18 June 2025

SCI Foundation medicinal chemistry workshop

Organised by:

SCI, London, UK

Synopsis

Just started in Medicinal chemistry or interested in learning more about it? The SCI Foundation medicinal chemistry workshop has been designed by professional Medicinal chemists to provide insight into:

• What are the key principles and technical factors (potency, physical chemistry, pharmacokinetics).
• How does a contemporary medicinal chemist optimise these factors to make medicines: Best practice for objectively applying the scientific method in a team environment, giving practical experience of data analysis.

Teams of delegates will work through real-world tactical medicinal chemistry optimisation with expert facilitators drawn from the pharmaceutical industry.

Attendees

Scientists embarking on a career in Medicinal chemistry (e.g. during first 2 years), those considering this as a career option (e.g. Undergraduates, PhDs, Industrial placement students). No prior knowledge is required, the facilitators will ensure an appropriate learning experience for all delegates.

This workshop is an ideal prelude to the SCI Advanced medicinal chemistry workshop which provides wider insight and experience of all aspects of a medicines discovery project and should be considered by graduates of this event 1-3 years later. This is typically run in the early spring.

Confirmed speakers

Antonio Misale, J & J
Jamie Scott, AZ
Simon Peace, GSK
Will Darlow, GSK

Programme

Wednesday 18 June 2025

12.00: Registration and lunch
12.45: Introduction to Medicinal chemistry
13.20: Team workshop (i) Med chem essentials
• Interactive team learning session - potency, lipophilicity & LLE • Application to lead discovery
14.50: Refreshment break
15.10: Team workshop (ii) Optimisation and candidate selection
• Interactive team learning session – pharmacokinetics & computational chemistry • Application to lead optimisation
16.30: Wrap up

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

For further information and prices, please email conferences@soci.org.

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

Antonio Misale, J & J
Jamie Scott, AZ
Simon Peace, GSK
Will Darlow, GSK