Activity: Industry Connect Guest Lecture Series
Session: 1
Speaker: Mr. Avinash Velhal
Topic: Patient Centric: Quality Considerations in Pharmaceutical Drug Product Design
Date: 02/08/2025
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Participants: 30 students

Krishna Institute of Pharmacy (KIP), Karad conducted the first session of its Industry Connect Guest Lecture Series with an insightful talk by Mr. Avinash Velhal, who brought rich industrial experience to the academic forum. His dynamic session effectively connected theoretical learning with practical, real-world applications in modern pharmaceutical product development.

The lecture focused on the importance of patient-centric design in developing pharmaceutical drug products and emphasized how Quality by Design (QbD) principles enhance product quality, safety, and therapeutic performance. Mr. Velhal highlighted the shift toward designing formulations that prioritize patient needs, usability, and compliance.

Objectives of the Session:

• To provide students, research scholars, and faculty with a deeper understanding of patient-centric pharmaceutical product development.
• To explain the role of QbD principles in ensuring consistent and high-quality drug products.
• To align academic learning with current industry practices and expectations.
• To introduce the strategic integration of key regulatory guidelines, including ICH Q8, Q9, and Q10, into drug design and development.

The session offered valuable insights into evolving industry standards, equipping participants with knowledge essential for future careers in pharmaceutical research and development.