ELRIG Hot Topic Networking:

Ion channels; Addressing the new challenges for patient benefit

16 March 2022, 17:00 - 20:30 BST

Event overview:

Ion channels are difficult targets for small molecule drugs due to conserved binding domains and ion filters, however this hasn’t stopped them being exciting targets. This challenge has led to waves of ion channel research when new ideas open up the field from previous dead ends. Once again global pharmaceutical scientists are turning their spotlight on these challenging targets and the opportunities they present.

Schedule:

Welcome to Ion Channels networking at Venomtech and Discovery Park

Welcome to Discovery Park – Martino Picardo (Chairman, Discovery Park)

Speakers:

  1. Danielle McCullough (Senior Scientist, Venomtech Ltd) Starting a career in venom drug discovery, an ECP perspective.
  2. Kelly Gatfield (ion channels team leader, GSK) Current challenges in Ion Channel lead discovery.
  3. Liz Roberts (Senior Director, AZ) current opportunities in Ion Channel discovery.

Chair- Steve Trim – Chief Scientific Officer, Venomtech Ltd

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