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It was a very informative experience attending a 5-day e-workshop on "Drug Discovery and Design". Our Mentor, Sharvari Kulkarni, was more like a friend than a teacher, who guided and improvised our knowledge and gave us the opportunity to try the hands-on training in real-time during the live class, unlike other workshops where you are struggling with it as homework. A confident, patient, and inspiring mentor like her is rare to find. I am very thankful to hardworking mentors and BDG Lifesciences for providing these opportunities in a timely and having such profound mentors. Will again attend future workshops and strongly recommend others. Thank you very much for everything!! Overall a wonderful experience.

I am very grateful to the BDG Lifesciences for organizing a workshop on Exome sequencing analysis, and introducing me to Dr. Bharati Mittal who was the resource person for the workshop. I am especially thankful to Dr. Bharati Mittal for sharing her extensive knowledge on such an exclusive and classified topic. It was in every bit a hand-on workshop especially for a biologist like me who wanted to venture into computational bioinformatics to conduct the NGS analysis of patient samples with little knowledge of Linux based operating systems. Dr. Bharati literally filled the gap between the lab to the patient, with her excellent teaching skills whereby she eloquently explained the biology and principle of Exome sequencing and then taught the commands that began with the fastqc file and all the way to the final annotated vcf file generation. I was allowed to use my own data for the entire analysis, which we compared to the final report. She explained the attributes of the ACMG-AMP guidelines with amazing simplicity. Despite a virtual platform, it was an exciting experience to work remotely using a lab-based server during off-hours from home, under her patient guidance. I highly recommend this workshop to all those working in basic science and computational biology backgrounds.

Regarding Artificial Intelligence in Biology. I found it will take time to learn it as not having computer background anyhow it was fine to see this what is covered in biology with it.

My name is Shailvi Tewari.I am a third year student of B.Tech-Biotechnology at SRM Institute of Technology.I attended the 5 day workshop titled 'In silico training in Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering' organised by BDG LifeSciences. It was a good experience overall.I gained a lot of knowledge.The instructor was very thorough with all the topics. I am grateful to BDG group for conducting online workshops and making it possible for students like me to continue learning and making sure we do not miss out on knowledge and skills due to the current pandemic. Thank you. Warm regards.

My name is Shailvi Tewari.I am a third year student of B.Tech-Biotechnology at SRM Institute of Technology.I attended the 5 day workshop titled 'In silico training in Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering' organised by BDG LifeSciences. It was a good experience overall.I gained a lot of knowledge.The instructor was very thorough with all the topics. I am grateful to BDG group for conducting online workshops and making it possible for students like me to continue learning and making sure we do not miss out on knowledge and skills due to the current pandemic. Thank you. Warm regards.

Workshop was organized well. I could leran docking nicely. I hope to be in touch with group in future.

It was a great experience learning artificial intelligence in biology with BioDiscovery group. I get to know about many new fields and areas which have AI application and influence. Thank you BioDiscovery group for helping me in learning this new researched area.

Thanks for the workshop and learning provide by you. It is very helpful for my project work.

I had a great experience and learnt many new things. Thank you for introducing the Galaxy software during the workshop. It has made me more eager to explore new things and has increased my liking in the field. Sir who conducted the workshop explained it nicely and was quite patient and helpful. He made sure each one of us completed the experiment and cleared our doubts too. Thank you for conducting such courses. I will surely opt for other courses too as possible.

I am doing my genetic engineering actually before this program i thought that i knew everything about drugs and how to design them and etc but after getting through this training program only i realise that there is a lot to drugs and their actions plus it made me much interested in the program. Thank you and keep up the good work.

On Molecular Modeling Study of binding mode of Inhibitors and Biological Targets in Cancer, Tuberculosis & HIV from 18 - 22 December, 2018.I really learnt all the steps of drug design in very systematic n well planned manner. This has really enhanced my learning that i really required for my skills.In future also i will be interested in attending such workshops n training to enhance my skills in bioinformatics so pls keep me updating about this as i want to increase my teaching skills n also interested in enhancing my skills in research too. I think u can provide me the same. Thanks alot n keep me in touch with biodiscovery group.

Very good workshop, explained te basics and analysis for NGS very well. Would have been better if there was some more explanation on reports generated from analysis.

this program was very informative and good.

The workshop was very good and informational. The explanation of topic was clear. Looking forward to more such workshops.

