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Synthesis of Protein Bioconjugates via Cysteine-maleimide Chemistry
Published on: July 20, 2016
Global medicinal chemistry and GCPR conference
113 quai Jules Guesde, Vitry sur Seine, France.
Abstract:
Laurent Schio speaks to Benjamin Walden, Commissioning Editor. Laurent Schio is leading the group of Integrated Drug Discovery of Sanofi, France. He joined Sanofi more than 25 years ago and is an organic chemist by training. He has made most of his career in medicinal chemistry supporting and leading projects, especially in the anti-infective and then in the oncology fields. He has developed a strong expertise in kinases and lately has contributed to the discovery of several clinical candidates for cancer treatment.
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