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Drug Discovery Chemistry is a dynamic conference for medicinal, biophysical, and computational chemists working in pharma, biotech, and academia. Focused on discovery and optimization challenges of small molecule and macrocyclic drug candidates, this event provides many exciting opportunities for scientists to create a unique program to hear presentations most suited to one's interests by going back and forth among concurrent tracks.

Speakers from industry are always strongly represented at this event. In 2025, participating organizations included AbbVie, AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Genentech, GlaxoSmithKline, Janssen, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Novartis, Pfizer, Roche, Sanofi, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, as well as numerous emerging biotech firms.

Drug Discovery Chemistry will return to San Diego from April 13-16, 2026. In the meantime, we invite you to join us at Drug Discovery Chemistry Europe, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, 11-13 November 2025.


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2025 Plenary Keynotes

Christopher J. Helal, PhD

Applying Diverse Small Molecule Strategies to Difficult Targets: Drugging BTK for (Neuro)Immunology

Christopher J. Helal, PhD

Vice President & Head, Medicinal Chemistry, Biogen

Phil Baran, PhD

Simplifying Synthesis with Radicals

Phil Baran, PhD

Chair & Professor, Department of Chemistry, Scripps Research Institute

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About Drug Discovery Chemistry Video

ABOUT THE EVENT

Focused on discovery and optimization challenges of small molecule drug candidates, Drug Discovery Chemistry is a dynamic event for medicinal and biophysical chemists working in pharma, biotech & academia, and will feature:

  • 160 presentations
  • 850 high-level participants from 25+ countries
  • 85+ industry-leading sponsors & exhibitors
  • 100+ posters
  • 40 talks from top pharma
  • Dedicated networking opportunities
  • Interactive breakout & panel discussions
  • The ability to "track-hop" between concurrent meetings
  • Exclusive exhibit & poster viewing hours