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  • Tutorial
Building and Configuring Docking Models for LiveDesign

You will learn how to build, configure, and export docking models from Maestro to LiveDesign, as well as prepare ligand and protein structures.

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Exploring Protein Binding Sites with Mixed-Solvent Molecular Dynamics

Identify and characterize binding sites with mixed solvent molecular dynamics.

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Crystal Structure Prediction

Learn to perform a crystal structure prediction workflow.

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Introduction to T Cell Receptor Modeling with BioLuminate

Structure preparation, visualization and analysis of key interactions in the TCR-peptide-MHC complex.

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Protein pKa Prediction with Constant pH Molecular Dynamics

Determine pKa values and protonation states for protein residues.

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Improving the Thermostability of T4 Lysozyme Using Protein FEP+ Guided Design

Increase protein thermostability by filling a buried cavity through mutation with protein FEP+.

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Computational Ellipsometry

Learn how to compute the refractive index and extinction coefficient of systems of organic optoelectronics.

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Refining crystallographic protein-ligand structures using GlideXtal and Phenix/OPLS

Re-dock and refine ligand pose in a crystal structure with GlideXtal.

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Understanding and Visualizing Target Flexibility

Evaluate PDB temperature factors, align binding sites, and use MD to identify flexibility.

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Re-scoring Docked Ligands with MM-GBSA

Optimize binding poses and re-score results of a small virtual screen.

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Approximating Protein Flexibility without Molecular Dynamics

Soften potentials in Glide and run induced-fit docking for side chain conformational changes and loop refinement.

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Introduction to MD Trajectory Analysis with Desmond

Analyze an all-atom Desmond MD trajectory to study protein-ligand interactions.

Events

デジタル創薬セミナー ~計算化学がもたらす創薬プロセスの変貌~ 第23回 Webinar Life Science
  • Mar 18, 2026
デジタル創薬セミナー ~計算化学がもたらす創薬プロセスの変貌~ 第23回

Rethinking the rules: Exploiting solvent exposed salt-bridge interactions with free energy perturbation simulations for the discovery of potent inhibitors of SOS1

The Importance of Human Know-How in AI Execution for Materials R&D Webinar Materials Science
  • Mar 18, 2026
The Importance of Human Know-How in AI Execution for Materials R&D

Join us to explore how Schrödinger’s domain experts integrate these three pillars to streamline material optimization. 

AI Convergence 2026 Event Life Science
  • Mar 18th-20th, 2026
AI Convergence 2026

Schrödinger is excited to be participating in the AI Convergence: Small Molecule Drug Discovery Summit 2026 taking place on March 18th – 20th in Boston, Massachusetts.

Webinars

デジタル創薬セミナー ~計算化学がもたらす創薬プロセスの変貌~ 第23回 Webinar Life Science
  • Mar 18, 2026
デジタル創薬セミナー ~計算化学がもたらす創薬プロセスの変貌~ 第23回

Rethinking the rules: Exploiting solvent exposed salt-bridge interactions with free energy perturbation simulations for the discovery of potent inhibitors of SOS1

Introducing RetroSynth: Breaking the synthesis bottleneck with AI and physics-based modeling Webinar Life Science
  • Mar 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.

Embracing a new era of toxicity screening: Atomic-resolution modeling to mitigate off-target liabilities Webinar Life Science
  • Mar 26, 2026
Embracing a new era of toxicity screening: Atomic-resolution modeling to mitigate off-target liabilities

Join us for a technical overview of Schrödinger’s Predictive Toxicology solution. This session will demonstrate how physics-based, atomic-resolution modeling transforms toxicology from a reactive “filter” into a proactive “design tool.”

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.