Conference

MGMS Symposium – Computational Drug Design – a Tribute to Frank Blaney

October 4th, 2024 at GSK’s Medicines Research Centre in Stevenage

This symposium is organized in honour of Frank Blaney.  Frank was an early adopter of computational chemistry, championing its use in industry and was a founding member of the MGMS.  Known for his innovative work in molecular modelling and drug discovery, Frank’s many associations included Oxford University, Queen’s University Belfast, GSK, Sosei Heptares / Nxera and the MGMS. This meeting brings together leading scientists to discuss their pioneering work in utilizing computational methods to address a wide array of challenges in the biological sciences. The event serves as a platform to celebrate Frank’s legacy and inspire further advancements in the field.

Invited Speakers:

1. Tim Clark, University of Erlangen

2. Nicola Richmond, Benevolent AI

3. Paul Finn, Oxford Drug Design

4. Ben Tehan, OMass Therapeutics

5. Adrian Mulholland, University of Bristol

6. Steve Gardner, PrecisionLife

7. Alissa Hummer, University of Oxford

8. Nigel Richards, University of Cardiff

9. Irina Tikhonova, Queen’s University Belfast 

The symposium will feature space for poster presentations and commercial exhibits throughout the day. We encourage researchers to present posters and industry partners to showcase innovations during breaks and lunch. Displays should be set up at the start of the day. For submission details, please contact i.tikhonova@qub.ac.uk.

For further details, please visit the event’s webpage at https://irinatkhnv.wixsite.com/fb-symposium