Integral University Organizes International Symposium on Nanotechnology for Personalized and Precision Medicine
Tue, 23 Sep 2025
Lucknow, September 23, 2025: The Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Sciences, Integral University, hosted a one-day international symposium on “Nanotechnology for Personalized and Precision Medicine: Recent Trends.” The event brought together eminent academicians, global researchers, and young scholars to explore the role of nanotechnology in shaping the future of healthcare.
The inaugural session was led by Prof. Syed Waseem Akhtar, Hon’ble Founder & Chancellor of Integral University, who extended his best wishes for the success of the symposium. The session was further enriched by the presence of Prof. Javed Musarrat, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor; Prof. Furqan Qamar, Chief Advisor to the Chancellor; Prof. Farukh Arjmand, Department of Chemistry, AMU, Aligarh (Chief Guest); Prof. Aurangzeb Khurram Hafiz, Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi (Guest of Honour); Prof. Syed Aqeel Ahmad, Director, HRDC; and Prof. Wahajul Haq, Dean, Research & Development.
In her keynote, the Chief Guest underlined the revolutionary impact of nanotechnology in precision medicine, particularly its ability to customize treatments for better patient outcomes. She also emphasized the importance of integrating STEM, STEAM, and STEAMC frameworks to encourage innovation and interdisciplinary research. The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, while appreciating the efforts of the Department of Biosciences, spoke about nanotechnology’s potential in drug discovery and therapy design, recalling key milestones such as Feynman’s vision, Taniguchi’s introduction of the term in 1974, and the development of the Scanning Tunneling Microscope.
Prof. Furqan Qamar, Chief Advisor to the Chancellor, reflected on the synergy between science, society, and commerce—stating that while science fuels innovation, society gains from its benefits, and commerce drives practical application. Guest of Honour Prof. Hafiz highlighted the importance of industry-oriented research and the promising applications of nanotechnology in biology and drug delivery.
The program began with a welcome address by Prof. Abdul Rahman Khan, Dean, Faculty of Science & CoE, followed by the release of the symposium souvenir. The vote of thanks was delivered by Prof. Snober S. Mir, Head, Department of Biosciences.
Distinguished speakers included Dr. Yogendra Kumar Mishra (University of Southern Denmark, Sønderborg), Dr. Rehan Khan (Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India), and Dr. Ashutosh Kumar (Ahmedabad University).
Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the symposium attracted more than 200 participants from across the globe, offering a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration in advancing nanomedicine.