📰 The June edition of MedChemBioWatch is out now! 📰 Open the latest issue to catch up on recent highlights, community news, and what is brewing for the weeks ahead. From upcoming events to featured initiatives, everything you need is in one place. 🔗 Read it here: www.efmc.info/medchemwatch...

🚀 One week left to register! Join our 3 experts who will tackle the theme 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸: 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁-𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 👨‍🔬 Anna HIRSCH (HIPS, DE) 👨‍🔬 Nathaniel I. MARTIN (Leiden University, NL) 👨‍🔬 Alessia MICHELOTTI (Bioversys, FR) 📅 June 16 🔗 www.medchembio.online

EFMC Young Scientists - Only a week left to apply for Flash Poster Presentations and Poster Presentations, which are possible until June 16, 2026. Join us in Basel later this year! Stay tuned on buff.ly/lxHbb8W

📃 #EFMC #LiteratureSpotlight 📃 This contribution, provided by Dr G. Jézéquel (Lab. of Coordination Chemistry, Toulouse, FR), discusses the article “Breaking Down Barriers: CorA Effectively Targets Staphylococcal Biofilms in Vitro and in Vivo” by De Benedetti et al., in ChemMedChem. buff.ly/KtyUFz0

📰 The May edition of MedChemBioWatch is here! 📰 Open the latest issue to catch up on recent highlights, community news, and what is brewing for the weeks ahead. From upcoming events to featured initiatives, everything you need is in one place. 🔗 Read it here: buff.ly/p8Q0M3O #MedChemBioWatch 🔬✨

Have you read our latest #MedChemBioConversation?👩‍🔬🔬 Get to know Sara Puglioli, from Philochem, Switzerland 🔍 Dive into our monthly talks with specialists to explore the latest breakthroughs in drug discovery and pick up some valuable advice. www.efmc.info/interviews-e...

📃 EFMC Literature Spotlight 📃 This month's highlight is the article "Incorporation of Ruthenium Polypyridyl Complexes Into DNA Oligonucleotides by Copper-Free Click Chemistry" by Niogret et al. published in ChemBioChem. 🔗 Read the full article here: buff.ly/vfJ5mku #EFMC #LiteratureSpotlight

Have you read our latest #MedChemBioConversation?👩‍🔬🔬 Get to know Christina Schindler from Merck, Germany 🔍 Dive into our monthly talks with specialists to explore the latest breakthroughs in drug discovery and pick up some valuable advice. 🔗 Read the full interview here: buff.ly/fipht66

🎬 #MCBVideo26: The 1𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐁𝐢𝐨 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞! Ready to put your research in the spotlight? 👇 Watch our promo video below to see what it's all about! 📅 Key Dates Deadline to Register: May 27, 2026 Event Dates: June 8 – June 12, 2026 🔗 Learn more and register here: buff.ly/Ojl92vH

📰 The April edition of MedChemBioWatch is here! 📰 Open the latest issue to catch up on recent highlights, community news, and what is brewing for the weeks ahead. From upcoming events to featured initiatives, everything you need is in one place. 🔗 Read it here: buff.ly/KCwvz9S

🚀 Don’t miss out! The deadline for the EFMC-YSN Mentoring Programme 2026 is approaching. 📅 Programme duration: September 2026 – June 2027 ⏳ Application deadline: 15th April 2026 🔗 More information and application link: buff.ly/utGFj80 Apply Today! #EFMC #EFMCYSN

⏰️ Time is ticking! ⏰️ The Novalix PhD Prize celebrates outstanding research in MedChemBio by early-career scientists. Eligible PhD candidates from Europe can win: 💰️ 1000€ prize 🗣️ Talk at EFMC Young Scientists Symposium ✈️ 500€ travel grant ⏰️ Apply by March 31 🔗 buff.ly/wKLW2X5

📃 EFMC Literature Spotlight 📃 This month's highlight is the article “Structure-Based Discovery of Obeticholic Acid Derivatives as Novel Farnesoid X Receptor Partial Agonists with Improved Selectivity and Reduced Off-Target Effects” by Passeri et al., published in ChemMedChem.

📰 The March edition of MedChemBioWatch is here! 📰 Open the latest issue to catch up on recent highlights, community news, and what is brewing for the weeks ahead. From upcoming events to featured initiatives, everything you need is in one place. 🔗 Read it here: buff.ly/LEpfj5K

Have you read our latest #MedChemBioConversation?👩‍🔬🔬 Get to know Zeynep Ates-Alagoz, the newest member of the EFMC Executive Committee and Full Professor at Ankara University, Turkey. 🔗 Read the full interview here: buff.ly/AXy0Y3D

📖 The EFMC Yearbook 2026 is out now! Explore a detailed summary of EFMC’s initiatives from 2025 and get a sneak peek at the thrilling plans for 2026. 🔗 buff.ly/btLwhaa

Only two weeks left until the 23rd EFMC-YSN MedChemBioOnline. Discover how Encoded Library Technologies are revolutionizing medicinal chemistry with our speakers: 👨‍🔬 Michael Waring (Newcastle University, UK) 👩‍🔬 Louise Walport (The Francis Crick Institute, UK) 📅 Mar 10 🔗 buff.ly/DK3wAtg

⏰ Reminder – Happening Thursday! Under Pressure: Understanding and Managing Impostor Syndrome Don’t miss the YSN‑EFMC & EYCN workshop diving into impostor syndrome in academic and research environments. 🌱 📅 26 Feb 💻️ Online 🔗 Register: buff.ly/SmZ9KyQ Registration is required — secure your spot!

