Creating Connections with Heterocycles

The Heterocyclic Compounds GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.

From a foundation of heterocyclic compounds, scientists forge solutions to benefit humans and to expand human knowledge. As one of the longest-running Gordon Research Conferences, the 2023 Heterocyclic Compounds GRC will continue to provide a platform for disclosures of new strategies for the discovery, synthesis, incorporation, and application of powerful heterocycles. Whether medicinal or process chemists, speakers include aspects from initial hit discovery to process scale formulations. The complex interactions leading to a wide range of biological activity can be probed, enhanced, and harnessed through heterocyclic compounds. Natural products continue to pique our imagination and desire for invention. In some cases, catalysis is both derived from heterocycles and leads to their synthesis. The innovation of new chemical methodology and a fundamental mechanistic understanding connects it all.

The exciting lineup of invited academic and industrial speakers inspire by example and anticipate interacting with fellow attendees for a revitalizing week of informal discussions at poster sessions, meals, beverage breaks, and group activities.

Heterocyclic compounds are fundamental to catalysis, synthesis, natural products, materials, biology, medicine, and beyond, and attendees are encouraged to present posters focusing on unpublished, cutting-edge research.