Welcome to the 13th Annual Conference ICBS2024

in Toronto, Canada!

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the International Chemical Biology Society (ICBS) and the University of Toronto conference chairs, we are pleased to welcome you to the 13^th ICBS 2024 Annual Conference in Toronto Canada, to be held at the Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)’s research tower.

The ICBS is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting research, educational and career opportunities at the interface of chemistry and biology. In the last twelve years, the ICBS provides an important international forum and serves as an intellectual home for cross-disciplinary scientists from academia, industry, non-profit organizations, and government. The annual ICBS conference, attracting participants from countries around the world, is a key venue for active networking where scientists meet to share ideas, exchange knowledge and advance the field of chemical biology.

This year’s scientific program will center on the theme of “Data-Driven Chemical Biology: Design, Probes, Mechanisms” with a focus on proximity pharmacology and applications of artificial intelligence to both translational and fundamental research. Each year since 2013, the ICBS has a special “Rising Stars” session highlighting the recipients of this award for outstanding young chemical biology scientists. The ICBS Global Lectureship Awarded is also presented with a lecture by the recipient of this prestigious award. One of the sessions is organized in partnership with the European Federation for Medicinal Chemistry as a continuation of our active collaboration and exchanges.

This year’s program will also continue the ICBS conference tradition of fostering collaborations and partnership to advance chemical biology and promote the career development of young chemical biologists. Keynote lectures will feature leaders who are advancing chemical biology, and the scientific sessions and poster presentations will provide opportunities for both established and early career researchers to showcase their research. The opening day, Sunday, October 27, starts with a Trainee Symposium showcasing presentations by students and postdocs, followed by the official opening of the ICBS 2024 Annual Conference with a keynote lecture and welcome reception. The conference continues Monday, October 28^th through Wednesday, October 29^th.

We are excited to welcome you and look forward to interacting with all of you, building new networks and strengthening our bonds of collegiality.

Welcome to ICBS 2024!

Dr. Douglas Auld
ICBS President. Director, Discovery Sciences, Novartis, Cambridge Mass.

Prof. Cheryl Arrowsmith

Chief Scientist of the Structural Genomics Consortium, University of Toronto, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Prof. Mike Tyers

Associate Chief, Innovation and Infrastructure, SickKids Hospital Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto

Location:

Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning

686 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 0A4

(The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) Research Tower)

Early Registration and Abstract Submission End on September 30, 2024

Registration	Abstract submission	Accommodation

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