Announcement

BIRLA INSTITUTE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Announces
Three-Day Workshop
on
"Molecular Modeling and Drug Design"
14 - 16 December 2012

ABOUT ACCOMMODATION

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Bioinformatics has created an immense opportunity for researchers to design novel leads and therapeutic molecules. Today, computational techniques used in drug discovery process have drastically reduced down the time and cost of drug development. The 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 and Drug designing that 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 students, research scholars, faculty and industry personnel with background in Life Sciences and/or Information Technology. The workshop is selfcontained and does not assume any special knowledge of the subject.

TEACHING FACULTY

Besides BISR faculty, eminent guest speakers from renowned Bioinformatics Centres of India will deliver lectures and conduct demonstration on various aspects on Bioinformatics.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply by sending filled application form along with the DD of Rs 2000/- latest by December 5, 2012 to the Convener. The confirmation of participation 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
  • Virtual Screening and Lead Optimization

LABORATORY

Accessing online resources, Structure databases, Sketching & Building biomolecules, Predicting and analyzing various properties of proteins, Homology modeling, Threading and Ab-initio methods for tertiary structure prediction, Virtual Screening of Drugs, Molecular Docking.

VENUE

Mini Conference Hall,
Birla Auditorium,
Birla Institute of Scientific Research,
Statue Circle, Jaipur 302001

REGISTRATION FEES

Fee: Rs 2000/- The fee includes course documentation as well as mid-session refreshments and lunch.

NUMBER OF SEATS

Seats are limited to 40 only. This limitation, a unique feature of all BISR seminars, will ensure that participants derive the maximum benefit from the course by enabling them to receive the personal attention of the seminar leaders. Criteria for selection is first-come first-serve.

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. In the letter of request kindly mention the details of your arrival and departure. The charges for accommodation mentioned below are tentative and are subject to availability.

CategoryCharges(Per Day) Remarks
DormitoryRs 75 - 150Separate for boys & girls student
Category ARs 1000 - 1500Shared Room
Category BRs 1600 - 2000Shared Room
Category CRs 2100 - aboveShared Deluxe Room


MODE OF PAYMENTS

Demand Draft of Rs 2000/- in favor of "Birla Institute of Scientific Research", payable at "Jaipur".

CONTACT

Convener
Dr. P S Solanki
Birla Institute of Scientific Research
Statue circle, Jaipur – 302001, Rajasthan (INDIA)
Email: workshop.bisr@gmail.com
Tel: 0141-2385094 ext 324 (0) ,Fax: 0141-2385121
Website: www.bisr.res.in

For further information kindly contact workshop.bisr@gmail.com

DOWNLOADS

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1. Application Form
2. Workshop Brochure
3. Poster Notification


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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.