Novel Computational Approaches for Small Molecules and New Modalities

The Gordon Research Seminar on Computer Aided Drug Design is a unique forum for graduate students, post-docs, and other scientists with comparable levels of experience and education to present and exchange new data and cutting edge ideas.

Recently, the focus of pharmaceutical design has shifted from mainly small molecules to an increasing number of new modalities – including peptides, oligonucleotides, and many more. Established computational modeling and data analysis techniques are ever-evolving, recently with the incorporation of machine learning and artificial intelligence. However, new modalities bring new challenges. As a result, many of these established methodologies originally developed for small molecules have to be refined and enhanced to meet the new areas of application.

The GRS on Computer-Aided Drug Design will highlight ongoing advances in both areas – from small molecules to new modalities – and will show potential enhancement but also the limitations of current methodologies. It will further serve as a platform for young scientists to discuss their research and engage with peers.

Instruction for applications: Talk slots are reserved for young scientists. All participants are expected to present a poster and are highly encouraged to apply for a talk.

Application Instructions

The seminar will feature approximately 10 talks and 2 poster sessions. All attendees are expected to actively participate in the GRS, either by giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster. Therefore, all applications must include an abstract.

The seminar chair will select speakers from abstracts submitted by August 6, 2021. Those applicants who are not chosen for talks and those who apply after the deadline to be considered for an oral presentation will be expected to present a poster. In order to participate, you must submit an application by the date indicated in the Application Information section above.

Program Format

Gordon Research Seminars are 2-day meetings which take place on the Saturday and Sunday just prior to the start of the associated GRC. The GRS opens with a 1-hour introductory session on Saturday afternoon, followed by a poster session, dinner and a 2-hour session in the evening. Sunday morning begins with breakfast and is followed by another 2-hour session, a second poster session, and lunch. A final 1-hour session takes place just after lunch, and the associated GRC begins later that evening.