The 2016 Medicinal Chemistry Gordon Research Conference will feature talks on the cutting edge of the discipline that include the first disclosure of clinical compounds, targets and technologies that advance the science. Matthew Marx of Mirati Therapeutics is putting together the scientific program; please see below the sessions that are currently being developed and contact Matt if you have any suggestions as these sessions evolve toward the publication of the preliminary program in December. The scientific program will culminate with a "Late-Breaking Topics" session organized by Brock Shireman of Janssen. This session comprises late-breaking results on important clinical candidates across therapeutic areas. Finally, the conference will wrap up on Thursday evening with the Keynote address organized by the Chair.

We strongly encourage attendees to submit poster presentations as the poster sessions have been an essential outlet for thoughtful discussion and interaction among the conferees. This year, the poster sessions will be organized by Jim Barrow of Johns Hopkins University. 

The 2016 Medicinal Chemistry GRC will continue a tradition of outstanding science presented in a relaxed interactive atmosphere offering a variety of social activities. Vice-Chair Elect Carolyn Dzierba of Bristol-Myers Squibb will organize social events for the week, including hiking, softball, soccer, yoga, biking, running, frisbee golf, and a golf tournament. Please contact Carolyn with any questions regarding these activities.

As we look forward to another outstanding conference in 2016, on behalf of myself, the Vice Chair and the Vice-Chair elect, we welcome your application and particularly encourage the application from those of diverse scientific backgrounds.