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The 7-day online workshop on Transcriptome analysis was well structured covering all the steps of RNA sequence analysis from raw data to the downstream analysis. The content was easy to follow and well organized. I am thankful to my mentor for addressing all my queries, which made the learning experience truly enriching. I am looking forward to practice more about transcriptome analysis and use it for my ongoing research.
Kalyani Prasad
ICRISAT, India
I participated in the scATAC seq analysis workshop organised by BDG LifeSciences where I learnt about the analysis pipeline and the analysis of scATAC seq matrices with R programming. As, I do not come from Bioinformatics background, Ashish Sir conducted the sessions accordingly so that I can understand all the codes before we execute them and also explained the interpretation of all the figures that were generated in the analysis. It was definitely a productive course, and I express my sincere gratitude to BDG LifeSciences as well as to my mentor.
ADRITA GUHA
National Centre for Cell Science, India
I attended the in silico vaccine design workshop, and it provided a very clear and correct pathway on how to begin work in this field. The instructor was extremely helpful and made a genuine effort to answer all the questions I had. I personally feel that, along with the practical sessions, it would be highly beneficial if students could be guided toward preparing at least an abstract for publication. If, at the end of the workshop, a small task or mini project could be assigned and mentored toward publication, it would be ideal—especially for undergraduates and graduates who are truly interested in this field. This could also encourage meaningful collaborative work. This is just a suggestion for future workshops. Overall, everything was very clear and well explained by the moderator. Thank you so much for making the learning process easier and for helping me take the next step in the field of vaccine design.
Sasini Wijewarna
University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
The RNA-seq workshop was clear, well-organized and practical. I appreciate the step-by-step explanation from FASTQ quality control to differential expression analysis. Overall, it was a valuable and informative session. I feel much more confident in understanding RNA-seq analysis.
Shruti Rajkumar
California State University, USA
The 10-day online workshop led by Dr. Sharvari Kulkarni mam, on Molecular Dynamics Simulation was highly informative and well-structured. It provided a solid foundation in both theoretical concepts and practical applications of MD using tools like GROMACS, NAMD as well as VMD. The sessions were interactive, and the instructor, Dr. Sharvari Kulkarni mam explained complex topics clearly. Hands-on exercises were particularly helpful in reinforcing learning. Overall, it was a valuable experience for beginners and those looking to enhance their skills in MD simulation.
Madushmita Hatimuria
Central University of Karnataka, Kadaganchi, India
Molecular dynamics simulations workshop was helpful.
MOKSHITH DG
CFTRI, India
Dear BDG LifeSciences Team, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for organizing the 10-Day Technical Hands-On Workshop on Molecular Docking held from 1st to 10th March 2025. The workshop was incredibly insightful and well-structured, providing me with a deeper understanding of predicting interaction energy between molecules — a critical aspect in molecular docking and drug discovery. I particularly appreciated the following aspects of the workshop: - The clarity and depth of the theoretical sessions. - The well-designed hands-on exercises that made the learning process practical and engaging. - The expertise and guidance provided by the trainers, especially in handling complex docking scenarios. - The opportunity to interact with fellow participants and exchange valuable insights. The workshop has significantly enhanced my skills and confidence in molecular docking, and I’m excited to apply this knowledge in my future research. Thank you once again for this excellent learning experience. I look forward to participating in more such workshops organized by BDG LifeSciences. Best regards, Anil Kumar
Anil Kumar
Lovely Professional University
The workshop was meticulously organized, providing a comprehensive and well-structured learning experience for both beginners and experienced researchers in molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation. Dr. Sharvari is an outstanding educator with deep expertise in molecular docking and simulation. Their ability to simplify complex concepts and provide hands-on demonstrations using tools like AutoDock, and GROMACS, and made the workshop highly engaging and practical.
Sofia Ali
National University, Sudan
The 5 day training on MD simulations PL Complex was very knowledgeable event. I would like say thank you to the organizers to made the course online it gave me the opportunity to learn in my place only. The course really went over my expectations. The best part, Instructor Dr. Sharvari Kulkarni mam very professional and created a very informative environment. I am extremely grateful for that.
