The contribution of computational methodologies to drug discovery is no longer a matter of dispute and the major world’s pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies use computational design tools.
Computer-aided drug design comprises computational methods and resources that are used to facilitate the design and discovery of new therapeutic solutions.
This summer school will cover all the main computational techniques used in drug discovery, supplying a basic level of knowledge of this research field.

The Summer School will be held on campus, in Pisa, at Polo Fibonacci, via Filippo Buonarroti, 3

The program will be activated also in distance learning mode (TEAMS platform).

Aim

This course will be divided into theoretical and practical lessons and will allow the participants to independently develop their own computational studies.

Who can apply

Undergraduates and PhD students, post-doctoral researchers and senior researchers from Universities, research institutes, clinics and industries are welcome.

Language

English

Program Intensity

Full-time

Application

Admission Requirements

The school is open to all students that possess a basic background of chemistry, biology or medicinal chemistry.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• The Summer School will be activated with at least 15 students
• The maximum number of participants is set to 50 students

Required documents

• Identity Document (*PASSPORT in case you are a foreign student*)
• Enrolment Form
• Curriculum Vitae

All the documents must be in pdf format, in order to upload them on the portal when required (See the "How to apply" page)

ECTS

3

Fees

250 euro

Pay fees by Debit/Credit Card or PayPal online using the following form filling it with all the required data:

Payment Form 

NOTICE:

• International students without Italian Tax Code: please tick the box 'Anonymous' in order to disable the field 'Italian personal ID/VAT number'.
• Please type your NAME and SURNAME next to the pre-filled text of the field 'Reason'
• Please pay only after receiving the admission letter

REFUND POLICY:

There will be no refund of paid tuition fees. If students won't be able to attend the program on campus, their attendance will be shifted to the online mode.

Fundings

Please write to the Coordinator to get information.

Period

14 - 18 July 2025

Application Deadline

13 June 2025

Contacts

Coordinator
Prof. Tiziano Tuccinardi Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo. 
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Website http://www.mmvsl.it/wp/miscellaneous/cadd-summer-school/

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