Cresset is pleased to host our annual European User Group meeting in Cambridge at the lovely Madingley Hall June 20-21, 2012. This two day event features software training with our exciting new products followed by an interesting scientific program including presentations from partners, customers and researchers. The agenda is currently in development and scientists are encouraged to contact us to enquire about providing a presentation. To see details of last years program please see here.
Event Program
June 20, 2012- Software Training & Dinner
Four complimentary training sessions are available to provide new users with an introduction to Cresset software and experienced users with expert problem solving tactics. Training session spaces are limited by laptop availability and have completely filled up in past years, so please register now to secure your spot.
In addition to the training opportunities, we have organized a walking tour of historic Madingley Hall and are pleased to host a dinner the evening of Wednesday June 20th. Please register to express your interest and we will provide you with more event details.
| 12.00 | Complimentary lunch for trainees | |
|---|---|---|
| 13.00 | Training for Medicinal Chemists Part I Learn how FieldStere will spark yuor imagination to give novel directions for your chemistry. FieldStere’s generates novel, diverse bioisosteres that increase diversity and protextion in drug discovery projects. |
Training for Computational Chemists Part I Learn how to use Cresset tools to gain a deeper understanding of the SAR and likely binding of active molecules to a target even when a 3D structure is not available. |
| 14.30 | Coffee Break | |
| 15.00 | Training for Medicinal Chemists Part II Work with FieldAlign, learn how select the best template, work with your GUI and design your next drug. Pick up some tricks for using FieldAlign in the Design a Molecule Competition, and improve your chances of winning an iPad2. |
Training for Computational Chemists Part II Work with FieldScreen to choose innovative starting points when switching chemotypes or moving to a new lead series. |
| 16.30 | Close | |
June 21, 2012- Scientific Presentations and Case Studies
We are developing a program that includes interesting scientific presentations on a range of topics relevant to medicinal and computational chemists. Please contact us to enquire about presentation opportunities. The program will begin at 9.15AM and conclude at 4:00PM.
| 8.45 | Registration |
|---|---|
| 9.15 | Dr Rob Scoffin, Cresset: Welcome |
| 9.30 | Dr Jon Mason, Heptares: Using complete water network energetics to asses druggability and investigate SAR – with a focus on new GPCR structure |
| 10.00 | Dr Mark Mackey, Cresset – New science from Cresset |
| 10.30 | Coffee & Networking |
| 11.00 | Dr Peter Ertl, Novartis: Intelligent Automatic Bioisoteric Design (or How to Win Cresset’s Design a Molecule Competition!) |
| 11.30 | Dr Andy Vinter, Cresset: Using the XED Force Field to Gain Insights into Agonism and Antagonism |
| 12.00 | Dr Alan Rothaul: Drug Repositioning |
| 12.30 | Lunch and Software Demonstrations |
| 13.40 | Dr Uta Gerhard, University of Hatfield: NMR in Drug Metabolism |
| 14.10 | Dr Matthew Segall, Optibrium |
| 14.40 | Dr Tim Cheeseright, Cresset: Meet Bob |
| 14.50 | Afternoon Tea & more Networking |
| 15.20 | Dr Ronnie Palin, RedX |
| 15.50 | Dr Rob Scoffin, Cresset: Final remarks |
| 16.00 | Departure |
As usual, we are delighted to offer this event at absolutely no cost to attendees. Please contact us for more details and register now to ensure you secure a space.
