Division of Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology (DMCCB)
The DMCCB comprises about 750 scientists interested in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology and related fields of research. Beyond Switzerland, the DMCCB interacts with other country organizations to represent the Swiss medicinal chemistry and chemical biology community. The Division is also a member of the European Federation of Medicinal Chemistry (EFMC).
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The aims of the DMCCB are to
- foster an international network of medicinal chemists, chemical biologists and scientists working in related fields
- facilitate contacts with leading experts in the field
- organize symposia, seminars and advanced training courses
- network and encourage the exchange of ideas
Its main activities are to
- organize the bi-annual DMCCB Basel Symposium on a cutting-edge topic.
- organize the annual, international Peptide Therapeutics Forum in Basel.
- chair the MedChem & ChemBio sessions at the SCS Fall Meetings.
- collaborate with the medicinal chemistry and chemical biology divisions of chemical societies in neighbouring countries to organize joint conferences.
- provide education to community members with the bi-annual Swiss Course on Medicinal Chemistry in Leysin or the Swiss Summer School on Chemical Biology in Villars/Les Diablerets.
- publish the CHIMIA column ‘Highlights in Medicinal Chemistry’.
- inform the community via social media and through the DMCCB newsletter.
Prof. Jean-Louis Reymond, University of Bern
President and Member of the SCS Board of Directors
Dr. Fides Benfatti, Syngenta Cropp Protection AG, Stein
Vice-President, agrochemistry
Prof. Dennis Gillingham, University of Basel
Secretary
Dr. Kristina Goncharenko, Spirochem, Basel
Social Media
Prof. Kathrin Lang, ETH Zürich
DMCCB Column in CHIMIA
Prof. Yimon Aye, EPFL Lausanne
Chemical Biology & LS2
Prof. Nina Hartrampf, University of Zürich
Twitter and events
Dr. Gerhard Müller, Gotham Therapeutics
Swiss Course On Medicinal Chemistry, Leysin
Prof. Leonardo Scapozza, Université de Genève
Treasurer
Prof. Karl-Heinz Altmann, ETH Zürich
Member of the Board
Dr. Christof Sager, Idorsia Pharmaceuticals
Events
Dr. Antonia Stepan, F. Hoffmann-La Roche
EFMC council Member
Dr. Aleksander Stojanovic, Novartis Pharma AG, Basel
Member of the Board
Prof. Jean-Louis Reymond, University of Berne
02. Jun 2022 - 16:30, Université de Genève
Chemical Space Inspired Design of Small Molecules and Peptides
Future Labs Live 2022: Digital, Automated. Connected
07. Jun 2022 - 09:00, Congress Center Basel
This is the world’s most diverse, stimulating, and exciting event for the future of all labs. Start-ups and disruptors will meet lab heads and lab techs, together with the tech & practice innovators: A unique event at a critical time of change!
13th Day of Life Sciences «Competencies in Drug Discovery»
09. Jun 2022 - 09:00, ZHAW Campus Grüental (GA), School of Life Sciences and Facility Management
The symposium aims to discuss projects from different therapeutic indications in an interdisciplinary way and to promote the interaction of biological, chemical and medical competencies.
Peptide Therapeutics Forum 2022
25. Aug 2022 - 09:00, Universität Basel
The event provides an innovative platform to exchange on the various aspects of drug development with a focus on peptides.
8thEuChemS Chemistry Congress (ECC) 2023
28. Aug 2022 - 16:00, Lisbon Congress Centre
The ECC is a scientifically excellent European chemistry meeting that reflects the outstanding research being done in Europe as well as its role in the international scientific community.
SCS Fall Meeting 2022
08. Sep 2022 - 09:00, Universität Zürich, Campus Irchel, Departement für Chemie
The SCS Fall Meeting offers a unique opportunity for all members of the community to share the results of their research initiatives. With nine parallel sessions, two plenary sessions and a huge poster session the event stimulates the exchange of ideas between all generations of chemists.
Swiss Summer School 2022 in Chemical Biology
11. Sep 2022 - 16:00, Eurotel Victoria Les Diablerets
Four days summer school covering a wide range of chemical biology topics.
