Synopsis
This one-day symposium will provide a platform for some of the leading names in the field of epigenetics to present their research on the underpinning biology and the discovery of novel therapeutic targets to the development of chemical probes and small molecule inhibitors. The day will comprise of a series of lectures from internationally leading scientists from both academia and industry, and a poster session for discussion and networking. The meeting will provide early stage career researchers with a fundamental understanding of epigenetics and how it relates to the frontiers of drug discovery.
Attendees
The meeting is aimed at scientists in the industrial and academic fields with a background in epigenetic chemical biology or drug discovery. It is ideally suited to those studying for a postgraduate degree or working in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Programme
Day 1 - 7th September 2017
Event Schedule
- 10:20
- Opening remarks
- 10:30
- Plenary talk: Discovery of Selective Inhibitors for Protein Metltransferases Professor Jian Jin, Icahn School of Medicine (Mount Sinai)
- 11:15
- The Development of non-BET Bromodomain Chemical Probes Dr Phil Humphreys, GlaxoSmithKline
- 11:45
- Flash Presentations from abstracts (4 x 5 min talks)
- 12:15
- Lunch, posters and exhibition
- 13:30
- Small Molecule Designer Libraries targeting HDACs and Bromodomains Professor John Spencer, University of Sussex
- 14:00
- Bump-and-hole and PROTACs Professor Alessio Ciulli, University of Dundee
- 14:30
- Discovery of a potent and selective ATAD2 inhibitor with antiproliferative activity in breast cancer models Dr Jon Winter-Holt, Astra Zeneca
- 15:00
- Refreshment break, posters and exhibition
- 15:30
- Bromodomain Chemical Probes To Explore Epigenetic Pathways Dr Oleg Fedorov, Structural Genomics Consortium
- 16:00
- Plenary talk: Jmj enzymes - more than lysine demethylases Professor Chris Schofield FRS, University of Oxford
- 16:45
- Closing remarks
Venue and Contact
Eli Lilly & Co Ltd
Erl Wood Manor
Sunninghill Road
Windlesham
Surrey
GU20 6PH
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The nearest train station to the venue is Ascot, which is accessible from London Waterloo station.
Conference Team
Tel: +44 (0)20 7598 1561
Email: conferences@soci.org
Fees
Early bird fees before Friday 28 July 2017
GB£80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI Member
GB£30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI Student Member
GB£110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-Member
Standard fees after Friday 28 July 2017
GB£120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI Member
GB£50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI Student Member
GB£160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-Member
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CPD Info
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Additional Info
Confirmed Speakers
Prof Jian Jin, Icahn School of Medicine (Mount Sinai), New York, USA
Prof Chris Schofield FRS, University of Oxford, UK
Prof Alessio Ciulli, University of Dundee, UK
Dr Oleg Fedorov, Structural Genomics Consortium, UK
Dr Phil Humphreys, GlaxoSmithKline, UK
Dr Jon Winter, AstraZeneca, UK
Prof John Spencer, University of Sussex, UK
Call for Abstracts
Posters and Flash presentation (5 slides, 5 minutes)
E-mail an abstract of 300 words (max.) indicating title, authors and preference for presentation option to daisy.goddard@soci.org by Thursday 24 August 2017. Oral flash presentation slots are limited and will be selected by the organising committee. Travel bursaries will be awarded to individuals selected to give a flash presentation.
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