Thanks to the international large-scale genome sequencing efforts, we now possess complete knowledge of the genetic codes of man and many model organisms. In this genomic era, traditional genetic and biochemical approaches are no longer sufficient to process or take advantage of the vast amount of DNA sequence information available. Complementary to systematic DNA mutagenesis and RNA interference studies, chemical compounds are particularly suited for genome-wide high-throughput experiments. This is because sophisticated technologies have been developed in the meantime for chemical ligand synthesis, screening and identification. With their help new biological targets and drug-like lead structures for therapeutic applications emerge. The Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) is funding a large project which is unique in the world, the National Genome Research Net. The common strand weaving the genome network together is the endeavor to investigate diseases that have a high incidence in Germany or that are particularly important for health policy due to the prolonged suffering and premature death of the people affected. These diseases include cancer, cardiovascular diseases and diseases of the nervous system. Moreover, infections and inflammation as well as diseases linked to environmental factors are being investigated. Small molecule driven biological research is currently rapidly evolving. We therefore want to discuss and evaluated front end topics of this field.

TOPICS COVERED ARE:

- Smart Assays
- Novel Screening Technologies
- New Chemistries / New Libraries / Natural-Product-Derived Chemical Entities
- Chemogenomics / Pharmacogenomics
- Systems Biology

The program will start on Monday noon and end on Tuesday noon to allow for convenient travel the same days. Each session will include up to date reports from invited speakers link followed by plenary discussions to address needs and visions for further developments and applications. A small number of poster abstracts will be selected for short (5 min) oral presentations.

We encourage very much young researchers to participate; no registration fee for doctoral students; a number of travel grants will be made available (see fees). Please send abstracts for poster presentations to  info@chemical-genomics.de

We also offer limited space for commercial shows (see fees).

Please note that the number of participants is limited. Therefore, early registration is recommended!

LOCAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE:

Antonius Dikmans, Juta Eichler, Ronald Frank, Markus Kalesse, Florenz Sasse, Vitor dos Santos, Ken Timmis