5th SCI / RSC Symposium on Anti-Infectives Drug Discovery

Synopsis

With the ever-growing prevalence of drug-resistant pathogens, it has never been more important that we refresh the drug pipeline with new antimicrobials that act on new targets or exhibit novel modes of action. The rise of antimicrobial resistance and recent COVID pandemic serve to highlight the importance of developing effective treatments for infection, and is helping to drive a resurgence in anti-infectives drug discovery and the development of innovative technologies and approaches for combating infection through more effective detection and diagnosis methods.

 

This two-day symposium will examine the latest advances in anti-infectives drug discovery from a medicinal chemist’s perspective, focusing on the particular challenges associated with developing anti-infectives whilst also showcasing emerging strategies for tackling infection.  

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Attendees

This meeting will bring together leading exponents in the field from academia and industry, so will appeal to anyone with an interest in antimicrobial resistance and anti-infectives drug discovery.

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Confirmed speakers

Prof Paola Arimondo, Institut Pasteur, Paris, France
Dr Joanna Bacon and Prof Mark Sutton, UK Health Security Agency, UK
Prof Elaine Bignell, University of Exeter, UK
Dr David Davies, Antabio and o2h Group, France
Prof Neil Gow, University of Exeter, UK
Dr Sam Jones, University of Birmingham, UK
Dr Christian Lerner, Roche, Switzerland
Prof Rolf Müller, Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland, Germany
Dr Vlad Pascanu, Syngenta, Switzerland

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Programme

The full programme will be confirmed in due course.

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Sponsorship and exhibitor information

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

 

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Call for posters and flash presentations

Opportunities are available to present a poster. Interested applicants should submit a one A4-page abstract (or 300 words) indicating title and authors to conferences@soci.org by Friday 1 May 2026 with "Anti-Infectives 24 – poster abstract" in the subject line.  Selected poster presenters will have the opportunity to give a flash presentation. Please download an SCI_Abstract_Template.

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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.

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Venue and Contact

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Booking Process/Deadlines

Booking terms and conditions

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CPD Info

All delegates attending this meeting are able to claim CPD points.

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Organising committee

Cinzia Bordoni, Consultant
Liam Cox, University of Birmingham 
Ganesan, University of East Anglia
Caroline Low, Isomorphic Labs
Andrew Stachulski, University of Liverpool

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