Programme 2021

The University of Siena – Department Of Biotechnology Chemistry & Pharmacy
Department of Excellence 2018-2022
announces the Eighth Edition of its unique
European Workshop in Drug Synthesis
for researchers from Universities and Pharmaceutical Industries

Meeting Schedule
May 21st, 2021

15:00 – 15:15  Opening of the virtual meeting and start of work 
15:15 – 15:30  Short communication: Prof. Bruno Botta
15:30 – 16:15  Plenary lecture: “From the Beam hashish test to an orphan drug: discovery and development of the cannabinoquinoid VCE.004.8
Prof. Appendino
16:15 – 16:45  Keynote:  “New Strategies for the Synthesis of PTP4A Phosphatase Inhibitors
Prof. Wipf
16:45 – 17:15  Keynote:  “Identification of the elusive DS2 interaction site in the extrasynaptic GABAA receptor
Prof. Frolund
17:15 – 17:45  Keynote:  “Translating Organic Synthesis into Therapeutic Products
Prof. Schinzer
17:45 – 18:15  Keynote:  “Academic Drug Discovery:  Playing to the Strengths to Address Challenging Targets and Unmet Medical Needs
Prof. Huryn
18:15 – 19:00  Plenary lecture: Prof. Liotta
19:00 – 19:15 Event closing and presentation of IX EWDSy

This is a free virtual meeting.
To participate, please click here to register.