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Partnering Institutes
The academic and institutional partners supporting LASACON 2026.
Parul University
LASACON 2026 is proud to have Parul University, Ahmedabad, as its academic partner, through its Faculty of Pharmacy.

About Parul University
With a legacy of 3 decades in higher education, Parul University has emerged as one of India’s leading institutions fuelling innovation, fostering research, advancing industries and furthering internationalisation. Designated as a Centre of Excellence by the Government of Gujarat and holding a record among the top 1.8% universities in India to hold a NAAC A++ accreditation, the University has become an epitome of excellence in Gujarat and across India. Furthering its record of excellence in higher education, the University holds a notable rank among the Top 50 Institutions in India for Innovation by NIRF 2025, consecutively for 4 years, and is ranked among the Top 150 Universities in India. With a community of over 70,500+ students and 6000+ international students from 75+ countries, the University is positioned as one of India’s leading education destinations with national and global diversities.
With the goal of providing the highest form of excellence in higher education, the University has ensured the full alignment of its academics with NEP 2020, offering the most holistic and interdisciplinary learning across 200+ programs in leading faculties. Within the 250-acre campus, the University has developed a unique and eco-friendly community, equipped with leading facilities for advancing academic pursuits — the micro-nano technology lab (funded by the Industrial Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat), the NABL-accredited Environment Lab, the AICTE-supported Idea Lab and drone lab, the Centre for Future Skills in collaboration with the National Skill Development Centre, ‘Pragya’ a medical skills and simulation centre, and a 1,100+ bedded teaching hospital, among others. As a result of the University’s distinct mark of excellence, it has been rated with a diamond rating in the 2025 QS I-GAUGE Ratings, a unique recognition of the University’s progressive milestones of quality education.
About Faculty of Pharmacy
The Faculty of Pharmacy (FoP), Parul University, stands among India’s prominent centres for pharmaceutical education and research, committed to nurturing competent healthcare professionals, innovative researchers, and future-ready leaders for the rapidly evolving pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. With a vision to integrate academic excellence, cutting-edge research, innovation, and meaningful industry collaboration, the FoP has evolved into a vibrant academic ecosystem that connects the foundations of pharmaceutical sciences with emerging technologies and contemporary healthcare needs.
Comprising six constituent institutes, FoP offers a comprehensive spectrum of academic programmes at the Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral levels. Its institutes are supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure and sophisticated laboratories equipped with advanced analytical, formulation and research instruments — providing an enabling environment for experiential learning, translational research and multidisciplinary innovation. The FoP places strong emphasis on research-driven education, industry engagement, entrepreneurship and skill development, enabling students and researchers to translate scientific knowledge into meaningful solutions for healthcare and society. Through its integrated approach to education, research, innovation and professional development, the faculty continues to contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences while preparing graduates to meet the evolving demands of the global healthcare landscape. The FoP is also engaged in delivering impactful upskilling programmes to shop-floor employees of industries to ensure a first-time-right approach.
Prof. (Dr.) Palak Shah, Faculty of Pharmacy, Parul University, Ahmedabad, serves as a Joint Organizing Secretary for LASACON 2026.
Click here to visit the website of Parul University for more about the Faculty of Pharmacy and its programmes.

