Medicinal Chemistry

In Action

Activities

Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry:

• Overview of Medicinal chemistry and its role in drug discovery development.
• Contributions to human health and the interdisciplinary nature of the field.

Lab Safety

• Discussions on Safety protocols, proper handling of chemicals, and the use of personal protective equipment.

Computational Activities: In-silico drug design techniques

• How to use PyMOL to visualize a range of molecular structure file formats, including PDB (protein data bank). How to use PyMOL to build and edit molecular structures, add or remove residues, and optimize geometries.
• Guiding students through hands-on exercises using molecular modeling software to visualize and analyze drug-target interactions.
• How to use Chemdraw to draw molecules and add groups on existing compounds to increase binding affinity.

Panel Discussion: Careers in Medicinal Chemistry

• Sharing experiences and insights into various career opportunities and paths in medicinal chemistry.
• Encouraging high school women to ask questions about the field and learn about the diverse opportunities available in medicinal chemistry fields.