1 June - 2 June 2026
5th SCI / RSC Symposium on Anti-Infectives Drug Discovery
Organised by:
SCI’s Fine Chemicals Group and RSC’s Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Sector
Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
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.
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.
Confirmed speakers
Prof Paola Arimondo, Institut Pasteur, Paris, FranceDr Joanna Bacon and Prof Mark Sutton, UK Health Security Agency, UK
Prof Elaine Bignell, University of Exeter, UK
Dr Jeremy Burrows, Medicines for Malaria Venture, Switzerland
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 Alastair Parkes, Evotec, UK
Dr Vlad Pascanu, Syngenta, Switzerland
Prof Chris Schofield, University of Oxford, UK
Prof Mat Todd, University College London, UK
Programme
The full programme will be confirmed in due course.
Sponsorship and exhibitor information
For further information and prices, please email conferences@soci.org.
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.
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
Francis Crick Institute
1 Midland Rd
London
NW1 1AT
Conference Team
Tel: +44 (0)20 7598 1561
Email: conferences@soci.org
Fees
| Early bird - ends Monday 27 April 2026 *RSC/SCI Member - £255 Non-member - £330 *RSC/SCI Student Member - £90 |
| After early bird *RSC/SCI Member - £290 Non-member - £365 *RSC/SCI Student Member - £130 |
*RSC members should enter the Event discount code EJRFChem253 and select "Guest member" under the section member type. Delegates will be contacted for their membership number after successful registration.
*RSC student members should enter the Event discount code EJRFChem253S and select "Guest member" under the section member type. Delegates will be contacted for their membership number after successful registration.
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CPD Info
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Partners
Exhibitors
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Organising committee
Liam Cox, University of BirminghamGanesan, University of East Anglia
Caroline Low, Isomorphic Labs
Andrew Stachulski, University of Liverpool
Cinzia Bordoni, Jazz Pharmaceuticals