Introduction

Inorganic chemistry and the use of metals in therapeutic drugs have become increasingly important over the last couple of decades (e.g. cis-platin).  More recent research is being undertaken in fields such as cancer, arthritis, diabetes and cardiovascular medicine.  

DD10 will highlight the importance of inorganic chemistry to medicine and healthcare.  The latest research will be presented and discussed.

Please note that the meeting will now take place at the University of Durham. The dates have not altered.

Topics

Topics that will be covered in the discussion meeting include:

• Metals in practical healthcare and other consumer goods, including personal care, wound care, antibacterials, anti microbials
• Therapeutics, including development of metallodrugs (Pt, Au and other metals) for use as anti-cancer treatments, anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic drugs, and the development of radiopharmaceuticals
• Diagnostics, including the role of metals in contrast agents for medical imaging and magnetic resonance imaging
• Role of vitamins and minerals in the above.

Who should attend?

DD10 lies at the interface of inorganic chemistry with medicinal chemistry, biology and radiology, and aims to bring together researchers with an interest in metals in medicine and healthcare from a range of disciplines (inorganic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, formulation chemistry) and researchers from academia and industry.

Scientific Committee

Professor Peter J Sadler FRS (co-chair)
University of Edinburgh, UK 

Professor David Parker FRS (co-chair)
University of Durham, UK

Maurice Webb, UK

Dr Jonathan Rourke 
University of Warwick, UK

Dr Roberto Motterlini 
Northwick Park Institute for Medical Research, UK

International Advisory Committee

Professor Michael J Hannon 
University of Birmingham, UK

Dr Anne-Kathrin Duhme-Klair
University of York, UK

Professor Sue Berners-Price 
University of Western Australia 

Professor Janice Aldrich-Wright 
University of Western Sydney, Australia

Professor A Kirsch-De Mesmaeker 
Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium

DrPatrick McGowan
University of Leeds, UK