This workshop will introduce participants to the use of Python and SQL for health data analytics and visualization. The first day will mostly focus on introduction and hands-on application of Python in health analytics and health visualisation. The second day will introduce Python package (Biopython) and SQL provide for health and life sciences data analytics and visualization.

Objectives:

1. Showcase examples of the use of Python and SQL for Health Data Analytics and Visualization
2. Introduce the fundamentals of Python and SQL using simple examples
3. Provide Hands-On Experience on how to use Python and SQL for Health Data Analytics and Visualization

Speakers:

• Prof Patrice Boursier (Programme Director, Master in Health Informatics and Analytics, International Medical University)
• Dr Tan Ee Xion (Programme Director, Bachelor in Digital Health, International Medical University)
• Dr Yam Wai Keat (Senior Lecturer, International Medical University)

A two-day cloud-based workshop targeting structure-based drug design (SBDD). Both theory and hands-on training will be provided by experienced computational chemists. Participants will be facilitated in small group interactive sessions with personalised instructions.

Objectives:

1. To obtain knowledge in the theory and concept of structure-based drug design
2. To perform molecular docking and analyse the protein-ligand interactions
3. To perform molecular dynamics and analyse the dynamic behaviour of the protein and ligand interactions

Speakers:

• Dr Vasudeva Rao Avupati (Senior Lecturer, International Medical University)
• Dr Cheong Siew Lee (Senior Lecturer, International Medical University)
• Mak-Kit Kay (Lecturer, International Medical University)

Facilitators:

• Dr Pritesh Bhat (Principal Scientist, Schrodinger)
• Dr Prajwal Nandekar (Senior Scientist, Schrodinger)
• Dr Koushik Kasacajhala(Senior Scientist, Schrodinger)
• Vinod Devaraji(Senior Scientist, Schrodinger)

Throughout the 2-day workshop, the participants will be gaining essential knowledge and skills in structure elucidation of natural products using traditional and computer-assisted approaches. At the end of the workshop, the participants will be able to confidently solve the structures of small molecules by interpreting NMR and MASS spectra.

Objectives:

1. To discuss the principles and applications of NMR and mass spectroscopy
2. To process NMR data and perform spectral analysis
3. To interpret the 1D- and 2D-NMR and MASS spectra using traditional and computer-assisted approaches
4. To elucidate the structures of small organic molecules by analysing various spectra

Speakers:

• Dr Sreenivasa Rao Sagineedu (Senior Lecturer, International Medical University)
• Milesh Joseph (Application Scientist, ACD/Labs)

Facilitators:

• Dr Sreenivasa Rao Sagineedu (Senior Lecturer, International Medical University)
• Milesh Joseph (Application Scientist, ACD/Labs)
• Dr Teo Chian Ying (Lecturer, International Medical University)
• Dr Low May Lee (Senior Lecturer, International Medical University)

The industrial manufacturers always seek to reduce the time needed for the product development and optimisation of a manufacturing process without compromising the quality. One of the industry initiatives to supported by regulations on product development is the quality by design (QbD). The QbD is a systematic approach to development that begins with predefined objectives and emphasizes product and process understanding and process control, based on sound science and quality risk management. The design of experiment (DOE) is greatly used in the optimization of products, formulations, and processes. This workshop will provide an overview of QbD through lectures and hands-on experience on DOE. This workshop will help participants to understand the DOE process and trouble shoot possible errors encountered. In addition, the workshop will be a platform for interaction between academia and industry.

Objectives:

1. To highlight the significance of QbD in the product development cycle
2. To discover the optimization principles using DOE
3. To provide understanding of various DOE models
4. To provide networking and collaboration opportunities between academia and pharma industry

Speakers:

• Dr Prakash Muthudoss (Senior Manager, Advance Analytics, Oncogen Pharma(M) Sdn Bhd)
• Dr Vinod L. Gaikwad (Assistant Professor, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Hajipur, India)
• Samir Das (Manager, Formulation Development, Oncogen Pharma (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd)
• Dr Thiagarajan Madheswaran (Senior Lecturer, Acting Head of Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, International Medical University)
• Prof Ajaz S. Hussain (Former President of The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology & Education and Deputy Director Office of Pharmaceutical Science, USFDA, Fellow of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientist)