Cheminformatics-Driven Discovery of Hits for Neglected and Emerging Diseases - 2022

Explore a comprehensive lecture on cheminformatics-driven drug discovery for neglected and emerging diseases presented by Dr. Carolina Horta, an Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the Federal University of Goiás, Brazil. Delve into the application of Computer-Assisted and Artificial Intelligence-oriented Drug Design techniques aimed at discovering new drug candidates for underserved medical areas. Learn about the development and implementation of AI tools and QSAR models for predicting toxicity properties of chemical compounds. Gain insights from Dr. Horta's extensive research experience and her role as head of LabMol – Laboratory for Molecular Modeling and Drug Design. Discover how her award-winning work, recognized by L'Oréal-UNESCO and the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, contributes to advancing the field of medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.