10/15/2025

Registration closes 10/15/2025

Generative AI in Drug Discovery: From Molecular Design to Clinical Validation

Empowering Next-Gen Drug Discovery through Generative AI

  • Mode: Virtual / Online
  • Type: Mentor Based
  • Level: Moderate
  • Duration: 3 Days (1.5 Hours per Day)
  • Starts: 15 October 2025
  • Time: 08:00 PM IST

About This Course

This 3-day workshop on Generative AI in Drug Discovery explores how cutting-edge AI models are reshaping pharmaceutical research, from molecular design to clinical validation. Participants will learn the fundamentals of generative AI, including GANs and VAEs, and their application in predicting molecular properties, designing drug-like compounds, and optimizing leads. Through interactive sessions and hands-on demos with tools such as RDKit and DeepChem, attendees will gain practical skills in molecular generation, screening, and property prediction. Real-world case studies and discussions on challenges, opportunities, and ethics will prepare participants to apply AI effectively in drug repurposing, biomarker discovery, and personalized medicine, bridging the gap between computation and clinical translation.

Aim

To equip participants with foundational and advanced knowledge of generative AI applications in drug discovery, enabling them to understand, experiment, and apply AI models for molecular design, optimization, and validation

Workshop Objectives

To introduce participants to the fundamentals of generative AI and its application in drug discovery. Participants will learn to use AI models for molecular design, property prediction, and lead optimization. Hands-on sessions will provide practical experience with AI tools like RDKit and DeepChem. The workshop aims to equip attendees with the skills to apply AI in real-world drug discovery and development.

Workshop Structure

Day 1: Introduction to Generative AI in Drug Discovery

  • Basics of Generative AI: What it is, why it matters in science, key model types (GANs, VAEs).
  • Drug Discovery Pipeline: Traditional workflow vs. AI-driven approaches.
  • Applications: AI in molecular design, drug-likeness prediction, and lead optimization.
  • Case Study: AI successes in drug repurposing and new candidate identification.
  • Hands-On: Intro to DeepChem/RDKit; generate simple molecules.
  • Discussion: Challenges and future directions.

Day 2: Advanced AI Techniques

  • Molecular Property Prediction: Using AI for ADMET, solubility, toxicity, binding affinity.
  • Generative Models: How AI designs drug-like molecules (GANs, VAEs).
  • Practical Demo: Property prediction with RDKit/DeepChem.
  • Discussion: Real-time decision making and AI-guided drug repurposing.

Day 3: Design to Validation

  • Virtual Screening & Repurposing: AI for large-scale screening and finding new uses of existing drugs.
  • Preclinical & Clinical Support: AI in toxicity, efficacy, biomarker discovery, and trial success prediction.
  • Hands-On: Screening molecules for bioactivity using AI tools.
  • Final Wrap-Up: Future of AI in pharma—opportunities, challenges, ethics.

Who Should Enrol?

  • Students and PhD Scholars in biotechnology, bioinformatics, pharmaceutical sciences, and computational biology who want to explore AI applications in drug discovery.
  • Researchers and Academicians interested in integrating AI-driven tools into their scientific projects.
  • Industry Professionals working in pharma, biotech, and healthcare R&D looking to understand the potential of generative AI in drug development.
  • Data Scientists and AI Enthusiasts eager to apply machine learning and generative models to real-world biomedical challenges.

Important Dates

Registration Ends

10/10/2025
IST 07:00 PM

Workshop Dates

10/15/2025 – 10/17/2025
IST 08:00 PM

Meet Your Mentor(s)

Mentor Photo

Prof. Kumud Malhotra

Professor & Dean

Prof. Kumud Malhotra, Dean of the University Institute of Physical and Life Sciences with 30 years of experience is an academician and administrator and has attained the highest echelons in the educational sector by managing senior positions, like Director, Dean, Managing Editor, or Editor-in-Chief . . . for content development and journal publication. She completed her Ph. D on “Genetic Epidemiology of Malaria in Some Population Groups of Delhi and Tribal Groups of Tarai Region of Nainital District” and Post Doctorate from Delhi University as an ICMR and UGC fellow.
Her expertise domains are Biotechnology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Forensic  Science, Molecular Biology, and its allied areas. She has obtained Certifications in the areas of Genetic Engineering, Molecular Biology, Microarrays, Proteomics, and Parasitology from IGIB, NICD, MRC, and Delhi University. Down the lane, her achievements and accolades are the best employee and faculty while working at Bioinformatics Institute of India and RNB GLOBAL University as a Dean and other prestigious awards. Her contribution to the establishment of the School of Basic and Applied Sciences and Agricultural Sciences along with the approval from ICAR at the new University RNBGLOBAL
University was acknowledged by the Management.
Apart from teaching and academics her experience in content development and e-learning for various renowned universities and organizations like Banasthali Vidyapith, GOLS Academy, Biionline, etc. is an added credential of hers. Dr. Kumud Malhotra has been a Resource Person in Course Development Committees (for graduate and post-graduate programs) for Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Jamia Hamdard along with other credits like Member of various committees like Academic Council, BOS, Research Committee, etc. for the IGNOU, IAMR. She has demonstrated caliber as a resourceful Technical Collaborator for the conduction of the Workshop on Bioinformatics at
Bundelkhand University and in Engineering College in Durg, Chhattisgarh with an appreciation letter from the university.
She is a member of the editorial board of various journals and has presented Papers at International Conferences on Genetics, Parasitology, Clinical Trials, Pharmacovigilance, Biotechnology, etc. Dr. Malhotra has delivered keynote addresses at CII, International Conferences, and member of various professional bodies Genetics Society, Indian Science Congress, International Society for Malariology and Parasitology, IAA, SBTI, etc. She has guided many students for Ph.D. and internships and got the projects from ICMR.

Fee Structure

Student Fee

₹1399 | $50

Ph.D. Scholar / Researcher Fee

₹1799 | $55

Academician / Faculty Fee

₹2499 | $60

Industry Professional Fee

₹3999 | $75

What You’ll Gain

  • Live & recorded sessions
  • e-Certificate upon completion
  • Post-workshop query support
  • Hands-on learning experience

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