Professional (re)training is very expensive, and the style of the SBDD
course is a generic approach, which can be used in other areas to cut costs.
Staff must continually refresh their scientific knowledge and philosophy
and a self-paced approach is usually very attractive.
Participants will also pick up skills in Computational Chemistry and
Bioinformatics.
The Internet revolution will be vital in many parts of our company.
Staff will necessarily widen their views and will generate innovative ideas for
drug discovery.
A 'virtual community' will be created for consultation on precompetitive
technology and strategy.
Staff and institutions will gain formal accreditation.
It will encourage software companies to develop interactive self-paced
training manuals.
It will help to strengthen the research and training base in the UK and
may encourage recruitment.
Another first for 'UK plc'.
It will be successful !
Creation Date: 24th October 1995
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