Drug discovery is about structure-based drug designing by high throughput screening and then understanding the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the molecules to analyze its therapeutic potential, say sources from NIT Andhra Pradesh.

NIT Andhra Pradesh encourages research in drug discovery

What is the aim of the faculty development programme? To bring advancements in the field of Biomedical, healthcare and drug discovery research.

In addition, emphasized on bridging the gaps in development of novel drugs by computation-based approaches like high throughput virtual screening, structure-based drug designing, pharmacokinetics of lead molecules and application of recent technology in healthcare sector, said NIT Andhra Pradesh director.

Thus, this FDP will encourage the participants especially research scholars, scientist, and faculty members for carrying out translational research using computational tools for bringing the drugs from lab to industry, he said.

This five-day faculty development programme of NIT Andhra Pradesh was intended for faculties, scientists, research scholars and industry professionals working in Drug discovery research as well as pharma sector, to impart advanced knowledge and cover the following core areas:

Ø Structure Based Drug Designing

Ø High throughput virtual screening of lead compounds

Ø Computational techniques to be used in Drug Development

Ø Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics of molecules

Ø Role of Technology in Healthcare

The catastrophic effect caused by COVID-19 pandemic has hampered the human life significantly, said Dr. Jagan while delivering the inaugural lecture at NIT Andhra Pradesh.

‘Scientist across the globe is now looking forward to find novel drugs and therapeutics to curb the menace of diseases caused by microbial infections.’

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Approximately, it will take around 10-15 years for any viable drug to enter the global market as it should pass through rigorous preclinical and clinical trials to get FDA approval, he said.

In addition, highlighted the significance of modern Insilco technologies for drug development to minimize the time duration involved in screening and development of drugs, said Dr. Jagan Mohan Rao.

NIT Andhra Pradesh encourages research in drug discovery

The top outcomes of this five day event by NIT Andhra Pradesh are:

Ø Understanding the phases, a molecule has to go through for becoming a commercial drug

Ø Ideas to reduce the incubation time of these molecules in the process of drug development.

Professor Pallu Reddana from University of Hyderabad delivered a lecture on Drug Designing.

Professor Pallu Reddana said fundamental aspects of drug discovery process by identifying the target drug specific to the receptors.

He highlighted the importance of choosing the in vitro and in vivo bioassay for the identification of lead molecules.

He explained the role significance of analyzing the efficacy and safety of drug molecules using animal model studies.

‘Followed by the importance of phase I, II, III and IV clinical trials which will help in placing the drug in the market.’

He also addressed the impact of Omics technology in drug discovery process and emphasized on the current advancements in the technology.

The top speakers at this event included:

Ø Professor Pallu Reddana, UOH-Hyderabad

Ø Dr. Anthony Addiagatta, IICT-Hyderabad

Ø Professor Naidu Subbarao, JNU-Delhi

Ø Professor S. Rajagopal, UOH -Hyderabad

Ø Dr. Sonali Khanra and Dr. Vikas, Head, T-Hub, IIIT-Hyderabad

The research interests of faculty members include, Biochemical and Biophysical research, Molecular Modelling and Simulation, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Drug Delivery and Phytopharmacology, and Healthcare innovations.

NIT Andhra Pradesh is established in the State of Andhra Pradesh during in the academic year 2015-16. A new campus has been established with 172.6 acres of land adjacent to Chennai-Kolkata Highway (NH-16) in the air-strip lands of Tadepalligudem. Presently the institute is fully running from the permanent campus.

NIT Andhra Pradesh offers B.Tech. programmes in eight engineering branches – Bio-Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering besides M.Tech. programme in eight specializations.

NIT Andhra Pradesh encourages research in drug discovery

The Institute also offers Ph.D. (both under Full-time and Part-time modes) programme in the above-mentioned engineering branches, Sciences, Humanities and Management, viz., Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English and Management, and M.S. (by Research) programme in the above-mentioned eight engineering branches.

NIT Andhra Pradesh has a total of140 Faculty members and 2,025 students, of whom 1,868 are undergraduate students, 54 are postgraduate students and 103 are PhD Research Scholars.

