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Computational Chemistry in the Life Sciences: An Industry-Academia Forum
Overview
BiOrbic SFI Bioeconomy Research Centre, Crystal3 MSCA Consortium and UCD School of Chemistry are delighted to present a forum on the advantages and applications of computational approaches in the life sciences. This event is delivered by leading industry experts from Cresset, an innovative provider of software and contract research solutions based in Cambridge, UK.
Computational methods have the power to provide faster and more innovative solutions than traditional experimental techniques. In this knowledge transfer event, learn how these cutting-edge approaches are applied in a commercial sphere to increase R&D efficiency, using proven, targeted case studies and ventures. Gain insight into specialist commercial outsourcing, and how this can deliver expert scientific knowledge, experience and sophisticated methods to accelerate your research in a cost effective manner.
This is a hybrid event, with the capacity for participants to attend remotely. Please find registration at the bottom of the page.
Who should attend?
Registrations are welcome from any industry representatives who are interested in the application of computational methods to their work.
Please note, due to limited capacity, in-person attendance will be prioritized to those from industry and affiliated academic collaborations and spin-outs.
1:1 confidential discussions
The Cresset team will be on hand to provide receive strategic consultancy to your research. Schedule your free 1:1 confidential meeting with our experts to learn how computational methods and expertise from Cresset Discovery can accelerate the delivery of your project goals by removing roadblocks and sparking fresh ideas for your work.
Agenda
This will be a hybrid day with the option to join in-person or virtually. Please note that as there is a limited capacity, we will prioritize in-person attendance to representatives from industry and affiliated academic collaborations and spin-outs.
| Time (BST) | Title | Presenter |
| 09:00 | Registration | |
| 09:15 | Welcome | Morgan Morris, University College Dublin |
| 09:30 | An introduction to Cresset software, science and Discovery and its application in life sciences research | Rob Scoffin, Cresset |
| 10:30 | Break | |
| 10:40 | Case study: Developing a new class of anti-fungal drugs | Martin Slater, Cresset |
| 11:00 | Round table discussion: How to foster cross-disciplinary translational research |
Rob Scoffin, Cresset Breandán Kennedy, Crystal3 Kevin O'Connor, BiOrbic Paulina Szklanna, UCD |
| 11:30 | 1:1 confidential meetings with Cresset | |
Event sponsors
| AnNuvitE | BiOrbic | Centre for Synthesis and Chemical Biology | Cresset | Crystal3 Consortium | University College Dublin School of Chemistry |
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Location
University College Dublin campus, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland, D04 V1W8.