The European Federation for Medicinal Chemistry - EFMC

🌟Join the first MedChemBio Posters Online event on 26th November 2024, 10am- 6pm (CEt on LinkedIn)🌟

🔗 More info about the event : https://www.efmc.info/web/medchembio%20posters%20online%20%20/1011306087/list1187970369/f1.html

Got some exciting Medicinal Chemistry or Chemical biology research to show ?
Take the opportunity and highlight your work as a virtual poster or as a short video (“poster slam”)!

Make sure to first registe here : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIXJrwdHHNYfW_7V_ok1DVk6p3Uc0H0HvIuw5dUSlXkQ6eDA/viewform
Then post your research on November 16th 2024 using your personal LinkedIn profile. Please don't hesitate to take a look at and interact with researchers from all over the world.

🥉 🎉 🏆 6 poster prizes (3 x 150€ and 3 x 50€) will be awarded!

Thanks to Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh) Medicinal Chemistry Division's group and the Young MedChem Forum - SCT YMCF for organizing this first virtual virtual poster session with our support.

A big thanks also goes to the EFMC - European Federation for Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology, the Société de Chimie Thérapeutique SCT and the Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh) for sponsoring the poster prizes.

We're looking forward to see lots of exciting posters!

🤓 The MedChemBioWatch's October issue is now out!

Stay informed on the latest progress in and , and be aware of the forthcoming events.

🔗 Visit the EFMC's website to read more: https://www.efmc.info/medchemwatch.php?langue=english&cle_menus=1187970203&cle_data=988

📢 The call for nominations for the 2025 EFMC Prizes for Young Medicinal Chemists or Chemical Biologists is now open!
Deadline: January 31, 2025.
🔗 More info: https://www.efmc.info/prizes

📄 Don't miss the chance to join the upcoming Publishing Academy workshop on November 7th if you have a journal manuscript ready and are seeking guidance on writing, publishing, and communication skills.

Registration & Manuscript deadline is October 31, 2024.
🔗 More info: https://www.efmc.info/publishing-academy

👨‍🔬 is around again with another exciting interview! 🌟

Please, meet our scientist of the month: Wiktor Szymanski from University of Groningen, The Netherlands 🧪

🔗 https://www.efmc.info/interviews-efmc-medchem

📰 EFMC Literature Spotlight 📰

α- Triazolylboronic acids: a novel scaffold to target FLT3 in AML

🔗 More: https://chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cmdc.202400622

📢 Upcoming MedChemBioOnline on October 1!

We'll tackle the key topic of Sustainability in Drug Discovery, with concepts such as green "drug discovery and development", "green drug" discovery, “benign by design” principles, etc.

Meet of experts and join our round table to discuss with your fellow researchers!

🗓️ October 1
🔗 https://buff.ly/44OXtgk

📚 EFMC Grants 2025 - Deadline is approaching! 📚

EFMC is offering 5 grants covering the full registration fees for the EFMC-ISCB International Symposium on Chemical Biology 2025 taking place in Basel, Switzerland on January 29-31, 2025.

📆 Deadline is October 25!

💻 https://buff.ly/3T6TxWr

📝 EFMC-YSN Reviewer Academy 📝
Powered by Chemistry Europe

With the goal to help train future referees, the academy aims to teach best practices in peer review, especially for early-career researchers.

▶️ Online course
▶️ 1h workshop
▶️ Reviewing assignment(s)

📆 Next workshop on 28/10!

🔗 https://buff.ly/3XOPRKy

The September edition of MedChemBioWatch is now available!

Stay informed about the latest activities of our upcoming events, important deadlines, and valuable funding opportunities in the field.

🔗 Visit the EFMC's website to read more: https://buff.ly/3BaYypT

🌍 Join the 19th EFMC-YSN MedChemBioOnline: Focus on Sustainability in Drug Discovery! 🌿

💻 Webinar
📅 October 1, 2024 (16:30-18:30 CEST)
🔗 https://www.medchembio.online/

🔍 What to Expect:
◾ Engaging presentations from leading experts in sustainability
◾ A round table discussion to address your questions
◾ A unique opportunity to connect with a global community of young scientists

Featured Speakers:
◾ Prof. Benoit Deprez (INSERM - Université de Lille, FR)
◾ Prof. Magnus J Johansson (AstraZeneca, SE)
◾ Prof. Klaus Kümmerer (Leuphana University Lüneburg, DE)

💡 Why Attend? This free webinar is perfect for students and young professionals looking to deepen their understanding of sustainable practices in drug discovery. With its flexible format, you can easily fit it into your busy schedule!

