🧪 One-Day Molecular Docking Workshop Empowers Kerala’s Research Community at St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth

Scientific Event Inspires Faculty and Research Scholars from Across Kerala

Elthuruth, Thrissur – A one-day scientific workshop on Molecular Docking was successfully conducted on August 1, 2025, at St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, bringing together over 50 faculty members and research scholars from various institutions across Kerala.

Organized by the Consultancy Cell of the Department of Botany and Computational Biology, the event aimed to deepen understanding of molecular docking techniques, which are crucial in drug discovery and computational biology.

🔍 Event Highlights

• Inauguration:
  The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Deepu Mathew, Professor and Head, Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology Centre, Agricultural University.
• Presidential Address:
  College Principal Dr. E.D. Dias presided over the session.
• Welcome and Felicitation:
  Key figures including
  • Dr. Manu Philip (Head, Dept. of Botany and Computational Biology),
  • Mr. Jain Therattil (Head, Dept. of Zoology),
  • Fr. Arun Jose (Administrator),
  • Ms. Vineetha Davis (Librarian), and
  • Dr. Aruna S.I. (Programme Coordinator)
    delivered speeches highlighting the relevance of scientific exploration.

👩‍🔬 Technical Sessions

Expert sessions were led by:

• Dr. Aruna S.I.
• Dr. Showmy K S
• Ms. Pavithra A B
  (Assistant Professors, Department of Botany and Computational Biology)

These sessions offered hands-on training and valuable theoretical insights into molecular docking software tools and bioinformatics applications.

💬 Participant Feedback

Attendees praised the workshop for igniting research enthusiasm and strengthening scientific inquiry. The blend of theory and practice made it especially valuable for young researchers and faculty.

One participant noted, “The workshop bridged the gap between academic knowledge and real-world scientific application.”

🌱 A Step Forward for Research in Kerala

This initiative reflects the growing importance of advanced scientific training in Kerala’s higher education institutions. St. Aloysius College continues to contribute significantly to biotech education and research development in the state.

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