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Free short webinar: Getting started with PyMOL
Knowledge ...
3D visualization of proteins is a key competence in research, biotechnology, and pharma. With PyMOL you can analyze, illustrate, and communicate complex molecular structures in a clear and professional way. Our new course provides the essential skills to get started and opens the path to advanced applications such as mutation analysis.
In this compact live session, you’ll see how PyMOL helps you load, style and present protein structures — the perfect appetizer for our PyMOL course starting October 1, 2025.
Free short webinar: Getting started with PyMOL
Practical Information
- Date & time: Thursday, 25 September 2025, 17:00–18:00 (CEST)
- Format: Online via Zoom
- Language: English
- Fee: Free of charge
Target Audience
- Researchers and PhD candidates in the life sciences
- Laboratory and research staff in biotechnology, pharma, or medical technology
- Teaching staff and trainers who want to illustrate molecular structures in an engaging way
- Professionals seeking to expand their skills in structural biology and drug discovery
Key takeaways
- What is PyMOL? – Understand the tool and its relevance for life sciences.
- Exploring protein structures – Load, view, and modify molecular representations.
- Creating images – Generate publication-ready molecular visuals.
- Hands-on demo – A short example video created during the session.
- Making selections – Highlight regions of interest within complex structures.
Agenda (around 1h, interactive)
- Welcome & introduction – Why 3D visualization matters in research & industry
- Getting started with PyMOL – Interface, navigation, and essential functions
- Live exploration – From raw protein data to customized molecular views
- Practical demo – Step-by-step creation of a short example video
- Tips & tricks – Using selections to focus on key structural features
- Outlook & next steps – How to continue learning with our course modules
- Q&A – Your questions, live answers
Lecturer & Moderator
Lecturer: Dr. Christoph Knorr, CQ Beratung+Bildung (Bioinformatics)
Moderator: Nassim El-Masri, CQ Beratung+Bildung (Bioinformatics)
Next steps: Course PyMOL - Further education in three-dimensional visualization of proteins
This webinar is the starting point for our new PyMOL training program
- Module 1 (Basics): self-study module with accompanying live online consultations, possible start at any time
- Module 2 (Professional): live online course, mutation studies, structural biology analyses and complex applications – ideal for those who already have PyMOL experience, January 23, 2026 – January 30, 2026
Do you have any questions about the webinar or the PyMOL training course?
We are happy to assist you:
Contact: Nassim El-Masri
eMail: bioinformatik@cq-bildung.de
Phone: +493042153907
Getting started with PyMOL
3D Protein Visualization for Research & Industry - compactly explained
Watch the video to find out how PyMOL helps to visualize molecular structures reliably and according to the latest state of the art and science.
Next course dates:
Module 1 Basics: possible start at any time
Module 2 Professional: 23.01.2026 - 30.01.2026
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