It is our great pleasure to announce that International symposium on Sustainable Drug Design and Nanoparticle development: Quantum and Computational Perspectives organized by Nirmala College of Pharmacy (An Autonomous institution, Affiliated to Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur), Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, India will be held on January 22 and 23, 2025. The symposium will bring together leading scientists, students, young pioneering researcher from academic, industry, and corporate sector from different parts of the globe at a common platform to discuss the latest developments in the fields of health and technology covering a broad spectrum of topics like drug discovery and nanodosage development including diseases like advanced cancer, life style diseases, molecular dynamics in drug design, machine learning, Computational tools for predicting ADME, nanodrug development, green synthesis of nanoparticles and other areas pertaining to the theme of the symposium. The symposium will feature plenary lectures, oral talks and posters broadly covering the following fields.

Objective:

Advance quantum computing in drug design:

The prime objective of the symposium is to explore the potential of quantum computing in solving complex drug design problems, including the simulation of molecular interactions and prediction of drug efficacy with higher precision and reduced computational resources in drug discovery.

Integrate AI and machine learning with quantum approaches:

The event will motivate and discuss the integration of importance artificial intelligence and machine learning with quantum computational methods in academic sector and industry to enabling the acceleration of sustainable drug discovery and nanoparticle development.

Drug design through quantum simulations:

Experts will discuss and highlight the application of quantum simulations in understanding drug-receptor especially interactions at the molecular level, leading to the design of selective drug with fewer side effects.

Promote green chemistry in nanoparticle synthesis:

Young researchers will be encouraged by adoption of green chemistry principles, procedure in the synthesis of nanoparticles, which can minimize environmental impact while maintaining or enhancing the effectiveness of nanomaterials in drug delivery systems. As well the role of lipids and biocompatible polymers will be hot topic of this section.

Evaluate the toxicological profiles of nanoparticles:

A special emphasis will be given to the safety and toxicological profiles of nanoparticles used in drug delivery, with a focus on long-term environmental and biological impacts, ensuring that new materials meet stringent safety standards.

Develop eco-friendly nanoparticle production methods:

The new and economically cheap methods for the eco-friendly production of nanoparticles and the use of renewable resources and energy-efficient processes will be addressed. Expert discussion will be highlighted for the development and targeting of nanodosage forms for organ/site specific drug delivery.

Examine regulatory frameworks for sustainable nanotechnology:

To discuss current and future regulatory frameworks across the globe that govern the development, distribution and use of nanodrugs, ensuring that sustainable practices are incorporated into compliance and safety standards.

Apply computational models to predict nanoparticle behavior:

To utilize advanced computational models to predict the behavior, stability, and interactions of nanoparticles in biological systems, contributing to the design of safer and more effective drug delivery vehicles.

Promote sustainable practices in the pharmaceutical industry:

The symposium will motivate the sustainable practices in the pharmaceutical industry, from drug design to nanoparticle development, ensuring environmental sustainability with emphasis on pharmaceutical innovation.

Collaborative research across disciplines:

The platform will bring togetherly experts from quantum chemistry, computational biology, environmental science, and pharmaceutical sciences to collaborate on innovative methods for sustainable drug design and nanoparticle development.