{"id":12408,"date":"2025-11-28T17:09:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T17:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catsci.com\/?post_type=event&#038;p=12408"},"modified":"2026-02-06T14:05:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T14:05:39","slug":"advances-in-small-molecule-drug-development-boston-2026","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/catsci.com\/event\/advances-in-small-molecule-drug-development-boston-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Advances in Small Molecule Drug Development, Boston 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Join us on <strong>February 11th 2026 at the Cambridge Innovation Centre, Cambridge<\/strong>, for a one-day meeting focused on the latest advances in small molecule drug development, exploring the discovery, synthesis, and delivery of novel small molecule therapeutics and conjugates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event encourages open discussion between academia, biotech, and pharma to share knowledge and strengthen collaboration across the development pipeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Novel chemistry-enabled modalities and conjugates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scalable synthesis and process development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital, data, and automation in chemical design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analytical science and in-process control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Future trends in small molecule R&amp;D<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catsci.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Small-Molecule-Boston-2026-Agenda.pdf\">Download Full Agenda<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Featured Speakers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Plenary speaker:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tristan Lambert, William T. Miller Professor of Chemistry, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclopropenium.com\/about-tristan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cornell University<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional speakers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yexenia E. Nieves Quinones, Principal Scientist \u2013 Process Chemistry, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pfizer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pfizer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Karli Holman, Principal Scientist &#8211; Lead Discovery Chemistry, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GSK<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Philippe Bolduc, Senior Scientist &#8211; Synthetic Medicine Design, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biogen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biogen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John Traverse, Executive Director &#8211; Process Chemistry, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kymeratx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kymera Therapeutics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sami Svanb\u00e4ck, CEO, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolubilitycompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Solubility Company<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rob Crook, Director of Chemical Science, <a href=\"https:\/\/catsci.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CatSci<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Badge Registration Form<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration for this event is now closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Should Attend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This conference is for scientists, researchers, and industry professionals involved in the discovery, development, and manufacture of small molecules and conjugates. It offers an opportunity to share experiences, learn from peers, and build connections across different parts of the development journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who should attend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Senior leaders in biotech and pharma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discovery and process chemists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analytical scientists and formulation specialists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital, data, and automation experts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic group leaders and research directors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us to explore how science, technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration are reshaping the future of drug development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Date, Location and Venue<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>February 11th 2026, 09:30 &#8211; 17:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Mosaic, Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3rd Floor, 245 Main Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cambridge, MA 02142<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>United States<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Travel and Parking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend using public transit or a ride-share service to reach Kendall Square where the 245 Main St building is located. The closest public transit station is Kendall on the Red Line. There is a parking garage in the nearby One Broadway building, which can be accessed via Third Street. A map of all recommended parking garages can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/drawings\/d\/1meI8dUaGw03Hx4qU0vesLMgptd2btg84BYkl6Bnl1Ko\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sponsors and Partners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9649a0d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolubilitycompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/catsci.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2019_Solubility_logo_RGB_C.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catsci.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2019_Solubility_logo_RGB_C.png 770w, https:\/\/catsci.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2019_Solubility_logo_RGB_C-350x76.png 350w, https:\/\/catsci.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2019_Solubility_logo_RGB_C-700x152.png 700w, https:\/\/catsci.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2019_Solubility_logo_RGB_C-768x167.png 768w, https:\/\/catsci.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2019_Solubility_logo_RGB_C-150x33.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact Dan Croucher (dan.croucher@catsci.com) for sponsorship information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Organising Committee<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dan Croucher: dan.croucher@catsci.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carlos Cote: carlos.cote@catsci.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay informed on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/catsci-ltd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Join us on February 11th 2026 at the Cambridge Innovation Centre, Cambridge, for a one-day meeting focused on the latest advances in small molecule drug development, exploring the discovery, synthesis, and delivery of novel small molecule therapeutics and conjugates. 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