The symposium focuses on various aspects of his research which spans over several decades and has had significant importance for both the scientific community and patients. Take this opportunity to listen to a smorgasbord of exciting science in the area of chemical biology and medicinal chemistry. Overall, the symposium in honour of Peter G. Schultz’s work promises to be a stimulating and informative event that highlights the remarkable achievements of one of the leading figures in chemical biology and offers an opportunity for researchers to engage in meaningful discussions and collaborations.
Moderator: Thomas Lundbäck, AstraZeneca
Confirmed speakers
Peter G. Schultz, The Scripps Research Institute, USA
Simon Elsässer, Karolinska Institutet
Ola Engkvist, AstraZeneca, Chalmers University of Technology
Amelie Eriksson Karlström, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Christian Hedberg, Umeå University
Lars Lannfelt, BioArctic, Uppsala University
Sara Mangsbo, Uppsala University
Program
To be announced.
Venue
The symposium will take place at Svenska Läkaresällskapet, Klara Östra kyrkogata 10, Stockholm.
Time schedule
The symposium will start with registration at 09:00 on November 9 and will end at 17:00.
Registration fee
Academy SEK 2300
Industry SEK 3600
Members at Apotekarsocieteten SEK 2900
For registrations made after September 15 an additional 1000 SEK will be added to the registration fee. The registration fee includes lunch and coffee.
All prices are excluding VAT.
Scholarship
There is an excellent opportunity for PhD student and Post doc to get travel costs and registration fee covered by Apotekarsocieteten scholarship. More information here.
The Scheele Award
Since 1961, in honour of Carl Wilhelm Scheele, famous Swedish chemist and pharmacist, the Swedish Pharmaceutical Society has bestowed the Scheele Award on prominent scientists in drug research or related disciplines. By tradition, a symposium focused on the prize winner’s area of expertise follows the award ceremony.
Program Committee
Susanna Abrahmsén-Alami, AstraZeneca
Fredrik Almqvist, Umeå University
Anna-Lena Gustavsson, SciLifeLab
Sophia Hober, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Pär Mattsson, University of Gothenburg
Lisa Bandholtz, Apotekarsocieteten, Swedish Pharmaceutical Society
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