Chemical Biology & Medicinal events

UU��ֱ�� Prizes Lecture Tours

Event dates: 8 May 2024 - 30 September 2026
Event summary: As part of their prize, many of the UU��ֱ��’s Prize winners deliver lectures across the UK and Ireland.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

How to Develop Organometallic Catalytic Reactions in API Synthesis

Event dates: 20 October 2025 14:00 - 28 October 2025 17:00
Event summary: Online
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I Sentiatech Congress

Event dates: 21 October 2025 09:30 - 22 October 2025 14:30
Event summary: One of the most important European events in the field of the development of robust solutions for the early detection, measurement and control of emerging chemicals, pathogens and pollutants.
Event Venue: Las Naves & La Harinera complex, Valencia, 46024, Spain

Advances in Structural Analysis of Biomolecules

Event dates: 23 October 2025 13:00 - 24 October 2025 17:00
Event summary: Advances in Structural Analysis of Biomolecules From Subcellular Imaging to Drug Design Celebrating 25 years of ChemBioChem and ChemPhysChem
Event Venue: Charité Campus Virchow Klinikum, Berlin, 13353, Germany

Webinar: Engineering Microbes and Microbial Communities for Sustainable Bioproduction

Event dates: 4 November 2025 09:00-10:15
Event summary: This webinar, presented by Dr. Rodrigo Ledesma Amaro, focused on moving beyond traditional single-species bioprocesses to the emerging field of engineered microbial communities.
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Harnessing Green Chemistry and AI for Sustainable Development

Event dates: 4 November 2025 09:00 - 7 November 2025 08:00
Event summary: ACS-FUO hosts a hybrid conference on green chemistry & AI for sustainable development, 8 keynotes, workshops, and networking.
Event Venue: Federal University Otuoke, Otuoke via Yenagoa, 560249, Nigeria

November Webinar on Protein and Peptide Science

Event dates: 7 November 2025 15:00-16:00
Event summary: The scientists presenting in the November webinar will be Dr James Checco, Assistant Professor at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Dr Martin Spinck, Postdoctoral Fellow at MRC LMB, Cambridge.
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JPAG Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Awards & Carers Symposium 2025

Event dates: 11 November 2025 09:00-18:00
Event summary: The annual one-day JPAG Symposium held at the UU��ֱ�� Headquarters in London where the prestigious Geoffrey Phillips Award will be awarded to the best podium presentation.
Event Venue: The UU��ֱ�� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Chemistry Week-Chemistry Taking Action: Chemical science, people and policy working together to make a difference

Event dates: 11 November 2025 12:00-13:15
Event summary: Does public participation in the chemical sciences matter? Join our panel of scientists and practitioners to hear about how public participation makes a difference to the impact of their work.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

BMCS New approaches to the treatment of Parkinson's

Event dates: 12 November 2025 09:00-17:00
Event summary: Join the UU��ֱ�� of Chemistry Biological Medicinal Chemistry Sector and Parkinson’s UK to hear about new approaches to the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.
Event Venue: The UU��ֱ�� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

New approaches in medicinal chemistry

Event dates: 12 November 2025 10:00-16:50
Event summary: This conference is for academic and industrial medicinal chemists at all career points, with an interest in applying innovative and modern strategies to the early stages of drug discovery.
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

Patent Masterclass for Chemists and Biologists

Event dates: 12 November 2025 10:00 - 13 November 2025 16:00
Event summary: This online course will provide chemists and biologists with the information and practical skills they need to identify and secure patent protection for their inventions.
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Using General Purpose Force Fields in Solid Form Studies

Event dates: 13 November 2025 15:00-16:00
Event summary: An overview and demonstration of new functionality for optimising crystal structures.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Environmental Toxic Tort

Event dates: 14 November 2025 10:00-17:30
Event summary: The human health effects of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) through exposure from drinking water.
Event Venue: The UU��ֱ�� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

UU��ֱ�� Analytical Biosciences Group Annual General Meeting 2025

Event dates: 14 November 2025 14:00-17:00
Event summary: The Analytical Biosciences Group will be holding our 80h Annual General Meeting on the 14th November 2025. The meeting will take place at University College London and will also be live streamed.
Event Venue: University College London, London, WC1H 0PP, United Kingdom

UU��ֱ�� Meet the Editors – IIT Jodhpur

Event dates: 17 November 2025 09:45-17:20
Event summary: UU��ֱ�� Meet the Editors are specially curated programs by the Editors and Publishing team
Event Venue: IIT Jodhpur, Karwar, 342030, India

ChemSpider Webinar 3: Data management

Event dates: 18 November 2025 15:00-16:00
Event summary: How can we create a better future with chemistry data?
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Universities, higher education and research: Change and Challenge in the chemical sciences

