Die Anmeldung endete am 12.10.2026 um 23:59 Uhr.

The latest research and application advances on green and sustainable chemistry will be presented by several experts from different sectors (as real case examples).

Winter 26/27 - In Silico Tools for Chemical Assessment and Design

In silico tools use computational methods to predict chemical properties, toxicity, and potential risks. They provide a faster, more sustainable, and often more ethical alternative to traditional in vitro and in vivo testing. These tools are widely used in drug discovery, chemical safety assessment, and regulatory compliance (e.g., under REACH and FDA guidelines).

The in silico approach supports the early identification of hazardous substances (before they are even synthesized) and guides the "benign-by-design" development of safer chemicals. Through virtual screening and structure-based optimization, in silico tools reduce the need for laboratory testing and accelerate innovation in sustainable chemistry. They also help assess environmental fate and support life cycle thinking, making them essential for designing safer, more sustainable chemical products.

After a basic theoretical introduction, this course emphasizes the practical application of in silico software and assessment through hands-on experience with both commercial and open-source software platforms, applying them to real-world challenges in sustainable chemistry.

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

• Search and curate chemical databases efficiently
• Explain the fundamentals, benefits, and limitations of in silico methods
• Operate major in silico software tools and interpret their outputs
• Apply in silico approaches for chemical safety assessment

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