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Chemokines and drug discovery
Simon Hodgson1, Steven Charlton, Peter Warne
1SMR Secretariat, Triangle House, London, UK. secretariat@socmr.org
Drug News & Perspectives
|August 31, 2004
Summary
This meeting focused on chemokines and their role in drug discovery. Over 100 scientists gathered to discuss advancements in the field.
Area of Science:
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Immunology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- The meeting addressed the growing importance of chemokines in understanding and treating diseases.
- Focus on the role of chemokines in modulating immune responses and their therapeutic potential.
Framework:
- The event served as a platform for knowledge exchange between academic and industrial researchers.
- Discussions centered on novel chemokine-targeting strategies for drug development.
Implementation:
- A one-day meeting was held on March 11, 2004, at the Novartis Horsham Research Centre.
- Over 100 scientists, primarily from the pharmaceutical industry, participated.
Implications:
- The discussions highlighted key challenges and opportunities in chemokine-based drug discovery.
- Fostered collaborations and identified future research directions for chemokine therapeutics.