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Drug Discovery Chemistry is a dynamic conference for medicinal and biophysical chemists working in pharma, biotech, and academia. Focused on discovery and optimization challenges of small molecule drug candidates, this event provides many exciting opportunities for scientists to create a unique program to hear presentations most suited to one's interests by going back and forth among concurrent tracks.

With new coverage of targeting transcription factors, plus greatly expanded coverage of protein degraders, molecular glues, and artificial intelligence for early drug discovery, the 2023 event was our largest ever! For more, see our highlights video, photo gallery, and Dan Erlanson's Practical Fragments blog.

Speakers from industry were strongly represented in 2023, including talks from AbbVie, Amgen, Astex Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca, Biogen, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol Myers Squibb, EMD Serono, Genentech, GlaxoSmithKline, Janssen, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Novartis, Pfizer, and more. In addition, featured presentations were given by the University of Washington's David Baker, Vanderbilt's Stephen Fesik, and UC Berkeley's Daniel Nomura. » View More Speakers

While most speakers will be invited, if you would like to be considered for a podium presentation, please submit a proposal by September 15.

2023 Plenary Keynotes

Michelle Arkin, PhD

Targeting Nodes and Edges in Protein Networks

Michelle Arkin, PhD

Chair and Distinguished Professor, Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Director, Small Molecule Discovery Center, University of California, San Francisco

Nicholas A. Meanwell, PhD

Reflections on a Career as a Medicinal Chemist in Drug Discovery

Nicholas A. Meanwell, PhD

Vice President (recently retired), Small Molecule Drug Discovery, Bristol Myers Squibb Co.

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Focused on discovery and optimization challenges of small molecule drug candidates, Drug Discovery Chemistry is a dynamic event for medicinal and biophysical chemists working in pharma, biotech & academia, and will feature:

  • 200 presentations
  • 900 high-level participants from 25+ countries
  • 100 industry-leading sponsors & exhibitors
  • 90+ posters
  • 30+ talks from top pharma
  • Dedicated networking opportunities
  • Interactive breakout & panel discussions
  • The ability to "track-hop" between concurrent meetings
  • Exclusive exhibit & poster viewing hours