Symposium: Computational Drug Design - A Tribute to Frank Blaney

This symposium is organized in honour of Frank Blaney. Frank was an early adopter of computational chemistry, championing its use in industry and was a founding member of the MGMS. Known for his innovative work in molecular modelling and drug discovery, Frank’s many associations included Oxford University, Queen’s University Belfast, GSK, Sosei Heptares and the MGMS.

This meeting brings together leading scientists to discuss their pioneering work in utilizing computational methods to address a wide array of challenges in the biological sciences. The event serves as a platform to celebrate Frank’s legacy and inspire further advancements in the field.

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The meeting will address research areas:

Quantum Calculations in Biology

Computational Methods in Drug Discovery

Multi-Scale Simulations

AI in Drug Discovery

Invited Speakers:

Tim Clark, University of Erlangen

Nicola Richmond, Benevolent AI

Paul Finn, Oxford Drug Design

Ben Tehan, OMass Therapeutics

Adrian Mulholland, University of Bristol

Steve Gardner, PrecisionLife

TBA, Nxera

Irina Tikhonova, Queen’s University Belfast

The symposium will be held on October 4th, commencing at 9:30 AM and concluding at 4:30 PM. Please stay tuned for the release of the detailed program schedule.

To foster a collaborative and engaging scientific exchange, we have capped the number of participants at around 150. We encourage you to secure your spot promptly for this groundbreaking event, which will delve into the exciting applications of computational methods at the intersection of chemistry and biology!

Registration fee: £80 for non-MGMS members, £55 for MGMS members, and £50 for students

Host or Publisher Molecular Graphics and Modelling Society