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AI in Drug Discovery - AlphaFold3 & Virtual Screening
Rating: 1.0 out of 5(1 rating)
21 students
Created byFeras Naser
Last updated 12/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • The Career Pivoter - Joining the AI Drug Discovery
  • Academic Researchers
  • Digital Transformation Leads
  • Future Bio-Entrepreneurs

Course content

4 sections46 lectures4h 46m total length
  • Introduction1:15
  • Course Content2:30

Requirements

  • Fundamental Biology & Chemistry
  • General AI/ML Knowledge
  • Scientific Curiosity

Description

Unlock the Future of Drugs Discovery with AI: A Comprehensive to Molecular Design and Scalable AI.

The pharmaceutical industry is at a breaking point. With drug development costs exceeding $2 billion and success rates hovering below 10%, the traditional "trial and error" method is no longer sustainable. AI-Driven Drug Discovery and Manufacturing is the solution the industry has been waiting for. This course provides a complete, end-to-end blueprint for using Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize how we find, design, and produce life-saving medicines.

We begin by diving into the AlphaFold Revolution. You will learn how to leverage AlphaFold 3 to solve the protein-folding problem, predicting complex 3D structures and protein-protein interactions with unprecedented accuracy. From there, you will master Structure-Based Drug Design (SBDD), moving beyond simple docking to AI-enhanced scoring functions that predict binding affinity more reliably than ever before.

What sets this course apart is its holistic approach. We don't stop at discovery; we bridge the gap between the lab and the factory. You will explore:

  • Generative AI: Using VAEs and GANs to "invent" novel molecules with optimized properties.

  • Predictive ADMET: Reducing clinical failure by predicting toxicity and metabolism in silico.

  • Case Studies: Real-world breakdowns of AI-designed drugs like Halicin and Rentosertib.

  • AI in Manufacturing: Utilizing Machine Learning for Quality by Design (QbD) and optimizing the chemical synthesis of the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API).

Whether you are a biologist looking to master computational tools, a data scientist pivoting into biotech, or a manufacturing professional optimizing formulations, this course provides the hands-on exercises and theoretical depth needed to excel in the "Self-Driving Lab" era.

Join us to gain the technical expertise required to shorten discovery timelines from years to months and play a pivotal role in the next generation of pharmacology.

Who this course is for:

  • Bioinformaticians & Computational Chemists: Professionals looking to upgrade their toolkit with Generative AI, AlphaFold 3 workflows, and automated retrosynthesis.
  • Pharmaceutical Scientists & Pharmacologists: Traditional "wet-lab" researchers who want to understand the "dry-lab" AI revolution to better collaborate with computational teams or transition into In Silico roles.
  • Data Scientists & AI Engineers: Tech professionals looking to pivot into the high-impact field of HealthTech and Drug Discovery by learning how to apply Deep Learning to biological data.
  • Graduate Students (Masters/PhD): Students in Pharmacy, Biotech, or Computer Science seeking a practical, industry-aligned supplement to their academic studies.
  • Biotech Entrepreneurs & Product Managers: Non-technical leaders who need to understand the realistic capabilities (and limitations) of AI to lead drug discovery startups or innovation teams.
  • Process Engineers & Manufacturing Specialists: Those interested in the final "API" stage—how AI optimizes chemical synthesis, formulation, and Quality by Design (QbD) in a factory setting.