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1st MMCS – Emerging Drug Discovery Approaches against Infectious Diseases
Part of the Molecules Medicinal Chemistry Symposium series
8 Sep 2017, Barcelona, Spain
Antiinfective Agents, Drug Structural Classes, Biological Targets, Resistance Mechanisms
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Welcome from the Chairs
Dear Colleagues,
It is with great pleasure that I announce the 1st Molecules Medicinal Chemistry Symposium (MMCS2017), focused on the topic of emerging drug discovery approaches against infectious diseases. The Symposium will be held at the School of Pharmacy and Food Sciences of the University of Barcelona (Spain) on September 8th, 2017.
The 1st MMCS seeks to gather together experts in the field of medicinal chemistry of anti-infective agents, and aims to provide a forum for discussion regarding novel drug structural classes, therapeutic approaches, biological targets, and resistance mechanisms, which can pave the way for the development of optimized therapies against bacterial, protozoan, viral, and fungal infections.
The Symposium is organized by MDPI, the publisher of the open-access journal Molecules.
I look forward to seeing you in Barcelona.
Best regards,
Prof. Diego Muñoz-Torrero
On behalf of the Organizing Committee
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8 September 2017
Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, Barcelona, Spain
Conference Awards 500€ (2)
Please feel free to download our MMCS 2017 poster.
Conference Chair
Prof. Diego Muñoz-Torrero |
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Confirmed Speakers
Prof. Kelly Chibale Talk: "Cell-Based Medicinal Chemistry Optimization of High-Throughput Screening Hits |
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Prof. Maria Laura Bolognesi Talk: "Sustainable multi-target drugs for neglected tropical diseases caused by |
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Prof. John Kelly Talk: "Highly sensitive bioluminescence imaging models for Chagas disease drug discovery" |
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Prof. Jean-Marie Pagès Talk: "Intracellular Accumulation of Drugs: Molecular Approach and Imaging |
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Dr. Benoît Laleu Talk: "Current Pipeline of Antimalarial Therapies" |
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Conference Secretariat
Lucia Russo
Matthias Burkhalter
Jiahua Zhang
Email : molecules2017@mdpi.com
Tel. +34 936397662
Sponsoring Opportunities
For information regarding sponsoring opportunities, please contact Antonio Peteira.
E-Mail: antonio.peteira@mdpi.com
Tel.: + 34 936397662
Conference Chairs
molecules2017@mdpi.com
MDPI
sara.martinez@mdpi.com
[Not defined]
kristjana.xhuxhi@mdpi.com
Instructions for Authors
- Create an account on Sciforum.net and follow the procedure to "Submit a New Abstract" in your User Home.
- Indicate which thematic area is best suited for your research.
- Submit a 200-word abstract in English.
- The deadline to submit your abstract is 15 June 2017. You will be notified by 30 June 2017 about the acceptance for poster presentation.
- Upon submission, you can select if you wish to also be considered for oral presentation. Following assessment by the Chair, you will be notified by 30 June 2017 in a separate email whether your contribution has been accepted for oral presentation.
Maximum poster size limited to 70x100cm, vertical orientation preferred. Please print your poster prior to the conference.
A plan of the poster session will be circulated later on.
- All accepted abstracts will be available online in Open Access form on Sciforum.net.
- All accepted abstracts will be published in the journal Proceedings.
- Participants of this conference are cordially invited to contribute with a full manuscript to our special issue "Emerging drug discovery approaches against infectious diseases" in the journal Molecules.
- This themed collection is closely aligned with the scope of the event. The submission deadline for this special issue is 8 November 2017. The conference participants will be granted a 20% discount on the publishing fees.
- Molecules is indexed by the Science Citation Index Expanded and the Social Sciences Citation Index (Web of Science) and has an Impact Factor of 2.861 (Journal Citations Reports, 2016).
Conference Venue
The conference will be held at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences of the University of Barcelona, Spain.
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Barcelona
Barcelona is the capital and largest city of Catalonia and is Spain's second largest city, with a population of over one and half million people (over five million in the whole province).
This city, located on the northeastern Mediterranean coast of Spain, has a rich and diverse history, with its roots dating back to Roman times when it was a settlement called ‘Barcino’.
In 1992, Barcelona gained international recognition by hosting the Olympic games which brought about a massive upturn in its tourism industry.
This had the effect of changing the city in ways that are still felt today, with neighborhoods that were renovated (and in some cases, leveled), updates to the public transportation system, and an intense focus on modern design, that permeates all aspects of life in Barcelona, from public buildings to something as simple as a park bench or an event poster.
