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Future of pharma: Trends, challenges & AI
Express Pharma
|January 2026
Industry experts discussed how Al is transforming pharmaceutical R&D, highlighting both the promise and the practical limitations of current technologies
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On December 2, 2025, CAS hosted a groundbreaking conference at The Marigold Hotel, Begumpet, Hyderabad, establishing a vibrant hub for knowledge exchange in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. The event drew 82 leading minds from R&D, cheminformatics, and technology, united under the theme “Advance Your Drug Discovery Research with Confidence.”
The highlight was an engaging panel discussion: “Future of Pharma - Navigating Trends, Overcoming Challenges, and Leveraging AI.” Experts shared bold predictions on how AI and data-driven strategies will transform drug discovery, tackling scientific hurdles and accelerating innovation.
This story is from the January 2026 edition of Express Pharma.
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