Kavli Prizes 2020: Call for nominations
The Kavli Prize is awarded by The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters for outstanding scientific achievements in Astrophysics, Nanoscience and Neuroscience by an individual. The Kavli Prize for each of the three fields consists of USD 1,000,000, a scroll and a gold medal.
The Kavli Prize in Astrophysics is awarded for outstanding achievement in advancing our knowledge and understanding of the origin, evolution, and properties of the universe, including the fields of cosmology, astrophysics, astronomy, planetary science, solar physics, space science, astrobiology, astronomical and astrophysical instrumentation, and particle astrophysics.
The Kavli Prize in Nanoscience is awarded for outstanding achievement in the science and application of the unique physical, chemical, and biological properties of atomic, molecular, macromolecular, and cellular structures and systems that are manifest in the nanometer scale, including molecular self-assembly, nanomaterials, nanoscale instrumentation, nanobiotechnology, macromolecular synthesis, molecular mechanics, and related topics.
The Kavli Prize in Neuroscience is awarded for outstanding achievement in advancing our knowledge and understanding of the brain and nervous system, including molecular neuroscience, cellular neuroscience, systems neuroscience, neurogenetics, developmental neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience, and related facets of the brain and nervous system.
The Kavli Prize is a partnership between The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, The Kavli Foundation (US) and The Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research.
Call for nominations:
The closing date for nominating candidates is December 1, 2019. The winners will be announced May 27, 2020 and the award ceremony will take place in Oslo, Norway on September 8, 2020.
Nominations for the Kavli Prizes should be submitted to The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters by way of the online nomination form obtained at www.kavliprize.org.
www.kavliprize.org
David Spichiger, SCS
21.09.2019
SCS Award Ceremonies 2019 during the SCS Fall Meeting Dinner in Zürich
On the occastion of the SCS Fall Meeting 2019 dinner, Alain De Mesmaker, President of the Swiss Chemical Society awarded three individuals and one group for their outstanding scientific research activities. The ceremonies took place in the Zunfthaus zur Waag in Zürich on September 5 and the award lectures were held as plenary lectures at the SCS Fall Meeting 2019 at Irchel Campus of the University of Zürich.
The SCS Board and the Award Committee like to congratulate the winners again for their fantastic contributions.
Dr. Fabrice Gallou, Novartis Pharmaceuticals AG, Basel, received the SCS Senior Industrial Science Award 2019 in recognition of his outstanding track record of innovation and creativity in the field of organic synthesis and for his leadership in coaching and mentoring of young scientists at Novartis.
The prize is endowed with CHF 10'000.
Dr. Christoph Boss, Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Allschwil, was awarded the SCS Industrial Science Award 2019 to honor his outstanding contributions as medicinal chemists with remarkable analytical skills and an excellent flair for multidimensional lead optimization taking into consideration all aspects of modern medicinal chemistry.
The prize is endowed with CHF 7'000.
Prof. David Sarlah, University of Illinois, Urbana (USA), was invited to Switzerland to recieve the Grammaticakis-Neumann Award 2019 for his great achievements is the development of photochemical dearomatization of nonactivated arenes that allows for a rapid incorporation of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon functionality with exquisite stereocontrol.
The prize is endowed with CHF 5'000.
Dr. Michael Berg, Dr. Stephan Hug, Dr. Annette Johnson (in memoriam), Dr. Andreas Voegelin and Prof. Lenny Winkel, from the Eawag, Dübendorf, won the 2019 Sandmeyer Award for their experimental and modelling studies on drinking water contamination by arsenic and other geogenic elements with an enormous impact not only in Switzerland but around the globe.
The prize is endowed with CHF 20'000.
David Spichiger, SCS
21.09.2019
SCS Syngenta Symposium 2019
«Welcome to the One Electron World»
October 17, 2019, Syngenta Research Center Stein (AG)
The focus of this one day symposium will be on cutting-edge research in single electron chemistry, from photoredox to electrochemistry and radical reactions and beyond for their role in life science.
The highlight of the day will be three plenary lectures with Prof. Samir Zard, Prof. Robert Knowles and Prof. Dereck Pratt as well as six invited lectures.
A poster session will round out the program over lunch time.
Attendance is free but will be limited to approx. 150 participants. Register here.
Program
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08.50 |
Welcoming and opening remarks |
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09.00 |
Plenary Lecture 1 |
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09.50 |
Invited Lecture 1 |
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10.15 |
Invited Lecture 2 |
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10.40 |
Coffee Break |
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11.10 |
Invited Lecture 3 |
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11.35 |
Plenary Lecture 2 |
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12.25 |
Lunch and Poster Session |
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14.25 |
Invited Lecture 4 |
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14.50 |
Invited Lecture 5 |
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15.15 |
Invited Lecture 6 |
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15.40 |
Coffee Break |
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16.10 |
Plenary Lecture 3 |
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17.00 |
Closing remarks |
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17.30 |
Aperitif |
Deadlines
30.09.19: Abstract Submission for a poster presentation.
07.10.19: Registration for the symposium
Onsite registration on 17.10.19 will not be possible.
David Spichiger, SCS
21.09.2019
FUTURE LABS LIVE, Basel, June 29-30, 2020
FUTURE LABS LIVE
DIGITAL - AUTOMATED - CONNECTED
Congress Centre Basel, Switzerland
June 29-30, 2020
What is FUTURE LABS LIVE
Future Labs Live will bring together old and new, traditional and innovative. The world’s largest and most established manufacturing, life science and agri-chem labs will meet the smallest start-ups in a format designed to spark ideas and foster new relationships. Our aim is to be more expansive in our thinking and more multi-disciplinary in our approach than any other event in the sector.
Why do we need FUTURE LABS?
