanjavur.
6.  Karpagam College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore.
7.  Kamalakshi Pandurangan College of Pharmacy, Thiruvannamalai.
8.  Krishna Pharmacy College, Trichy.
9.  Mother Teresa College of Pharmacy, Illuppur.
10. Padmavathi College of Pharmacy, Dharmapuri.
11. PGP College of Pharmaceutical Science and Research Institute, Namakkal.
12. Sankaralingam Bhuvaneswari College of Pharmacy.
13. Shri Indra Ganesan Institute of Medical Science, College of Pharmacy, Trichy.
14. Srinivasan College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trichy.
15. Swamy Vivekananda College of Pharmacy, Tiruchengode.
16. Thanthai Roever College of Pharmacy, Perambalur.
17. School of Engineering and Technology, DSU, Trichy.
18. School of Allied Health Sciences, DSU, Trichy. 
19. School of Pharmacy, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy.

E-Poster Competition:

85 participants presented their E-Posters. The top five were awarded as follows:

Best E-Poster Awardees:

1. Vignesh E, Kamalakshi Pandurangan College of Pharmacy.
2. Aksaya J, Srinivasan College of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
3. Aarthy Ramu, Kalam College of Pharmacy.
4. Abhishek, Srinivasan College of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
5. Kanishka V, Swamy Vivekananda College of Pharmacy.

Best Outstanding Research Paper Awardees:

Cash Prize Winners with Certificate:

1. 1st Prize (?5000): M. Pavithra, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai.
2. 2nd Prize (?3000): A. Shobana, Thanthai Roever College of Pharmacy, Perambalur.
3. 3rd Prize (?2000): S. R. Nivetha, School of Pharmacy, DSU, Trichy.

The awards were presented by Dr. S. Akilandeswari and Dr. A. Thulasi. Dr. Thulasi also honored the judging panel for the E-Posters.

Valedictory:

Dr. S. Brito Raj, Professor and Convenor delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all participants and contributors. The conference concluded with the National Anthem, marking the end of a day filled with knowledge-sharing and innovative discussions.