UAP strengthens academic leadership through ICPHS

The University of Asia Pacific (UAP) cemented its position as a leading academic institution by hosting the International Conference on Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences (ICPHS) .

Themed "Advancements in Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences for Sustainable Development," the conference brought together luminaries from 10 nations, including Malaysia, China, and Bangladesh, for an engaging exchange of ideas and research.

The Department of Pharmacy, UAP, organized the conference in collaboration with Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia, and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. It served as a global platform for knowledge exchange among professionals in pharmaceutical, medical, and health sciences.

The two-day event started with an opening ceremony addressed by Professor Dr Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan, Chairman of ICPHS 2024 and Dean of the School of Medicine, UAP, who emphasized the importance of collaboration, saying, "We look forward to engaging in dynamic discussions and exchanging ideas over the next two days, with experts from ten countries underscoring the global significance of this event." Architect Mahbuba Haque, Chairman, BOT, UAP, conveyed her speech highlighting global cooperation.

The Chief Guest, Md Saidur Rahman, Secretary of the Health Services Division, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, focused on the critical need for innovation and collaboration in healthcare to achieve sustainable development goals, saying, "As we gather here to exchange ideas and innovations, I am reminded of the power of students to bring about meaningful change that leads to this new era."

Professor Dr Qumrul Ahsan, Vice Chancellor of UAP, emphasized the significance of international collaboration in advancing healthcare and thanked every organizing member for their efforts in making the event a success.

The conference was graced by an esteemed gathering of prominent figures: Md. Nasser Shahrear Zahedee, Member, PCB; Professor Dr Md. Selim Reza, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dhaka University; Dr Samina Ahmed, Chairman, BCSIR; and Muhammad Mahbubul Haq, Secretary, PCB.

Professor Dr Irin Dewan, Head of the Department, Department of Pharmacy, and Dr Shihab Uddin Ahmed, Secretary of ICPHS 2024, were also present.

The event hosted many plenary speakers, invited speakers, and oral and poster presenters. The conference featured nine key symposiums that were held over two days. These covered various topics, including pharmaceutics, biotechnology, pharmacy education, infectious diseases, oncology, epidemiology, and allied health sciences. The event will conclude on December 7, 2024, with an award-giving ceremony for the best presenters and a gala dinner at Hotel InterContinental Dhaka.

The conference showcased UAP's commitment to advancing pharmaceutical research and promoting global academic exchange. It also provided invaluable networking opportunities, promoting future collaborations and innovations.