🏅 We're proud to announce the recipient of the 2026 UCB-Ehrlich Award for Excellence in Medicinal Chemistry🏅 🤵 Prof. Christian Hackenberger (Leibniz-Institute for Molecular Pharmacology, DE) Join us in congratulating him for his outstanding research contributions to the fields of medchembio👏

📃 #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

🏅 We're proud to announce the recipient of the 2026 Nauta Pharmacochemistry Award for Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology 🏅 🤵 Prof. Stefan Laufer (University of Tübingen, DE). Join us in congratulating him for his exceptional contributions to medicinal chemistry and chemical biology! 👏

📰 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. 🔗 Read the full interview here: buff.ly/BpnDmry

📃 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

⏲️ OC deadline March 31 is approaching! Don’t miss your chance to present an oral communication. Poster abstracts accepted after March 31 (until April 29) with a EUR 50 handling fee. 🔗 buff.ly/3EZMabL #MedicinalChemistry #DrugDiscovery #ChemicalBiology #ComputationalChemistry

🚀 Looking to start your research career? Our Drug Discovery & Medicinal Chemistry group at IQAC‑CSIC is offering two paid JAE‑Intro 2026 internships in medicinal chemistry / chemical biology. 📎 See full call in the attachment 📅 Deadline: April 1st 🔎 More info: lnkd.in/egQ-XmqS

⏰️ 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

📘 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

🚀 New resource available for the Medicinal Chemistry community! A concise poster summarizing key best‑practice guidance in Medicinal Chemistry is now available. 🧪 Feel free to download, print, and share it in your lab 👉 Access the high‑definition poster here: buff.ly/FTjoQGu

🎉 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 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

As 2025 ends, we sincerely thank you for your trust and support of EFMC. Wishing you a joyful festive season and a prosperous New Year! Warm regards, Luc Van Hijfte (EFMC President) Gianluca Sbardella (EFMC President Elect)

📃 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

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

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

📢 The next Publishing Academy edition is approaching! Join professional editors from Chemistry Europe / Wiley-VCH for a one-day course on writing, publishing, and communication, ideal for early-career researchers. 📅 November 13 ⏰ Register by November 10 🔗 buff.ly/Wt7jvqE

⚠️ Less than 10 days to register ! ⚠️ On November 20th, MedChemBioPoster Online (#MCBPoster25) is back! 🏆 Prizes up to 150 euros ⏳ Deadline: November 13th 🔗 www.efmc.info/web/medchemb...