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 7-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: 7 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
- SWISSADME
- PROTOX-III
- SWISSTARGETPREDICTION
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.
- After registering, please email to info@bdglifesciences.com with your preferred start date and choose one of the following time slots: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM India time or 8:30 PM–10:30 PM India time.
- Kindly note that the time of the sessions will be 90-120 minutes every day.
- Once you register, please allow us 2-5 working days to make your training schedule, i.e. dates and time.
- For any further queries, feel free to email us at info@bdglifesciences.com
Previous Events & Testimonials
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T & C
- Please provide a GMAIL ID for registration as the recorded video session will be provided on YouTube. Kindly provide that email ID by which you use YouTube.
- Since the training is a one-on-one live session with a trainer on Zoom, you'll need to attend, allowing for practical hands-on learning, real-time explanations, and direct query resolution for a better learning experience.
- At the end of each session, you will receive a video recording, allowing you to review the steps as many times as needed to enhance your learning and master the topics and tasks.
- BDG Lifesceiences (OPC) Private Limited is registered under Ministry of MSME(Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises), Government of India with Registration Number:UDYAM-UP-01-0019151 hence the certificate will be provided of it. BBR Group Pty Ltd, Australia (ACN-Australian Company Number-608 550 849) has the franchisee of BDG Lifesciences to run its programs in Australia & New Zealand.
- The certificate will be issued as per the details which you will provide in the registration form while registering before payment.
- 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 (OPC) Pvt. Ltd., India and BBR Group Pty Ltd Australia reserve 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 training to any participant then we will refund their amount.
- You should also read the Terms & Conditions page as well as the FAQs page. For any assistance kindly chat with our AI Assistant BioBot on the website www.bdglifesciences.com
