INTRODUCTION
BDG LifeSciences is a distinguished bioinformatics company established in 2010 and operates globally. Headquartered in India the company specializes in facilitating workshops, training programs, novel & innovative research projects, and online courses in technologies of bioinformatics & life science. The company is registered under the Ministry of MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), Government of India, with the registration number UDYAM-UP-01-0019151. Recently, BDG Lifesciences, India has authorized BBR Group Pty Ltd., Australia (ACN 608 550 849), to operate its programs in Australia & New Zealand.
With a focus on practical application of technology, where participants work on their own computer/laptop on software/servers, BDG LifeSciences has been a leader in the sector for the last 14 years.
Since its inception, BDG LifeSciences has successfully educated a diverse range of participants globally, including students, scientists, faculty members, professors, and corporate executives
Online Drug Design Training Program: Revolutionizing the Future of Medicine
In a rapidly evolving field of drug research, drug design plays an essential role in identifying new therapeutic agents and increasing the effectiveness of existing treatments. With advances in computational biology, drug design now includes cutting-edge tools & technologies such as molecular docking, virtual screening and structure based drug design. BDG LifeSciences bioinformatics course provides learners with a unique opportunity to grasp these methodologies and receive hands-on experience designing drug molecules.
This thorough training program covers a variety of drug design approaches and offers practical insights into the world of pharmaceutical research.
Learning Objectives
The 5-day training program aims to provide participants with the following learning outcomes:
- A thorough understanding of drug design principles and the drug development process.
- Practical expertise using molecular docking, virtual screening, and other computational drug design methods.
- Understanding how to forecast the binding strength of possible medication candidates.
- Insight into cutting-edge drug research technology and how to apply them in the real world.
- Expertise in structure-based medication design and ligand-protein interaction prediction.
- Experience designing and analysing medicinal compounds with software tools such as AutoDock, PyRx and GROMACS.
Course Methodology:
Our training program emphasizes on experiential learning, using the following approaches:
- Foundational Knowledge: Understand the science of drug design, such as molecular interactions, receptor binding, and ADMET profiling.
- In-Depth Tutorials: Learn how to use molecular docking and virtual screening step by step.
- Practical Exercises: Apply your knowledge to real datasets to acquire practical insights into how the industry works.
- Software Proficiency: Master tools like AutoDock, PyRx, and GROMACS through guided and real-world training sessions.
- Live Sessions: Participate in interactive sessions where teachers provide real-time instruction and answer questions.
Benefits of Enrolling in This Program
- Industry-relevant skills: Learn about computational drug design, which is in great demand in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
- Certification: Obtain a certificate of completion, which will validate your knowledge and skills to potential employers or educational organisations.
- Global Perspective: Join a global network of participants to learn about drug design strategies used around the world.
- Comprehensive Resource Materials: Get access to detailed course materials, software instructions, and datasets for ongoing study beyond the training session.
Training Highlights
Program Duration: 5 days of intensive online training.
Learning Format
- Flexible online workshops for worldwide participants.
- Interactive Q&A sessions will ensure that all topics are clearly understood.
- Live examples of drug design procedures with software tools.
TOOLS ON WHICH YOU WILL WORK ON YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM
- AUTODOCK TOOLS
- AUTODOCK VINA
- CHIMERA
- PYRX
- PYMOL
- DISCOVERY STUDIO VISUALIZER
- GROMACS
- SWISSPARAM
- VMD
- QTGRACE
- XMGRACE
This program is divided in to 2 very important stages of Drug Discovery. Part 1 is Molecular Docking and Part 2 is MD Simulations.
TOPICS:
- Introduction to computer-aided drug designing
- Ligand based drug designing
- Structure-based drug designing;
- Molecular Docking
- Molecular Dynamics Simulation
PART 1- Molecular Docking with practical application on Windows
- Installation of software [ADT, DSV, PYMOL, CHIMERA, AUTODOCK VINA, PyRx]
- Minimization of protein and ligand.
- Preparation of files.
- Grid box preparation.
- Command execution.
- Visualization and analysis of results.
- Installation of PyRx.
- Site specific docking with PyRx.
- Visualization and analysis of results.
PART 2- Molecular Dynamics Simulation- Protein-ligand complex simulation using GROMACS on Virtual Box
- Installation of virtual box
- Installation of software
- Preparation of protein topology
- Preparation of ligand topology
- Preparation of complex gro file
- Solvation
- Ionization
- Minimization
- Making index files
- Equilibration phase 1[NPT]
- Equilibration phase 2[NVT]
- Final production MD run
- VMD and QTGRACE/XMGRACE analysis with universal codes [RMSD,RMSF, HBONDS, ENERGY, RADIUS OF GYRATION]
System Requirement-
- Windows OS with 10th generation or above
- i3 processor or above
Who Should Attend
This training program is offered to a diverse audience, including:
- Bioinformatics students: Young students who aim to acquire the necessary computational skills for a career in drug development.
- Research Scholars and Scientists: Learn drug design strategies to advance your research projects.
- Pharmaceutical professionals: Stay up to date on the latest advances in computational drug discovery.
- Academicians and faculty members: Learn ways for incorporating into your teaching and research efforts.
- Graduates in Biotechnology: Biotechnology graduates who want to build a strong foundation for further education or professional development in drug research.
Why You Should Attend
- Comprehensive Learning: Gain theoretical understanding as well as practical experience in medication design and development.
- Hands-on training: Learn to create and test potential drug candidates by using industry-standard tools.
- Expert Instructors: Learn from highly experienced bioinformatics and drug design professionals.
- Networking Opportunities: Meet like-minded professionals and build your network in the pharmaceutical business.
- Certifications: Obtain a certificate of completion to boost your resume and demonstrate your new skills.
How To Register
To secure your spot:
- Click on Register Now button and proceed.
- Check the confirmation email which you have got and go through the details.
- For any further queries, feel free to email us at info@bdglifesciences.com
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T & C
- It is recommended to provide GMAIL email address.
- Video recording of each session will be provided at the end of the session to give the user a unique learning experience.
- Interactive training sessions will be conducted on Google Meet/Zoom so to give users a better learning experience.
- As it is with a LIVE TRAINER hence practical application, i.e., the experiments/tasks to be performed can be done in the best explainable manner.
- In this Online Workshop, there will be a LIVE trainer who will solve queries along with training.
- Make sure you register under the right category. If you register under the wrong category then your registration will be invalid and NO REFUND WILL BE MADE IN THIS CASE. This is your mistake and the company is not responsible for it.
- To avoid this do read the description of the ticket before selecting and proceeding with payment.
- You need to upload your professional ID which can be your Student ID Card or Research Institute ID Card or Company ID Card.
- The certificate will be issued as per the details which you provide in the registration form while registering before payment.
- Once you register relax we will send you the meeting link after the workshop registration gets over.
- The program is SELF-PACED.
- After each session video of that particular session will be shared with you so you can go through as many times as you want and perfect yourself in the topics & tasks.
- If you miss any session then NO PROBLEM you can still perform the tasks by going through the video of that particular session.
- We want to make sure that you learn properly hence the training certificate will be given ONLY on successful completion of all the tasks given by the trainer.
- The certificates of all our Online programs are sent by email(softcopy) which has a unique barcode. You can take a print of that on heavy cardstock or photo paper and get it laminated if required.
- The registration is NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE.
- BDG Lifesciences reserves the right of admission in all our programs.
- If you are removed or your registration is canceled then there will be no answer to that. We have our own reasons for such an act of ours
- If we do not wish to give this workshop to any participant then we will refund their amount.
- You should also read the Terms & Conditions page as well as the FAQs page.