Title of the Event: 7-Days Basic to Advanced Bioinformatics

Date: 30th September, 2024 to 6th October, 2024

Time: 06:00pm to 07:00pm

Mode: Online

Venue: Zoom Meeting

Total Attendees: 155 Speakers: 1. Dr. Selvaraman Nagamani, Scientist, Advanced Computation and Data Sciences, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Assam 785006 2. Dr. Amaresh Mishra, Research Scientist, IIT Bhilai, Chhattisgarh 491001 3. Dr. Ruban Durairaj. D, Research Scientist, ICMR- Vector Control Research Centre, Puducherry 605006 Incharges: Dr. G. Priya, Assistant Professor; Mrs. Madhana Priya, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology SRMIST, Ramapuram Objective of the Event 7-Days Basic to Advanced Bioinformatics Workshop is an educational initiative aimed at introducing and enhancing understanding of computer-aided drug design (CADD) techniques among participants, ranging from students to professionals in the pharmaceutical field. This workshop is structured to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills through a variety of activities. The primary objectives of the workshop included: Introduction to CADD: Familiarize participants with the fundamental concepts and methodologies involved in computer-aided drug design.

Hands-On Experience: Provide practical sessions where participants can engage with computational tools used in drug discovery.

Educational Outreach: Reach a broader audience, including high school students and educators, to promote interest in drug design and bioinformatics.

Synopsis of the Event The event started on 31.09.2024 with an Overview about the event.

Students, Scholars and Faculty members from all over India along with III B.Sc Biotechnology & I M.Sc Biotechnology attended the event.

Experts in the field deliver lectures covering various aspects of drug discovery, including structure-based and ligand-based approaches.