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
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📃 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.

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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
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⏰ 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!
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📘 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.

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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
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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
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👨‍🔬 🔬 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.

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🎉 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.

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🏆 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
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✨ 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