It was a very informative workshop and I got to learn a lot of new things. I also go to clarify my doubts and get a better concept of the bioinformatics tools and their use in analysis of genomics and proteomics. I extend my thanks to the BioDiscovery Group.

BioDiscovery Solutions for Future is the only organization which works to strengthen the profile of the student. The main motto of the company is to bring the era of research in India and this can only be done by strengthening the base of country. Students are the future of the country so they work for them. Initially I was not aware of the track for my future but this company showed me the correct path and now I am a changed man. A new personality is developed in me by this company. Please don???t trust rumors, if you have any query feel free to ask. BioDiscovery Solutions for Future is the assume place to work. Under the guidance of the BioDiscovery Solutions for Future team. I came to know about the reality of Biotechnology. Earlier I was unaware about the utilization of Biotechnology, But after getting one paper published I... got the point that bio-tech is nothing but the research work. So here I had done few more projects which I got published at various places and now in September I am going to those places to represent my Work for that I am getting the Grant from the people. This company has strengthened my profile ant this team guided me how to build the carrier in this field ........lot more........ "I recommend all bio tech students must go with this, this will play the major role in building the carrier" If anyone wants to go for the research work in his / her MAJOR PROJECT, prefer BioDiscovery Solutions for Future. You will definitely feel the difference in yourself after the completion of the project.

People from a biotech background can find the best answer for their career at BioDiscovery Solutions for Future. It s not just the name that shows solutions for future but the real knowledge we gain from the projects and the people in the team who take personal care on us to come and teach each and every step of the project at home. I am really very glad to be a part of BioDiscovery Solutions for Future - working as project associate for such a developing research concern which will reach the sky limits no doubt. Hard work and dedication are the two words I could say about our company. Students with greater aims in life and to step into a better career in biotech are always welcome in here. The company gives you is projects, Training, International Publication, and you go present the project abroad, etc. Students to strengthen their profile have to work for such projects and also get the publication in international level which can built up their career path like BioDiscovery Solutions for Future Solutions for Future does. The exposure students get in the company during their project work will make them aware of the opportunities in biotech and science and it???s a wonderful place or even one of the BEST places to work with. Asif Sir-- without whom BioDiscovery Solutions for Future Solutions for Future is impossible, he is one miracle I could say, Sir you have given me an life time opportunity to work with BioDiscovery Solutions for Future Solutions for Future ,Thanks a lot and I will keep up to your expectations and more. BIODISCOVERY SOLUTIONS FOR FUTURE SOLUTIONS FOR FUTURE-THE REAL SOLUTION FOR FUTURE.

BioDiscovery Solutions for Future, a platform which makes the students aware about the real world of biotechnology and shows the right track to all students to achieve success. Each and every student opt biotech without knowing what their future is, and keep on studying and busy with only their text books, in their 4 years without knowing that only this effort won???t fetch anything to them. BioDiscovery Solutions for Future help in guiding students on the correct path and helped me in getting my research done in my B. Tech 2nd year only. I got this big opportunity to go abroad for presentation. Be a part of BioDiscovery Solutions for Future and make your family and college to be proud of you.

**Rating on scale from 1-5** a. How did the course meet your learning objectives?- 5. b. How well was the course organized (program, registration, schedule...)?- 5. c. How do you evaluate your overall experience of training during the program? Valuable. d. Will you recommend this program to others?- 5. e. Overall rating- Very Good. Comments or Suggestions regarding the course design and the methodology employed in the Program- "I am totally satisfied by the way the program was conducted. This project will provide me a good future."

**Rating on scale from 1-5** a. How did the course meet your learning objectives?- 4. b. How well was the course organized (program, registration, schedule...)?- 4. c. How do you evaluate your overall experience of training during the programme? Valuable. d. Will you recommend this program to others?- 5. e. Overall rating- Very Good. Comments or Suggestions regarding the course design and the methodology employed in the Programme- "The Methodology and design of course was nice to a great extent."

**Rating on scale from 1-5** a. How did the course meet your learning objectives?- 4. b. How well was the course organized (program, registration, schedule...)?- 4. c. How do you evaluate your overall experience of training during the programme? Valuable. d. Will you recommend this program to others?- 5. e. Overall rating- Very Good. Comments or Suggestions regarding the course design and the methodology employed in the Programme- "There was allways a good suppor provided by Chief Executive Officer of BioDiscovery Solutions for Future."

