Overview
Hands-on certified training to be organized by CAIMIF (Center for AI in Medicine, Imaging & Forensics) on 27th & 28th Feb 2024.
Training Schedule:
Day 1 (27th Feb 2024)
Session 1: Introduction to Molecular Docking and Types
- An overview of molecular docking, its importance in drug discovery, and the different types of docking (rigid, flexible, etc.).
- This session will also cover the principles behind these methods and their applications.
Session 2: Hands-on Exercise - Installation of PyRx and AutoDock Vina
- A practical session where participants will install PyRx, a computational chemistry tool used for virtual screening, and AutoDock Vina.
- Hands-on session for installation process and troubleshooting common issues.
Day 2 (28th Feb 2024)
Session 3: Visualization Tools - Introduction to Chimera
- An introduction to Chimera, a visualization tool for molecular structures and related data.
- This session will cover the basic features of Chimera and how to use it for visualizing molecular docking results.
Session 4: Hands-on Exercise - Chimera and PyMOL
- A hands-on session where participants will use Chimera and PyMOL for visualizing and analyzing molecular docking results.
- This session will provide practical experience in using these tools and interpreting the results.
Each lecture session is designed to last for approximately 1.5 hour, and the practical exercise for 4 hrs.
NOTE: Participant kindly bring their on Laptop for better hands on Practice
Bioinformatics_Computational_tools_flyer.pdf
Objectives of Event
- Understanding Molecular Docking: To comprehend the concept of molecular docking, its significance in drug discovery, and the various types of docking such as rigid and flexible.
- Familiarity with Tools: To become familiar with computational tools like PyRx and AutoDock Vina that are used for molecular docking and visualization.
- Hands-on Experience To gain practical experience by installing and using PyRx and AutoDock Vina, thereby understanding their applications in real-world scenarios.
- Problem-Solving Skills: To develop the ability to troubleshoot common issues that may arise during the installation and usage of these computational tools
Registration Fee:
UG Students: 500/-INRPG/Ph.D Scholars: 800/-INR
Convener Details
Co-convenor: Dr. Sunita Sharma, Assistant Professor, Dept. of BiotechnologySSET, sunita.sharma@sharda.ac.in
Co-ordinators:
Coordinator: Ms. Bushra Khan, Member CAIMIF & Asst. Professor Radiology, SSAHS, 9911694349, bushra.khan@sharda.ac.in
Organizing Committee Members:
- Prof. Ruqaiya Khanam
- Ms. Shivani Singh
- Harsh Pratap Singh
- Mr. Chanambam Mokaju Meitei
- Ms. Navita
- Ms. Sanju
- Mr. Rajat Mittal
- Mr. Abhinav Singh