November 1, 2025
Call for Abstracts: Northeast Regional Discussion (NERD) 2025
Worcester, MA
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Advances in Medicinal ChemistryWe invite researchers to submit abstracts for oral presentations in the field of medicinal chemistry, focusing on the latest innovations in drug design, discovery, and development. Topics of… Read More
We invite researchers to submit abstracts for oral presentations in the field of medicinal chemistry, focusing on the latest innovations in drug design, discovery, and development. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, small molecule therapeutics, biologics, structure-based drug design, and emerging strategies for targeting disease pathways. Presentations highlighting interdisciplinary collaborations, or addressing challenges such as drug resistance are especially encouraged. This session aims to showcase cutting-edge research and foster collaborations within the medicinal chemistry community.
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Analytical ChemistryGeneral call for analytical chemistry poster presentations |
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Chemical BiologyGeneral call for chemical biology poster presentations |
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Chemical EducationGeneral call for chemical education poster presentations |
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Chemical Education to Position Students for Successful CareersWe invite researchers and educators to submit abstracts for short oral presentations in the field of chemical education. We welcome topics that span a wide range of pedagogical improvement s… Read More
We invite researchers and educators to submit abstracts for short oral presentations in the field of chemical education. We welcome topics that span a wide range of pedagogical improvement strategies. Particular interests include, but are not limited to, chemical educational tools to help engage students in learning, improve performance, and better prepare them for careers in pharmaceutical industry; studies and implementations of new and established tools, such as AI, ChatGPT, online tools, etc.; methods for helping students develop in-lab skills; strategies for helping students develop broadly useful, transferable skills; and strategies for preparing and on-ramping upper-level chemistry students into pharmaceutical careers.
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Computational ChemistryGeneral call for computational chemistry poster presentations |
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Emerging Trends in Organic SynthesisWe invite researchers, academics and professionals in the field of organic chemistry to share their work and insights on the latest breakthroughs in the field. Abstract topics include, but a… Read More
We invite researchers, academics and professionals in the field of organic chemistry to share their work and insights on the latest breakthroughs in the field. Abstract topics include, but are not limited to, synthetic organic chemistry, new methodologies, insight into mechanisms, organocatalysis and natural product chemistry. This event will provide an exciting platform for knowledge exchange, discussions on cutting-edge research, and collaboration opportunities.
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Exploring Frontiers in Analytical Chemistry: Emerging Trends and TechniquesWe will highlight the latest advancements in analytical chemistry, showcasing cutting-edge techniques, innovative methodologies, and their diverse applications in academic and industrial set… Read More
We will highlight the latest advancements in analytical chemistry, showcasing cutting-edge techniques, innovative methodologies, and their diverse applications in academic and industrial settings. Attendees will gain insights into emerging trends in the field, from novel instrumentation and data analysis approaches to breakthroughs in environmental, pharmaceutical, and materials analysis. We encourage attendees to submit abstracts on any topics related to analytical chemistry methodology or applications.
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General PostersGeneral call for poster presentations |
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Green ChemistryGeneral call for green chemistry poster presentations |
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Green Chemistry: Paving the Way for Sustainable Pharmaceutical InnovationWe invite researchers to submit abstracts for oral presentations in the field of green chemistry, focusing on innovative approaches to sustainable pharmaceutical development and education. T… Read More
We invite researchers to submit abstracts for oral presentations in the field of green chemistry, focusing on innovative approaches to sustainable pharmaceutical development and education. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, environmentally friendly synthetic pathways, renewable feedstocks, green catalysis, sustainable drug formulations, and advancements in reducing waste and energy consumption in pharmaceutical processes. Presentations showcasing interdisciplinary collaborations, case studies of industrial applications, and educational advances are encouraged. Submissions that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and integrate systems thinking approaches to address global challenges are particularly welcome.
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Innovations in Chemical Biology for Advancing Pharmaceutical DevelopmentWe invite researchers to submit abstracts for oral presentations in the field of Chemical Biology emphasizing advancements that have implications in the development of pharmaceuticals. Topic… Read More
We invite researchers to submit abstracts for oral presentations in the field of Chemical Biology emphasizing advancements that have implications in the development of pharmaceuticals. Topics of interests include, but are not limited to, protein activator, inhibitor or degrader development, innovative imaging strategies, methods to perturb signaling pathways, biomolecule tagging strategies, probe design, novel bioorthoganol approaches and more. Presentations that highlight translational research are especially encouraged. This session aims to attract scientists from academia and industry to promote collaboration and provide networking opportunities for scientists from all levels of research.
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Inorganic ChemistryGeneral call for inorganic chemistry poster presentations |
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Inorganic Chemistry in the Service of Pharmaceutical/Health SciencesWe invite researchers from all areas/levels to submit abstracts for presentations of their work that integrate inorganic chemistry and pharmaceuticals/medicine. Topics could include, but are… Read More
We invite researchers from all areas/levels to submit abstracts for presentations of their work that integrate inorganic chemistry and pharmaceuticals/medicine. Topics could include, but are not limited to, catalysis for the synthesis of small molecules, MRI contrast agents, materials for biological applications, bioinorganic chemistry, and use of inorganic complexes in medicinal chemistry. Presentations highlighting the collaborative nature of developing/studying these processes are encouraged.
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Leveraging Computational Chemistry to Propel Innovations in Pharmaceutical SciencesThis session will explore the transformative potential of computational chemistry in advancing pharmaceutical research and development. We invite researchers to submit abstracts on topics in… Read More
This session will explore the transformative potential of computational chemistry in advancing pharmaceutical research and development. We invite researchers to submit abstracts on topics including, but not limited to, molecular design and optimization, machine learning and artificial intelligence applications, drug property prediction, and virtual screening. This event provides a unique opportunity for academic and industry scientists to network and share the latest advances in accelerating drug discovery through computational methods.
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Medicinal ChemistryGeneral call for medicinal chemistry poster presentations |
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Organic ChemistryGeneral call for organic poster presentations |
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Polymer ChemistryGeneral call for polymer chemistry poster presentations |
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Polymers/Biologics Applied in Drug DiscoveryWe invite researchers to submit abstracts for oral presentations in the fields of polymers and biologics, focusing on the latest innovations in drug development. Topics of interest include, … Read More
We invite researchers to submit abstracts for oral presentations in the fields of polymers and biologics, focusing on the latest innovations in drug development. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, large molecule therapeutics, biologics, polymers in drug delivery, and oligonucleotides. We especially welcome presentations that highlight interdisciplinary collaborations or address challenges in monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), oligonucleotides, adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors, and polymeric drug delivery vesicles. This session aims to showcase groundbreaking research and foster collaborations within the polymers and biologics community.
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Undergraduate ResearchGeneral call for undergraduate poster presentations |
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