Richard Lerner Frontiers in Chemistry Symposium
The objective of the annual Richard Lerner Frontiers in Chemistry Symposium is to provide an experience and opportunity for our graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and neighboring scientists to hear from and meet some of the best scientists in the world. The invited distinguished speakers present research covering diverse topics within the molecular sciences.
The annual tradition of this event began with the establishment of the Department of Chemistry at Scripps Research, led by then-institute president Dr. Richard Lerner. The inaugural event was held in 1990.
Over the years, we have hosted 134 lectures by over 121 different distinguished scientists from all over the world whose renowned work is of great interest to the scientific community at Scripps Research and our neighbors. Among these speakers, we have had an impressive 14 Nobel laureates.
Our annual symposium is held at the Scripps Research Auditorium, part of an architecturally renowned complex on our La Jolla, California, campus located on the Torrey Pines Mesa. Many biotech and pharmaceutical companies from across the globe enjoy participating via both sponsorship of and attendance at the event.
Date:
Friday, February 6, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. PT
Location:
Scripps Research Auditorium
37th Annual Richard Lerner Frontiers in Chemistry Symposium
Squire J. Booker, Evan Pugh Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Eberly Family, Distinguished Chair in Science, Howard Hughes Medical Investigator
The Pennsylvania State University
Reprogramming the genetic code
Dame Margaret Brimble DNZM, FRS, Distinguished Professor and Director Medicinal Chemistry, School of Chemical Sciences and School of Biological Sciences, Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery
University of Auckland, New Zealand
The Role of Medicinal Chemistry in the Search for New Therapeutic Agents: Natural Products vs Peptides
Paul J. Chirik, Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Chemistry
University of Bristol, UK
Earth Abundant Metal Catalysis as Enabling Technology for Organic Synthesis
Varinder K. Aggarwal FRS, Alfred Capper Pass Professor of Chemistry
University of Bristol, UK
Synthesis with Boron at the Helm
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For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact our Frontiers in Chemistry Symposium coordinator:
Mishelle McClanahan-Shinn, Administrative ManagerDirect line: 858-784-2738 | Email
Department of Chemistry Administrative Assistant
Named Lectures and Symposia
Department of Chemistry
Scripps Research
10550 N. Torrey Pines Road, BCC405
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 784-2400 | Fax: (858) 784-2469