**Rating on scale from 1-5** a. How did the course meet your learning objectives?- 5. b. How well was the course organized (program, registration, schedule...)?- 5. c. How do you evaluate your overall experience of training during the programme? Highly Valuable. d. Will you recommend this program to others?- 5. e. Overall rating- Very Good. Comments or Suggestions regarding the course design and the methodology employed in the Programme- "I would suggest if u provide some files on the case study of the disease, genes and proteins related to it in the starting."

**Rating on scale from 1-5** a. How did the course meet your learning objectives?- 3. b. How well was the course organized (program, registration, schedule...)?- 4. c. How do you evaluate your overall experience of training during the programme? Valuable. d. Will you recommend this program to others?- 5. e. Overall rating- Pretty Good. Comments or Suggestions regarding the course design and the methodology employed in the Programme- "My suggestion will be that there should be a online session(discussion) about the numerous software used, why particular software is used for a phase and about other alternative software that can be used."

**Rating on scale from 1-5** a. How did the course meet your learning objectives?- 3. b. How well was the course organized (program, registration, schedule...)?- 3. c. How do you evaluate your overall experience of training during the programme? Valuable. d. Will you recommend this program to others?- 4. e. Overall rating- Pretty Good. Comments or Suggestions regarding the course design and the methodology employed in the Programme- "The theory of the courses must be elaborately explained to each student, as they may not be of informatics or biotech background primarily."

**Rating on scale from 1-5** a. How did the course meet your learning objectives?- 4. b. How well was the course organized (program, registration, schedule...)?- 5. c. How do you evaluate your overall experience of training during the programme? Valuable. d. Will you recommend this program to others?- 4. e. Overall rating- Very Good. Comments or Suggestions regarding the course design and the methodology employed in the Programme- "The course was really interesting and learned a lot of new things. I am sure it will help me in the future. Overall it was a good experience."

**Rating on scale from 1-5** a. How did the course meet your learning objectives?- 5. b. How well was the course organized (program, registration, schedule...)?- 5. c. How do you evaluate your overall experience of training during the programme? Valuable. d. Will you recommend this program to others?- 5. e. Overall rating- Very Good. Comments or Suggestions regarding the course design and the methodology employed in the Programme- "The method applied was intresting and helped in various aspects.This drug designing will help in my career."

**Rating on scale from 1-5** a. How did the course meet your learning objectives?- 5. b. How well was the course organized (program, registration, schedule...)?- 5. c. How do you evaluate your overall experience of training during the programme? Highly Valuable. d. Will you recommend this program to others?- 5. e. Overall rating- Excellent. Comments or Suggestions regarding the course design and the methodology employed in the Programme- "I have done 6 month training as a part of my masters in bioinformatics and I want online training because some stuff and I take a chance with BioDiscovery Solutions for Future as taking online training. The 1st impression of online training is not good in my mind, But BioDiscovery Solutions for Future prove me wrong and it was so beautiful and awesome experience working with bio discovery and guide. Helps me a lot and i got my publication in ECCB '12, I am so happy for that and i would like to thank my guide and team of BioDiscovery Solutions for Future...THANKS A LOT .... It was great experience working with BioDiscovery Solutions for Future.I would love to give one suggestion "please open one branch in Australia so, I can at least join it." Because here so less job and research regarding it. And thanks a lot for every thing."

**Rating on scale from 1-5** a. How did the course meet your learning objectives?- 3. b. How well was the course organized (program, registration, schedule...)?- 3. c. How do you evaluate your overall experience of training during the programme? Fair. d. Will you recommend this program to others?- 3. e. Overall rating- Pretty Good. Comments or Suggestions regarding the course design and the methodology employed in the Programme- "There could be detailed explanation on each step of the process. Otherwise it was fair enough."

**Rating on scale from 1-5** a. How did the course meet your learning objectives?- 5 b. How well was the course organized (program, registration, schedule...)?- 5 c. How do you evaluate your overall experience of training during the program? 4. d. Will you recommend this program to others?- 5. e. Overall rating- Very Good Comments or Suggestions regarding the course design and the methodology employed in the Program- "The 6 months research project was very useful, looking forward for more like this. BioDiscovery- Solutions for Future helped to know more about biotechnology field."

**Rating on scale from 1-5** a. How did the course meet your learning objectives?- 4 b. How well was the course organized (program, registration, schedule...)?- 5 c. How do you evaluate your overall experience of training during the programme? 4. d. Will you recommend this program to others?- 4. e. Overall rating- Excellent Comments or Suggestions regarding the course design and the methodology employed in the Programme- "Thank to Bio Discovery for organizing such a useful project to students. It helped me to carry out many other work with the help of their training."