For visitors, this has translated into the very modern, yet incredibly old city you see now in the 21st century, where new elements work to both preserve and celebrate both the city’s heritage and origins.
Barcelona is similar to other large cosmopolitan European cities with plenty of outdoor markets, restaurants, shops, museums, and churches. The city is also very walkable, with an extensive and reliable Metro system for more far-flung destinations. The core center of town, focused around the Ciutat Vella ("Old City"), provides many opportunities for enjoyment for those looking to experience the life of Barcelona, while the beaches the city were built to provide locations for sun and relaxation during the long periods of agreeably warm weather.
For a complete overview, see wikitravel.org.
Travel and Accomodation
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. The city combines modern and historic architecture in a unique way.
You can visit the official website of Barcelona Turisme for further information. | ![]() |
Some reasons to choose Barcelona - More info
Accommodation
We want your stay in Barcelona during the conference to be as good as possible. With that in mind, we have agreed a 10% discount with several hotels to make your accommodation choice a bit easier.
We are delighted to announce that the following three hotels, located a step away from the conference venue, will offer a discounted price for all attendees to the 1st Molecules Medicinal Chemistry Symposium:
- Hotel Madanis: The Hotel Madanis offers 30 exclusive rooms where care has been taken to the last detail.
- Hotel Madanis Liceo: Modern design care, excellent connections with all Barcelona, and services designed for your comfort.
- Apartamentos Madanis: Tourist apartments for 1-5 people, fully equipped, offering guests the possibility to enjoy their visit to Barcelona with all the comforts.
Please add the discount code ‘molecules’ while making your reservation.
Atiram Hotels will also offer 10% discount on room booking:
- Oriente Atiram, Alba Hotel and Meson Castilla Atiram: Located in Las Ramblas, have a fantastic central location, next to Plaza Catalunya and the famous Boqueria market, 25 minutes away (by metro) from the conference venue.
- Arenas Atiram: The Arenas Atiram Hotel offers a highly personalized service together with very friendly, elegant facilities, only a few meters away from the conference venue.
- Tres Torres Atiram: Located in the center of one of the best residential neighborhoods of Barcelona, next to the distinguished commercial and leisure districts Diagonal Avenue, 2 km away from the conference venue.
Please add the discount code ‘MMCS17’ while making your reservation.
To ensure availability, we encourage you to book your accommodation as soon as possible.
Getting to Barcelona
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Once in Barcelona:
Public Transport (Bus & Metro): www.tmb.cat
Local Trains: www.fgc.cat
Public taxis can apply four types of fares in Barcelona. These fares must be visible inside the taxi, and are usually printed on a sticker over the window. Finally, the amount payable must be indicated on the taximeter.
Visa Requirements
Citizens of the EU and the EFTA
Citizens of EU and EFTA countries must present valid personal identification, an ID card or a passport. No visa is required.
Regardless of their citizenship, family members of EU and EFTA citizens must present a valid passport and they must have a specific residence permit from a Schengen country (no visa required). Otherwise a visa must be obtained.
For more information, see http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/en/ServiciosAlCiudadano/InformacionParaExtranjeros/Paginas/Inicio.aspx.
EU Countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.
EFTA Countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland.
Schengen Countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.
Citizens of the USA and Canada
A valid passport is required. No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
Third-Country Nationals
A valid passport is required and in some cases a visa must be obtained prior to entering Spain. For more information, check http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/en/ServiciosAlCiudadano/InformacionParaExtranjeros/Paginas/RequisitosDeEntrada.aspx.
Travel Insurance
Subscription to an insurance plan to protect you from the high costs of illness or accident during your stay in Spain is a prerequisite for obtaining your visa. You should obtain adequate travel, health and accident insurance before you depart from your country. The organizers are not responsible for personal injuries, or loss of, or damage to, private property belonging to the congress participants.
Letter of Invitation
A letter of invitation can be requested during the registration process using the "comments" field. The letter will be sent to you by email once the registration fees has been received. Letters of invitation do not include responsibility of, and, do not imply any financial support from the conference organizers.
Symposium Awards
The sponsor, Molecules, offers two awards to our participants at the Symposium:
1. Best Poster Award (1): 500€.
2. Best Oral Presentation Award (1): 500€
The nominations will be assessed by the Organizing Committee.
