The Manipal Institute of Virology (MIV), MAHE, hosted an insightful guest seminar on “Drug Discovery and Development: The Tortuous Path” by Dr. Srikanta Kumar Rath, Former Professor, Chief Scientist & Head, Division of Toxicology and Experimental Medicine, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow.

The session provided valuable insights into the complex journey of drug discovery and development, highlighting the challenges and opportunities involved in translating scientific discoveries from the laboratory into safe and effective medicines.

The seminar offered an engaging platform for faculty, researchers, and students to gain a deeper understanding of the drug development process and the realities of moving scientific innovation towards clinical application.