Chemistry is helping to improve and maintain accessible human health in a changing world.
Recent News
RSC Take 1... minute for chemistry in health
Get involved in the RSC video competition for young researchers to innovate science communication
Epigenetics
31 January 2012
MedChemComm has published a themed issue on epigenetic medicinal chemistry, guest edited by Rasmus Prętorius Clausen and Mark Bunnage.
Anti-social amino acids gang up
17 June 2012
Scientists have discovered that the amino acid phenylalanine can form the toxic amyloid fibrils that are a hallmark of diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Human Health Policy Activities
Chemistry skills for drug discovery
11 April 2013
An RSC position paper describing the changes that have taken place in the drug discovery sector and the challenges this presents
A list of RSC policy documents and reports relevant to the Human Health roadmap area
Conferences & Events
Target Validation Workshop - A community of practice
30 April 2013, Chemistry Centre, Burlington House, London
Self-Assembly of Biopolymers: Faraday Discussion 166
16 - 18 September 2013, University of Bristol, Bristol, 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.
Networking
Biological & Medicinal Chemistry Sector (BMCS)
BMCS aims to further the interests of all members of the RSC, both industrial and academic, involved in the pursuit and understanding of biologically active molecules
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]
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]
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
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Honorary RSC Fellows Lecture: Coupling Chemistry
Professor Akira Suzuki, Hokkaido University, Japan and Professor Ei-ichi Negishi, Purdue University, US were both recognised for their contribution to synthetic chemistry
The quest for a clean drink
Watch on demand. 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
Outstanding achievement award for research at the chemistry and life science interface.
George and Christine Sosnovsky Award in Cancer Therapy
For outstanding accomplishments in the prevention, control and cure of cancers using chemotherapy, including gene and immunotherapy
Norman Heatley Award
To recognise and promote the importance of inter- and multi-disciplinary research between chemistry and the life sciences
Natural Product Chemistry Award
For studies of the chemistry of natural products. Associated lecture to be known as the Simonsen Lecture. Sponsored by AstraZeneca
Books
Biomedical Imaging
Copyright: 2011Martin Braddock
The focus of this new book is for medicinal chemists on the chemical agents that have been used, or might be required in the future, and the methods of synthesis for inserting the reporter groups. A key reference for academics, postgraduates, researchers, industrialists and professionals working in or joining this field.
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