RASHMI R
University of Mysore
It was informative 7 days online workshop. Thanks bdglifesciences for conducting such a workshop. And the trainer Ms. Kulkarni mam was very helpful, showed enough patience to guide me as I was a beginner & facing some network issues. Thanks for the guidance.
Rupantar Dey
Andhra University
Wonderful trainer, good insights in concepts and great hands on experience.
Rajeshwari Pasupula
K L University, India
The 8 Day Molecular Docking workshop by BDG Lifesciences, led by Ms. Sharvari Kulkarni, was an outstanding experience. Ms. Kulkarni’s exceptional teaching style stood out—she patiently broke down complex concepts with remarkable clarity and customized the sessions to match my learning pace. Her deep expertise and willingness to address all my queries made the workshop both engaging and highly effective. The hands-on exercises provided invaluable insights into protein-ligand interactions and docking parameter optimization. This workshop has greatly boosted my confidence in computational drug design. Thank you, Ms. Sharvari Ma'am, for such a rewarding learning journey!
Priyanka
B.M.U. Rohtak, India
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.
Isha Nagpal
Jawaharlal Nehru University
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.
Linda Koshy
SCTIMST Trivandrum India
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.
Minakshi Garg
UIET, Panjab University, Chandigarh
Sharvari Ma'am taught us MD Simulation in simplest and easiest way with special care to each and individual. I want to attend workshop/training program in fututre. Overall, I feel good experience. Thank You Ma'am. Thank You BDG Lifesciences.
Basudev Mandal
Shahid Matangini Hazra Government General Degree College for Women, India
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.
shubhangi kandwal
Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University
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.
Amina Ibrahim
University of Khartoum, Faculty of Pharmacy
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!!!
Uma Chandran
Savitribai Phule Pune University
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
SIDHARTH PRASAD MISHRA
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL BREEDING AND GENETICS, COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SCIENCE AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, ORIS
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.
Jenny Jose
Lecturer, Dept of Biochemistry, University of Kerala
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.
P. Kalyani
CDFD
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.
ANUBRATA PAUL
SRM University, Haryana, Centre for Drug Design Discovery & Development (C-4D)
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.
Sapna Godavarthi
CENTRE FOR DNA FINGERPRINTING AND DIAGNOSTICS
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.
Abdularahman Abdulkader
International Islamic University Malaysia
Learning NGS was really useful and informative for me. It helped to enhance my understanding in NGS. Hope more workshops in future. Thank you!
Lisina.K.V
Bharathiar University
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
Sofia Ziada
University of khartoum/ veterinary medicine/ tropical medicine research institute
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.
Shreosi Ghosh
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
It is very helpful to me and it made me learn many things. thank you
Srividya Nadimpalli
Osmania University College of Technology
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.
M.BALAKARTHIKEYAN
BHARATH UNIVERSITY
**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 program? Valuable. d. Will you recommend this program to others?- 5. e. Overall rating- Okay. Comments or Suggestions regarding the course design and the methodology employed in the Program- "Course is designed such that like read and write. I expected still in a way that i could practically apply."
Nisha shri. C
Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, attended the program at Chennai
The course can be more informative and the software training can be given in more detail, since the training was given only to complete the present study, and the other modules and the other options in the software was less known. Hence the practical application may become a little difficult if we perform an individual study.
RNBS NARESH CHANDRA
The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R University, Chennai, attended the program at Chennai
The training was good.. Thanks to "The CEO - Biodiscovery" and team.
Gowri Karthik
VELS University, attended the program at Chennai
I feel happy to write about BioDiscovery Research team. I completed a six month project which has been very useful for my Research work. Thank you Biodiscovery
Geetha Devi
PSG college of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, attended the program at Coimbatore
The learning experience was good. I am doing my M. Pharmacy,so,it will be helpful to me in future. Before learning this study I didn't have idea much about molecular modelling and drug designing but now I have a good idea about this technology. Methodology was also good. Thanks to BioDiscovery Group, India research unit.
