27 September - 28 September 2021
What medicinal chemists need to know about biology II
Organised by:
Online Webinar: 13:00 – 16.15 BST (consecutive afternoons)
Synopsis
“What Medicinal Chemists Need to Know about Biology II” returns as an exciting and informative series of lectures aimed at bridging the gap between medicinal chemistry and biology. This series is designed to aid chemists in understanding the features and challenges of the biological aspects of pharmaceutical research and will focus on the in vivo aspects of drug discovery biology, including topics such as:
• Animal disease models
• Biomarkers
• Toxicology in Drug Development
• PK models for new modalities
Experienced speakers from leading pharmaceutical companies will deliver informative lectures with emphasis on Q&A and other interactive elements to maximise learning opportunities.
Attendees
This conference is best suited to early career medicinal chemists and academics interested in understanding the relevant biology for the field.Programme
27 September 2021
- 13.00
- Introduction
- 13.10
- An introduction to in vivo pharmacology in drug discovery
Alex Vugler, UCB - 14.05
- PROTAC metabolism: do they differ from small molecules
Beth Williamson, AstraZeneca - 15.00
- Preclinical and clinical utilisation of biomarkers in oncology drug discovery
Chris Morrow, AstraZeneca - 15.50
- Extended Q&A
- 16.10
- Closing Comments
28 September 2021
- 13.00
- Introduction
- 13.10
- In vivo principles: Relating unbound drug to target engagement, pharmacodynamics and disease phenotype
Simon Peace, GSK - 14.05
- Toxicology in Drug Development
Paul Walker, Cyprotex - 15.00
- Tissue distribution case study: "The Discovery and Chemical Development of PF-06273340: A Potent, Selective, and Peripherally Restricted Pan-Trk Inhibitor for Pain"
Sarah Skerratt, MSD - 15.50
- Extended Q&A
- 16.10
- Closing Comments
Fees
Early bird until the 31 August 2021
SCI member - £115
Non-member - £170
SCI student - £40
After early bird
SCI member - £165
Non-member - £220
SCI student - £70
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Booking Process/Deadlines
Sponsors
Organising Committee
- Timothy Gorman, Evotec
- Emma Grant, GSK
- Jennifer Nelson, AstraZeneca
- Adam Smalley, UCB
Sponsorship
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Contact
Conference Team
Tel: +44 (0)20 7598 1561
Email: conferences@soci.org
