# Two-Day Expert Lecture Held at Laureate Institute of Pharmacy
**Kathog:** A two-day expert lecture was organized at **Laureate Institute of Pharmacy, Kathog**, with the objective of providing students with the latest knowledge and insights into pharmaceutical sciences, research, innovation and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
The keynote speaker for the programme was **Prof. (Dr.) Umesh V. Banakar**, Professor and President of **Banakar Consulting Services, Westfield, USA**. The Institute’s Manager **Dr. Ran Singh** and Director-cum-Principal **Prof. (Dr.) M. S. Ashawat** welcomed the expert speaker to the institution.
Programme Coordinator **Dr. Vinay Pandit** briefed the gathering about the objectives and structure of the two-day programme. He said that the primary objective was to familiarize students with important subjects such as **drug dissolution** and **Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)**, which play a significant role in pharmaceutical research, drug development and innovation.
On the first day, Prof. (Dr.) Umesh V. Banakar delivered an expert lecture on **Drug Dissolution**. He explained the fundamentals of dissolution testing, its significance in pharmaceutical sciences and its important role in the drug development process. He also highlighted how dissolution testing contributes to evaluating the performance and quality of pharmaceutical formulations.
On the second day, the expert addressed the students on **Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)**. He provided detailed information about various forms of intellectual property protection, including **patents, trademarks, copyrights and design rights**. He also discussed career opportunities in the field of IPR for pharmacy students and emphasized the importance of protecting research outcomes and innovations through appropriate intellectual property mechanisms.
The programme was attended by **Dr. Aditi**, IPR Cell Coordinator **Dr. Amardeep**, **Dr. Pratima Ashawat, Dr. Parveen, Dr. Shiv Kumar, Dr. Khushwa**, and other faculty and staff members of the institute.
At the conclusion of the programme, **Dr. C. P. S. Verma** proposed the vote of thanks. He expressed gratitude to the expert speaker, institute management, faculty members and students for their valuable contribution to the successful organization of the event.
The programme aimed to enhance students’ understanding of the latest developments in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in the areas of **research, innovation, drug development and intellectual property rights**. The institute management stated that such expert lectures provide students with exposure to current industry trends and emerging professional opportunities.
Laureate Institute of Pharmacy continues to organize academic and expert-led programmes to equip students with updated technical, research and professional knowledge and to prepare them for the evolving requirements of the pharmaceutical industry.