Core Sessions

StarDrop is our complete platform for molecular design, optimisation, and data analysis, and is trusted by biopharma teams worldwide to deliver successful compounds faster. Built with accessibility at its core, even newcomers to computational chemistry can get up and running quickly. Interested in joining our next cohort and to upskill ready for your next career move?

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Session 1

Importing your data into StarDrop

Overview: Learn how to seamlessly import chemical and biological data from various formats (e.g., SD, SMILES, CSV, TXT) into StarDrop for efficient analysis.

Session 2

Creating charts and visualisations

Overview: Discover how to create and customise interactive charts in StarDrop to visualise and interpret complex data effectively.

Session 3

Exploring data with Card View

Overview: Utilise StarDrop’s Card View to organise and compare compounds visually, facilitating intuitive data exploration and decision-making.

Session 4

Analysing structure-activity-relationships (SAR) and R-groups

Overview: Learn to perform R-group analysis to identify how different substituents affect compound activity, aiding in SAR studies.

Session 5

Multi-parameter optimisation (MPO) with MPO Explorer

Overview: Understand how to build and apply multi-parameter scoring profiles using MPO Explorer to prioritise compounds that meet specific project objectives.

Session 6

Applying skills in a hit-to-lead case study

Overview: Apply the skills learned in previous sessions to a real-world hit-to-lead project, integrating data analysis, visualisation, and optimisation techniques.

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This course combines hands-on training materials with one month of free access to StarDrop, giving you practical experience to build your skillset.

If you’re currently exploring new opportunities, we invite you to join our next cohort and learn at your own pace.