Objective of the FDP:

The program aimed to empower pharmacy educators, researchers, and professionals with practical knowledge of pharma analytics. Participants were introduced to essential tools like Power BI, IBM Cognos, and AI-driven analytics to enhance pharmaceutical research, quality assurance, and data-informed decision-making.

Day-wise Highlights & Resource Persons:

Day 1 – April 3, 2025

Session: Pharma Analytics with Mathematical & Statistical Techniques

• Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Saumendra Mohanty (Corporate Consultant in AI)
• Key Topics:
• Introduction to pharma data analytics
• Statistical modeling in clinical trials and drug testing
• Hands-on session using Jamovi: regression, descriptive & predictive analytics

Day 2 – April 4, 2025

Session: Data Visualization in Healthcare Using Power BI

• Subject Matter Expert: Prof. Mohit Agrawal (Corporate and Academic Trainer)
• Key Topics:
• Understanding healthcare datasets
• Creating interactive Power BI dashboards
• Hands-on training in real-time healthcare visualization

Day 3 – April 5, 2025

Session: Generative AI & IBM Watson for Drug Development

• Subject Matter Experts:
• Dr. Neetu Bali Kamra (IBM Master Trainer, Academic Lead)
• Prof. Neha Issar (IBM Certified Consultant, Spark & Scala)
• Key Topics:
• Introduction to Generative AI in Pharma
• IBM Watson for AI-powered drug research
• Certification & feedback session

Key Takeaways for Participants:

• Hands-on experience with real-world pharma datasets
• Exposure to Power BI, IBM Cognos, and Generative AI tools
• Practical training in predictive modeling, visualization, and AI applications
• Enhanced competencies in data-driven decision-making
• IBM Certification for successful participants

Participants Profile:

• Faculty Members
• Research Scholars
• Industry Professionals
• Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Experts
• Data Enthusiasts from Pharma and Healthcare

Certificates & Acknowledgment:

Certificates of Participation and Appreciation were issued to all participants and expert trainers. The feedback and assessment forms were circulated post-session and kept open until April 7, 2025. Certificates are being issued via email within 7 working days.

Vote of Thanks:

Special thanks to Prof. (Dr.) Vandana Arora Sethi, Group Director, Lloyd Group of Institutions, for her visionary guidance and inaugural address.
Gratitude to all the resource persons for their expert sessions and to the FDP Coordinators Mr. Puneet Nirmal and Dr. Neetu Kamra for flawlessly organizing the event.

Conclusion:

The FDP on “Pharma Analytics: Transforming Data into Insights” successfully bridged the gap between pharmaceutical sciences and data analytics, equipping participants with vital tools to tackle modern-day challenges in pharma research and practice. The highly engaging sessions, expert guidance, and hands-on training received overwhelmingly positive feedback, marking this FDP as a significant step toward integrating advanced analytics into pharmaceutical education and industry practice.