JBIC symposia

In the spring of 2021, JBIC is hosting three 2.5 h online-only Symposia featuring some of the hottest topics in Bioinorganic Chemistry

The symposia will feature 5–6 speakers in two subsequent sessions, in total about 2.5 hours of focused content and discussion. Targeted to the online-only format, each contribution will be 15 min, plus five minutes discussion. There will be virtual Breakout rooms with each individual speaker during the break after each session in order to facilitate interaction with participants (especially PhDs and postdocs).

The symposia will be online only and broadcasted as a life event through Zoom. Registration until 24 h before the event is mandatory for participation.

Participation to all events is organized via Eventbrite.com, which also has details of speakers and registration:

1^st JBIC Symposium „Artificial Metallocatalysis towards in vivo applications”

Date: April 29, 2021, 14 – 17 h CET (Central European Time = UTC+2).

The design of artificial metalloenzymes is a hot topic in Bioinorganic Chemistry. Novel chemistry can be engineered into known enzyme scaffolds, either by modifying the enzyme or the cofactor. Clever catalyst design enables the realization of bioorthogonal catalytic reactions in vivo. Applications include the production of value-added chemicals from microorganisms, the complete re-programming of microbes as "chemical factories", the in situ activation of drugs, and many more. This symposium shines light on the most recent developments in this rapidly developing area of Bioinorganic Chemistry, presented by some of the leading scientists of the field.

To register follow this link.

2^nd JBIC Symposium „ Energy Conversion inspired by Bioinorganic Chemistry“

Date: May 4, 2021, 14 – 17 h ET (Eastern Time = New York Time = UTC-4).

Energy Conversion and Storage is one of the mega topics of the future, and as such also a hot topic in Bioinorganic Chemistry. Building on established knowledge of biological systems, novel chemistry is needed to transform small molecules into valuable feedstock. This symposium shines light on the most recent developments in this rapidly developing area of Bioinorganic Chemistry, presented by some of the leading scientists of the field.

To register follow this link.

3^rd JBIC Symposium „Nanomaterials for Bioinorganic Chemistry Applications“

Date: Middle of May – Check website for details!

The design of inorganic nanomaterials is a hot topic in Inorganic Chemistry, with applications ranging from coatings to new materials, electrodes and sensors, energy conversion and storage, all through to medicinal chemistry. With material properties tailored through composition as well as through particle size & shape this symposium will focus on innovative nanomaterials for challenges in biological inorganic chemistry, e.g. imaging, delivery of therapeutics, and other bio-related uses. This symposium features some of the leading scientists of the field particularly from Asia.

To register follow this link.