Conference Description
Heterocyclic compounds are an integral feature in modern chemical science. They are foundational in their ability to inspire the development of novel synthetic methods and strategies. Their representation in complex molecule architectures presents unique and intriguing challenges that demand original solutions. Heterocycle units also serve crucial functions; for instance, they can establish the optimal structural and electronic characteristics to engender a targeted biological response. The heterocyclic compound exists as a connective thread, bringing together innovators in catalysis, medicinal and biological chemistry, synthesis, and materials science.
At the 2019 Heterocyclic Compounds GRC, we will see an array of presentations signifying the state-of-the-art in heterocycle chemistry. Cutting-edge presentations from domestic and international leaders in total synthesis, catalysis, methods development, bioorganic chemistry, and pharmaceutical science will comprise the week, reflecting the contemporary problems and ingenious solutions that our field provokes. An impressive slate of poster presentations will highlight additional advances in heterocycle science. The coastal campus of Salve Regina in beautiful Newport provides an excellent setting for stimulating scientific discussions. We hope you will join us at the GRC for what promises to be one of the most exciting chemistry conferences of the year.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by February 16, 2019. Please check back for updates.
New Synthetic Methods Toward Heterocyclic Compounds
Discussion Leaders
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Carolyn Anderson (Calvin College, USA)
Speakers
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Tianning Diao (New York University, USA)
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Joseph Topczewski (University of Minnesota, USA)
Catalysis in Heterocyclic Contexts
Discussion Leaders
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Scott Pollack (Merck & Co., Inc, USA)
Speakers
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Robert Phipps (University of Cambridge, United Kingdom)
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Alexander Radosevich (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA)
Route Development and Optimization to Bioactive Heterocycles
Discussion Leaders
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Jason Herr (Albany Molecular Research, Inc., USA)
Speakers
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Yi-Yin Ku (AbbVie, USA)
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Nicholas Magnus (Eli Lilly and Company, USA)
Heterocycles in Complex Molecule Synthesis
Discussion Leaders
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Aaron Aponick (University of Florida, USA)
Speakers
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Joshua Pierce (North Carolina State University, USA)
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Jieping Zhu (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland)
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Christopher Beaudry (Oregon State University, USA)
Inventions in Heterocycle-Based Functionalization
Discussion Leaders
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Thomas Beauchamp (Eli Lilly and Company, USA)
Speakers
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Daniel Weix (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA)
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Maria Christina White (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA)
Heterocycles as a Platform for Advances in Synthesis
Discussion Leaders
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Catharine Larsen (University of California, Riverside, USA)
Speakers
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Daniel Seidel (University of Florida, USA)
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Uttam Tambar (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, USA)
Methodological Breakthroughs with Heterocyclic Compounds
Discussion Leaders
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Terry Lebold (Janssen Research & Development, USA)
Speakers
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Keary Engle (The Scripps Research Institute, USA)
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Yoshiaki Nakao (Kyoto University, Japan)
The Interplay of Heterocyclic Compounds and Biological Inquiries
Discussion Leaders
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Suzie Stevenson (Carthage College, USA)
Speakers
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Alison Narayan (University of Michigan, USA)
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Steven Townsend (Vanderbilt University, USA)
Prospects in Heterocyclic Chemistry: Synthesis and Related Studies
Discussion Leaders
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Dionicio Martinez (Drexel University, USA)
Speakers
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Amos Smith (University of Pennsylvania, USA)
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John Wood (Baylor University, USA)
