The Tropical Biopharmaca Research Center (TropBRC) LRI-PGKH IPB University successfully organized the Network Pharmacology Workshop 2026 on May 25–26, 2026, via Zoom. Dr. apt. Siti Sa’diah, M.Si., Secretary of TropBRC, officially opened the event. The program successfully gathered 23 participants from various prestigious institutions across Indonesia. Participating universities included IPB University, Universitas Indonesia, Universitas Airlangga, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Universitas Sriwijaya, Universitas Mulawarman, Universitas Jember, Universitas Pakuan, Universitas Islam Bandung, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung, and Politeknik Negeri Jember.
Designed to strengthen research capacity in natural product studies, this Network Pharmacology Workshop introduced fundamental concepts of multi-component, multi-target, and synergistic mechanisms in herbal medicine. Furthermore, participants explored how advanced computational methods can effectively map complex interactions between bioactive compounds, proteins, biological pathways, and specific diseases. These data-driven approaches are essential for modernizing botanical research.
Network Pharmacology Workshop Training Focus
The intensive program combined theoretical insights with extensive hands-on practice. Key subjects included Graph Mining, screening frameworks for natural products, and protein target prediction using SwissTargetPrediction. Additionally, the comprehensive curriculum covered web scraping for target collection, protein–protein interaction analysis via STRING and Cytoscape, Gene Ontology, and KEGG Pathway enrichment analysis.
Researchers also received specialized training on molecular docking, pathway visualization, and strategic publication practices. During these practical sessions, the committee introduced TropBRC’s proprietary bioinformatics tools, specifically I-PrimeTarget, IJAH Analytics, ISNIP, and I-PRIME development. To ensure technical readiness and smooth execution, Dr. Heru Cahya Rustamaji and Tamimah Shafwatul Ishlah previously led a preparatory pre-workshop session on May 23, 2026.
Overall, the event received highly positive feedback. Attendees praised the comprehensive learning materials, clear explanations, and interactive discussions. Many participants specifically highlighted the practical learning experience and the opportunity to gain new insights into data science, protein target prediction, and bioinformatics applications. Through this initiative, TropBRC reinforces its commitment to developing competent researchers and advancing evidence-based innovation in natural products.
✍️ Author & Editor: Tiest
📸 Documentation: TropBRC Workshop Team