Lahore: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, serving as the Head of the Department of Chemistry and Director of ORIC, presented his insights on "Nanodrug Delivery Systems for Targeted Therapeutics in Infectious and Chronic Diseases" during the 2nd International Conference on Healthcare Challenges and Innovations in the 21st Century. The conference, organized by the School of Pharmacy at the University of Management and Technology, took place on June 10-11, 2026.

According to University of Central Punjab, Prof. Dr. Farrukh's presentation focused on the recent advancements in nanodrug delivery systems. He discussed their potential to significantly improve treatment outcomes for both infectious and chronic diseases by employing targeted and efficient therapeutic strategies. The conference gathered experts to discuss innovations and challenges in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of such technologies in modern medicine.