Webinar on Intellectual Property Rights

Building an innovative future

Innovation is the backbone of a successful economy. To inspire students to innovate and improve, The Department of Pharmaceutical Technology in collaboration with the Department of Biotechnology organised a National Webinar 2022 on Intellectual Property Rights & Industry Academia Collaboration on February 26, 2022. Eminent speakers from diverse fields like nanobiotechnology and pharmaceutical technology instructed students on the ways to safeguard intellectual property rights and bridge the academia and industry divide. The program was inaugurated by Professor Sankar Gangopadhyay, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor who stressed on the need to build a robust innovation ecosystem. Vandana B. Patravale( Professor of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Chemical Technology, ICT ( earlier UDCT), University of Mumbai) shared how the field of nano biotechnology can be a lucrative area for students. This session was followed by a wide array of discussions by several eminent scientists and researchers at the top of their field. The webinar was successful in presenting students with a wide range of career enhancing opportunities.