Chemistry is helping to improve and maintain accessible human health in a changing world.
News Stories

Healthier sausages
01 March 2012
Hard saturated fat in foods could be replaced by a gel without compromising on texture

David Willetts Announces Synthetic Biology Roadmap
04 January 2012
David Willetts has announced the creation of a Synthetic Biology Roadmap, due for release this Spring.

Silk delivers drugs without the pain
12 December 2011
Microneedle system made from silk protein can be formulated with drugs with no need to refrigerate them
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'
Human Health Policy Activities
A list of RSC policy documents and reports relevant to the Human Health roadmap area
Conferences & Events

21st IUPAC International Conference on Physical Organic Chemistry: ICPOC21
9 - 13 September 2012, Durham University, UK
Biomolecular Thermodynamics
Institute of Physics,
Rutherford Lecture Theatre,
76 Portland Place,
London,
United Kingdom
26 November 2012 09:00 - 27 November 2012 17:00
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
enGENEious
Christ Church,
Oxford,
United Kingdom
25 June 2012 09:00 17:00
4th RSC/SCI symposium on GPCRs in Medicinal Chemistry
Lilly UK,
Warwick Room,
Confrence Centre,
Windlesham,
United Kingdom
17 September 2012 09:00 - 19 September 2012 12:30
Networking
Biological & Medicinal Chemistry Sector (BMCS)
Biological & Medicinal Chemistry Sector (BMCS)
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

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. Sponsored by UCB
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.
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





