Exploring research collaboration in infectious diseases

Professor Ian Gilbert FRSC, Head of the Drug Discovery Unit (DDU), and Professor Mahmood Ahmed, Head of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Dundee, UK, interacted online with faculty from SBS, Dr. Krishna Kurthkodi, Dr. Priyadarshan Kinatukara, and Dr. Abrar Rizvi.

This initial interaction focused on infectious diseases and potential areas of research collaboration, providing an opportunity to exchange ideas and explore possible avenues for future academic engagement. Discussions touched upon the University of Dundee’s research interests in antimicrobials, antiparasitics and antivirals, as well as emerging therapeutic targets across areas including neuroscience, women’s health and oncology.