Swiss Chemistry Science Night 2022
16. Sep 2022 - 17:00, Casino Bern
The evening will be a celebration of discovery and innovation in the chemical sciences.
14th Swiss Course on Medicinal Chemistry 2022
09. Oct 2022 - 18:00, Alpine Classic Hotel
This five-day Medicinal Chemistry School that is organized by the Division of Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology of the SCS will focus on most modern aspects associated with small molecule drug discovery.
International Symposium on Chemical Biology (ISCB) 2022
08. Nov 2022 - 09:00, Campus Biotech
This international meeting of high scientific calibre will bring together leading scientists to feature the latest advances within the broad field of Chemical Biology and foster an open and dynamic dialogue!
SCS Conference on Stereochemistry 2023 (Bürgenstock Conference)
07. May 2023 - 16:00, Hotel Waldstätterhof
The ‘SCS Conference on Stereochemistry’, better known as ‘Bürgenstock Conference’, is an outstanding international chemistry meeting of high scientific quality, with an optimal setting for intense inter-disciplinary discussion.
SCS Fall Meeting 2023
24. Aug 2023 - 13:00, Universität Bern, VonRoll Areal
The SCS Fall Meeting 2022, one of the largest annual research conferences held in Switzerland and offers a unique opportunity for all members of the community to share the results of their research initiatives and to connect with each other.
EFMC International Symposium on Chemical Biology (EFMC-ISCB 2023)
16. Nov 2023 - 09:00, Congress Center Basel
The biennial EFMC-ISMC is a key symposium in the field of medicinal chemistry and drug discovery and it traditionally attracts around 1.000 participants both from industry and academia.
SCS Conference on Stereochemistry 2024 (Bürgenstock Conference)
28. Apr 2024 - 16:00, Hotel Waldstätterhof
The ‘SCS Conference on Stereochemistry’, better known as ‘Bürgenstock Conference’, is an outstanding international chemistry meeting of high scientific quality, with an optimal setting for intense inter-disciplinary discussion.
SCS Conference on Stereochemistry 2025 (Bürgenstock Conference)
04. May 2025 - 16:00, Hotel Waldstätterhof
The ‘SCS Conference on Stereochemistry’, better known as ‘Bürgenstock Conference’, is an outstanding international chemistry meeting of high scientific quality, with an optimal setting for intense inter-disciplinary discussion.
SCS Conference on Stereochemistry 2026 (Bürgenstock Conference)
03. May 2026 - 16:00, Hotel Waldstätterhof
The ‘SCS Conference on Stereochemistry’, better known as ‘Bürgenstock Conference’, is an outstanding international chemistry meeting of high scientific quality, with an optimal setting for intense inter-disciplinary discussion.
Prof. Jean-Louis Reymond, University of Berne
02. Jun 2022 - 16:30, Université de Genève
Chemical Space Inspired Design of Small Molecules and Peptides
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Vol. 70, 12/2016: Life Sciences in Switzerland
Vol. 70, 10/2016: Malaria Vector Control
Vol. 70, 06/2016: NCCR Molecular Systems Engineering
Vol. 68, 12/2014: Life Science START-UPS in Switzerland
Vol. 67, 12/2013: Peptide Science in Switzerland
Vol. 66, 05/2012: Geneva Pharma
Vol. 65, 11/2011: NCCR Chemical Biology
Vol. 65, 01-02/2011: Glycochemistry Today
Vol. 64, 11/2010: Swiss Biotech
Vol. 63, 06/2009: Biotransformations
Vol. 62, 09/2008: Radicals in Chemical Biology
Vol. 61, 11/2007: Metals in Medicine
Vol. 61, 06/2007: Natural Products in Drug Discovery
Vol. 60, 01-02/2006: Pharmaceutical Sciences at Uni Basel
Vol. 59, 11/2005: Modified Oligonucleotides
Vol. 59, 10/2005: Advances in Yeast Biotechnology
Vol. 59, 06/2005: Ecole de Pharmacie de Geneve-Lausanne
Vol. 58, 11/2004: BioValley Life Sciences Cluster
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