JUN 14, 2023

Exploring Schrödinger Modeling Software: Enhancing Teaching and Learning in an Undergraduate Drug Hunter for Beginner Class

This talk highlights the integration of Schrödinger modeling software in pharmaceutical science education for senior-level students in the course “Drug Hunting for Beginners.” This project-based class focuses on students pursuing PharmD or PhD degrees, where teams pitch a drug discovery project integrating knowledge from medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmacology. By incorporating the software, we bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing a platform for experiential learning and collaborative problem-solving. Through case studies and capstone projects, students gain a deeper understanding of the drug discovery process, including evaluating therapeutic targets, hit identification, structure-based drug design, and improving drug-like properties through in silico prediction. Our experience offers insights for educators seeking to enhance medicinal chemistry teaching methods and empower students to integrate knowledge in drug discovery.