TODD Symposium: Translational Chemical Biology
Registration deadline: October 8
This year’s theme, Translational Chemical Biology, represents one of the most innovative and fast-growing fields in drug discovery. The symposium brings together leading experts to explore how the intersection of chemistry and biology is creating new therapies with real-world clinical impact.
Event website: https://pharmacy.uky.edu/outreach/todd-symposium
The symposium will feature several distinguished speakers, including:
- F. Peter Guengerich, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University – “Mechanisms of Cytochrome P450 Catalysis of Complex Reactions: Relevance to Drug Metabolism”
- Amit Choudhary, Ph.D., Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard – “Protein Editing Using Small Molecules”
- Kathie Seley-Radke, Ph.D., University of Maryland, Baltimore County – “Flex-nucleosides: A Strategic Approach to Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Therapeutics”
Additional talks from UK faculty will be presented by:
- Lindsay Czuba, Ph.D., Pharmaceutical Sciences – “Dynamics of Bile Acid Transport: Mechanisms & Modulators”
- Jurgen Rohr, Ph.D., Pharmaceutical Sciences – “Aureolic Acid Anticancer Drugs: A Long Way to the Clinic”
- Yosra Helmy, Ph.D., Veterinary Science – “Quorum-Sensing Inhibitors: A Promising Approach for Controlling Multi-Drug Resistant Salmonella Infections”
- Ashfaqul Alam, Ph.D., Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Genetics – “Small Molecule-Mediated Inhibition of Enteric Pathogens”
A poster session will also be held during the symposium, with abstract submissions open until October 8.
In addition to knowledge-sharing, the symposium offers valuable networking opportunities for attendees to connect with leading experts and explore collaborative research opportunities. Registration is free and must be completed online by October 8.