Educational Open Call – Free Introductory Course "Introduction to Chemo-informatics and Computational Drug Discovery" (Arabic)
Why Chemoinformatics and Computational Drug Discovery MatterModern drug discovery is no longer confined to laboratories alone. Experimental approaches, while powerful, are often expensive, time-consuming, and limited. To compete globally, researchers now rely on Chemo-informatics and Computational Drug Discovery—fields that merge chemistry, biology, and information technology to design and test drugs virtually before they ever reach the lab.For many Arabic-speaking researchers and students, however, a major barrier remains: the technical content is nearly always published in English, making comprehension difficult and progress slower.This course addresses that challenge directly by offering a full Arabic-language introduction to Chemo-informatics and Computational Drug Discovery. It is designed to:
- Give students and researchers clear explanations in their mother tongue, ensuring higher comprehension and retention.
- Allow participants to study at their own pace, anywhere, anytime.
- Build confidence to later engage with international English-language resources.
About the Initiative
This program is part of the UKABCS Educational Capacity-Building Initiative.
It has been generously provided as an in-kind donation by Bioinformatics Gate (Egypt) to the UK Association for Biotechnology & Computational Science (UKABCS).💡 The course is:
- Fully free of charge.
- Open to all Arabic-speaking learners worldwide.
- Instantly accessible without applications or approvals – simply enroll and begin learning.
Through this initiative, UKABCS demonstrates its mission to democratize advanced scientific training and empower researchers across the Arab world.
Course Description
This introductory course offers a comprehensive overview of Chemo-informatics and Computational Drug Discovery, explained fully in Arabic. It combines theoretical principles with practical demonstrations, allowing participants to quickly grasp concepts such as:
- Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD): The basics of computational drug discovery.
- Molecular Docking & Virtual Screening: How to identify promising drug candidates virtually.
- Molecular Dynamics Simulations: Understanding how drugs interact with targets at the molecular level.
- QSAR & ADMET Prediction: Predicting safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy.
- Scientific Writing & Collaboration: Building essential research communication skills.
Course Structure
The course is organized into 5 Arabic-language lectures, designed for clarity and accessibility:
- Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD) – 46:04
- Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drug Design – 00:00
- Molecular Docking and Virtual Screening – 00:00
- Molecular Dynamics Simulations – 27:24
- Scientific Writing and Collaboration – 00:00
Certification
Upon completion, learners will receive a certificate accredited in both Egypt and the UK:
- Issued by Bioinformatics Gate.
- Registered under UKRLP and Companies House UK.
- Recognized as part of UKABCS’s global capacity-building portfolio.
Why Take This Course?
- Designed specifically for Arabic-speaking students and researchers.
- Free, open-access, and available immediately.
- Explains complex concepts in simple, scientific Arabic for deeper understanding.
- Helps participants maximize their time and flexibility—learn anywhere, even on the go.
- Prepares learners for advanced studies and international collaboration.
By making computational chemistry accessible in Arabic, this course breaks the linguistic barrier that has long stood between Arab researchers and cutting-edge science.
Begin your journey into Chemo-informatics today. The course is free, in Arabic, and open to all learners worldwide.
👉 Enroll Now Enrollment Link
How to Apply
- Members: Apply via the UKABCS Member Support Form.
- Non-Members: Apply via the UKABCS General Support Application Form.
- 📩 For questions: support@ukabcs.co.uk