Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director, ORIC, and HoD Basic & Applied Chemistry, delivered a keynote address at the 2nd Hands-on Training Workshop on Emerging Biotechnological & Bioinformatics Approaches for Data Analysis, organized by the Department of Biotechnology, UBAS. He emphasized how biotechnology, AI, and data analysis converge to address global issues, urging participants to embrace innovation beyond traditional lab work.