Dunnicliff Chemical Society, P.G. Department of Chemistry organises Invited talk by Prof. Palwinder Singh, HOD (Chemistry) and Dean Academic Affairs GNDU, Amritsar.

The invited talk by Dr. Palwinder Singh, Professor and Head of Department at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, was organized by the Dunnicliff Chemical Society, P.G. Department of Chemistry at Khalsa College, Amritsar, on 26/10/2024. The event began at 10:30 a.m. with a welcome note by Dr. Kirandeep Kaur, Incharge, Dunnicliff Chemical Society. The purpose was to introduce the speaker, set the tone for the lecture, and extend a warm welcome to all attendees. Dr. Amit Anand, the Head of the Department of Chemistry, also welcomed Resource person Prof. Palwinder,  Dr. A.K. Kahlon, Principal, Khalsa College, Amritsar and Dr. Taminder Singh, the Dean of Academics. Dr. Taminder welcomed Prof. Palwinder Singh and expressed the gratitude to him. The title of the talk was "Biocatalysis: A Tool for Drug Discovery, with a Spotlight on the Journey of Drug Molecules. The session aimed to shed light on the significance of chemistry in drug design. The speaker discussed a wide range of methods and strategies to keep in mind while designing a drug along with a positive interactive session with students.

Overall, the lecture was insights into how chemistry underpins the design of new therapeutic agents, emphasizing the strategic use of enzymes to enhance chemical transformations in drug development. The talk aimed to bridge academic knowledge with practical applications, showing how innovative chemical approaches contribute to more efficient drug production.

A valedictory function was held at the end of the seminar. Dr. Hardeep Kaur, thanked Dr. Singh, the professors, and the students for their valuable cooperation in making this seminar a grand success.