DNDi India Foundation as a part of its Open Synthesis Network (OSN) initiative hosted a special side event at HITPATH-2025, an international conference on Harmonizing Informatics Tools with Pharmaceutical Research for Accelerated Translation in Healthcare: Academia and Industrial Perspective. The conference was organized by the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Punjabi University, Patiala, in collaboration with APTI (Punjab Branch and Women Forum) and BISCC, China, between February 14-16, 2025. 

Prof. Raj Kumar from the Central University of Punjab led the session titled “Advancements in Synthetic Methodologies for Drug Discovery: Current Status and Future Directions.” He discussed innovative approaches in synthesis, their role in accelerating drug discovery, and the potential impact on global health. The session drew over 300 participants and was streamed live on YouTube.

📺 Watch the session recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/P6b2V8JS87Q