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European Federation for Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology

The pharmaceutical world is changing fast. Today, integrating advanced analytical technologies with pharmaceutical science is no longer just an option-it is a necessity for developing the complex medicines of the future.

We are excited to begin a new three-year cycle of the Summer School on Pharmaceutical Analysis: "Analytical Strategies and AI Integration across the Drug Lifecycle". This 2027 edition, titled "Advanced Analytical Strategies in Drug Development: Bioanalysis and ADMET Profiling". We will explore how state-of-the-art analytical tools and Artificial Intelligence work together to identify and characterize new therapeutic leads.

At SSPA 2027, you will learn from national and international experts from both academia and industry who are pioneering in Drug Discovery. Our social activities are specifically tailored to foster real connections and vibrant discussions between participants and speakers in a dynamic environment. To ensure a high-quality, hands-on experience and meaningful interaction, attendance is strictly limited to 80 participants.

Join us in Rimini to sharpen your scientific skills and master the analytical tools that are shaping the future of medicine!

Erika Del Grosso
Chair of SSPA
Università del Piemonte Orientale

The Summer School on Pharmaceutical Analysis (SSPA) is organized by the Divisione di Chimica Farmaceutica, Società Chimica Italiana (Division of Medicinal Chemistry, Italian Chemical Society) and sponsored by the European Federation for Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology (EFMC).

Divisione di Chimica Farmaceutica, Società Chimica Italiana (Division of Medicinal Chemistry, Italian Chemical Society)
European Federation for Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology
 

Location

Rimini (IT)

Date

20-22 Sept 2027

Speakers

14 Drug Discovery Professionals

Tickets

80 Students

Location

The SSPA is housed in Aula 7 of the Alberti Complex (Aula Alberti 7), via Carlo Cattaneo 17, Rimini. Venue location is mapped here below. The school venue is conveniently located at a walking distance from the rail station and in Rimini city center.

By car

From North: A1 Motorway Milan – Bologna, then A14 Motorway Bologna – Rimini
From South: A14 Motorway Bari – Rimini
Exit: Rimini Sud (for Rimini centre)

By train

Rimini is well connected by train to all the main cities in central and northern Italy. High speed trains connect Rimini to Bologna (1 h), Milan (2.5 h), Florence (2 h), Ancona (1 h) and Rome (4 h) several times a day.
Main railway station: Piazzale Cesare Battisti
Tickets can be bought on-line through the Italian railway website.

By plane

The city airport (‘Federico Fellini’ International Airport) is located in Miramare di Rimini.
Federico Fellini International airport in Rimini Federico Fellini International www.riminiairport.com
Closest Internationl airport is the Bologna International airport www.bologna-airport.it

 
Committees

Scientific committee

  • Erika Del Grosso, Chair, Università del Piemonte Orientale, IT
  • Alessandra Altomare, Università degli Studi di Milano, IT
  • Manuela Bartolini, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, IT
  • Andrea Carotti, University of Perugia, IT
  • Angela de Simone, University of Turin, IT
  • Federico Riccardi Sirtori, 1NBE-DMPK Innovative BioAnalytics, RBM S.p.A., an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, DE
  • Edoardo Maria Sommella, University of Salerno, IT
  • Caterina Temporini, University of Pavia, IT
  • Jaakko Teppo, University of Helsinki, FI
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Local Organizing committee

  • Erika Del Grosso, Università del Piemonte Orientale, IT
  • Silvio Aprile, Secretariat, Università del Piemonte Orientale, IT
  • Lara Davani, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, IT
  • Alberto Massarotti, Università del Piemonte Orientale, IT
  • Marina Naldi, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, IT
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UPO
DCF
European Federation for Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Previous editions

Drug development: bioanalytical aspects

Sept 21-23, 2022 (Rimini, IT)

Summer Course on Pharmaceutical Analysis

Sept 26-27, 2007 (Island of Elba, IT)

Summer Course on Pharmaceutical Analysis

June 29-30, 2006 (Cogne, IT)

Summer Course on Pharmaceutical Analysis

Sept 29-30, 2005 (Rimini, IT)

Summer Course on Pharmaceutical Analysis

May 2, 2004 (Florence, IT)

Summer Course on Pharmaceutical Analysis

July 1-3, 2003 (Cogne, IT)

Summer Course on Pharmaceutical Analysis

June 10-13, 2002 (Island of Elba, IT)

Summer Course on Pharmaceutical Analysis

June 3-5, 2001 (Lipari, IT)

Summer Course on Pharmaceutical Analysis

Sept 30-Oct 3, 2000 (Island of Elba, IT)

Summer Course on Pharmaceutical Analysis

June 28-29, 1999 (Rome, IT)

Summer Course on Pharmaceutical Analysis

June 10-12, 1998 (Island of Elba, IT)

Summer Course on Pharmaceutical Analysis

Sept 15-16, 1997 (Island of Elba, IT)

Summer Course on Pharmaceutical Analysis

June 12-14, 1996 (Island of Elba, IT)