18/08/2026
*Pharmaconnect’26, International Conference, Emerging Trends in Pharmacology and Biomedical Research*
Thiruvananthapuram, 18 August 2026: The Department of Pharmacology, The Dale View College of Pharmacy and Research Centre (Autonomous), Thiruvananthapuram, organised Pharmaconnect’26, international conference aimed at promoting scientific learning, research interaction and professional networking among students, faculty members and researchers. The programme was held at the College Conference Hall from 9:00 AM onwards.
The programme commenced with registration, followed by prayer and the welcome address delivered by Prof. Dr. Shiji Kumar P. S., Principal, The Dale View College of Pharmacy and Research Centre. Prof. Dr. Jayachandran Nair C. V., HoD, Department of Pharmacology, introduced the seminar and highlighted its academic significance. The presidential address was delivered by Dr. Deena Das C. S., Chairperson, The Dale View College of Pharmacy and Research Centre.
The inaugural session was graced by Prof. Dr. G. Mohandas Nair, Advisor and Chairman, Governing Council, The Dale View College of Pharmacy and Research Centre, and President, Kerala Academy of Sciences. Dr. Sarath Lal K. C., Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, delivered the vote of thanks.
The scientific sessions featured distinguished experts from academia and research institutions. Prof. Dr. G. Mohandas Nair delivered the first session on “Molecule to Medicine: Drug Discovery & Development.” The second session, presented by Dr. Hanish Singh, Associate Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, University Technology MARA, Malaysia, focused on “Translational Drug Screening in Experimental Models of Alzheimer’s Type of Neurodegeneration.”
The subsequent sessions addressed important aspects of biomedical and animal research. Dr. Sachin Shenoy, Scientist 'G', SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram, spoke on “Animals in Research.” Dr. Sreejith Parameswara Panicker, Assistant Professor, University of Kerala, discussed “Clinical Animal Models in Biomedical Research.” The session on “Legal Requirements for Animal Experiments” was delivered by Dr. K. R. Chandramohanan Nair, Chairman, Institutional Ethics Committee and Former Senior Scientific Officer, Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram.
The programme also included a networking lunch, panel discussion and valedictory function, providing opportunities for academic interaction and exchange of ideas among participants.
Pharmaconnect’26 served as a valuable platform for connecting students, academicians and researchers and for fostering greater awareness of contemporary developments in pharmacology, drug discovery, neurodegenerative disease research and ethical biomedical research.