Training Drug discovery
Network Pharmacology & Molecular Docking for Modern Drug Discovery
An 8-day live program on how bioactive compounds interact with biological targets: identifying compound–target interactions, building protein interaction networks and analyzing binding with modern tools.
- 8 daysMon–Fri, live online
- 1 houra day, evening IST
- 8 modulesNetworks and docking
Next cohort
Dates to be announced
- Duration8 days
- ScheduleMon–Fri · 1 hour a day
- ModeLive online (Google Meet)
Curriculum
From compounds to networks to binding
Eight modules covering the full network pharmacology workflow, with case studies.
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01
Introduction to network pharmacology
Principles of computational network pharmacology.
02
Chemical structure retrieval
Retrieve compound structures. Tool: PubChem.
03
Physicochemical property analysis
Assess drug-likeness and properties. Tool: SwissADME.
04
Disease target identification
Predict and select targets. Tools: SwissTargetPrediction, GeneCards, Venny.
05
Protein interaction networks
Build protein–protein interaction networks. Tool: STRING.
06
Network visualization
Visualize and analyze networks. Tool: Cytoscape.
07
Molecular docking
Analyze molecular binding. Tool: AutoDock Vina.
08
Case studies
Apply the workflow to real examples.
Who should apply
Eligibility
- Students in B.Sc., B.Tech., M.Sc., M.Tech. or PhD programs in life sciences or computer science
- Postdocs and research scholars
- Teaching and industry professionals
- Researchers and professionals in pharma, biotech, chemistry and data science
What’s included
Program benefits
- Live, instructor-led sessions
- Recordings of every session
- Workshop materials
- Certificate
- Online technical support after the workshop
Fees
Course fees
One fee covers all live sessions, recordings, materials and the certificate. Payment and registration open when the next cohort is announced.
| Category | India (INR) | International (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Students (up to Master’s) | ₹2,000 | USD 45 |
| PhD scholars | ₹2,500 | USD 50 |
| Postdocs / research scholars | ₹2,750 | USD 55 |
| Staff / faculty | ₹3,000 | USD 60 |
| Industry professionals | ₹3,500 | USD 65 |
Teaching team
Course instructors
AADr. Ajitha AntonyBioinformatics Trainer, CBIRT
TADr. Tamanna AnwarFounder, CBIRT
Format
How the course runs
- DatesTo be announced
- SessionsMon–Fri, 1 hour a day (last cohort: 6:00–7:00 PM IST)
- PlatformGoogle Meet (live)
- Missed a session?Recordings provided
FAQ
Course questions
When does the next cohort start?
Dates are not announced yet. Click Notify me or message us on WhatsApp, and we’ll tell you when enrollment opens.
Do I need prior experience?
A basic understanding of bioinformatics is expected.
What will I need on my computer?
A computer running Windows 10/11, macOS or Linux, with a reliable internet connection. Google Meet runs in your web browser.
What if I miss a live session?
Every session is recorded, and you get access to the recordings.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. The certificate is awarded on completing the course assignment.
Interested in Computational Network Pharmacology?
Get notified when the next cohort opens, or ask us about prerequisites and fees.
