BIRLA INSTITUTE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Announces
Three-Day Workshop
on
"MOLECULAR MODELING OF PROTEINS"
21 - 23 January, 2010

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Today, computational techniques used in drug discovery process have drastically reduced down the time and cost of drug development. In- Silico techniques have created an immense opportunity for researchers to design novel leads and therapeutic molecules. In-silico studies have enhanced our understanding of molecular properties and the specific behavior of drug-receptor interaction at the molecular level.

This workshop focuses on the current techniques of Molecular Modeling, which are being used by researchers for predicting the 3D structure of Proteins and in designing of drug molecules through guided practical training. For lab exercise, various online resources and commercial software will be used in training such as Accelrys Discovery Studio, Modeller, Arguslab, DeepView, Marvin Draw and Molinspiration.

The workshop is self-contained and does not assume any special knowledge of computer programming or Bioinformatics.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The participants of the course may be any interested student (UG/PG), research scholar, faculty member and industry personnel with background in Life Sciences and/or Information Technology.

TEACHING FACULTY

Besides BISR faculty, eminent guest speakers from renowned Bioinformatics Centre's of India will deliver lectures and conduct demonstration on various aspects on rational drug design.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply by sending filled application form along with the DD of Rs 1500/- latest by January 16, 2010 to the Convener. The confirmation of registration will be informed through emails only. List of selected participants will be displayed on the website.

TOPICS COVERED

  • Introduction to Molecular Modeling
  • Proteins: Structure & Properties
  • Molecular Databases: Sequence & Structure
  • Sketching and Building Biomolecules
  • Protein Structure Prediction
  • Homology Modeling of Proteins
  • Fold Recognition and Ab Initio Modeling methods
  • Molecular Docking Technique
  • Computer Aided Drug Designing
  • Tools of Molecular Modeling

LABORATORY

Accessing Online Resources related to Molecular Modelling. Structure Databases, Sketching and & Building of 3-D molecules, Predicting and analyzing various properties of proteins, Biomolecular Structure Visualization and Analysis, Homology Modeling of Proteins, Threading (Fold recognition) and Ab-initio methods for 3D Structure prediction, Virtual Screening of Drugs, Molecular Docking and Drug Designing.

VENUE

2nd Floor, R & D Laboratory,
Birla Institute of Scientific Research,
Statue Circle, Jaipur 302001

REGISTRATION FEES

Fee: Rs 1500/- The fee includes course documentation as well as mid-session refreshments and lunch.

ON-SPOT REGISTRATION

On-spot registration will available only in condition of availability of seat with late fees and prior information.

ACCOMMODATION:

Accommodation will be provided on written request to the convener and the participant will bear the cost of accommodation.

MODE OF PAYMENTS

Demand Draft of Rs 1500/- in favor of "Birla Institute of Scientific Research", payable at "Jaipur".

CONTACT

Convener
P S Solanki
Birla Institute of Scientific Research
Statue circle, Jaipur – 302001, Rajasthan (INDIA)
Email: workshop.bisr@gmail.com
Tel: 0141-2385094 (0) ,Fax: 0141-2385121
Website: www.bisr.res.in

For further information kindly email at workshop.bisr@gmail.com

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1. Application Form


NOTE: In the event of circumstances beyond its control, the Management reserves the right to alter the program, the speakers, the date or the venue.