Kejalakshmi
The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R University, Chennai, attended the program at chennai
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? Highly Valuable. d. Will you recommend this program to others? Definitely. e. Overall rating- Very Good Comments or Suggestions regarding the course design and the methodology employed in the Programme "Should include some theoretical classes"
Shubhankar Bhattacharyya
Defense Research & Development Establishment, Defence R & D Organisation (DRDO), attended the program at Gwalior, India
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 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 really feeling honored that I got permission for feedback.A lots of thanks from bottom of my heart to specially Asif Sir and his great BioDiscovery team. A heart full obligation for being a part of the team BioDiscovery Solutions for Future"
TRINA SAMANTA
BERHAMPUR UNIVERSITY, attended the program at Kolkata, India
It was a good experience. I hope it will help me a lot in future. Thanks for organising this kind of workshop
PRATIBHA
Delhi Technological University, attended the program at AIIMS, New Delhi 2014
The event was quite good with the proper training at different tools and software. It was an enriching environment to grasp new techniques of drug designing.
MEETALI SINHA
INTEGRAL UNIVERSITY LUCKNOW, attended the program at AIIMS, New Delhi 2014
I attended many workshop in life but this workshop is satisfied me.
Praveen Kumar
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIITA), attended the program at AIIMS, New Delhi 2014
Your job for conducting this type of workshop is highly applaudable but registration fee for this workshop is quite high not every student can afford it.
Pragya Kesarwani
SAM HIGGINBOTTOM INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTUR TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCES, attended the program at AIIMS, New Delhi 2014
The overall exposure to the different software for designing the appropriate molecules for different target proteins and most importantly the analysis of the complex between ligand and receptor was very good.
Brinderjit Singh
Department of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Delhi South Campus, New Delhi, attended the program at AIIMS, New Delhi 2014
It was a nice hands on training workshop. It was very Interactive.
K SATHYASEELAN
DRDO, Gwalior, MP, attended the program at AIIMS, New Delhi 2014
This workshop is very nice. We got more knowledge from this workshop. As I was bioinformatics student so this workshop is very important for me. It is very helpful for our future.
Sarita Bharati
Banaras Hindu University, attended the program at AIIMS, New Delhi 2014
Its very good piece of information for beginners. It has to have different modules for people with different experiences. Thanks Shahab
Shahab Udin
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms, Bangalore, attended the program at Training course | Mumbai | Drug Discovery India 20
Very good experience for me, a good introduction to drug design.
Hocine SAADI
CERIST- Centre de recherche sur l'information scientifique et technique, Algeria, attended the program at Havana Hotel, Giza, Egypt
Presenter was highly proficient and well dressed. The material was very good and was provided well in advance. The platform was nice. The lectures were nice too although I sensed that the presenter seemed a bit nervous at the beginning of the first session (needlessly). The nice thing about the workshop is that there are projects we can share in afterwards so that it has many applications.
Prof Hanaa M Alam El-Din
National Cancer Institute, Cairo, attended the program at Havana Hotel, Giza, Egypt
Thank you very much for useful such a event. I have got what I want from this 2 days workshop. The organizers were really kind and the trainer was knowledgeable and helpful.
KHADIJAH AHMED YOUSEF AL-TAMMAR
UKM, Malaysia, attended the program at University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
An eye opening experience. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very knowledgeable and patient trainer.
Lee Lyn Fay
University Malaya, Malaysia, attended the program at University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This workshop gave me more understand towards the function of autodock in my research study. Besides that, I had opportunities to learn the difference knowledge because all the participants are come from difference background. In addition, drug discovery and technologies can help us to minimize the time taken in searching the suitable drug for the treatment.
Wong Kok Tong
PhD Student, Universiti Sains Malaysia, attended the program at University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Liked the 1st day presentation part where I got to hear and ponder about various questions raised by learners from different fields. Of course the workshop was a nice platform to get to know about the pharmaceutical side of chemistry, especially for me who is from a non-bio background.:) Drug designing part was fairly ok but with a lot of manual work like going to the folder again n again and writing the commands but any ways that was the methodology of the software.
Lekha Sharma
University of Delhi, attended the program at AIIMS, New Delhi 2014
I love this practical training -- you have made the hands on virtual screening training simple but comprehensive. Thanks for sharing!
Ms.Zalikha Ibrahim
Universiti Putra Malaysia, attended the program at Universiti Malaya
