The Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, commemorates 17th August 2026 as National Pharmacology Day in honour of Col. R. N. Chopra, the Father of Indian Pharmacology. This year’s celebration, themed “Fostering Drug Discovery for Better Health,” highlights the vital role of pharmacology in advancing therapeutic innovation. The programme features an expert talk by Dr. Anupama Ramkumar on “Drug Discovery – The Road Less Taken and Why?” Scheduled for Tuesday, 18 August 2026, at 2:00 p.m., the event invites students, faculty, researchers, and healthcare professionals to engage in meaningful dialogue on the evolving landscape of drug discovery and its impact on global health.