Event dates: 18 November 2025 12:00-13:00
Event summary: UK universities are facing a financial sustainability crisis. Join our expert panel to explore the impacts, risks and how the chemical sciences are responding.
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Chemical Science symposium 2025: chemistry of imaging, biosensing and diagnostics

Event dates: 18 - 19 November 2025
Event summary: Under the banner of our flagship diamond open access journal, Chemical Science, we’ll be shining a spotlight on cutting-edge chemistry research.
Event Venue: The UU��ֱ�� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

3rd International Conference on Nanotechnology Research and Innovation

Event dates: 18 November 2025 08:00 - 21 November 2025 18:00
Event summary: ICNTRI-2025 looks for significant Modern Problems of Nanomaterials Research and Innovation
Event Venue: University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal

UU��ֱ�� Meet the Editors – BITS Pilani

Event dates: 19 November 2025 09:00-18:30
Event summary: UU��ֱ�� Meet the Editors are specially curated programs by the Editors and Publishing team
Event Venue: BITS Pilani, Pilani, 333031, India

BMCS Hot Topics: Antibody-Drug Conjugates

Event dates: 20 November 2025 13:00-17:00
Event summary: The BMCS Hot Topics: Antibody-Drug Conjugates will take place virtually on Thursday 20th November 2025.
Event Venue: Online, United Kingdom

Optimal Design of Experiments (DOE) for Chemical Reaction Processes

Event dates: 20 November 2025 10:00-17:00
Event summary: Workshop on using optimal DOE to design, evaluate, and analyse chemical experiments. Ideal for beginners or those ready to tackle more complex, real-world process challenges.
Event Venue: Cloth Hall Court, Leeds, LS1 2HA, United Kingdom

Frontiers in MOFs: Creating Real-World Solutions with MOFs

Event dates: 20 November 2025 15:00-16:00
Event summary: This panel webinar brings together leading experts with both industrial and academic backgrounds to discuss the tools, trends, and collaborations shaping the future of MOFs.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

International Congress on Materials Science and Nanotechnology

Event dates: 20 November 2025 09:00 - 22 November 2025 18:00
Event summary: M-Nano 2025 event is scheduled in Singapore and Online during November 20-22, 2025.
Event Venue: Village Hotel Changi, Singapore, 508502, Singapore

UU��ֱ�� Meet the Editors – NIPER Mohali

Event dates: 21 November 2025 09:45-17:40
Event summary: UU��ֱ�� Meet the Editors are specially curated programs by the Editors and Publishing team,
Event Venue: Convention Centre, Mohali, 160062, India

Bioinformatics in Microbiology

Event dates: 24 November 2025 09:00 - 25 November 2025 05:00
Event summary: International Conference on Bioinformatics in Microbiology Theme: Decoding Microbial Interactions with Bioinformatics
Event Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Paris Boulogne , Edouard Vaillant, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, 92100 , France

31st SCI Annual Review Meeting – Frontiers in Organic Synthesis: Emerging Methods and Applications

Event dates: 25 November 2025 10:00-17:15
Event summary: The meeting is ideally suited to those working in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or agrochemical industries who want to develop their knowledge in key areas.
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

Lipids in diet and health

Event dates: 27 November 2025 10:00 - 28 November 2025 12:45
Event summary: This meeting aims to foster collaboration between industry and academia, and support development of early career researchers.
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

Organic chemistry poster symposium 2025

Event dates: 1 December 2025
Event summary: Organic chemistry poster symposium 2025
Event Venue: The UU��ֱ�� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

The International Glycoimmunology Online Symposium

Event dates: 1 December 2025 14:00-18:00
Event summary: This half-day online meeting will bring together glycobiologists and immunologists to discuss the latest advancements in the field of glycoimmunology.
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Hands-on Data Analysis for Metabolic Profiling online course

Event dates: 1 December 2025 10:00 - 5 December 2025 13:45
Event summary: This 5 day online course provides a comprehensive overview of data analysis for metabolic profiling studies focussing on data from NMR spectroscopy and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry.
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Iodine uncovered: tackling the hidden deficiency in health and food systems

Event dates: 2 December 2025 09:30-16:30
Event summary: Hear from experts across health, agriculture, and food systems, and gain a clearer understanding of iodine’s importance and the opportunities for supporting healthier populations.
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

Bio-MANTHAN

Event dates: 4 - 7 December 2025
Event summary: Bio-MANTHAN 2025-40th International Conference, IIT Ropar, Dec 4-7.
Event Venue: IIT Ropar, Rupnagar, 140001, India

Joint SoBRA / UU��ֱ�� Winter Conference 2025 Current Issues in Contaminated Land Risk Assessment

Event dates: 10 December 2025 09:50-18:00
Event summary: An annual meeting to update those in the field on new and emerging topics in contaminated land risk assessment.
Event Venue: The UU��ֱ�� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Patents and Freedom to Operate for Chemists and Biologists

