Computer Aided Drug Design: Zero to Hero
Description
This comprehensive Computer Aided Drug Design course will guide you from beginner to expert in modern drug discovery techniques. You’ll learn key computational methods including molecular docking, virtual screening, QSAR modeling, and molecular dynamics simulations. The course covers popular software tools and databases used in the pharmaceutical industry, combined with real-world case studies to build practical skills in rational drug design.
What you'll learn
- Understand the principles of molecular docking and scoring functions
- Perform virtual screening to identify potential drug candidates
- Build and validate QSAR models for predicting biological activity
- Conduct molecular dynamics simulations to study drug-target interactions
- Use chemical databases and software tools for drug discovery workflows
- Apply computational techniques to optimize drug candidates
Requirements
- Basic understanding of biology and chemistry concepts
- No prior programming or computational chemistry experience needed
- A PC or Mac with internet access and a modern browser
Curriculum
40 lectures | 10h 15mInstructors
Shubham Jain
Senior Full-Stack Developer, TopyloWith over 10 years of experience in computer-aided drug design, I have contributed to various projects ranging from small-scale molecular modeling tasks to complex structure-based drug discovery pipelines. As a Senior Computational Chemist at Topylo, I specialize in designing efficient and innovative drug discovery workflows using modern technologies such as molecular docking, pharmacophore modeling, and AI-driven compound screening. My goal is to help you master the skills needed to succeed in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