🚀 Applications are now open for the EFMC-YSN Mentoring Programme 2026! PhDs and postdocs can receive 1-to-1 mentoring, career training, and guidance from experienced scientists. ⏳ Application deadline: 15th April 2026 🔗 More information and application link: buff.ly/utGFj80

🔬 Jobs Beyond the Bench – Panel Discussion This Thursday! Connect with 3 scientists who pursued unconventional careers. They’ll discuss their journeys, challenges, and insights. 👉 Register and join the conversation! 🔗 lnkd.in/eFmXkTnY

📘 The EFMC Yearbook 2026 is now available! A yearly snapshot of the community, initiatives, and scientific momentum driving medicinal chemistry and chemical biology across Europe. 🔗 Access the Yearbook here: buff.ly/uNexY5R

👨‍🔬 🔬 Have you read our latest #MedChemBioConversation ? Get to know Khaled Essa from Leiden University in the Netherlands 🔍 Dive into our monthly talks with specialists to explore the latest breakthroughs in drug discovery and pick up some valuable advice. 🔗https://buff.ly/hCQFZ2v

📃 EFMC Literature Spotlight 📃 This month's contribution, provided by Dr Tiago Bozzola, discusses the recently published article “A Facile Protocol for C(sp²)–C(sp³) Bond Formation Reactions Toward Functionalized E3 Ligase Ligands” by Maksutova et al. 👉 Read the full paper here: buff.ly/LG9rzh2

📰 The February MedChemBioWatch is out! Catch the latest updates, highlights, and upcoming events in one quick read. 🔗 buff.ly/0bkbiXE

Join us for an online workshop tackling impostor syndrome in research environments. The event features a keynote by Prof. Luis Echegoyen, followed by small-group discussion rooms designed for peer exchange. 📅 26 Feb | 💻️ Online 🔗 buff.ly/SmZ9KyQ Organised by EFMC-YSN & EYCN. Registration required

🎓 EFMC Honorary Fellowship - 2026 Call ✨ The fellowship acknowledges: scientific excellence, long-term commitment, and community service in academia and industry. 🔎 Details and nomination info: buff.ly/TusoH2o 📅 Deadline: 31st March 2026

🎉 Announcing the Novalix PhD Prize for Early Career Researchers! This prize honors outstanding doctoral work in MedChemBio. PhD candidates from Europe can win: 💰️ 1000€ 🗣️ a speaking slot at the EFMC Young Scientists Symposium ✈️ a 500€ travel grant ⏰️ Deadline is March 31 🔗 buff.ly/wKLW2X5

👨‍🔬 🔬 Have you read our latest #MedChemBioConversation ? Get to know Laszlo Petri from the HUN-REN Hungarian Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Hungary.🔍 🔗https://buff.ly/JCKweiX

🚀 Ready to level up your CV? Join us for an upcoming 90-minute online session where Dr Robert Bowles will showcase a CV-building workshop, and industry experts will share practical tips on how to tailor your CV and stand out in today’s competitive job market. 👉 Register here: buff.ly/yeu9ndy

📃 EFMC Literature Spotlight 📃 This edition’s contribution focuses on the article "Multidisciplinary Preclinical Investigations on Ferrocenyl, Ruthenocenyl, and Benzyl Derivatives of Niridazole as New Drug Candidates against Schistosomiasis" by Tanja Karpstein et al. 👉 buff.ly/xLYGUZi

🎉 The YSN welcomes two fresh faces to our board! 👨‍🔬 Tiago Bozzola 👨‍🔬 Massimiliano Runfola We look forward to a fruitful collaboration. Additionally, we thank our leaving members: Chiara Borsari, Piia Kokkonen, Caroline Lanthier, Noemi Martinez Conde, and Maria Korpidou.

