Pharmaceutical & medicinal chemistry plays a pivotal role in drug discovery, development, and optimization, integrating chemistry with biological sciences to create effective therapeutic agents. Advances in molecular modeling, high-throughput screening, and computational drug design have accelerated the identification of novel compounds with targeted pharmacological effects. Researchers focus on structure-activity relationships (SAR) to enhance drug potency, selectivity, and safety while minimizing adverse effects. Green chemistry principles are increasingly applied to synthetic pathways, reducing environmental impact and improving sustainability in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Innovations in nanomedicine and prodrug design further enhance drug delivery, improving bioavailability and patient outcomes. The evolving landscape of Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry also explores personalized medicine, utilizing genomic and proteomic data to develop tailored treatments for complex diseases, ensuring more effective and precise therapeutic interventions.
Title : Fighting antibiotic resistance: Eliminating implant infections in humans without antibiotics
Thomas J Webster, Brown University, United States
Title : Novel polymer-mediated therapeutic options for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
Title : Turning problems into opportunities via small molecule design
Brian Blagg, University of Notre Dame, United States
Title : Durable surface-confined metal-terpyridine architectures for electrochromic applications
Olena Zenkina, Ontario Tech University, Canada
Title : Advances in plasma-based waste treatment
Hossam A Gabbar, Ontario Tech University, Canada
Title : Application of the Michaelis-Menten formalism to hydrocracking-related reactions and analysis of the features of the reactors
Orchidea Maria Lecian, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy