28 September 2017

New Synthetic Methods - Design and Application

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SCI's Fine Chemicals Group

London, UK

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Synopsis
SCI’s Fine Chemicals Group is pleased to announce a one-day meeting to showcase cutting edge synthetic organic chemistry. The aim of the meeting is to highlight new synthetic approaches, disconnections and methods, and their application as developed by key researchers from both academia and industry. An exciting line up of leading academic and industrial scientists will present a series of lectures covering areas such as photochemical reactions, C–H activation and new catalytic methods.
Attendees
This meeting will appeal to anyone interested in the latest developments in synthetic organic chemistry, both in industry and in academia.
Programme

Day 1 - 28 September 2017

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09:30
Registration and refreshments
10:00
Chair's welcome
10:10
Be practical! Sustainable homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis for efficient organic synthesis Prof Matthias Beller, Liebniz-Institute for Catalysis, Germany
11:00
Applications of innovative synthesis in medicinal science Dr Danica Rankic, Pfizer, USA
11:40
Simplifying earth-abundant metal catalysis Dr Stephen Thomas, University of Edinburgh, UK
12:15
Lunch, exhibition viewing and networking
13:30
Pd, Ag and Au in C–H activation: reactivity and selectivity control in the synthesis of biaryls Prof Igor Larossa, University of Manchester, UK
14:15
Visible-light-mediated generation of nitrogen radicals: aminofunctionalisations and N-Arylations Dr Daniele Leonori, University of Manchester, UK
14:50
Development of a Safe, Robust Oxidation Process for the Synthesis of a Base-Sensitive Protease Inhibitor on Multi-Kilo scale Dr John Studley, Vertex, UK
15:30
Refreshment break
15:50
Development of stereoselective P-O bond forming reactions for the synthesis of nucleotide pro-drugs Dr Dan DiRocca, Merck, USA
16:30
New photoredox reactions Prof David Macmillan, Princeton University, USA
17:20
Close of meeting and drinks reception
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Venue and Contact

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14/15 Belgrave Square
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SW1X 8PS

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Fees

Early bird fees before Friday 8 September 2017

GB£100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI Member
GB£35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI Student Member
GB£130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-Member

Standard fees after Friday 8 September 2017

GB£140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI Member
GB£50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI Student Member
GB£180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-Member

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