The symposium, dedicated to the theme “Strategies for Addressing Challenging Targets”, will explore cutting-edge strategies for overcoming hurdles in drug discovery, such as structural complexity, dynamic nature, or elusive biochemical mechanisms. This event will engage professionals and students, with a platform for innovative discussions and collaboration to shape the future of drug discovery and tackle target therapeutics. From targeting protein-protein interactions to addressing the complexities of undruggable targets, the event promises a comprehensive overview of pioneering methods and techniques.

Selected Speakers

• Stefanie Flohr, Novartis, Germany
• Sascha Hoogendoorn, University of Geneva, Switzerland
• Pablo Rivera-Fuentes, University of Zurich, Switzerland
• Joseph Rogers, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
• Nicolas Thomä, EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland

Scientific Organizing Committee

• Christoph Sager, leadXpro AG, Switzerland (Chair)
• Nina Hartrampf, University of Zurich, Switzerland
• Dennis Gillingham, University of Basel, Switzerland
• Fides Benfatti, Syngenta, Switzerland