Medicinal Chemistry
Event overview
Medicinal chemists need to understand the relationship between chemical structure and the physical properties of molecules and how this translates into compound stability and the interaction of the molecule with biological structures. These biological targets include proteins, lipids, nucleic acids and cell membranes. Interaction of the molecules with these targets affects the distribution of the compound in biological systems and modulates biological function.
To do this successfully the medicinal chemist needs to be aware of how target selection is carried out and how this effects lead generation. The medicinal chemist needs knowledge of structure property relationships, the physico-chemical properties of drugs and how these molecules interact with the body– pharmacokinetics and ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion).
The course also includes an overview of the use of computational chemistry in virtual screening and library design. The lectures are backed up by a number of case studies and tutorial sessions, which involve the participants in using the concepts discussed.
Course Outline
Benefits of Attending
- An understanding of how biological disease targets are selected.
- An insight into the terms, definitions and analysis methods used by
medicinal chemists in the pharmaceutical industry. - An introductory knowledge of Pharmacokinetics and ADME
(Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion) and how
physicochemical properties influence absorption. - An introduction to the use of computational chemistry including
pharmacophore generation, virtual screening and library design. - An overview of safety assessment and how chemical structure
relates to safety.
Who Should Attend
- Young chemists who have just started in industry as medicinal chemists.
- Experienced medicinal chemists who wish to gain additional knowledge on how to obtain compounds with optimal drug-like properties and get up to date with the latest thinking.
- Chemists from other areas of Research and Development who would like to gain an appreciation of the processes and drivers involved in drug discovery.
- Students who are planning a career in industry and can obtain company sponsorship
What's Included
The course fee includes:
- comprehensive course manual
- coffee/tea refreshments breaks throughout each day
- buffet lunch each day
- course dinner on the first evening
- course certificate
Other Information
General Information
Each course includes:
- Refreshments & lunch daily
- Dinner on the first evening*
- The comprehensive Course Manual
- Course Certificate
Please refer to the course brochure for detailed timings.
*Not every course includes dinner please refer to the course brochures for detailed information on what’s included.
Course Certificate
At the end of each course participants receive a Certificate of Attendance – signed by your tutor.
Accommodation
Depending on venues we either reserve a limited number of bedrooms at a special rate for you or we will provide a list of recommended hotels close by to the course venue. More information on rates and booking forms will be provided upon booking. All rooms will need to booked directly with the hotel.
Discounts
1st delegate = full price
2nd delegate = 5% off
3rd delegate = 10% off
4 or more delegates = 15% off
For more information on discounts do give us a call on 44 1892 956 222
Medicinal Chemistry
Fee info
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