18 September 2025

New synthetic methods – Design and application III

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SCI, London, UK

Synopsis

The SCI’s Fine Chemicals Group is pleased to announce a one-day meeting to showcase cutting edge synthetic organic chemistry. The aim of the meeting is to highlight new synthetic approaches, disconnections and methods, and their application as developed by key researchers from both academia and industry. An exciting line up of leading academic and industrial scientists will present a series of lectures covering areas such as organocatalysis, C-H activation, predicting reaction selectivity, new biocatalytic and chemocatalytic transformations.

Attendees

This meeting will appeal to anyone interested in the latest developments in synthetic organic chemistry, both in industry and in academia.

Confirmed speakers

Dr Daniel DiRocco, MSD
Professor Abigail Doyle, UCLA
Dr David Entwistle, Codexis
Dr Patrick Fier, MSD
Professor Frank Glorius, University of Münster
Associate Professor Elaine O'Reilly, University College Dublin
Professor Kylie Vincent, University of Oxford
Professor Steve Wallace, University of Edinburgh

Programme

Thursday 18 September 2025

09.30: Registration and refreshments
10.00: On data, discovery and sensitivity in (Photo) Catalysis
Professor Frank Glorius, University of Münster
11.00: Dr David Entwistle, Codexis
11.40: Engineered microorganisms for Sustainable synthesis
Professor Stephen Wallace, University of Edinburgh
12.15: Lunch
13.30: Associate Professor Elaine O'Reilly, University College Dublin
14.00: New methods for the functionalization of Complex molecules
Dr Patrick Fier, MSD
14.30: Refreshment break
15.00: Data science-driven development and interrogation of New Synthetic Methods
Professor Abigail Doyle, UCLA (remote presentation)
16.00: Sustainable biotechnology for chemical manufacturing: approaches to biocatalytic hydrogenations
Professor Kylie Vincent, University of Oxford
16.35: Dr Daniel DiRocco, MSD
17.15: Closing remarks
17.20: Networking reception

SCI’s Fine Chemicals Group are committed to promoting diversity and equality in the chemical sciences. We aim to identify high quality speakers for all our conferences with full inclusivity where attendees from all backgrounds are welcome. We are open to offering flexible presentation options.

Sponsorship information

The exhibition and refreshments will be situated in a single area ensuring excellent networking opportunities throughout the meeting. If you are interested in exhibiting at this event or in sponsorship opportunities, please email conferences@soci.org for further information and prices.

Accessibility Grants

SCI accessibility grants are available to support SCI members with disabilities, long term health conditions, those who require a carer, and members who are nursing parents to attend SCI events. Download an application form to apply for a grant.

Venue and Contact

SCI

14/15 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PS

Conference Team

Tel: +44 (0)20 7598 1561

Email: conferences@soci.org

Booking Process/Deadlines

Booking terms and conditions

CPD Info

SCI Members attending this meeting are able to claim CPD points.

Organising committee

Emmanuel Callens, 30 technology
Silvia Diez-Gonzalez, Imperial College London
Nat Monck, Evotec
Joanne Pinder, Vertex
Hugh Tawell, Domainex