Department of Bio-Informatics
“From Sequences to Simulations – Skilling the Next Generation of Computational Life Scientists.”
Introduction
The Department of Bioinformatics at Aspire Tech Park is designed for learners ready to move beyond textbook bioinformatics. We do not repeat GenBank or FASTA basics covered in college syllabus, instead, we equip you with advanced tools, simulations, and in silico research workflows required for real-world research, publication, and high-skill placements.
Whether you're from life sciences, pharmacy, biotechnology, or allied disciplines, this department enables you to explore molecular docking, simulations, SAR/QSAR, network pharmacology, and multi-omics, guided by experts and centered on project-based learning.
Currently Active
Advanced workshops in docking, simulations, and network pharmacology are running this cycle.
Courses Under Validation
Full-stack virtual drug discovery programs (including ML-based predictions and dynamics simulations) are under expert and partner lab review.
Foundational Webinars
- Real-World Applications of Molecular Docking & Simulation
- Introduction to SAR/QSAR and Structure-Based Drug Discovery
- Network Pharmacology and Systems Biology in Modern Research
- Omics Data Interpretation for Disease Target Identification
- From Research Idea to In Silico Project: How to Plan and Publish
Online Hands-on Training Workshops
- Molecular Docking Using AutoDock, AutoDock Vina, SwissDock
- Ligand and Protein Preparation Pipelines
- Binding Site Prediction and Ligand-Receptor Simulation
- Interaction Visualization using PyMOL, Chimera, Discovery Studio Visualizer
- Network Pharmacology Workflow using Cytoscape, STRING, STITCH
- SAR/QSAR Analysis using SwissADME, ChemSketch, Molinspiration
- ADMET Filtering and Toxicity Predictions
- Galaxy-based Omics Workflow and Gene Expression Visualization
Offline Hands-on Training Workshops
- Molecular Dynamics Simulation (GROMACS / iMODS) for Docked Complexes
- Pharmacophore Modeling and Screening
- Multi-target Docking Simulations for Natural Compounds
- Gene–Protein–Pathway Simulations using KEGG & Cytoscape
- Visual Pipeline Design for Target-Ligand Screening Projects
- Capstone Simulation-Based Projects with Mentor Evaluation
Certification Courses
Advanced Level – Tool-Centric Certifications
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Molecular Docking & Simulation in Drug Discovery
Tools: AutoDock, Vina, SwissDock, iMODS, GROMACS
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Ligand-Based Drug Design: SAR, QSAR, and ADMET Tools
Tools: SwissADME, Molinspiration, pkCSM, ChemSketch -
Network Pharmacology & System Simulation
Tools: Cytoscape, STRING, STITCH, KEGG Mapper, GeneMANIA -
Omics-Based Biomarker Discovery
Tools: Galaxy, GEO2R, Pathway Commons -
AI/ML for Drug Prediction
(Coming Soon)
Tools: KNIME, Weka, AutoML platforms
Internships (Online & Offline)
- Full Project Internship: Target–Ligand–Dock–Simulate–Interpret Pipeline
- Simulation Internship: Molecular Dynamics + Energy Profiles
- Research Internship: Network Pharmacology + SAR + Toxicity Prediction
- Offline Internship: Guided Bioinformatics Thesis or Capstone Execution
- Mini-Project Internship: Plant-Derived Compound Validation Using Docking & Pathways
Outcomes
- Gain end-to-end expertise in simulation-based drug discovery pipelines
- Learn how to visualize, simulate, and interpret protein-ligand interactions
- Master ADMET, SAR, and system-level analysis for modern research
- Build publishable project portfolios, including complete simulation reports
- Receive mentor feedback and certified skill endorsement for your research CV
Target Job Placement Sectors
- Computational Drug Discovery Teams in Pharma & Biotech
- R&D Labs in Academia and Government Institutes (CSIR, DBT, ICMR)
- Scientific Consulting, Virtual Screening Startups
- Bioinformatics-Based Publication and Medical Research Firms
- Clinical Data & Simulation Analyst Roles in Global Healthcare AI Companies
- Research Assistant, Project Fellow, and Junior Scientist Roles