This international conference is a forum for researchers, academia, students, and industry to explore new ideas, techniques and tools with specific focus on “In-silico pharmacology and drug development: trends in research and education”.

This conference aims to achieve the following goals and objectives:

1. To demonstrate the state-of-the-art computational techniques used to investigate protein-ligand interactions.
2. To compile advances in the in-silico approaches related to drug delivery systems.
3. To explore GastroPlus®, the physiologically-based pharmacokinetic modeling program used to predict pharmacokinetics in different patient populations.
4. To implement these advances in the translational research protocols in Qatar, to support research in cancer, diabetes, infectious disease, and genetic disease.
5. To explore the assimilation of artificial intelligence in drug discovery as well as science education.
6. To integrate computational approaches to different pharmacy education programs, as well as other related biomedical education programs.
7. To inspire and encourage handicapped students and researchers.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

• A 250-maximum word abstract that highlights the theme of the conference.
• Original research must be submitted. Work that is currently under review or accepted for publication may be submitted. Electronically or physically published research is not eligible for submission. 
• Revisions are not accepted after the deadline, including changes to the author/co-author order.
• Accepted abstracts will be presented in person during the conference as poster presentations.

List of Topics

Venue

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is hosting this international conference. UDST is conveniently located in the midst of the historically colourful vicinity of Doha, Qatar. The venue is minutes drive to main attractions i.e., Souq Waqif, Gold Souq, Museum of Islamic Art, Desert, Parks, World-class Malls, Lusail Marina, Football Stadiums, and authentic cuisines. Doha, Qatar is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf. Doha is considered a beta-level global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. Doha accommodates Education City, Hamad Medical City, Doha Sports City, Aspire Zone, Khalifa International Stadium, and the Aspire Dome. The city was host to the first ministerial-level meeting of the Doha Development Round of World Trade Organization negotiations. It was also selected as host city of a number of sporting events, including the 2006 Asian Games, the 2011 Pan Arab Games and most of the games at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. Doha hosted the 2012 UNFCCC Climate Negotiations and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to 2023-conference@udst.edu.qa

For more information visit: TISA2023 Website