Written by Amrita Muralikrishnan. Edited by Sharifah Rose Ee.
15 postgraduates from various schools attended the “Diving Deep: Exploring Molecular Docking and Homology Modelling in Computational Drug Design” virtual seminar on 6 June 2024. Organised by MUPA School of Pharmacy representative, this highly informative virtual seminar was conducted by Dr Prabitha P, a lecturer from JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru (India). Dr Prabitha has an impressive background with numerous publications and contributions to the field of pharmaceutical chemistry with more than 11 years of teaching experience.
This virtual seminar provided participants with an enriching platform to explore and understand two critical techniques in the fields of bioinformatics and molecular biology. Geared towards improving their bioinformatics-based skill-set, participants were also guided step-by-step on the use of AutoDock – a widely used free software, essential to most researchers.
Participants were highly engaged throughout the virtual seminar and took advantage of the opportunity to interact with the speaker during the Q&A session. Dr. Prabitha provided thorough and insightful answers, enriching the learning experience for all attendees.
The event successfully highlighted the critical role of computational techniques in modern biological research and drug discovery. Participants are encouraged to stay connected and continue the conversation on the cutting-edge topics of molecular docking and homology modelling.