The Institute is committed to nurture and produce highly competent engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs committed towards catering to futuristic societal challenges through holistic education synergetic with innovations and vibrant research eco-system.

The schedule to submit applications for JEE Advanced 2025 has been announced along with that of AAT 2025 registration,

Application process for AAT starts after result declaration of JEE Advanced. This year too, the trend is no different.

Who will conduct AAT 2025?

AAT 2025 will be conducted by IIT Kanpur and is expected to see a participation in impressive numbers. The same institution is conducting JEE Advanced 2025.

Details about the exam are available on the official website mentioned above. Students who pass AAT 2025 will be able to study BArch in IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur and IIT (BHU) Varnasi.

Who can take up AAT 2025 registration?

Students who have passed JEE Advanced 2025 with required qualifying marks can take up AAT 2025 registration. Applying for JEE Advanced requires a pass in JEE Mains.

Candidates who have passed plus two with maths, physics and chemistry as subjects will be able to take up JEE Mains registration. The process to take up JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration is online.

1. The URL has to be typed into the browser and the webpage has to be allowed to download.

2. Once the website is available, students should click the link for JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration and enter JEE Advanced 2025 registration number, their date of birth, mobile number and email address.

3. Post providing the above details, applicants will be asked if they are interested in AAT. Students have to answer ‘Yes’ to take up JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration.

4. Candidates have to provide the required information and choose the centers where they wish to write the exam and submit the form.

5. They will receive message indicating successful completion of JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration.

The message has to be downloaded and a printout of it has to be taken and preserved for use in future. This could be of use during the admission process.

Website for JEE Advanced 2025/AAT 2025 Registration is Here

Exam pattern

Candidates who have completed JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration must also know the exam pattern if they are to score good marks.

Those who have taken up AAT 2025 registration can take up the exam which will be held in offline mode, as a pen and paper mode test.

Candidates will have three hours time to answer all the questions. The medium of the test is English.

The sections in the question paper are – Imagination and aesthetic sensitivity, three dimensional perception, Geometrical drawing, Freehand drawing and Architectural Awareness.

Syllabus for AAT 2025

The next thing to do after completing AAT 2025 registration is focus on preparing for the test.

The subjects to be studied while preparing for AAT 2025 are mentioned below. Candidates can also refer the official website for more information on syllabus when the registration for the exam begins:

Geometrical Drawing

Exercises in geometrical drawing containing lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, circles, etc. Study of plan (top view), elevation (front or side views) of simple solid objects like prisms, cones, cylinders, cubes, splayed surface holders, etc.

Freehand Drawing

This would comprise of simple drawing depicting the total object in its right form and proportion, surface texture, relative location and details of its component parts in appropriate scale.

Common domestic or day-to-day life usable objects like furniture, equipment, etc., from memory.

Three dimension perception

Understanding and appreciation of three-dimensional forms with building elements, colour, volume and orientation. Visualization through structuring objects in memory.

Architectural Awareness

General interest and awareness of famous architectural creations – both national and international, places and personalities (architects, designers, etc.) in the related domain.

Imagination and Aesthetic Sensitivity

Composition exercise with given elements. Context mapping.

Creativity check through innovative uncommon test with familiar objects. Sense of colour grouping or application.

The medium of the test is English. The sections in the question paper are – Imagination and aesthetic sensitivity, three dimensional perception, Geometrical drawing, Freehand drawing and Architectural Awareness.

The admit cards obtained for JEE Advanced 2025 can also be used to gain entry into the test centers for AAT 2024.

Point to remember

Candidates can visit the official website of JEE Advanced exam for more information on JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration and other related topics.

The students have to quickly take up the AAT 2025 registration as the time left would be very short.

Like JEE Advanced exam where the registration is open for a longer duration, that of AAT 2025 registration is open for only a short period.

The details about AAT 2025 registration provided above are for general understanding purpose of the students.

There could be some changes in the exam, students can visit the official website of the exam at regular intervals to receive updates.

More information could be provided as the time for AAT 2025 registration would commence, till that time, students can refer other sources also.

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