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Pharma Tech Nexus 2026: Workshop & Technology Expo on Advanced Pharmaceutical Formulation Development

2026-07-23

The Department of Pharmaceutics, Nitte College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NCOPS), Bengaluru, in association with Lab India Instruments Pvt. Ltd. and Altem Technologies Pvt. Ltd., organized a two-day workshop on “Pharma Tech Nexus 2026” under Scientific Pillars 2026 on 21st and 22nd July 2026 at the Seminar Hall. The event was graced by Dr. Shashidhar, Principal, Sri Krishna College of Pharmacy, Tumkur, as the Chief Guest. Around 60 students and faculty participated in the workshop. The program included hands-on training and demonstrations on advanced pharmaceutical technologies; on Day 1, sessions by Mr. Koji Kawanishi International Sales Manager, Lab India Instruments Pvt. Ltd. covered Particle Size Analyzer and Spray Dryer applications by Dr. Jayadev S. Patil, Assistant Vice President, FR&D, Arizest Pharma Private Limited, Bengaluru, focusing on particle characterization and formulation scale-up, while on Day 2, sessions by Dr. Ramanasaran Hari, Application Specialist and Mr. Nikhith P. C. Bose, Bio-material Expert (BDA), Altem Technologies Pvt. Ltd. demonstrated the 3D coaxial bioprinter with emphasis on bioprinting and drug delivery applications, followed by a demonstration of the Fluidized Bed Dryer by Mr. Ziaul Karim, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, NCOPS, highlighting its role in pharmaceutical drying and processing.

The workshop also included live demonstrations and interactions, providing a valuable practical learning experience.