The world of lab technology faces diverse challenges such as the digital revolution, increasing complex workflows and the constant need to improve efficiency without escalating costs. New technologies and business processes are transforming labs, join us to stay ahead or get left behind!
Your contribution
Save the date and contact Charlie Abrines if you like to contribute to FUTURE LABS LIVE as:
- Speaker of a keynote presentation
- Chair of a session
- Host of a roundtable
- Exhibitor
- Sponsor
Conference Website
Available soon!
See also: https://www.terrapinn.com
Contact
Charlie Abrines
+44 (0)20 7092 1111
David Spichiger, SCS
21.09.2019
Brussels News Update, September 2019
Hello and welcome to the September edition of Brussels News Updates, the monthly EuChemS newsletter keeping you up to date on the latest chemistry related science-policy issues, news and upcoming events and awards. With the summer holidays now behind us, we can take stock of what lies ahead, including potential transformations at the EU level with the appointment of a new Commissioner for Research and Innovation, updates on the Horizon Europe framework programme, the recent call for nominations for three major EuChemS awards, and the publication of ‘Women in their Element’, a book which delves into the stories of women who shaped the Periodic Table.
Happy reading,
You can read the full newsletter online here.
European Highlights, Research, Innovation, Education, Entrepreneurship
EuChemS responds to European Commission's consultation on Horizon Europe Co-design 2021-2024
The European Commission recently launched a ‘co-design’ consultation which intends to foster greater debate and encourage feedback from a variety of stakeholders.
EuChemS’ response to the consultation emphasises that Horizon Europe should continue to support excellence, notably through the European Research Council (ERC) and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. EuChemS moreover underlined the need to enable broad third country participation to preserve and enhance international collaboration. Read the full debrief here.
Bulgaria’s Mariya Gabriel nominated as Commissioner for research, innovation and education
Under the title ‘Innovation and Youth’, Bulgaria’s Mariya Gabriel will take charge of a portfolio that covers research, innovation, education and sports, and which will include overseeing Horizon Europe, the future funding programme as well as the Erasmus+ programme.However some organisations have also questioned the lack of the words ‘research’ or ‘science’ featuring in the job title. Read the full story.
‘Women in their Element’: new book sheds light on the role of women in the building of the Periodic Table
Edited by Brigitte van Tiggelen, Chair, and Annette Lykknes, Vice-Chair, of the EuChemS Working Party for the History of Chemistry, and including the work of several authors, ‘Women in their Element’ opens the door to the stories often forgotten or unstudied of how women shaped the Periodic Table, and Chemistry as a whole. It moreover includes a preface by EuChemS President Pilar Goya, and IUPAC Past-President Natalia Tarasova. You can find out more about the book here.
Chemistry meets Industry & Society: A creative showcase conference, Salerno
From 28 – 30 August 2019, chemists, researchers and industry representatives met in the Italian town of Salerno for a breakthrough-type international conference: a creative showcase conference which would explore the interactions between research, industry and society within the field of Chemistry. EuChemS President Pilar Goya was invited to speak about EuChemS' latest activities and initiatives. Read more about it here.
Study reveals that collaborative dynamics for research networks are on the rise between EU countries
A study in the Journal of European Planning Studies has shed light on the growing integration between EU countries on research networks. Read more about the results and what they mean here.
The European Food Safety Agency publishes latest report on pesticide residues in food
The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) has published a report on pesticide residues in food. The study, which analysed some 88,000 samples in Europe, found that 96% of food samples were found to be free of pesticide residues or to contain traces that fell within legally allowed levels. Two fun infographics have been prepared where you can check the results per food or per country. For the longer read, click here.
European Chemicals Agency warns of no-deal Brexit effects on downstream users
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is urging companies to seriously prepare for a no-deal Brexit scenario, due to take place on 31 October 2019. The warning encourages downstream users especially, who may rely on supply chains originating from a UK-based REACH registration, to prepare for the eventuality of a no deal. Read the full story here.
EuChemS General Assembly 2019, Bucharest
The upcoming EuChemS General Assembly and its Professional Networks meetings will be held in Bucharest, Romania in the first week of October where it will be hosted by the Romanian Chemical Society. The meetings will enable EuChemS’s member societies from discussing future activities and initiatives, as well as the many IYPT activities and events of the year. The meetings will as always allow representatives to share ideas and of strengthening links across borders.
Consultations & Roadmap
Take part in co-designing Horizon Europe!
EuChemS has already submitted its response, but you can also respond in a personal capacity to the European Commission’s consultation on the priorities of Horizon Europe. Deadline: end of September.
More information here.
European Partnership for clean hydrogen (Horizon Europe programme)
The European Commission has launched an initiative which aims to help create a clean hydrogen sector in Europe.
If you would like to contribute to an EuChemS response, please drop us a line.
Deadline for feedback: 6 November 2019
Fundings, Nominations & Awards
EuChemS opens calls for three of its awards
The call for submissions for three major EuChemS awards were opened on 1 September. These include the:
- EuChemS Historical Landmarks Award
- EuChemS Lecture Award
- EuChemS Service Award
Deadline: 31 December 2019
More information about the awards here.
Just 2 weeks left to submit a nomination for the European Gold Medal Award
There are now just two weeks left to submit your nomination for the next Gold Medal awardee. Submissions can be made here.
EuChemS Events
15th International Conference on Polysaccharides-Glycoscience (15th ICPG)
13 – 15 November 2019
Prague, Czechia
Website: https://bit.ly/2meEo7Z
3rd International Caparica Christmas Conference on Translational Chemistry
2 – 5 December 2019
Caparica, Portugal
Website: https://bit.ly/2lKzgIw
Avogadro Colloquia 2019 (AC 2019)
17 – 18 December 2019
Rome, Italy
Website: https://bit.ly/2k90TKG
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