Highlighting Innovations and Technologies: First Disclosures of Programs and Approaches for Therapeutic Discovery

The 2017 Medicinal Chemistry Gordon Research Conference will feature talks on the cutting edge of the discipline that include new innovations, technologies and compounds that advance the science. Carolyn Dzierba of Bristol-Myers Squibb is responsible for the scientific program; please see the planned topic areas below and contact the Chairs if you would like to submit a talk proposal. The program of speakers will be developed between August and November, 2016.

In addition to the general scientific sessions the conference will culminate with a Special Topics Session organized by Matt Bourbeau of Amgen. This session comprises late-breaking results on important clinical candidates across therapeutic areas. Finally, the conference will wrap up on Thursday evening with the Keynote address organized by the Chair.

We strongly encourage attendees to submit poster presentations on any aspect of Medicinal Chemistry as, historically, the poster sessions have been an essential outlet for thoughtful discussion and interaction among the conferees. This year, the poster sessions will be organized by Darby Schmidt of Quartet Medicine.

This conference is typically full by early May. We encourage application by April 1st and the submission of any poster abstracts by April 15th to facilitate the admissions process.

The 2017 Medicinal Chemistry GRC will continue a tradition of outstanding science presented in a relaxed atmosphere offering a variety of social activities. Vice-Chair Elect Robert Marquis of GSK will organize social events for the week, including a hike of Mt. Kearsarge, softball, soccer, kayaking and a golf tournament.

As we look forward to another outstanding conference in 2017, on behalf of myself, the Vice Chair and the Vice-Chair elect, we welcome your application and particularly encourage the application from those of diverse scientific backgrounds.

Thank you for your interest in the Medicinal Chemistry GRC.

Matt Marx
Mirati Therapeutics
Chair, 2017 Medicinal Chemistry GRC