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, Zifo RnD Solutions, 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
Dr. Michelle Frei, University of California San Diego (Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry)
25. Sep 2023 - 16:30, Universität Bern, Departement für Chemie und Biochemie
Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry: «Chemigenetic tools for live-cell fluorescence microscopy»
Ilmac Conference Day1: Swiss Women in Chemistry Evening
26. Sep 2023 - 16:30, Messe Basel
The 2023 SWC Networking Event is a followup of the SWC inauguration event that took place in 2019 and provides a platform for female researchers in our community to exchange experiences and to increase their visibility.
Dr. Michelle Frei, University of California San Diego (Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry) (2)
26. Sep 2023 - 16:30, Universität Zürich, Campus Irchel, Departement für Chemie
Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry: «Illuminating Cells»
Dr. Michelle Frei, University of California San Diego (Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry) (3)
27. Sep 2023 - 17:15, Université de Fribourg
Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry: «Chemigenetic tools for live-cell fluorescence microscopy»
Dr. Michelle Frei, University of California San Diego (Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry) (4)
28. Sep 2023 - 16:15, EPFL Lausanne
Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry: «Chemigenetic tools for live-cell fluorescence microscopy»
Dr. Michelle Frei, University of California San Diego (Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry) (5)
29. Sep 2023 - 10:45, Universität Basel
Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry: «Chemigenetic tools for live-cell fluorescence microscopy»
Dr. Michelle Frei, University of California San Diego (Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry) (6)
29. Sep 2023 - 10:45, University of Geneva
Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry: «Chemigenetic tools for live-cell fluorescence microscopy»
Online-Workshop: Five rules for effective writing in the sciences
10. Oct 2023 - 17:00, Online Conference
In this interactive workshop, we'll go through the top five tips when it comes to good science writing.
Dr. Kurt Püntener, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Basel
14. Nov 2023 - 16:30, Universität Zürich, Campus Irchel, Departement für Chemie
«Catalysis at Roche - the key enabler towards sustainable processes for our pipeline molecules»
DIAC Fellowship Lecture 2023
EFMC International Symposium on Chemical Biology (EFMC-ISCB 2023)
16. Nov 2023 - 09:00, Congress Center Basel
The EFMC-ISCB 2023 is co-organized by the European Federation for Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology (EFMC) and the Swiss Chemical Society, Division for Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology (DMCCB).
Dr. Kurt Püntener, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Basel
20. Nov 2023 - 17:30, University of Geneva
«Catalysis at Roche - the key enabler towards sustainable processes for our pipeline molecules»
DIAC Fellowship Lecture 2023
DMCCB Basel Symposium 2024
02. Feb 2024 - 09:00, Biozentrum, Lecture Hall U1.131
This one-day symposium is organized by the Swiss Chemical Society, Division Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology. The goal is to stimulate a stronger cooperation among persons working in different areas of medicinal chemistry and chemical biology. Scientists from applied and fundamental research, from industry, education, and regulation are welcome.
8th ECP (“European Chemistry Partnering”) - The first Industry Speed Dating Event
06. Feb 2024 - 10:00, Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
Start-ups and SMEs meet Corporates and Investors. The background is that chemistry or chemical and biochemical know-how is included in 97% of all products.
LS2 Annual Meeting 2024
14. Feb 2024 - 09:00, University of Lausanne
The LS2 Annual Meeting brings together scientists from all nations and backgrounds to explore the large spectrum united under the umbrella of Life Sciences. The Topic of the 2024 edition is “Exploring the Wonders of Life”.
Swiss Biotech Day 2024
22. Apr 2024 - 11:00, Congress Center Basel
In 2024, the Swiss Biotech Day will again offer high-level experts from the life sciences industry the space and the time (one and a half days) to network, discuss and discover trends in R&D, manufacturing, data management, artificial intelligence and innovative financing.
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.
Swiss Summer School 2024 on Chemical Biology
25. Aug 2024 - 16:00, Bergün
The Swiss Summer School in Chemical Biology aims to provide PhD students, Post-Docs and industrial scientists from Switzerland and abroad with an interactive seminar week in beautiful alpine settings to expand their scientific horizon with latest developments, present their own work as posters and short presentations, and interact with speakers from Academia and Industry for networking and career development.
SCS Fall Meeting 2024
05. Sep 2024 - 09:00, Department of Chemistry University of Fribourg
The SCS Fall Meeting 2024, 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.
Peptide Therapeutics Forum 2024
12. Sep 2024 - 09:00, Universität Basel
The event provides an innovative platform to exchange on the various aspects of drug development with a focus on peptides.
Swiss Chemistry Science Night 2024
20. Sep 2024 - 17:00, Casino Bern
The evening will be a celebration of discovery and innovation in the chemical sciences.
Swiss Chemistry Science Night 2025
20. Sep 2024 - 17:00, Casino Bern
The evening will be a celebration of discovery and innovation in the chemical sciences.
15th Swiss Course on Medicinal Chemistry 2024
13. Oct 2024 - 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.
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 Fall Meeting 2025
12. Sep 2025 - 09:00, University of Zurich, Department of Chemistry
The SCS Fall Meeting 2025, 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.
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.
Dr. Michelle Frei, University of California San Diego (Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry)
25. Sep 2023 - 16:30, Universität Bern, Departement für Chemie und Biochemie
Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry: «Chemigenetic tools for live-cell fluorescence microscopy»
Dr. Michelle Frei, University of California San Diego (Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry) (2)
26. Sep 2023 - 16:30, Universität Zürich, Campus Irchel, Departement für Chemie
Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry: «Illuminating Cells»
Dr. Michelle Frei, University of California San Diego (Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry) (3)
27. Sep 2023 - 17:15, Université de Fribourg
Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry: «Chemigenetic tools for live-cell fluorescence microscopy»
Dr. Michelle Frei, University of California San Diego (Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry) (4)
28. Sep 2023 - 16:15, EPFL Lausanne
Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry: «Chemigenetic tools for live-cell fluorescence microscopy»
Dr. Michelle Frei, University of California San Diego (Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry) (5)
29. Sep 2023 - 10:45, Universität Basel
Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry: «Chemigenetic tools for live-cell fluorescence microscopy»
Dr. Michelle Frei, University of California San Diego (Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry) (6)
29. Sep 2023 - 10:45, University of Geneva
Prix Schläfli 2023, Chemistry: «Chemigenetic tools for live-cell fluorescence microscopy»
Dr. Kurt Püntener, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Basel
14. Nov 2023 - 16:30, Universität Zürich, Campus Irchel, Departement für Chemie
«Catalysis at Roche - the key enabler towards sustainable processes for our pipeline molecules»
DIAC Fellowship Lecture 2023
Dr. Kurt Püntener, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Basel
20. Nov 2023 - 17:30, University of Geneva
«Catalysis at Roche - the key enabler towards sustainable processes for our pipeline molecules»
DIAC Fellowship Lecture 2023
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