From chemistry-request -x- at -x- server.ccl.net Thu May 9 03:23:25 2002 Received: from alpha.ics.trieste.it ([213.92.86.101]) by server.ccl.net (8.11.6/8.11.0) with ESMTP id g497NOV20325 for ; Thu, 9 May 2002 03:23:24 -0400 Subject: Training Course on Computer Assisted Molecular Design and Combinatorial Chemistry To: chemistry -x- at -x- ccl.net X-Mailer: Lotus Notes Release 5.0.8 June 18, 2001 Message-ID: From: Cristian.Bologa ^%at%^ ics.trieste.it Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 05:55:25 +0100 X-MIMETrack: Serialize by Router on alpha/ICS/IT(Release 5.0.8 |June 18, 2001) at 05/09/2002 09:23:25 AM MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Dear Colleagues, The International Centre for Science and High Technology, a technology arm of the UNIDO, will hold a training course on "Molecular Design and Computer assisted Combinatorial Chemistry" at the AREA Science Park in Trieste, Italy from 1-5 July, 2002. The course aims to train participants coming > from Central-East European and Mediterranean Countries. It will include practical sessions to illustrate some applications of various software used in R&D centres and industries. Interested persons from developing countries > from other regions are welcome to apply for the few remaining slots. See hereunder for more details or check our website (http://www.ics.trieste.it/ ) for updates. Course contents: - Introduction to combinatorial chemistry and technology - Molecular databases, sequence alignment, database searching - Molecular diversity and similarity principles - Design of combinatorial libraries, analysis and screening - Computer assisted combinatorial chemistry and drug design methods - Introduction to molecular modelling; molecular mechanics and force fields - Molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo methods, free energy calculation methods - Applications of combinatorial and structure-based molecular design in drug design, material sciences, catalysts - Practical sessions, country/institutional reports Qualifications: The training course is intended for young scientists and technologists from developing countries with background in the following areas: chemistry, biology, biochemistry, pharmacology as well as material sciences from universities, applied research centres and industry. Preference should be given to applicants who actively participate in their countries' programs on research and industrial application of molecular modelling and combinatorial chemistry and combinatorial technologies. As the training course will be conducted in English, participants should have an adequate working knowledge of the language. Participation and Financial Details: The training course is sponsored by ICS-UNIDO. There is no registration fee. Travel and living expenses will be covered for a limited number of participants selected by ICS-UNIDO. The total number of participants from CEE and Mediterranean countries is limited to 20. Few slots are reserved for self-financed participants. Scientific Committee of the Training Course: Prof. S. Miertus (ICS-UNIDO, Italy); Dr. V. Frecer (ICS-UNIDO Italy); Dr. P. Seneci (NADAG, Germany); Dr. G. Fassina (Xeptagen, Italy). Organizing committee: Dr. V. Frecer (ICS-UNIDO, Italy), Ms. E. Corazzi (ICS-UNIDO, Italy); Ms. I. Ochem (ICS-UNIDO, Italy); Mr. Cristian Bologa (ICS-UNIDO, Italy) * In the training course, internationally recognized experts will lecture. The closing date for requesting admission is 5 June 2002. Candidates should fill-in and send an application form or contact the organizers directly. Applicants who have been accepted for the training course will be notified by 10 June. All correspondence should be sent to: Ms. Emanuela Corazzi Pure and Applied Chemistry ICS-UNIDO Area Science Park, Padriciano, 99 Trieste 34012, Italy Phone: 0039-040-9228116, Fax: 0039-040-9228115 E-mail: Emanuela.Corazzi;at;ics.trieste.it