🚨 One Month Left to Register for Targeting Protein Degradation 4! 🚨

📅 October 15-16, 2024
📍 Cranfield University, UK
🔗 https://www.soci.org/events/fine-chemicals-group/2024/targeting-protein-degradation-4

This event brings together leading researchers to discuss the latest breakthroughs in one of the most exciting therapeutic areas of the 21st century—Targeted Protein Degradation (TPD).

🔬 Topics include:

PROTACS (including non-oncology targets)
Molecular Glues
Non-PROTAC degraders
Cutting-edge techniques in computational biology, HT synthesis, and structural biology.
Whether you’re an academic, industrial scientist, or involved in the ubiquitin proteasome pathway, don’t miss the chance to expand your knowledge in this rapidly evolving field.

💡 Bursaries are available for students to support travel and accommodation.

📅 Register now to secure your spot! Only one month left!

📰 EFMC Literature Spotlight 📰

Novel Octahedral Nickel (II) Complex with Flexible Piperazinyl Moiety Exhibits Potent Cytotoxic Effect Along with Anti-Migratory and Anti-Metastatic Effect on Human Cancer Cells

🔗 More: https://doi.org/10.1002/cmdc.202300728

👩‍🔬 is around again with another exciting interview! 🌟

Please, meet our scientist of the month: Tracey Pirali from Università del Piemonte Orientale, Italy 🧪

🔗 https://www.efmc.info/interviews-efmc-medchem

🚨 One Month Left to Register! 🚨

📍 Evotec Campus Levi-Montalcini, Verona, Italy
📅 October 2-4, 2024
🔗 https://www.rscbmcs.org/events/gpcrs24/

The 9th GPCRs in Medicinal Chemistry symposium is a unique opportunity to dive deep into the latest advances in GPCR drug discovery, blending cutting-edge medicinal chemistry, innovative structural biology, and novel drug design approaches.

Explore key topics including:

Case studies in GPCR drug discovery and development
Advances in structural biology and its impact on drug design
Multiple modalities and new approaches to GPCR modulation

Don’t miss your chance to connect with leading experts and pioneers in the field. Register now and be a part of this impactful event!

🔗 https://www.eventsforce.net/hg3/284/register

🔙 Throwback to Day 2 of in Rome!
Day 2 was packed with insightful sessions and inspiring talks. We kicked off with a Plenary Session featuring two outstanding speeches:
🎤 Prof. David MacMillan, 2021 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, introduced by Dr. Luc Van HIJFTE, captivated us with his expertise. 🎤 Prof. Stuart Conway, introduced by Dr. adrian hall, delivered a thought-provoking presentation.
The day continued with two parallel sessions covering a range of cutting-edge topics, including:
Tackling “Difficult-to-Drug” Targets with Chemical Biology Approaches
Drug Discovery Beyond the Rule of Five
Novel Methodologies in Photo- and Electrochemistry
Targeting RNA and RNA-Regulatory Proteins
Early Integration of Translational Strategies into Discovery Projects
DNA-Encoded Libraries / ACSMEDI Session
Later, we had the First Time Disclosure - Part I session, sponsored by Drug Hunter, featuring fascinating talks by: 🎤 Dr. Philipp Holzer🎤 Dr. Alexandros Vakalopoulos 🎤 Prof. Dr. Stefan Laufer This session was expertly chaired by Dr. Karin Briner.
We wrapped up the day with Poster Session 1 & Networking, providing ample opportunities for exchanging ideas and building connections.
A big thank you to our inspiring speakers for their valuable contributions!

🌍 Exciting Times in Rome! 🌍

The European Federation for Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology (EFMC) and the Medicinal Chemistry Division of Società Chimica Italiana are thrilled to host the XXVIII EFMC International Symposium on Medicinal Chemistry ( ) in the beautiful city of Rome, Italy.

This year’s edition of EFMC-ISMC kicked off on Sunday with an inspiring opening ceremony chaired by EFMC President Dr. Luc Van HIJFTE and LOC Chair Prof. Roberto Di Santo.

