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Dr. Arun Shastry is a Bengaluru-based scientist with a PhD in Immunogenetics. He is the Co-Founder, Managing Director, and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of Hanugen Therapeutics, a pioneering biopharmaceutical company focused on oligonucleotide-based therapies for rare genetic diseases, particularly Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). With over two decades in drug discovery for rare disorders, Dr. Shastry drives affordable, accessible treatments through innovative personalized medicine approaches in India.

Simona Lambertini is a senior global clinical research leader with nearly 20 years of experience in international clinical development, research strategy and stakeholder engagement. She has led complex multicountry programs across Europe, North America and the Middle East, collaborating with pharma, biotech and research institutions across high-complexity therapeutic areas.

Anita-Ioana Visan, a Scientific Researcher 2nd degree, at the Laser-Surface-Plasma Interactions (LSPI) Laboratory, Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics (INFLPR) in Magurele, is an expert in nanopowders synthesis and characterisation, as well as thin coatings of calcium phosphates, biopolymers, flavonoids, antibiotics, and antimicrobial peptides synthesized by Pulsed Laser Deposition, Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation, and Combinatorial-MAPLE. Moreover, she has a profound knowledge of thin films characterisation methods, including UV-Vis, FTIR, XRD, SEM, AFM, fluorescence microscopy, electrochemical, magnetic induction, biodegradation, and antimicrobial tests. With her current research focusing on the cutting-edge fields of artificial neural networks, drug repurposing, and pharmaceutical AI, she is paving the way for innovative solutions that have the potential to revolutionise the field of medicine. If you would like to contact her, please use the following email address: anita.visan@inflpr.ro. Furthermore, you can find her professional profile at https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0539-4160.

Irina Negut is a Scientific Researcher 2nd degree, at the National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics (INFLPR) in Magurele, Romania. She has important experience in fabricating and investigating the characteristics and (bio) functionality of nano-sized/-structured materials (including composite and hybrid particles, thin films and laser-processed coatings). Her research activity includes coating synthesis by laser-assisted techniques. She is also highly experienced in evaluating the compositional and microstructural aspects of nanomaterials and coatings, but also in assessing their optical, thermal, electrical, and electrochemical properties. If you would like to contact her, please use the following email address: negut.irina@inflpr.ro. Her professional profile can be found at https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4038-7548.

Gouspasha is a seasoned professional with 12 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in eCTD (Electronic Common Technical Document) publishing and submission. With a strong focus on regulatory compliance and efficient document management, Gouspasha ensures seamless and timely submissions. Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality and accuracy, Gouspasha remains committed to staying current with evo0lving industry trends and regulatory requirements.

Dr. Ashok Kumar FRSC, President of the Centre for Research & Development at Ipca, earned his PhD from CDRI with Dr. Nityanand and post-doctoral experience from Sussex University with Nobel Laureate Prof. Cornforth. His interests include Chemical, Biotechnological & NDDR research and also integrating spirituality, philosophy, and common sense in his professional and personal life.