Research Club on Bioinformatics
The Bioinformatics Research Club TGHN LAC - BioinFar aims to consolidate theoretical and practical knowledge in chemistry, structural biochemistry and computational simulation, articulated to the biological context of research, as a foundation for mastering and critically applying advanced methodologies of molecular docking and molecular dynamics in scientific investigations of regional and global impact. The Club is a multidisciplinary environment focused on knowledge exchange, scientific development and practical application of bioinformatics in different areas of life sciences and technology.
The club also stands out for its collaborative and formative character, comprising undergraduate students, postgraduate students, biomedical professionals, pharmacists, researchers and professors. Thus, the Club promotes a space where beginners can learn from experienced researchers, whilst established professionals have the opportunity to share knowledge, discuss projects and develop new scientific partnerships. This interaction between different academic and professional profiles makes the environment more dynamic, enriching both the learning and scientific output of participants.
About the Bioinformatics Research Club:
- Mode: hybrid.
- Language: Portuguese
- Frequency: fortnightly
- Date of first meeting: 6 February 2026
Members
The group has 17 participants, comprising 9 women and 8 men. Most are from the state of Ceará, whilst one participant is from Campinas, São Paulo. Among the members are professionals and students from the fields of Biomedicine, Pharmacy, Biological Sciences, Systems Analysis and Development, as well as researchers working directly with topics such as bacterial resistance, antibody development, microbiology, molecular biology and computational modelling applied to health sciences.
The presence of individuals with expertise in technology and programming strengthens the group's capacity to deal with computational tools, omic data analysis, construction of bioinformatics pipelines and interpretation of large volumes of biological data. At the same time, participants with laboratory and clinical experience bring an applied and translational perspective to discussions, bridging bioinformatics with the real demands of biomedical and pharmaceutical research.
Future Perspectives
The future perspectives of the Bioinformatics Club are focused on the training and technical development of its members, especially considering that much of the group is still in the process of education and building experience in the bioinformatics field. One of the main objectives is to promote collective learning, allowing all participants to develop theoretical and practical knowledge on computational tools applied to scientific research.
Among the group's goals, the development of members' capacity to conduct and understand molecular docking analysis stands out, from theoretical fundamentals to results interpretation, contributing to applications in areas such as drug development, bacterial resistance, protein-ligand interaction and computational structural biology.
Beyond technical training, the club also seeks to encourage collaborative scientific output, stimulating the development and publication of research articles, as well as participation in congresses, symposiums and academic events representing the group. Thus, it is expected to strengthen both the academic training and scientific and professional experience of its members, consolidating the Bioinformatics Club as a space for learning, collaboration and scientific growth.
Club Meetings
Meeting 1 (30/05/2026) – Introduction to Linux for Bioinformatics
Meeting 2 (13/06/2026) – Linux Applied to Bioinformatics
Meeting 3 (27/06/2026) – Introduction to Structural Bioinformatics and Docking
Meeting 4 (11/07/2026) – Functional Groups of Organic Chemistry
Meeting 5 (25/07/2026) – Amino Acids: Structure and Classification
Meeting 6 (08/08/2026) – Protein Structure
Meeting 7 (22/08/2026) – Intermolecular Interactions I
Meeting 8 (05/09/2026) – Intermolecular Interactions II
Meeting 9 (19/09/2026) – Force Field and Molecular Energy
Meeting 10 (03/10/2026) – Geometry Optimisation
Meeting 11 (17/10/2026) – Introduction to Python for Bioinformatics
Meeting 12 (31/10/2026) – Introduction to PyMol
Meeting 13 (07/11/2026) – Ligand Preparation
Meeting 14 (21/11/2026) – Protein Preparation
Meeting 15 (05/12/2026) – Grid Box and Active Site
Meeting 16 (06/02/2027) – Introduction to AutoDock 4
Meeting 17 (20/02/2027) – Execution of Molecular Docking
Meeting 18 (06/03/2027) – Interpretation of Results
Meeting 19 (20/03/2027) – Automation and Data Analysis
Meeting 20 (03/04/2027) – Limitations of Molecular Docking
Meeting 21 (17/04/2027) – Participants' Seminars
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