Welcome to OMC2022

Welcome to the joint conference of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) Organic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology divisions. Originally scheduled for July 2020 however, due to Covid restrictions, rescheduled to Sunday 20 November to Wednesday 23 November 2022.

Located at the University of Wollongong, we have a fantastic program of speakers representing industry and academia including a Diversity in Chemistry Symposium to open our Conference.

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Scientific Program

With more than 350 delegates expected and 30 plenary/keynote presentations, the conference will span all aspects of organic/medicinal chemistry and chemical biology practiced in Australia and around the world.

In addition to a full program of scientific and social/networking events, there will be time to explore Wollongong and surrounding areas while newtworking.

The Venue

Wollongong is a short trip by train or car from Sydney and is in the heart of the NSW surf coast. It has a vibrant beach and food culture. The conference will be held on the beautiful University of Wollongong campus which is located less than 5 minutes drive from the heart of Wollongong, with various accomodation options serviced by a free campus shuttle

Plenary Speakers

Professor Kate Jolliffe, Associate Dean
Research Education,
University of Sydney - Australia

Professor Corey Stephenson

University of Michigan - USA

Professor Vy Dong
University of California - USA

Professor Ryan Shenvi
Scripps Research - USA

A. J. Birch Medal Awardee
(TBA)

Dr L. C. Campeau
Associate Vice Presiident
Merck - USA

Keynote Speakers

Dr Dieter Hamprecht
Pharmaxis

A/Professor Kami Hull
University of Texas at Austin

Professor Michael Sherburn
Australian National University

Professor Geraldine Masson
CNRS Paris-Saclay

Professor Emily Parker
Ferrier Reseach Institute Victoria University of Wellington

Professor Sally-Ann Poulsen
Griffith University

A/Professor Andy McNally
Colorado State University

Dr Mark Blaskovich

University of Queensland

Professor Mike Kassiou

University of Sydney

Professor Gary Evans

Ferrier Research Institute Victoria University of Wellington

A/Professor Joanne Jamie

Maquarie University

Professor Paul Alewood
University of Queensland

A/Professor Debabrata Maiti
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Dr Narendra Ambhaikar
Syngene International Limited

Peter Andrews Awardee

(TBA)

Professor Danielle Skropeta
University of Wollongong

Co-Chair

Professor Dave Lupton
Monash University

Co-Chair

Dr Sinead Keaveney
University of Wollongong

Co-Chair

A/Professor Christopher Hyland
University of Wollongong

Co-Chair

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