PICS 2023

Final Programme


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10:00

Opening – Welcome Ceremony

Prof. Dr. Béla Merkely Rector of Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary The Main Patron of the PICS 2023 Symposium Video Message
Prof. Dr. Balázs Hankó State Secretary for Innovation and Higher Education, Ministry of Culture and Innovation, Budapest, Hungary Former Vice-Rector for Strategy and Development of Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
Prof. Dr. Péter Ferdinandy Vice-Rector of Science and Innovations, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary Director of Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary President of the Hungarian Society for Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology (HUPHAR), Budapest, Hungary
Prof. Dr. Imre Klebovich Co-Chair of the PICS 2023 Symposium Chair of the Organising Committee Department of Pharmaceutics, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
Prof. Dr. Vinod P. Shah Co-Chair of the PICS 2023 Symposium Formerly with US FDA, Pharmaceutical Consultant, North Potomac, MD, USA
 

Session I

Regulatory Science and Drug Development

Chairs:
Imre Klebovich, Budapest, Hungary
Lakshmanan Ramaswamy, Mumbai, India
10:30
PL-1

Regulatory Science – Science-Based Regulations Helping Pharma Industry

Vinod P. Shah Formerly with US FDA Pharmaceutical Consultant, North Potomac, MD, USA
10:55
PL-2

The Huge Growth of the Generic Pharma Industry in India and how it Impacts the World

Ajit Singh Chairman of ACG-Mumbai, Formerly Associated Capsules Group, Mumbai, India
11:20
PL-3

Drug Delivery Systems for the Improvement of Patient-Centricity, Compliance, and Adherence

István Antal Dean of Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Semmelweis University, Director of Department of Pharmaceutics, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
11:45
Coffee Break
 

Session II

Pharma Industry: Moving Forward

Chairs:
Vinod P. Shah, North Potomac, MD, USA
Ajit Singh, Mumbai, India
12:15
PL-4

Dissolution – an Important Scientific Discipline and Establishment of Society for Pharmaceutical Dissolution Science (SPDS) and Dissolution Research Presentations International (DRPI)

Lakshmanan Ramaswamy General Secretary, Society of Pharmaceutical Dissolution Science (SPDS), Mumbai, India Managing Director, SOTAX India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India
12:40
PL-5

Current Trends in Original Drug research

Balázs Lendvai Head of Division, Pharmacological and Drug Safety Research, Gedeon Richter Plc., Budapest, Hungary Director of Department of Richter, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
13:05
PL-6

Challenges and Opportunities of Regulatory Science

Tamás Szolyák Director Global Regulatory Science, Gedeon Richter Plc., Budapest, Hungary Formerly Deputy Director General, National Institute of Pharmacy and Nutrition, Budapest, Hungary
13:30

Panel Discussion

A Forward-Looking Practical Value of Regulatory Science: Brand and Generic Industry

Moderators:
Prof. Romána Zelkó Director of University Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Administration, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary Prof. István Antal Director of Department of Pharmaceutics, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
Panelists:
  • Ajit Singh, Mumbai, India
  • Lakshmanan Ramaswamy, Mumbai, India
  • Balázs Lendvai, Budapest, Hungary
  • Vinod P. Shah, North Potomac, MD, USA
  • Tamás Szolyák, Budapest, Hungary
13:55

Closing Ceremony

Gábor Orbán CEO, Gedeon Richter Plc., Budapest, Hungary Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation for National Health Care and Medical Education, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary Video Message
Vinod P. Shah Co-Chair of the PICS 2023 Symposium, North Potomac, MD, USA
Imre Klebovich Co-Chair of the PICS 2023 Symposium Chair of the Organising Committee Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
14:15

End of Symposium

Lunch in the Central Building Aula of the Semmelweis University