Chemistry is helping to improve and maintain accessible human health in a changing world.
News Stories
Science Question Time - the future of drugs
26 October 2011
David Fox, RSC Science Associate joined the panel for the latest Science Question Time - the future of drugs
The Francis Crick Institute
13 October 2011
Formerly known as the UKCMRI, The Francis Crick institute will bring together the country's best physical, biomedical and clinical scientists and foster collaborations
Faster acting drugs
22 September 2011
Ionic liquid versions of current drugs could reach their targets in the body more quickly
Government Life Sciences Adviser
25 July 2011
David Willetts has invited George Freeman MP to advise him on the life sciences
Human Health Policy Activities
Healthcare Innovation in the UK
21 June 2011
An RSC position statement on the current state of the pharmaceutical industry and recommendations for the future of the sector
Chemical Sciences and Society Summit (CS3) 2011
The 3rd annual Chemical Sciences and Society Symposium (CS3) took place 13-15 September 2011, Beijing, China on the theme of 'Chemistry for Better Health'
Conferences & Events
2nd RSC Symposium on Chemical Biology for Drug Discovery
AstraZeneca,
Nucleus Auditorium,
Alderley Park Conference Centre,
Macclesfield,
United Kingdom
20 March 2012 09:00 - 21 March 2012 17:00
21st IUPAC International Conference on Physical Organic Chemistry: ICPOC21
9 - 13 September 2012, Durham University, UK
Directing Biosynthesis III
19 - 21 September 2012, University of Nottingham, UK
Divisions in Focus
Chemistry Biology Interface Division
The CBID is open to all members of the RSC as a society-wide grouping representing the interests of the chemistry-biology interface
Embraces subjects ranging from bio-organic/natural products through organometallics to aspects of organic polymers, natural or man-made.
Meetings and workshops
Organic Chemistry Poster Symposium
5 December 2011 - The Chemistry Centre, London
Nucleic Acids as Diagnostics & Therapeutics
Royal Society of Chemistry,
The Library,
Burlington House,
London,
United Kingdom
14 December 2011 09:30 17:30
Carbohydrate analysis and glycomics: where next?
Charles Darwin House,
London,
United Kingdom
21 March 2012 09:00 19:00
Networking
Bioorganic Group on MyRSC
Log in or register to view this group. The group acts to promote Bio-Organic chemistry principally by organising meetings [External Link]
Biotechnology Group on MyRSC
Log in or register to view this group which is the focal point for members who have an academic or industrial interest in the chemical aspects of biotechnology [External Link]
Carbohydrate Group on MyRSC
Log in or register for communication about the Carbohydrate Group and its activities. [External Link]
Protein and Peptide Group on MyRSC
Log on or register to view this group. Their mission is to maintain the logical progression of molecular science from chemistry into other sciences [External Link]
Public Activities
The quest for a clean drink
Wednesday 7 December 2011, 6.30pm. Phil Souter discusses the challenges faced in making potential water sources drinkable using chemical technology.
Salt - are we eating too much?
Recent headlines suggest salt is bad for us but are we eating too much?
Prizes and Awards
Khorana Prize (Open 2012)
Outstanding achievement award for research at the chemistry and life science interface. Sponsored by UCB
George and Christine Sosnovsky Award in Cancer Therapy (Open 2012)
For outstanding accomplishments in the prevention, control and cure of cancers using chemotherapy, including gene and immunotherapy
Norman Heatley Award (Open 2012)
To recognise and promote the importance of inter- and multi-disciplinary research between chemistry and the life sciences
Natural Product Chemistry Award (Open 2012)
For studies of the chemistry of natural products. Associated lecture to be known as the Simonsen Lecture. Sponsored by AstraZeneca
Books
Neglected Diseases and Drug Discovery
Copyright: 2011Mike Palmer
An invaluable guide to successful practice in neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and highlights best practice to guide the ongoing drug discovery effort.
Marine Pollution and Human Health
Copyright: 2011R E Hester
This book discusses marine pathogens, pollution and toxic algal blooms and their impact on coastal ecosystems and human health.
Human Health Funding
Funding Opportunities in Human Health
Funding for chemical science research relating to human health can be obtained from a number of sources.
Journals
