Thursday, 16th October 2025

The Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS), Lahore, successfully organized the 1st International Conference and Exhibition – iConRIPS 2025 on 15 October 2025, under the theme “Global Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences: From Discovery to Personalized Health Care.”

The inaugural session featured Dr. Fareeha Anwar, Dr. Arif Ullah Khan, and Mr. Umar Farooq as Chief Guest, who commended Riphah’s growing contribution to research and pharmaceutical education. The event drew over 650 participants, including professionals, students, and industry experts, reflecting strong national and international engagement.

Renowned speakers from Pakistan, the USA, Finland, and the UAE delivered insightful sessions on nanomedicine, patient safety, pharmacokinetics, and advanced drug delivery systems. More than 35 abstracts and 19 posters showcased innovative research by emerging scholars.

A series of panel discussions highlighted the evolving role of pharmacists in public health, industry, policy, and marketing, encouraging collaboration between academia and the pharmaceutical sector.

As part of iConRIPS 2025, four hands-on workshops were held on data analysis (SPSS), molecular docking, factorial design, and PCR techniques, enhancing participants’ technical and research skills.

The conference concluded with a keynote by Prof. Dr. Stephan Hoag on 3D-printed tablets and a certificate and awards ceremony recognizing contributors. Dr. Furqan Akhtar lauded the organizing team and reaffirmed Riphah’s mission to advance research, innovation, and excellence in pharmaceutical sciences.