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Scientific Update Conferences & Training Courses A complete list of the scheduled training courses currently available can be viewed in the training section.

Scientific Update, established in 1989 by Dr. Trevor Laird, organises conferences and training courses for industrial chemists and chemical engineers in chemical development and scale-up and many other specialist topics in organic chemistry. We also provide extensive consultancy services in these fields and edit the international scientific journal entitled Organic Process Research and Development

(OPRD). Our short intensive training courses enable scientists to learn about highly relevant topics, to broaden their knowledge and to keep abreast of new science, new technology and new techniques. Many of these are also available for in-house training. Our specialist conferences provide the perfect forum for organic process chemists and chemical engineers to network with experts from industry and academia from all over the world. Our aim is to provide you with the very best, up-to-date chemistry and superb locations. At every event, Scientific Update provide the highest quality organisation and friendly support from all our team. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our events soon.

18/09/2025

Join us for the forthcoming Scientific & Technical Writing Course with experienced tutor Dr Jonathan Moseley.

This course aims to help scientists, engineers and others who need to write scientific or technical content, to tailor their writing to an appropriate “scientific register”. It will focus primarily on scientific and technical reports within business and industry, academic theses and journal articles. Other formats requiring some scientific or technical content, such as technical product reports and business proposals will also be covered briefly.

Specific features common to scientific, technical and academic writing will be discussed, along with which features to avoid. Practical advice will be given on structuring and writing reports and theses, including helpful hints and tips. Additional features regarding graphics, experimental data, referencing, proof-reading, the journal submission process and managing generative AI, will also be presented.

This course includes activities for both planned (polls, exercise, video) and spontaneous interaction (Q&A).

🌐 Live - Online
📅 21st & 22nd October 2025
🕒 1.30 – 4.30pm BST (UK Time)

Follow the link for more information and booking details: https://www.scientificupdate.com/training_courses/scientific-and-technical-writing/

17/09/2025

Introducing ChemTides 2026: Advancing Nucleic Acid Synthesis

Don’t miss the inaugural international conference dedicated to innovations in nucleoside, nucleotide, and oligonucleotide synthesis.

Why attend?

Discover scalable & sustainable synthetic methodologies

Learn from leading experts through real-world case studies

Join the Panel Discussion tackling urgent industry bottlenecks:

▪ Solid-phase oligonucleotide synthesis typically capped at 1,000 kg waste per 1 kg product

Be part of the breakthrough conversation shaping the future of nucleic acid therapeutics!

Early Bird Registration is now open!

Join us in Boston – March 16, 2026.

Secure your place at ChemTides 2026 before prices rise.

🔗 Follow the link for more information and booking details: https://www.scientificupdate.com/conference_events/chemtides/

16/09/2025

This Autumn join experienced tutor Dr Wim Dermaut for our popular online Chemical and Process Safety for Development Chemists course.

Ever wondered how to scale up a reaction where gas release is involved? And can I dose that reagent in 30 minutes at large scale, or should it rather be 8 hours? What if I encounter a loss of cooling during my reaction? How can I make a first safety assessment by just looking at the chemistry? Which types of safety testing do I need in which stage of development?

All these questions and many more will be tackled during our dedicated safety course “Chemical and Process Safety for Development Chemists”, with a deep dive in the theoretical principles, lots of real-life examples and practical exercises. The course really takes the chemical process as a starting point and is therefore highly relevant for anyone working with chemical process development at lab and pilot scale, as well as for chemical engineers working in production plants in the pharmaceutical and fine-chemical industry.

A recent course attendee commented, “I'm really glad I attended this training! This was a very thorough and well-presented discussion of a wide variety of process safety elements. The instructor was a very effective presenter and his lecture was impeccably timed. Going through the calculations and exercises were very helpful in understanding how to think about different elements of process safety, such as gas evolution. The manual is a great resource and meant that I didn't have to worry about writing everything down.”

Who should attend?
• Lab chemists working in process development
• Chemical engineers working in chemical production and tech transfer
• R&D managers in chemical development

💻 Online (4 sessions)
📅 17th & 18th and 24th & 25th November 2025
🕒 PST: 6.00am-9.00am | EST: 9.00am-12.00pm | GMT: 2.00pm-5.00pm | CET: 3.00pm-6.00pm

🔗 Secure your spot today! More information and booking details are available here :
https://www.scientificupdate.com/training_courses/chemical-and-process-safety-for-development-chemists/

12/09/2025

Join experienced Scientific Update Tutor Dr Ben Littler for the upcoming
Applications of Artificial Intelligence to Process Chemistry Course

This course is designed for generalist process chemists and will explore how AI is already reshaping the way we work. Case studies from the literature with a focus towards industrial process chemistry applications will be presented on the use of computer vision, autonomous automation, and large language models to streamline experimental workflows.

