# Collaborating for coronavirus drug discovery

## The Challenge

Early-stage drug researchers were forced to use 2D representations of 3D molecules, creating PowerPoint presentations to share hypotheses with colleagues who lack expertise in viewing complex molecular structures.

## The Solution

Nanome's VR software on Oculus headsets allows scientists to physically interact with molecular structures, turning passive observers into interacting participants and enabling real-time collaboration across global teams.

## Results

- Scientists can step inside molecules and view them from every angle
- Chemists and biologists generate ideas collaboratively in VR
- Remote collaboration during the pandemic via wireless Oculus Quest headsets
- Accelerated the drug discovery communication process

> “Visualization in real 3D versus a flat screen transforms things, and it helps accelerate the process of discovery.”

> “The immersion is amazing - one can even step into the molecule and look at it from inside, which was simply impossible using our older 3D visualization technologies.”

> “VR with Nanome and Oculus has the power of improving our communication for this critical decision-making process.”

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