The symposium began with two outstanding opening lectures:
🧪 Dr. Laurent Meijer Laurent MEIJER from Perha Pharmaceuticals
🧬 Prof. Yimon Aye from EPFL

We then enjoyed a delightful welcome reception, setting the stage for a week of insightful discussions and networking.

Looking forward to a fantastic week ahead! ✨

🌟 Have you read our of the month?

Please meet our Chemical Biologist Léopold Thabault 👨‍🔬 from Galapagos NV in Belgium.

🔗 https://buff.ly/3AHXCZS

The August edition of MedChemBioWatch is now available!

Stay informed about the latest activities of our upcoming events, important deadlines, and valuable funding opportunities in the field.

🔗 Visit the EFMC's website to read more: https://buff.ly/3AJ4aYf

🌟 One Month Left to Register for the 4th Virtual ChemBioTalk!

Mark your calendars for September 24, 2024 (12:00-18:00 CEST) and join an exciting virtual event featuring top-notch speakers in the field of chemical biology.

👤 Keynote Speakers:

Kate Carroll, US Scripps Biomedical Research, USA
Kai Johnsson, Max Planck Institute for Medical Research, DE

🔗 Register now to secure your spot: https://www.chemistryviews.org/4th-virtual-chembiotalk/

This event is brought to you by Leiden University, TU Munich, and Chemistry Europe. Don’t miss out—register today!

🔬 Targeting Protein Degradation 4 – Abstract Submission Deadline Approaching!

🗓 October 15-16, 2024
📍 Cranfield University, UK
🔗 https://www.soci.org/events/fine-chemicals-group/2024/targeting-protein-degradation-4

Join the cutting edge of drug discovery! The Targeting Protein Degradation 4 meeting will focus on the latest breakthroughs in PROTACs, Molecular Glues, and other innovative technologies. Whether you’re from academia or industry, this is the place to be for anyone working in the ubiquitin proteasome pathway.

🚨 Abstract Submission Deadline: August 30, 2024
Submit your abstracts for poster presentations to [email protected] with the subject line “Targeting Protein Degradation 4 - abstract submission”.

🎓 Dear students, a limited number of bursaries are available to help cover your registration, travel, and accommodation costs. Apply now!

📢 Postgraduate Symposium XVIII – Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Symposium for Postgraduates

📅 December 12, 2024
📍 Oxford, UK
🔗 https://www.rscbmcs.org/events/psxviii/

Attention all PhD students and post-doctoral researchers! Do not miss the chance to present your research and engage with fellow scientists at the Postgraduate Symposium XVIII.

Abstract submission is now open! The deadline is August 30, 2024 (Midnight BST). Submit your abstracts for oral, flash talks, and poster presentations here: https://hg3.co.uk/psxviii/

🔍 Who should attend:

PhD Students
Post-Docs
Academics
Industry Professionals

Join for a day filled with insightful presentations, networking opportunities, and keynote talks from industry and academia.

🚨 Last Call for Abstracts!

The 24th European Symposium on Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (24th EuroQSAR) is happening soon in Barcelona, Spain! Don't miss your chance to present your research and connect with experts in computational drug design and beyond.

📅 September 22-26, 2024
📍 Barcelona, Spain
🔗 https://www.euroqsar.org/

📝 Submit Your Abstract for Poster Presentation
Deadline: July 31, 2024

EuroQSAR 2024 is a prime opportunity to engage with leading researchers, participate in insightful discussions, and explore new trends in the field. The program includes 9 plenary lectures, 9 keynote lectures, oral communications, workshops, and more!

🔗 Submit your abstract now! https://www.euroqsar.org/registration

📄 EFMC Literature Spotlight

📌 Discover our July literature spotlight; “Alkylamine-tethered molecules recruit FBXO22 for targeted protein degradation” by Winter G.E et al.

🔗 Read more: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-49739-3

The July edition of MedChemBioWatch is now available!

Stay informed about the latest activities of our National Adhering Organisations, upcoming events, important deadlines, and valuable funding opportunities in the field.

🔗 Visit the EFMC's website to read more: https://www.efmc.info/medchemwatch.php?langue=english&cle_menus=1187970203&cle_data=974