The Post Graduate Department of Chemistry, T. K.
Madhava Memorial College, Nangiarkulangara organized a Workshop on "Molecular
Docking Made Simple" on 22 June 2026 at
the CADD
Lab, Department of Chemistry, from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
The workshop was conducted to provide participants with a practical
introduction to molecular docking techniques and their applications in modern
drug discovery.
The programme
commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Aswathy S. P., Head of the Department and
Workshop Coordinator, who welcomed the resource person and
participants. She highlighted the growing importance of computational
approaches in pharmaceutical research and emphasized the need for students to
acquire hands-on skills in molecular modelling and docking. The workshop was
aimed to give an introductory session for S5 FYUGP students and M.Sc. Chemistry
students.
The technical
session was handled by Dr. Sreeja V., Assistant Professor, S.N. College,
Punalur. Through an engaging blend of theory and practical
demonstrations, she introduced the fundamentals of molecular docking, ligand
and receptor preparation, docking protocols, interpretation of binding
interactions, and the significance of docking studies in structure-based drug
design. Participants also gained hands-on experience using molecular docking
software to perform basic docking simulations and analyze the results. About 18
students were able to complete the workshop.
The workshop concluded with an interactive discussion, during which participants clarified their queries and shared their learning experiences. Ms. Sonima V proposed the vote of thanks, expressing sincere gratitude to the resource person for her valuable guidance, the Principal, faculty members, organizing committee, and all participants for contributing to the successful conduct of the workshop. The programme proved to be highly informative and skill-oriented, equipping students with a strong foundation in computational drug discovery techniques.
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