Current challenges and limitations will also be highlighted so that attendees can gain a balanced view on the technological maturity of these emerging technologies and which aspects of day-to-day chemistry AI is set to revolutionise first.

So, if you want to know more about the likely impact of AI then this course is for you!

🌐 Online Short Course

📅 3rd – 4th November 2025

🕒 PST: 7.00am-10.00am | EST:10.00am-1.00pm | GMT: 3.00pm-6.00pm | CET: 4.00pm-7.00pm

👉Register here: https://www.scientificupdate.com/training_courses/applications-of-artificial-intelligence-to-process-chemistry/

11/09/2025

Join our popular tutor Professor C. Oliver Kappe for our upcoming Flow Chemistry Course.
This 4-session online training course will explore the fundamentals and practical applications of flow chemistry in pharmaceutical and fine chemical development.
Whether you're new to flow or looking to scale processes safely and efficiently, this course will give you the insight and tools to succeed.

🌐 Flow Chemistry | Online Event Course
📅 10th – 13th November 2025, 4 online sessions

Why should you attend?
- Learn how to convert lab reactions to flow
- Understand reactor types and monitoring tools
- Get practical tips for safety, handling & scale-up
- Hear real-world insights from academia & industry

NEW FEATURE FOR 2025!
Meet the Experts at CCFLOW / Final Q&A session on Thursday
Don’t miss a Q&A Session with members of the CCFLOW Lab with a focus on technical/equipment issues

Follow the link to book your place now: https://www.scientificupdate.com/training_courses/flow-chemistry/

10/09/2025

Bringing new processes and products into commercial manufacture can be risky, but many failures come down to one thing: lack of shared understanding. 👩‍🔬👨‍🔧

In his blog, Rob Peeling explains why scientists and engineers need to understand chemical engineering basics to avoid pitfalls and work better together.

📖 Read more: Chemical Engineering: What Scientists and Other Engineers Need to Know: https://www.scientificupdate.com/general/chemical-engineering-for-scientists-and-engineers/

Why not join us for in person training? places are still available to attend this course check out the training link below:
https://www.scientificupdate.com/training_courses/chemical-engineering-what-scientists-and-other-engineers-need-to-know/

📌 Lisbon, Portugal
📆 11th - 13th November 2025

09/09/2025

🌟 Meet the tutor: Balázs Klencsár, PhD🌟

Though Balázs has worked in different areas of pharmaceutical development, he has always considered himself an analytical development professional, passionate about innovative approaches and development tools to support API and drug product development across different phases.

Having gained experience at leading pharmaceutical companies from generics (Teva) to innovative medicines (J&J), and CDMOs (Ardena, EUROAPI, Jiuzhou), Balazs has developed a unique perspective on the challenges analytical development chemists face in different business environments.

Regardless of the setting, early clinical phase or late stage, API or DP, big pharma or CDMO he has observed how poorly defined analytical strategies and inefficient analytical workflows can act as major bottlenecks and can fundamentally undermine the success of a development project.

With his strong Analytical development background exercised mostly on different chromatographic techniques and atomic spectroscopy, combined with a passion for QbD, Balazs is dedicated to implementing innovative work-flows of analytical procedure development which are fit-for-purpose to the business area applied, ensuring both competitiveness, profitability, quality and regulatory compliance.

📘 Course: Enhanced Approach of Analytical Development

✨ Analytical QbD in Different Phases of Clinical Development

Why attend?
By joining this course, attendees will gain:

· Practical guidance on risk- and criticality-based implementation of ICH Q14 and ICH Q2(R2) in a phase-appropriate way

· Insights into state-of-the-art regulatory compliance and CMC excellence in the analytical area

· Tools to derisk analytical activities across the product lifecycle

· Strategies to boost profitability and competitiveness via analytical performance management principles

Special focus will also be given to the development and validation of stability-indicating methods and forced degradation studies, areas that continue to challenge analytical scientists in pharma development.