Registration Fees
Early Registration (until 15 June 2017)
- Academic and Student: 50 EUR
- Non-academic: 100 EUR
Late Registration (from 15 June 2017 to 18 August 2017)
- Academic and Student: 80 EUR
- Non-academic: 130 EUR
The registration fee must be paid latest one month after registration and includes attendance of all conference sessions, morning/afternoon coffee breaks and lunch.
To register later than 18 August 2017 or for onsite registration, please contact the Conference Secretariat.
Cancellation Policy
Participation to the conference is considered final only once the registration fees have been paid. The number of participants is limited, once the number of paid registrations reaches the maximum number of participants, unpaid registrations will be cancelled.
Cancellation of paid registration is possible under the terms listed below:
> 2 months before the conference | Full refund but 10 EUR are retained for administration |
> 1 month before the conference | Refund 50% of the applying fees |
> 2 weeks before the conference | Refund 25% of the applying fees |
< 2 weeks before the conference | No refund |
Conference Photos
Welcome Message by the conference Chair Prof. Diego Muñoz-Torrero.
Our MDPI colleagues getting ready to welcome the attendees.
Busy time at the registration desk!
Dr. Kelly Chibali and Dr. Maria Laura Bolognesi's opening talks.
Round of questions and answers.
Time for discussion during the coffee break.
Poster Session.
Afternoon Session.
Closing Remarks and Awards Ceremony
Best Poster Awardee Francesc Rabanal.
Our MDPI Barcelona Conference Team.
We hope to see you all in the next edition!
Conference Schedule
You can now download the conference program and the abstract book of the 1st Molecules Medicinal Chemistry Symposium (MMCS), Barcelona (last update August, 25).
Program Structure – 1st MMCS – 8 September 2017, Barcelona |
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Sessions |
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Morning
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8:00 – 8:45 |
Check-in |
8:45 – 9:00 |
Introduction |
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9:00 – 9:45 |
Chair: Diego Muñoz-Torrero Kelly Chibale, Cell-based medicinal chemistry optimization of high-throughput screening hits towards orally active antimalarial and antituberculosis agents |
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9:45 – 10:30 |
Maria Laura Bolognesi, Sustainable multi-target drugs for neglected tropical diseases caused by trypanosomatids: dream or reality? |
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10:30 – 11:00 |
Coffee break |
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11:00 – 11:45 |
Chair: Kelly Chibale Benoît Laleu, Current pipeline of antimalarial therapies |
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11:45 – 12:00 |
Rodolfo Lavilla, Multicomponent reactions with heterocycles: a source of novel scaffolds for antiparasitic and antiviral agents |
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12:00 – 12:15 |
Lakindu Samaranayake, Structure guided design of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae topoisomerase I inhibitors |
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12:15 – 12:30 |
Caterina Pont, Design of potential antimalarial agents based on a homology model of Plasmodium falciparum glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase |
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12:30 – 14:00 |
Lunch & Poster Session |
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Afternoon
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14:00 – 14:45 |
Chair: Kelly Chibale John M. Kelly, Highly sensitive bioluminescence imaging models for Chagas disease drug discovery |
14:45 – 15:00 |
Fernando Albericio, Structure–activity relationship of Arg10–teixobactin: A recently discovered antimicrobial peptide |
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15:00 – 15:15 |
Andrea Trabocchi, Diversity-oriented synthesis and chemical genetics of peptidomimetics to address lead discovery of anti-infective agents |
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15:15 – 15:30 |
Alicia Boto, The search of new antimicrobial agents, by site-selective peptide modification |
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15:30 – 16:00 |
Coffee break |
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16:00 – 16:45 |
Chair: Diego Muñoz-Torrero Jean-Marie Pagès, Antibiotic translocation and membrane barrier: New insights to combat bacterial resistance |
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16:45 – 17:00 |
Florenci González Adelantado, Design and synthesis of cysteine protease inhibitors |
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17:00 – 17:15 |
Ramon Eritja, Lipid–oligonucleotide conjugates forming G-quadruplex (lipoquads) as potent inhibitors of HIV entry |
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17:15 – 17:30 |
Nataliya Sanina, Nitrosyl [2Fe-2S] ferredoxin mimetics as new nitric oxide donating antibacterial agents |
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17:30 – 17:45 |
Hazem Sawalha, Cultivated and natural plant flora with antibacterial action collected from Palestine |
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17:45 – 18:00 |
Closing remarks & Awards ceremony |
P. Poster Exhibition
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S1. Morning Session
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