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 and innovative research projects, and online courses in bioinformatics and life sciences. BDG LifeSciences is registered under the Ministry of MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), Government of India, with the registration number UDYAM-UP-01-0019151. In January 2024, BDG LifeSciences, India, has authorized BBR Group Pty Ltd., Australia (ACN 608 550 849), to operate its programs in Australia and New Zealand.

With a strong focus on the practical application of technology, BDG LifeSciences provides hands-on training where participants work on their own computers/laptops using specialized software and servers. The company has been a leader in this sector for the last 15 years, successfully educating a diverse range of participants, including students, scientists, faculty members, professors, and corporate executives worldwide.

Innovation & creativity is an integral part of BDG Lifesciences and we always launch new programs on the newest topics. To cater to the need of a huge demand for learning QSAR we have launched a 5-day Certificate Online Hands-on Workshop in QSAR Made Simple: Building Mathematical Models for Drug Discovery in which every day 90-120 mins interactive training session will be conducted to give the user a unique learning experience. Participants will receive video recordings after each session, ensuring flexibility in learning. On successful completion of the course participation certificate will be awarded.

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Workshop Dates

14 to 18 February, 2026. Live trainer will take online sessions from 8 PM - 10 PM India time +5:30 GMT on Zoom.

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Overview

QSAR (Quantitative Structure–Activity Relationship) plays a pivotal role in modern computational drug discovery, enabling researchers to build predictive mathematical models that correlate chemical structure with biological activity. “QSAR Made Simple: Building Mathematical Models for Drug Discovery” is a 5-day technical hands-on online workshop designed to simplify QSAR concepts and translate them into practical, industry-relevant skills. This program systematically guides participants from QSAR fundamentals to advanced 2D and 3D QSAR model development, evaluation, and real-world prediction—making it ideal for anyone aspiring to enter computational drug design.

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Topics

1. INTRODUCTION TO QSAR
2. QSAR PIPELINE
3. APPLICATIONS OF QSAR
4. INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE
5. PREPARING EXCEL DATABASE FILE
6. CREATING SDF CHEMICAL STRUCTURES USING CHEMSKETCH
7. CALCULATION OF DESCRIPTORS USING PADEL
8. PREPERATION OF WEKA FILE 
9. DATA PROCESSING AND FILTERING
10. MODEL BUILDING
11. CLASSIFICATION AND REGRESSION
12. LINEAR REGRESSION
13. RANDOM FOREST
14. MODEL EVALUATION AND PERFORMANCE METRICS
15. TEST THE MODEL ON NEW DATA
16. PREPARATION OF NEW   ANALOGUE FILES
17. PREDICTION OF ACTIVIT Y
18. DOCUMENTATION
19. 3D QSAR
20. CALCULATION OF DECRIPTORS
21. MODEL BUILDING
22. TESTING AND EVALUATION
23. NEW ANALOGUES PREDICTION

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Methodology

The workshop follows a step-by-step, hands-on methodology, where each concept is immediately applied using real datasets and industry-standard tools. Participants will work on database preparation, descriptor calculation, data processing, machine-learning-based model building, validation, and prediction. Tools such as ChemSketch, PaDEL, WEKA, and Excel are used extensively. The training emphasizes learning by doing, with guided live sessions, practical exercises, and structured workflows aligned with real drug discovery pipelines.

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Target Audience for This Program

This program is suitable for:

• Students & Faculty: Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. students, as well as faculty members from fields such as Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Immunology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biomedical Technology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Plant Science, and Life Sciences.
• Industry Professionals: Scientists and researchers from biotechnology, bioinformatics, and pharmaceutical industries, academia, and regulatory agencies.
• Beginners & Experienced Researchers: No prior experience is required, as the program covers both fundamental and advanced molecular docking techniques.

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Why You Should Attend

• Learn QSAR from basics to advanced concepts in a structured manner
• Gain hands-on experience with widely used computational drug discovery tools
• Understand machine learning approaches such as regression and random forest for QSAR
• Build, test, validate, and apply QSAR models on new chemical analogues
• Develop industry-ready skills with real-world relevance

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What Are the Benefits of This Program?

• Strong foundation in 2D and 3D QSAR modeling.
• Practical exposure to descriptor calculation, data filtering, and model validation.
• Ability to predict biological activity of new compounds computationally.
• Certificate from BDG LifeSciences enhancing academic and professional credibility.
• Ideal preparation for research projects, publications, and higher studies.

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How It Will Help You in Your Career

This workshop equips you with core computational drug discovery skills demanded in biotechnology, pharmaceutical R&D, and academic research. QSAR expertise significantly strengthens your profile for jobs, PhD programs, research projects, internships, and publications, enabling you to work confidently in AI-driven and data-centric drug discovery environments.

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Why Choose BDG LifeSciences for this Training?

BDG LifeSciences has been a trusted name in bioinformatics and drug discovery training since 2010, delivering programs that combine scientific rigor with practical relevance. Our workshops are designed and delivered by experienced researchers, focusing on latest industry trends, real datasets, and publication-oriented training. With a proven track record of international research projects and hands-on learning, BDG LifeSciences ensures you gain maximum value, clarity, and career impact from every program.

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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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Resource Person/Trainer

Sharvari Kulkarni, CTO of BDG Lifesciences, is a leading bioinformatics expert specializing in drug design, molecular docking, and MD simulations on Windows and Linux. She has trained hundreds of participants worldwide, delivering highly interactive, hands-on workshops with over 90% positive feedback. With 15+ research papers and global speaking engagements, she also guides research projects and contributes to academic and industry panels.

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Previous Events & Testimonials

Gain insight into our past trainings:

• Video Feedback: Visit our YouTube channel for testimonials.
• Upcoming Training Programs: Explore other upcoming events here.
• Upcoming Online Workshops: Explore other upcoming events here.

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T & C

• For this event the Fee is same for all participants which is 3499 Indian Rupees equivalent to 38 US Dollars.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. DO NOT UPLOAD EXPIRED ID OR ANY GOVERNMENT ID LIKE AADHAR, PAN, you have to upload professional ID. 
• If you are currently not employed or not studying, you may upload the professional ID from your previous affiliation (degree or company), provided you are registering under the correct category. If you are in India, or will be in India at the time of the workshop or training or research project, your category will be Participants in India, and you can upload any valid ID (including one from your previous affiliation). If, at the time of the workshop or training or research project, you are not in India, your category will be Participants outside India, and you can upload any valid ID.
• After registration, you will join the workshop's WhatsApp group. If you have registered in the "Participants in India" category, you must join using an Indian phone number only.
• 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.
• 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. For any assistance kindly chat with our AI Assistant BioBot on the website www.bdglifesciences.com.