The online training for drug discovery has been an amazing experience for me. Its easily accessible and one can be a part of the training from any part of the world because it is conducted online. Understanding the basics of how actually molecules are selected to be in the run of being a potential drug in the future is all I ever wanted to learn and explore, and Biodiscovery group made it possible.

The Molecular Dynamic Simulation (MDS) training session was clear, well organized. Advantages: --The trainer was accurate in time. --Most of my questions and queries were clearly answered. Disadvantages: --The MDS outcome interpretation has not been explained clearly. --Also, the fee of the workshop is very expensive from my view. Comment: In overall, I am pleased with the workshop and I highly recommend this workshop to other colleague.

I decided to join this workshop in order to get hands on experience in molecular docking. We are using network pharmacology based approaches to scientifically validate the Ayurvedic medicinal plants and formulations. In that we use docking as a validation tool for the data generated. This workshop was helpful in that aspect to get the hands on exposure. The positive things about the workshop were (1) one on one training that gave opportunity to understand the lessons well and clear the doubts, (2) introduced different tools/software that gave an idea how to select them based on the application and (3) the trainers showed the patience to clear the doubts. I felt it would have been excellent if the theory part was explained in a proper and organised way which was weak at many places. Also felt that it would have been useful if you had provided some video links to refer after the course hours. Also have the opinion that the fee of INR. 17000 only for modelling and docking was higher. Altogether it was a nice experience for the last 20 days and I thank all the trainers and the BD team! Wish the BD team all the best in your future endeavours!!!

The training programme is very useful for developing basic knowledge on Protein modelling and interpreting the Molecular Dynamics mechanism. Overall the institution is very cooperative and supportive, especially, Yash sir. Thank You

Many thanks for providing the opportunity to learn something new in such an easy way. I have one suggestion though, that you could schedule the classes for the same time for all students with an interactive chatting manner. Thank you for the pleasant experience.

The course contents and the tutor who taught are really good. I would like to mention that a video tutorial would have been lot better along with chat on Skype(to clear doubts), like the coursera workshops. It s really good to know that the tutors are extending their support to clear doubts if any, even after the workshop. Thank you for all the support.

I found the workshop very helpful as it will not only help in my PhD but also in future endeavours. Devadrita Dey Sarkar made many of doubts cleared in very easy way. Overall I found the workshop enlightening and helpful for me.

Overall it was good. Bioinfo/analysis part was a little difficult to understand. The sessions would have been better if they have audio than text. That would have been more interactive. But very informative overall..for a starter.

Name of the program: 7-day NGS workshop: 1- The trainer is very knowledgeable and can answer any question related to the topic. 2- I suggest that the next NGS training to be as a project-based learning workshop instead of sending theoretical information and YouTube videos via Skype. In other words, the training is better to be on a project related to the topic, and the trainer sends tasks gradually to the participants to be performed daily, then Q&A session for every task to answer all doubts. Briefly, like last year Drug discovery technology workshop which was very interesting and amazing.

Learning NGS was really useful and informative for me. It helped to enhance my understanding in NGS. Hope more workshops in future. Thank you!

Thanks for BioDiscovery Group for this course . I found this course powerful and the trainer is creative, very honest, smart, committed in time and have good knowledge. this course really solve my problem in NGS. Thanks for all

I completed a two month training in computational aided drug designing. I got to learn protein optimization and energy minimization which can further aid me in my higher education. The staffs were very helpful and the concept they gave were all straight forward. I just have one request that instead of two months they should also conduct six months training which can be further beneficial. My overall training experience was very pleasant and I'm happy and satisfied with my training.

It is very helpful to me and it made me learn many things. thank you

sincere and grantful thanks to biodiscovery research academy who made us to know some steps about the role of bioinformatics in the field of drug discovery and for guiding us throughout the training. But we are not fully satisfied with the training. Some modules which have been listed in website are not taught to us.peoples had not have an idea where the molecules and minimised pdb files are chosen. If this all been fulfilled for us we would like to gain more training and more knowledge about our bioinformatics in biodiscovery. Please check the feedback as important and try to console our feedback.

It was nice learning many things throughout the duration of the course. The teaching as well as assistance towards queries were attended properly. I have enjoyed learning things with your group. Hope there would be some training program which could deal with the binding site analysis etc to predict the active site of a protein. Thanks.