Interest Groups are member driven groups which exist to benefit Royal Society of Chemistry members, and the wider chemical science community, in line with the RSC's strategy and charter.
Aims
BMCS aims to further the interests of all members of the Royal Society of Chemistry, both industrial and academic, involved in the pursuit and understanding of biologically active molecules.
The predominant areas include:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Agrochemicals
- Flavours
- Fragrances
Activities
- Public promotion of the crucial role played by chemistry in the modern industrial environment.
- Organisation of scientific meetings and symposia.
- Support for educational activities in the UK.
- Advising the Royal Society of Chemistry on policies that directly affect the BMCS.
News: January 2019
The Royal Society of Chemistry Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Sector is proud to announce Professor C Robin Ganellin FRSC, Emeritus Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at University College London, as the inaugural inductee of RSC-BMCS Hall of Fame and winner of the associated Medal 2018.
The Sector is also proud to announce that the Malcolm Campbell Memorial Prize for 2019 has been awarded to Dr Christopher W. Murray, Astex Pharmaceuticals, Dr Patrick Angibaud, Janssen-Cilag and Professor Herbie Newell, Northern Institute for Cancer Research (NICR), Newcastle University as representatives of the wider team who collaborated to discover and develop erdafitinib.
Community
We also have an online community, which is based on MyRSC, for anyone who shares our interests.
We are always looking for new members who are keen to get involved and to help organise our activities. If you would like to find out more please contact the Secretary.
BMCS also encourages you to connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter (@RSC_BMCS)
How to Join
RSC members can join the Biological & Medicinal Chemistry Sector (BMCS) by updating their details in the “My communities and subscriptions” tab of the online RSC membership area. Please click here to login and add to your list of Interest Groups.
Quick links
Awards and Grants
The BMCS committee have chosen to further support their community through a range of awards and funding opportunities.
Forthcoming events
Forthcoming events organised by the Biological & Medicinal Chemistry Sector (BMCS).
MyRSC Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Group
You will be required to register for MyRSC, then you can sign up to become a member of this group.
The European Federation of Medicinal Chemistry (EFMC)
The RSC BMCS is an adhering organisation of the EFMC.
Contact the Secretary
For further information on the Biological & Medicinal Chemistry Sector (BMCS) you can contact the Secretary, Dr Stuart Cameron CChem FRSC.
Support for interest groups
Useful information and resources for all RSC interest groups.
Also of Interest
Advanced Medicinal Chemistry
This course material gives real-life examples of drug discovery and information on the drug discovery process through an industrial context
Glycochemistry & glycobiology in ChemComm
This web-based themed issue showcases high quality papers in the field of chemical biology, specifically research that deals with glycochemistry and glycobiology
Downloadable files
2018 BMCS PhD Symposium ReportCommittee
Chair
Dr Andrew Williams CChem FRSC
Treasurer
Mrs E Wellingham MRSC