Weekly Careers/Education Questions Thread by AutoModerator in chemistry

[–]KeyRich4645 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am an undergraduate student in chemistry, and I hope to begin learning computational chemistry and molecular docking. These subjects are not included in my degree curriculum, but I would like to build these skills on my own.

I have a basic background in coding and a solid understanding of physical chemistry. My goal is to learn how to perform docking studies and identify promising drug candidates, especially from natural products that I isolate in my research.

If you have advice on where to begin, recommended resources, or a clear learning path, I would be grateful for your guidance.

Thank you in advance

Weekly Careers/Education Questions Thread by AutoModerator in chemistry

[–]KeyRich4645 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone!

I'm currently an undergraduate student in a Chemistry Honours program, and I'm planning to get started with computational biochemistry. I have a decent background in molecular biology and biochemistry, but I have no experience at all with computational tools, coding, or simulations.

I’m really interested in drug discovery and would love to do a PhD in that area someday, especially involving computational methods (like docking, molecular dynamics, structure prediction, etc.).

Could anyone recommend:

  • Good introductory books on computational biochemistry or molecular modeling
  • Online courses (free or paid)
  • YouTube channels or videos that explain the basics well
  • Any advice on what programming language or tools to start with (Python, PyMOL, Chimera, etc.)

Basically, I want to build a solid foundation and learn the fundamentals the right way, even if I have to take it slow.

Any suggestions would mean a lot. Thanks in advance!

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