Event dates: 10 December 2025 10:00 - 11 December 2025 16:00
Event summary: Delegates will learn how to search for, identify and navigate third party 'blocking' patents that may limit their freedom to operate such as developing a novel process or launching a new product.
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ChemSci 2025: Leaders in the Field Symposium

Event dates: 11 December 2025 09:30 - 13 December 2025 14:30
Event summary: We are pleased to announce ChemSci 2025: Leaders in the Field (LiTF) Symposium, brought to you by Chemical Science, our flagship diamond open access journal.
Event Venue: IISER Pune, Pune, 411008, India

MedChem 2025 Sustainability in Drug Discovery

Event dates: 15 December 2025 08:30-18:30
Event summary: MedChem 2025, Dec 15 in Ghent: 7 lectures, 3 selected talks & posters on “Sustainability in Drug Discovery”, gathering ~150 academic and industry researchers.
Event Venue: Andreas Vesalius Ghent University, Ghent, B-9000, Belgium

1st UU��ֱ�� Protein and Peptide Science Group Conference

Event dates: 15 - 16 December 2025
Event summary: The UU��ֱ�� PPSG is pleased to announce the first UU��ֱ�� Protein and Peptide Science Group Conference. This two-day event will be hosted by the University of Nottingham on the 15th and 16th of December 2025.
Event Venue: University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG8 1BB, United Kingdom

Biotransformations III: Pathways to sustainability

Event dates: 16 December 2025 09:30-17:00
Event summary: UU��ֱ�� Biotechnology Group one-day symposium to highlight recent achievements, future challenges and current trends in the use of biotransformations and biocatalysis.
Event Venue: The UU��ֱ�� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

UU��ֱ�� Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CNN) Interest Group Annual Symposium

Event dates: 12 January 2026 12:00 - 13 January 2026 17:00
Event summary: This annual flagship event of the UU��ֱ�� Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CNN) Interest Group will cover recent developments in fundamentals and applications of novel nanomaterials.
Event Venue: The UU��ֱ�� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

International Conference On Nanomedicine And Nanobiotechnology

Event dates: 14 January 2026 09:00 - 16 January 2026 18:00
Event summary: ICONAN 2026 will showcase advances in nanomedicine, exploring AI, bioelectronics, and novel therapies. Held in Rome (Jan 14-16), it fosters collaboration and features top experts in the field.
Event Venue: Roma Eventi - Piazza di Spagna, Rome, 00187, Italy

2025 AGM Lecture - Medicines from plants (provisional)

Event dates: 10 February 2026 19:00-20:00
Event summary: Evening lecture following the Local section AGM.
Event Venue: BAWA - tbc, Bristol, BS34 7RG, United Kingdom

12th International Conference on Isotopes - 12ICI

Event dates: 15 - 19 February 2026
Event summary: An international conference on the science, technology and applications of isotopes in medicine, energy, environment, industry, and research.
Event Venue: Palazzo dei Congressi, Florence, 50123, Italy

XVI Meeting of Young Chemical Engineers (SMLKI)

Event dates: 19 February 2026 08:00 - 20 February 2026 18:00
Event summary: The XVI Meeting of Young Chemical Engineers (SMLKI 2026) brings young researchers together to present work and exchange ideas in chemical, biochemical, and environmental engineering.
Event Venue: University of Zagreb, Zagreb, 10000, Croatia

2026 UU��ֱ�� Chemical Biology and Bio-Organic Group (CBBG) Forum

Event dates: 20 February 2026 08:00-18:00
Event summary: 2026 CBBG Forum - Cardiff
Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff , CF24 4HQ, United Kingdom

ICOPVS 2026

Event dates: 23 February 2026 14:00 - 28 February 2026 17:00
Event summary: XI ICOPVS 2026 will be held at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP 221005, India during 23-28 February 2026 with Prof.Jürgen Popp as Conference Chair.We invite you to this exciting conference.
Event Venue: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India

BMCS 3rd Conformational Design in Drug Discovery

Event dates: 2 March 2026 09:00-17:00
Event summary: BMCS 3rd Conformational Design in Drug Discovery, GSK, Stevenage, Monday 2nd March 2026
Event Venue: GSK Conference Centre , Stevenage , SG1 2FX, United Kingdom

The BMCS Mastering MedChem X: 10th UU��ֱ��-BMCS Symposium on Mastering Medicinal Chemistry

Event dates: 13 March 2026 09:00-17:00
Event summary: The BMCS Mastering MedChem X: 10th UU��ֱ��-BMCS Symposium on Mastering Medicinal Chemistry, Friday 13th March at Burlington House, London
Event Venue: The UU��ֱ�� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Integrating chemistry, engineering and biology to create the next generation of vaccines

