23 September 2025
Beaker to bulk: Introduction to scalable synthesis
Organised by:
SCI’s Young Chemists’ Panel
SCI, London, UK
Synopsis
This one-day event focuses on introducing the fundamentals of process chemistry using case studies from both industry and academia. The event is designed to be accessible for those without prior experience in the challenges of developing scalable syntheses but will also be engaging for attendees with some experience seeking a more thorough understanding.Speakers will address essential topics in detail, as well as introducing new technologies and innovations that are transforming the scale-up landscape. In addition to talks, there will be opportunities for wider engagement, with a panel discussion and opportunities for networking.
Topics to be covered include:
• Process Research & Development
• Safety Considerations During Scale-Up
• Scaling Up Using Flow Chemistry
• Photochemistry Scale-Up Considerations
• Automation, Data Generation and Analysis
• Priorities in Time-Critical Scale-Up
Attendees
The event is aimed at anyone with an interest in learning about the scaling up of synthetic processes (for example, but not limited to: early-career professionals, students and people with a recent or possible career move towards process chemistry). Some prior knowledge or experience in synthetic chemistry (on mg to g scale) would aid understanding.Programme
Tuesday 23 September 2025
- 09.30
- Registration and refreshments
- 10.15
- Introduction and welcome
- 10.30
- Skills, techniques and examples of process development and scale-up
Prof John Blacker, University of Leeds - 11.20
- Safety is no accident
Dr Alex Zhurakovskyi, Pharmaron - 12.10
- Lunch and exhibition
- 13.10
- Shining light on the challenges of scale-up: A photochemistry case study
Dr Dario Filippini, Pharmaron - 14.00
- Efficient data collection for efficient decision making in process development
Dr Linden Schrecker, SOLVE Chemistry - 14.50
- Refreshment break and exhibition
- 15.20
- From flask to field
Dr Katharine Ingram, Syngenta - 16.10
- Panel session
- 16.40
- Closing remarks
- 17.00
- Networking reception
SCI’s Young Chemists’ Panel are committed to promoting diversity and equality in the chemical sciences. We aim to identify high quality speakers for all our conferences with inclusivity of gender and ethnicity. Attendees from all backgrounds and ages are welcome.
Exhibition or sponsorship information
Please see the sponsorship pack and email conferences@soci.org to let us know which package you are interested in.Accessibility Grants
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Venue and Contact
SCI
14/15 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PS
Conference Team
Tel: +44 (0)20 7598 1561
Email: conferences@soci.org
Fees
| Early bird - ends Thursday 24 July SCI Member - £115 Non-member - £170 Student Member - £45 |
| After early bird SCI Member - £165 Non-member - £220 Student Member - £75 |
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CPD Info
All delegates attending this meeting are able to claim CPD points.
Exhibitors
Organising committee
Marianela Gimenez-Asis, PharmaronJoseph Howard, Bio-techne
Ricardo Labes, Syngenta
Wei Sun, AstraZeneca