📍 Online
📆 Monday 6th October | 2.00pm – 5.00pm BST
📆 Tuesday 7th October | 2.00pm – 5.00pm BST

🔗 More information and booking details available on our website.

https://www.scientificupdate.com/training_courses/enhanced-approach-of-analytical-method-development-analytical-qbd-in-different-phases-of-clinical-development/

08/09/2025

🚨 Last call! Applications for the Young Chemist Award 2025 close on 30 September.

🌟 Showcase your work, gain recognition, and connect with peers + leading experts in process chemistry.
🤝 Don’t miss this chance to grow your network and career.

📄 Download the application form here:https://www.scientificupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-YCA-Application-Form-template.pdf

Apply now — or tag a colleague who should!

05/09/2025

The Organic Process R&D Conference concludes with Day 3’s programme of five insightful presentations.

Introducing the Day 3 Programme:

Mr Sean Neville | Gilead Sciences, USA
Remdesivir: Rising to the Challenge during the Covid Pandemic

Dr António Henriques | Hovione, Portugal
Integrating Drug Substance Crystallization and Direct Tableting using Spherical Agglomeration: A Model-Driven Approach

Dr Colin Liang | Tango Therapeutics, USA
Development of a Commercial Ready Process for TNG908, a Potent, Selective and Brain Penetrant MTA-Cooperative PRMT5 Inhibitor

Dr Matthew Wakeling | Farmhispania Group, Spain
Industrialization of Humid Drying Processes for Increasingly Complex Molecules

Dr Tiffany Piou | MSD, USA
The Manufacture of MK-0616, a Large Small Molecule

The last few spaces are still available to attend, for more information and booking details follow the link: https://www.scientificupdate.com/conference_events/organic-process-research-and-development/

04/09/2025

🚨 Nitrosamines: Lessons Learned, Challenges Ahead

In his latest blog, Andy Teasdale reflects on the evolving science of impurity management. From the Valsartan NDMA crisis to today’s challenges with NDSRIs, he shares insights on what we’ve learned, what remains uncertain, and how the industry can move forward.

📖 Read more: https://www.scientificupdate.com/process-chemistry-articles/effective-impurity-management-nitrosamines/

👉 If you’re interested in practical strategies for impurity control, don’t miss the upcoming Online Practical Management of Impurities and Development of Effective and Comprehensive Control Strategies course follow the course 🔗 here:

https://www.scientificupdate.com/training_courses/practical-management-of-impurities-and-development-of-effective-and-comprehensive-control-strategies/

03/09/2025

Day 2 of the Organic Process R&D Conference brings a programme filled with innovation, practical insights, and world-class expertise.

Dr Simon Allmendinger | Novartis, Switzerland
Iptacopan/Fabhalte: Development of a First-in-Class, Oral Factor B inhibitor

Dr Rebecca Ruscoe | Keele University, UK
Enhancing Biocatalytic Processes Through Integrated Analytics

Dr Veronica Tona | Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Switzerland
Enantio- and Diastereoselective Biocatalytic Synthesis of Fluorinated Cyclopropanes

Dr Richard van der Haas | Symeres, The Netherlands
Route scouting and Route Optimization for Elimusertib (BAY1895344)

Dr Paolo Tosatti | F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Switzerland
Second-Generation Manufacturing Process of Migoprotafib

With such a strong programme, Day 2 promises to deliver both cutting-edge science and valuable practical takeaways.

Limited spaces are still available, so secure your spot today! For more information and booking details, follow the follow the link below: https://www.scientificupdate.com/conference_events/organic-process-research-and-development/

02/09/2025

We’re proud to welcome Dr Margaret Faul as a keynote speaker at the OPR&D Conference, Toronto, 2026!

As Vice President of Drug Substance Technologies at Amgen and Site Head of Amgen Massachusetts, Dr Faul brings deep expertise and leadership in the field. Her keynote address, "From Molecule to Medicine: Advancing the Amgen Pipeline Through Innovative Drug Substance Development," will provide valuable insights into the technologies and strategies shaping Amgen’s drug substance development efforts.

Dr Faul’s career includes leadership positions at both Eli Lilly and Amgen, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and process development. She is a Fellow of the American Chemical Society, a member of the National Academy of Engineering, and currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Organic Process Research & Development Journal.

Her work in green chemistry and her contributions to the field make her a noteworthy addition to the 2026 program. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear her speak at OPR&D 2026 in Toronto.

📢 BOOK NOW to take advantage of our early bird rate!

https://www.scientificupdate.com/conference_events/organic-process-research-and-development/20260520/

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