Event dates: 30 March 2026 10:00-18:00
Event summary: This event aims to bring together physical scientists and life scientists to devise new approaches to vaccines that could have great impact on human and animal health.
Event Venue: Queens' College, Cambridge, CB3 9ET, United Kingdom

Celebration of Chemical Biology – Turner-Flitsch Retirement Symposium

Event dates: 16 - 17 April 2026
Event summary: Join us in celebrating the remarkable careers of Prof. Nicholas Turner and Prof. Sabine Flitsch as we organise a special joint retirement event!
Event Venue: University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom

India Pharma Expo 2026

Event dates: 23 April 2026 09:00 - 25 April 2026 18:00
Event summary: 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is a premier international exhibition and conference dedicated to the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and technology sectors.
Event Venue: HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad, 500084, India

BioCatUK 2026 - UK National Meeting in Biocatalysis

Event dates: 7 - 8 May 2026
Event summary: BioCatUK 2026 brings together academia, industry, and the entire biocatalysis community to share research, explore future directions, and network across all career stages.
Event Venue: University College London, London, E20 2AE, United Kingdom

9th International Conference on Bio-Sensing Technology

Event dates: 10 May 2026 09:00 - 13 May 2026 17:00
Event summary: Join us for the 9th International Conference on Bio-Sensing Technology which will take place in Kuala Lumpur from the 10-13 May 2026.
Event Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur , Kuala Lumpur, 50400, Malaysia

Inhaled Particles And International Particle Toxicology Conference

Event dates: 11 May 2026 09:00 - 14 May 2026 17:00
Event summary: Two internationally renowned conferences, Inhaled Particles and International Particle Toxicology are coming together to disseminate current knowledge and understanding.
Event Venue: Glagow Marriott Hotel, Glasgow, G3 8RR, United Kingdom

Chemical biology symposium 2026

Event dates: 11 May 2026
Event summary: This symposium will showcase the state of the art in chemical biology, bringing together the wider community with leading national and international experts in the field
Event Venue: The UU��ֱ�� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Joint Professional Bodies QP Symposium 2026 - Leadership and Innovation

Event dates: 12 May 2026 09:00-17:00
Event summary: The JPB QP Symposium is a key calendar event that brings together peers across Pharmacy, Chemistry and Biology.
Event Venue: Leonardo Royal London St Paul's Hotel, London, EC4V 5AJ, United Kingdom

5th SCI / UU��ֱ�� Symposium on Anti-Infectives Drug Discovery

Event dates: 1 - 2 June 2026
Event summary: This two-day symposium will examine the latest advances in anti-infectives drug discovery from a medicinal chemist’s perspective.
Event Venue: Francis Crick Institute, London, NW1 1AT, United Kingdom

Medicinal Chemistry Summer School 2026

Event dates: 7 - 12 June 2026
Event summary: Medicinal Chemistry Summer School 2026
Event Venue: Burleigh Court Conference Centre and Hotel, Loughborough, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom

EFMC-ACSMEDI Medicinal Chemistry Frontiers 2026

Event dates: 22 June 2026 17:00 - 25 June 2026 13:00
Event summary: Symposium co-organised by EFMC and ACSMEDI, and including 3 top speakers & 9 sessions on key topics in Medicinal Chemistry, as well as 18 oral comms selected from the submitted abstracts.
Event Venue: Trinity Conference Centre, Dublin, 2, Ireland

8th International Conference on Nanomaterials Science and Mechanical Engineering

Event dates: 7 July 2026 08:00 - 10 July 2026 18:00
Event summary: ICNMSME-2026 aims to address on Modern Problems of Nanomaterials Science and Mechanical Engineering, to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners from both academia as well as industry.
Event Venue: University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal

Chemical Biology meets Drug Discovery

Event dates: 14 September 2026 09:30 - 15 September 2026 16:30
Event summary: The 2026 Chemical Biology meets Drug Discovery unifies the chemical biology/drug discovery community with applications in biomedicine.
Event Venue: AstraZeneca Discovery Centre (The DISC), Cambridge UK, Cambridge, CB2 0AA, United Kingdom

MSS2026

Event dates: 14 September 2026 09:00 - 16 September 2026 15:00
Event summary: MSS2026 is a three-day symposium in Slovenia, focusing on purification solutions and analytics for gene therapies and vaccines, with presentation streams and workshops to promote knowledge sharing.
Event Venue: Rikli Balance Congress Center, Bled, 4260, Slovenia

26th Isoprenoid Conference 2026

Event dates: 15 September 2026 09:00 - 17 September 2026 18:00
Event summary: Conference on Isoprenoids was established as the Polish-Czechoslovak forum of natural products chemists. The conference lately fulfilled a role in integrating not only European chemists.
Event Venue: Association of Scientific and Technical Societies. Czech Chemical Society, Praha 1, 11000, Czech Republic