- 28 Nov 2025
Advances in Small Molecule Drug Development, Boston 2026
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.
The event encourages open discussion between academia, biotech, and pharma to share knowledge and strengthen collaboration across the development pipeline.
Key topics include:
- Novel chemistry-enabled modalities and conjugates
- Scalable synthesis and process development
- Digital, data, and automation in chemical design
- Analytical science and in-process control
- Future trends in small molecule R&D
Featured Speakers
Plenary speaker:
- Tristan Lambert, William T. Miller Professor of Chemistry, Cornell University
Additional speakers:
- Yexenia E. Nieves Quinones, Principal Scientist – Process Chemistry, Pfizer
- Karli Holman, Principal Scientist – Lead Discovery Chemistry, GSK
- Philippe Bolduc, Senior Scientist – Synthetic Medicine Design, Biogen
- John Traverse, Executive Director – Process Chemistry, Kymera Therapeutics
- Sami Svanbäck, CEO, The Solubility Company
- Rob Crook, Director of Chemical Science, CatSci
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Advances in Small Molecule Drug Development Boston 2026
Who Should Attend
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.
Who should attend:
- Senior leaders in biotech and pharma
- Discovery and process chemists
- Analytical scientists and formulation specialists
- Digital, data, and automation experts
- Academic researchers and group leaders
Join us to explore how science, technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration are reshaping the future of drug development.
Date, Location and Venue
February 11th 2026, 09:30 – 17:00
Mosaic, Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC)
3rd Floor, 245 Main Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
United States
Sponsors and Partners
Please contact Dan Croucher (dan.croucher@catsci.com) for sponsorship information.
Organising Committee
Dan Croucher: dan.croucher@catsci.com
Carlos Cote: carlos.cote@catsci.com
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