Uniting science, innovation, and entrepreneurship to
inspire the next generation of biotech leaders.
Swalife Biotech
Ltd., in collaboration with the Swalife Society for Translational
Science & Innovation (SSTSI) and Swalife Foundation,
successfully organized two landmark events in 2025 the 3rd Annual Swalife
International Conference on Innovations in Drug Discovery (September 15–16,
2025) and the 2nd Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Innovation Conference (October
15, 2025).
Together, these events brought together scientists, innovators,
entrepreneurs, faculty members, and students from across India and abroad
to advance a shared vision bridging innovation, education, and translational
biotechnology for societal benefit.
3rd Annual Swalife International Conference on
Innovations in Drug Discovery (September 15–16, 2025)
The 3rd Annual Swalife International Conference,
organized by Swalife Foundation in association with SSTSI, University
of Staffordshire (UK), and OaCP IE Ltd. (Ireland), marked a
milestone in India’s scientific calendar. The conference focused on AI
integration, network pharmacology, molecular modeling, nanoformulations, and
personalized herbal drug discovery.
Keynote Speakers
and Sessions
Dr. Pravin Badhe (Ireland
& India), Founder and CEO of Swalife Biotech Ltd., delivered the
keynote session on “Personalized Herbal Formulations in Chemoprevention of
Oral Cancer,” highlighting Swalife’s groundbreaking research in
nanoemulsion technologies and small-molecule derivatives.
Dr. Enrico D. Oto (Ireland
& Italy), Founder of OaCP IE Ltd., discussed “Genetic Biomarkers
and FISH – Accelerating Drug Discovery Innovation.”
Dr. Ahmad Zia Haidery (UK), Director
of Studies at the University of Staffordshire, presented “Temporal
Modeling of Fibroblast Responses to Cancer-Derived Extracellular Particles.”
Workshops and
Poster Tracks
Workshops during the event introduced participants to
cutting-edge computational approaches including:
Protein–ligand docking and
network pharmacology mapping
Compound–target pathway analysis
using KEGG & GO
Drug-likeness, ADMET screening,
and biomarker validation
Poster presentations covered a broad range of themes such as
AI in Drug Discovery, Omics Technologies, Pharmacovigilance, Nanotechnology,
and Translational Research.
Awards and
Recognition
The conference concluded with the presentation of Best
Poster Awards and Faculty Mentor Recognition, celebrating excellence
in scientific communication.
Student Category Winner: Miss
Kalyani Thombre, Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy, Kamptee
recognized for her outstanding research on innovative herbal formulations.
Faculty Category Winner: Dr.
Shashikala Metri, Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy
honored for her exemplary contribution to translational pharmaceutical
research.
These awards symbolize Swalife Biotech’s continued
commitment to nurturing academic talent and recognizing scientific excellence
across all levels.
2nd Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Innovation Conference (October
15, 2025)
The 2nd Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Innovation Conference
celebrated India’s innovation spirit with the theme “Innovation,
Entrepreneurship, and Startup.”
Organized by SSTSI in association with Swalife Biotech Ltd., this
online event focused exclusively on keynote talks by entrepreneurs and
innovators, emphasizing the intersection of healthcare, technology, and
intellectual property.
Keynote Highlights
Dr. Nidhal Louhichi,
Scientist & Entrepreneur, CEO of eSteps (Italy), spoke on “Autonomous
Intelligent Medical Devices for Chronic Diseases.”
Dr. K. Indhumathi, CEO of LIMYAZ
Technologies and Director at KIM Patents, delivered an inspiring
session on “Global Harmonization of Intellectual Property: Challenges and
Opportunities in Innovation.”
Dr. Agalya V, Co-Founder
of KCCTAD and Professor at New Horizon College of Engineering,
Bengaluru, discussed “Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges in
Innovation.”
Dr. Neha Mishra, CEO of Ehaa
Earth Pvt. Ltd., shared insights in her keynote titled “I Miss India, Do
You Miss India.”
Ms. Nidhi Rai, Founder
& Director of The VFX Institute (MESC Council), presented “The
Future of AI in Filmmaking.”
This second edition paid tribute to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul
Kalam’s vision of empowering young minds through innovation and
entrepreneurship, creating a culture where scientific imagination meets
practical implementation.
“These conferences reflect our commitment to turning
knowledge into action. Whether it’s in the lab or through dialogue, we aim to
equip students, researchers, and entrepreneurs with the tools to innovate
responsibly and impact lives globally” says Dr. Pravin Badhe,
Founder & CEO of Swalife Biotech Ltd.
Following the success of both events, Swalife Biotech
plans to host regional innovation summits and startup mentoring programs
throughout 2026.
Upcoming initiatives include:
AI-driven innovation bootcamps
for pharmacy and biotech students.
Faculty research workshops
on product development and translational science.
Global partnership programs
under the Swalife Innovation Series to support young innovators in publishing
and prototyping their ideas.
Through such initiatives, Swalife Biotech continues
to honor Dr. Kalam’s legacy transforming dreams into discoveries and ideas into
impact.
To learn more about upcoming Swalife Biotech conferences,
innovation programs, and collaborations, visit https://swalifebiotech.com or
email info@swalifebiotech.com.
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on future events and innovation opportunities.