The alumni interaction held on 10th January ‘25 at MET Institute of Pharmacy, provided an inspiring session for students. Mr.Jaydeep Kolape (MBA, Manager of Microscopy Center), shared his professional journey. He detailed his work with Johnson & Johnson’s Lifestyle Division, particularly on glucometer research, and emphasized the importance of exploring global opportunities in research.

Joining him were alumni Ms. Deepti Mazumdar (CEO, Halewood Laboratory) and Mr. Analesh Desai (Director, Viva Test Research and Development Pvt. Ltd.) who spoke about entrepreneurship and their experiences in research labs, including formulation development and operational challenges. Ms. Deepti stressed that manufacturing success requires more than pricing strategies, perseverance and consistency play a pivotal role.

The session also included advice on building self-confidence and maintaining resilience to overcome obstacles. A lively Q&A followed, allowing students to engage directly with the speakers, gaining valuable insights into research and entrepreneurial success.