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confgen_hero White Paper Life Science
  • Tutorial
Generating ternary complex structures to enable rational design of targeted protein degraders

Generate and score structures for a target-PROTAC-ligase complex to enable linker optimization.

  • Documentation
ConfGen

ConfGen documentation including online help and user manual.

  • Documentation
Learning Path: Virtual Screening

A structured overview of how to construct a virtual screening pipeline.

  • Tutorial
Conformational Analysis for Small Molecules Using MacroModel and ConfGen

Investigate torsional profiles for related small molecules and how conformation affects intra- and intermolecular interactions.

  • Publication
  • Oct 2, 2017
Benchmarking Commercial Conformer Ensemble Generators

Friedrich, et al. J. Chem. Inf. Model., 2017, Article ASAP, DOI: 10.1021/acs.jcim.7b00505

  • Publication
  • Nov 19, 2014
Exploring Conformational Search Protocols for Ligand-based Virtual Screening and 3-D QSAR Modeling

Cappel, et al. J. Comput. Aided Mol. Des., 2015, 29(2), 165-182

  • Publication
  • Jun 26, 2013
Improved docking of polypeptides with Glide

Tubert-Brohman, et al. J. Chem. Inf. Model., 2013, 53(7), 1689-1699

Events

Schrödinger デジタル創薬セミナー: Into the Clinic ~計算化学がもたらす創薬プロセスの変貌~ 第22回 Webinar Life Science
  • Feb 18, 2026
Schrödinger デジタル創薬セミナー: Into the Clinic ~計算化学がもたらす創薬プロセスの変貌~ 第22回

Predictive toxicology solutions: Actionable, structure-based insights to dial-out tox liabilities early

Introducing RetroSynth: Breaking the synthesis bottleneck with AI and physics-based modeling Webinar Life Science
  • Feb 19, 2026
Introducing RetroSynth: Breaking the synthesis bottleneck with AI and physics-based modeling

Join us for the introduction of RetroSynth, Schrödinger’s AI-driven synthesis planning platform. RetroSynth is engineered to accelerate and scale conventional retrosynthesis by harnessing advanced deep learning algorithms.

InventU Sustainable Future Congress 2026 Event Materials Science
  • Feb 25th-26th, 2026
InventU Sustainable Future Congress 2026

Schrödinger is excited to be participating in the InventU Sustainable Future Congress conference taking place on February 25th – 26th in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Webinars

Schrödinger デジタル創薬セミナー: Into the Clinic ~計算化学がもたらす創薬プロセスの変貌~ 第22回 Webinar Life Science
  • Feb 18, 2026
Schrödinger デジタル創薬セミナー: Into the Clinic ~計算化学がもたらす創薬プロセスの変貌~ 第22回

Predictive toxicology solutions: Actionable, structure-based insights to dial-out tox liabilities early

Introducing RetroSynth: Breaking the synthesis bottleneck with AI and physics-based modeling Webinar Life Science
  • Feb 19, 2026
Introducing RetroSynth: Breaking the synthesis bottleneck with AI and physics-based modeling

Join us for the introduction of RetroSynth, Schrödinger’s AI-driven synthesis planning platform. RetroSynth is engineered to accelerate and scale conventional retrosynthesis by harnessing advanced deep learning algorithms.

Building a biotech: Enabling a successful digital drug discovery program with a connected platform AMER Webinar Life Science
  • Feb 26, 2026
Building a biotech: Enabling a successful digital drug discovery program with a connected platform AMER

Join us to see how this powerful solution can accelerate your DMTA cycles and enable your teams – this isn’t about complex simulations, it’s about giving your team the tools they need to make better decisions, faster.

Documentation

  • Documentation
Learning Path: Oligonucleotide Modeling

A structured overview of tools and workflows for nucleic acids in drug discovery.

  • Documentation
WaterMap

Efficiently converged MD simulations are run with explicit water molecules, and resultant trajectories are analyzed to cluster hydration sites.

  • Documentation
SiteMap

Identify binding sites, including allosteric binding sites and protein-protein interfaces, and evaluate their druggability.

Tutorials

  • Tutorial
Structure-Based Virtual Screening using Glide

Prepare receptor grids for docking, dock molecules and examine the docked poses.

  • Tutorial
Ligand Binding Pose Generation for FEP+

Generate starting poses for FEP simulations for a series of BACE1 inhibitors using core constrained docking.

  • Tutorial
Homology Modeling of Protein-Ligand Binding Sites with IFD-MD

Create a homology model of TYK2 from JAK3 and including a bound ligand. Compare this model with the crystal structure for TYK2 bound to 4GIH.

Training Videos

Getting Going with Maestro BioLuminate Video Life Science
Getting Going with Maestro BioLuminate

A free video series introducing the basics of using Maestro Bioluminate.

Getting Going with Maestro Video Life Science
Getting Going with Maestro

A free video series introducing the basics of using Maestro.

  • Video
Introducing Ligand Designer

An overview of the LigandDesigner workflow, Editing in 2D and 3D, using display options and overlays, and accessing the Admin Panel.

Publications

Case Studies

White Papers

FEP+ Pose Builder — maximizing utility and productivity in FEP simulations White Paper Life Science
  • Jan 29, 2026
FEP+ Pose Builder — maximizing utility and productivity in FEP simulations

FEP+ Pose Builder is a methodological advancement introduced as an integrated feature to drastically enhance accessibility, user-friendliness, and productivity within the FEP+ pipeline.

20 Years of Glide: A Legacy of Docking Innovation and the Next Frontier with Glide WS White Paper Life Science
  • Oct 29, 2024
20 Years of Glide: A Legacy of Docking Innovation and the Next Frontier with Glide WS

Glide has long set the gold standard for commercial molecular docking software due to its robust performance in both binding mode prediction and empirical scoring tasks, ease of use, and tight integration with Schrödinger’s Maestro interface and molecular discovery workflows.

QuickShape screening in the age of ultra-large libraries  White Paper Life Science

Quick Reference Sheets

  • Quick Reference Sheet
Force Field Builder

A one-page guide to calculate missing torsion parameters for ligands using the Force Field Builder panel.

  • Quick Reference Sheet
Ligand Interaction Diagram

A one-page guide to using the Ligand Interaction Diagram for examining ligand-receptor interactions.

  • Quick Reference Sheet
GlideMap

A one-page guide to using the GlideMap GUI for ligand placement guided by experimental density.

Latest insights from Extrapolations blog

With FEP+, “The Experiment is the Limit.”
With FEP+, “The Experiment is the Limit.”

Over the past century, small molecule drugs have represented the dominant modality in drug research, enabling medical breakthroughs that have saved countless lives.

Tackling Drug Solubility: AbbVie and Schrödinger Collaborate to Advance Accurate Prediction Methods (FEP)
Tackling Drug Solubility: AbbVie and Schrödinger Collaborate to Advance Accurate Prediction Methods

The complexity and size of drug candidates has grown in recent years as scientists pursue novel targets once considered undruggable.

Can AlphaFold Models be Used for Structure-Based Drug Design? A Perspective Two Years In Blog
Can AlphaFold Models be Used for Structure-Based Drug Design? A Perspective Two Years In

We recently sat down with Edward Miller, Senior Director of Protein Structure Modeling at Schrödinger, to discuss his experience using AlphaFold models for SBDD.

Training & Resources

Online certification courses

Level up your skill set with hands-on, online molecular modeling courses. These self-paced courses cover a range of scientific topics and include access to Schrödinger software and support.

Free learning resources

Learn how to deploy the technology and best practices of Schrödinger software for your project success. Find training resources, tutorials, quick start guides, videos, and more.