A guest lecture on “Things to Know About Biocompatibility of Medical Devices” was held on 17^th September 2022. The session was delivered by Dr. Prakash Srinivasan Timiri Shanmugam, Ph.D, Senior Toxicologist at Avanos Medical Inc., Alpharetta, Georgia, United States. The lecture provided a comprehensive overview of biocompatibility testing, safety considerations, and regulatory aspects essential for the development of medical devices. Participants gained valuable insights into the evaluation of materials used in medical devices and their interaction with the human body. The event was organized by Dr. Sumathi Jones, Head of the Department of Pharmacology.