Explainable AI (XAI) in Healthcare and Research
The session on Explainable AI (XAI) in Healthcare and Research aimed to introduce the concept of Explainable AI and highlight the importance of transparency in AI-based healthcare systems. The session discussed the difference between AI and black-box models and emphasized the role of interpretability in clinical decision-making. Various applications of XAI in medical diagnosis and drug discovery were explained through case studies related to diseases such as cancer and diabetes. The discussion also covered ethical, legal, and regulatory concerns including bias, fairness, and accountability in AI systems. In addition, participants were introduced to XAI techniques such as feature importance analysis, SHAP, and LIME, along with real-world examples of AI-assisted diagnostic tools. By the end of the session, participants gained a clear understanding of the need for explainable AI in healthcare, its applications in research and diagnostics, and the importance of transparency and ethical responsibility in AI-driven healthcare innovations.
Journal Club Meeting - 22/01/2026
Journal Club Meeting - 30/12/2025
The session aimed to provide fundamental knowledge of gene therapy principles, highlight approved therapies and ongoing global research, and introduce advanced gene editing technologies such as CRISPR-Cas systems.The event is conducted on 30-12-2025. It covered key mechanisms including gene replacement, gene silencing, and gene editing, along with somatic and germline gene therapy approaches and viral and non-viral delivery systems. Recent FDA-approved gene therapies and emerging precision medicine technologies were also discussed. As an outcome, participants gained a clear understanding of gene therapy applications, increased awareness of current clinical advancements, improved knowledge of modern gene editing tools, and enhanced interest in research opportunities and future careers in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences.
Introduction to Journal Club for B. Pharm First Year Students
The session aimed to familiarize first-year B.Pharmacy students with the concept and functioning of the Journal Club as part of the induction program. Students were introduced to the importance of Journal Clubs in developing a research-oriented mindset, critical thinking, and presentation skills. They were guided on selecting, reading, analyzing, and presenting scientific articles, along with understanding abstracts, results, and conclusions through sample papers. The session helped create awareness about research literacy and encouraged students to confidently engage with scientific literature. Overall, the interaction generated interest among newly admitted students to actively participate in upcoming Journal Club activities throughout the academic year.
"Orientation on Research Design and Data Analysis: Enhancing Students’ Research Skills and Methodological Understanding"
Yash Institute of Pharmacy organized an Orientation on Research Design, Data Collection, and Analysis on 13/10/2025. The session was conducted by Mrs. Dipali M. Kulkarni, who aimed to provide students with a clear understanding of research methodology, focusing on research design, systematic data collection, and effective data analysis. The session covered key topics such as types of research designs, formulation of research problems and hypotheses, sampling techniques, data reliability, and ethical research practices. Through interactive discussions and a Q&A session, students gained practical insights into preparing research proposals and conducting analytical studies. The orientation proved highly informative, enhancing students’ research skills, analytical thinking, and readiness for academic and project-based research work.
"Journal Club Session on Reference Management: Hands-on Training with Zotero
Yash institute of pharmacy organized journal club meeting on 29/09/2025 .The session began with an introduction to the importance of reference management tools in research. A step-by-step demonstration of Zotero was provided, covering its key features, installation, and use. Participants learned how to collect and organize references, attach PDFs and notes, and generate citations and bibliographies in various styles. Advanced features such as library syncing and group sharing were also demonstrated, highlighting Zotero’s efficiency in managing research references.
"Journal Club Meeting: Guiding Students Towards Innovative Research and Academic Excellence"
Yash institute of pharmacy organized journal club meeting on 22/08/2025 in this meeting Dr. Sumaiya Z. Khan emphasized the importance of research in academic and professional growth. She guided students on selecting suitable review and research-based project topics, highlighting innovative areas such as pharmaceutical formulation, pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, and nanotechnology. She encouraged students to prioritize novelty, feasibility, and relevance, and provided valuable insights on literature review, data collection, and research ethics.
"Journal Club: Enhancing Research Literacy and Communication Skills in Pharmacy Students"
Yash institute of pharmacy organized journal club meeting on 27/02/2025 in this meeting Ms. Rutuja Sahajrao presented a paper titled “Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Monitoring and Reporting Adverse Drug Reactions in Pharmacovigilance.” The presentation was well-organized and effectively explained complex ideas. It highlighted how AI is transforming pharmacovigilance by enabling faster and more accurate detection of adverse drug reactions through machine learning and natural language processing. These technologies analyze large datasets from various sources to automate case processing, identify patterns, and predict potential risks, thereby enhancing patient safety. Despite challenges like data bias and regulatory concerns, AI offers immense potential to make pharmacovigilance more efficient and proactive.
