Hyderabad, Oct. 26 -- More than 250 researchers, academics and industry professionals from across the world have gathered at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) for a six-day international programme on medicinal chemistry, drug discovery and development.

The Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Discovery & Development India (MCADDI) 2026 programme began on Sunday, October 25, at the university's School of Life Sciences.

It has been jointly organised by the Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA) and Biocon Academy and will end on October 30.

The programme focuses on emerging approaches to drug discovery and the development of new and affordable treatments amid challenges such as drug resistance, infectious diseases and non-communicable diso...