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Small Molecule Science Takes Center Stage at CoSMoS 2006
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Researchers, journalists and academics with a mission to champion small molecule science will meet for the 3rd annual Conference on Small Molecule Science (CoSMoS 2006) to be held from July 24-27 at the Omni Hotel, San Diego.
The field of small molecules impacts every facet of health, pharmaceutical, environmental and industrial interest.
For example, small molecules play an important role in controlling biological functions for the design of drug candidates, understanding the behavior and science for improving the drug manufacturing process and detecting the impact of chemicals in the environment.
Reflecting topics currently in the news, Dr. Jean-Claude Wolff of GlaxoSmithKline in Stevenage, UK, will present efforts underway based on small molecule science to uncover substituted active ingredients in counterfeit medicines with a presentation titled Investigating Counterfeit Drug Products or Why Does My Antimalarial Cure My Headache But Not Much Else?
Michael P. Balogh, a principal scientist at Waters Corporation and one of the lead organizers of CoSMoS, is a veteran of large-scale conferences focusing on large molecule pursuits.
He saw the need to help build a community of like-minded parties with a bias towards practical science dealing with timely issues.
According to Balogh, "CoSMoS has attracted scientists from all over the world looking to exchange practical experiences, academic research and novel techniques."
By presenting discussion opportunities for the latest scientific thinking in this field, CoSMoS 2006 builds on the momentum of the previous two years.
A few of the highlighted sessions will include the chromatography session chaired by Nelu Grinberg, Ph.D., Senior Principal Scientist at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and editor of the Journal of Chromatography and Small Molecule Science magazines and a session on structural characterization by Oliver McConnell, Ph.D. Director, Chemical and Screening Sciences at Wyeth Research who also edits the Journal of Chirality.
Under the novel techniques session, Dr. Charles McEwen from DuPont in Wilmington, Delaware and Professor Paul Vouros from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts will speak on applications of recently developed technology used in support of wide-ranging and diverse analytical needs.
Information on how to register for the three-day conference or any one-day session is available online.
Registration for the full, three-day conference includes three nights housing (July 24-26) at the Omni Hotel or Sheraton Suites, a "Welcome Mixer" buffet, daily breakfast and lunch and attendance at all group dinners and entertainment events.
Attendees are welcome to bring guests and/or family members and to stay before or after the conference and explore the San Diego area. Pricing for additional guests and extended stays can also be found at conference website.
