3 March 2026

SCI Advanced medicinal chemistry workshop

Organised by:

SCI’s Fine Chemicals Group

SCI, London, UK

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Synopsis

The workshop is based on an interactive, team-based game that allows you to explore various aspects of the drug discovery process. Delegates will work together in teams with peers from other organisations and the learning experience facilitated by a dedicated and diverse team of experienced professional medicinal chemists.

This is a great way to accelerate your learning curve in medicinal chemistry, learning from your peers and our experts and it’s a lot of fun to play.

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


Attendees
This event will be of interest to early career scientists, typically with five years or fewer post-graduate experience in medicinal chemistry.
Confirmed speakers

Led and facilitated by experienced professional medicinal chemists from across the pharmaceutical industry, including facilitators from the organising committee.


Programme

Tuesday 3 March 2026

12.00
Registration and networking lunch
13.30
Interactive team workshop including refreshment break
16.30
Share outcomes, lessons and wrap up
17.00
Event close

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

Please see the sponsorship pack and email conferences@soci.org to let us know which package you are interested in.


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

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

Accredited cpd Centre - The CPD Standards Office - CPD Provider 41057 - www.cpdstandards.com


Organising committee

Simon Peace, GSK
Alex Preston, GSK
Jamie Scott, AstraZeneca