📰 The first MedChemBioWatch issue of the year has just arrived! 📰 Dive into our newest newsletter edition, explore our latest updates, and ensure you stay informed about our upcoming events. 🔗 buff.ly/m0cJQm3

🏆 EFMC Awards 2026 - Deadline is approaching 🏆 Each of the three awards includes: 📄 A diploma 💰 €7,500 🎤 Invitation to deliver a headline presentation at EFMC Medicinal Chemistry 2026 🔗 Apply here: buff.ly/Bcjtt6s ⏱️ Submission deadline: January 31, 2026

🔬 Have you read our latest #MedChemBioConversation? 👩 Get to know Anne Valade from UCB, Belgium!🧪 Dive into our monthly talks with specialists to explore the latest breakthroughs in drug discovery and pick up some valuable advice. 🔗 Read the full interview here: buff.ly/9PMKV8m

🏆 EFMC Prizes 2026 🏆 📢 Deadline is approaching, January 31, 2026 👉 Apply here: buff.ly/fmVFoBa

Interested in a MedChemBio career in Denmark or Croatia? Or simply curious about the inspiring journeys of fellow researchers? Join us for the EFMC-YSN Career Webinar. You’ll hear from 5 accomplished young scientists as they share their experiences. 📅 Jan 22, 15:00–17:00 CET 🔗 buff.ly/Ok5ABgI

✨ What a year! The Young Scientists Network is grateful for all the amazing activities, collaborations, and support we’ve shared in 2025. 🎉 Wishing you a joyful festive season and an inspiring New Year ahead! #YoungScientists #ThankYou #HappyHolidays #NewYear2026

🚀 Job Opportunity! Monte Rosa is hiring a Computational Medicinal Chemist to join their innovative team. If you’re passionate about leveraging computational tools to accelerate drug discovery and make a real impact in the biotech space, this is your opportunity! 🔗 Apply now:

📃 EFMC Literature Spotlight 📃 This contribution focuses on the article “Toward Anti-Herpesviral PROTACs: Assessing the Challenges for Targeted Protein Degradation on the Example of Kaposi’s Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Latency-Associated Nuclear Antigen” by Berwanger et al. 📖 buff.ly/uV9xZ4h

📰 The December issue of MedChemBioWatch has just arrived! 📰 Dive into our newest newsletter edition, explore our latest updates, and ensure you stay informed about our upcoming events. 🔗 buff.ly/x5bFcOd

🚀 Want to become a skilled peer reviewer? Join the EFMC Reviewer Academy, led by editors from Chemistry Europe / Wiley-VCH. ✅ Free online course ✅ Interactive workshop & Q&A (next session: Dec 15) ✅ Hands-on review assignment 👉 Apply now: buff.ly/WHa1PTD

🏆 EFMC Awards 2026 - Call for Nominations 🏆 To celebrate remarkable contributions in Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology, the EFMC will confer three awards in 2026. ⏱️ January 31, 2026

📢 The 5th and final Lunch & Learn session is coming! Join us to explore Targeting RNA with Small Molecules" with 👨‍🔬🔬 Federico Riu (Italian Institute of Technology, IT), Elena Mencarelli and Kateryna Demchenko (Université Côte D'Azur, FR). 📅 Dec 9, 13:00 CET/12:00UK. 🔗https://buff.ly/P4eJkNK

Join us for the 7th EFMC² Tandem Talk to hear about P-site-binding TEAD inhibitors, including structure-based refinement and their mechanism of action. Our sponsor, Optibrium, will also discuss their advanced drug discovery tools. 📅 December 4 🔗 buff.ly/sacyw1W

🌟 The EFMC-Young Scientists Network is recruiting! 🌟 We’re looking for motivated early-career researchers to join us as Supporting Members and help shape the future of our community. 📅 Apply by December 16 🔗 buff.ly/Lh0x51d

🚨 Deadline Extented Unitl November 17th! 🚨 💊 Join us on November 20th for the 2025 MedChemBioPoster Online (#MCBPoster25)! 🧠 From 10 AM to 6 PM, share YOUR research on LinkedIn as a poster and compete to win prizes (up to 150 euros)! 🏆 👉 Register here: buff.ly/vY5o2Fk

🎉 EFMC GRANTS 2026 for Young Academic Scientists – Applications Now Open! 🎉 The EFMC is offering grants to support the participation of young academic scientists in EFMC-organised events. 📅 Deadline: 12 February 2026 🔗 buff.ly/k1bu02U

Join Wiktor Szymanski, Nadja A. Simeth-Crespi, Johannes Broichhagen, and Jana Volaric for MedChemBioOnline on Photopharmacology. Discover innovative light-responsive compounds used in modulating biological functions. 📅 Nov. 25 🔗 buff.ly/umzJAAr

📃 EFMC Literature Spotlight 📃 This edition’s contribution will focus on the recently published article “Novel Pyrazolo [1,5-a]−1,3,5-Triazine Derivatives as CDK7 Inhibitors: Synthesis and Biological Insights in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Models” by D. Carbone et al. 🔗 buff.ly/Glod3p1

👨🔬 Have you read our latest hashtag#MedChemBioConversation ? Get to know Samuele Cazzamalli from Philochem AG, Switzerland!🧪 Dive into our monthly talks with specialists to explore the latest breakthroughs in drug discovery and pick up some valuable advice. 🔗 buff.ly/70Fu4wv