17 March 2027

Emerging perspectives in organic synthesis

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SCI, London, UK

Synopsis

Emerging perspectives in organic synthesis, organised by SCI's Young Chemists’ Panel, will address key areas of Organic Synthesis and related disciplines. The meeting was formerly known as the SCI Annual Review Meeting and continues its tradition of bringing together researchers from academia and industry to explore emerging developments in organic synthesis.

An exciting line-up of leading early career academics will deliver a series of perspective lectures covering a range of emerging topics, including data-driven organic synthesis, radical chemistry, and peptide synthesis. The meeting will also deliver a comprehensive overview of these areas, highlighting new methods, and introducing potential industrial applications. The perspective lectures will be supported by a plenary lecture from Prof Matthew Fuchter from the University of Oxford.

Attendees

The meeting is ideally suited to those working in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or agrochemical industries who want to develop their knowledge in key areas. It is also aimed at those in academia, particularly graduates and post-graduates with a background in synthesis, catalysis and medicinal chemistry. An electronic delegate pack will be provided to all participants containing the lecture materials, as well as extensive literature references that will be an excellent resource for years to come.

Programme

Wednesday 17 March 2027

10:00: Registration and refreshments
10:30: Welcome and introduction
10:35: Perspective: Radical innovation in 21st century radical chemistry
Dr Roopender Kumar, University College London
11:25: Refreshment break, posters and exhibition
11:45: Perspective: The rise of data-driven organic synthesis
Dr Gilian Thomas, University of Leeds
12:35: Lunch, posters and exhibition
13:40: Perspective: Peptide synthesis: past, present, and future
Dr Aimee Boyle, University of Bristol
14:30: Perspective: Proximity labelling: where Chemistry meets biology
Dr Aaron Trowbridge, University of Manchester
15:20: Refreshment break, posters and exhibition
16:00: Keynote lecture
Prof Matthew Fuchter, University of Oxford
17:00: Networking reception

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.

Organising committee

Roly Armstrong, Newcastle University
Robert Griffiths, Nxera Pharma
Ben Partridge, University of Sheffield
Alex Pulis, University of Leicester

Call for Posters

If you would like to present a poster, please send an abstract of maximum one A4 page or 300 words including schemes and references and indicating title and authors to conferences@soci.org by Wednesday 17 February 2027 with the subject line “Emerging Perspectives in Organic Synthesis” You can download an abstract template.

There will be voucher prizes of £100 for 1st place and £50 for 2nd place.

Exhibition and sponsorship

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

Venue and Contact

SCI

14/15 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PS

Conference Team

Tel: +44 (0)20 7598 1561

Email: conferences@soci.org

Fees

The delegate fees will be confirmed in due course.

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CPD Info

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