The Chemical Biology and Bioorganic Group (CBBG) is one of the RSC's many Interest Groups. The Interest Groups are member driven groups which exist to benefit RSC members and the wider chemical science community, in line with the RSC's strategy and charter.
The application of chemical principles and techniques to solve biological problems encompassing but not limited to:
The RSC Chemical Biology and Bio-Organic Chemistry Interest Group aims to provide a platform for community networking and to provide strategic direction to this research area that aligns with modern social and cultural needs and with research funding agency priorities.
The CBBG seek to bring together and support the community of researchers working to develop novel chemical tools and technologies with applications in understanding biology and the synthesis of biological and biologically active molecules.
RSC members can join the Chemical Biology and Bioorganic Group by updating their details in the “My communities and subscriptions” tab of the online RSC membership area.
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The Group organises a series of events including the annual Postgraduate Symposium, annual Forum and bi-annual Firbush meetings. We also sponsor other scientific meetings in the Chemical Biology and Bio-Organic research area as the need arises. Suggestions for meetings are welcomed, particularly joint meetings with other RSC Interest Groups or external organisations. The annual general meeting is held at the postgraduate symposium and is usually followed by a committee meeting.
Applications are welcome at any time of the year by applying to the CBBG travel grant scheme using the form here .
View forthcoming events organised by the Chemical Biology and Bioorganic Group.
Please get in touch with the Networks Team if you would like to be sent a copy of last year’s annual report for the Chemical Biology and Bioorganic Group.
The group issues e-alerts which provides links to group events and other relevant information which may be of interest to you
The committee members listed are responsible for designing programmes that will advance chemistry in the subject area, helping the RSC to meet its aims, engaging with and supporting our members.
We are always keen to welcome new members to the committee. When vacancies arise, we circulate a “Call for Committee”, where an email is sent to all members of the group to make them aware of new opportunities to join the committee.
It is important to have diverse representation on committees to consider the needs of our membership. All RSC members are welcome to stand for committee positions when vacancies are advertised.
For any queries about the interest group, please contact the Committee Secretary using the contact form, accessible via the button below.
Since 2023, we award the annual CBBG Lectureship which recognises contributions from mid-career scientists to both research and community within chemical biology and bioorganic chemistry. The lectureship consists of a key-note presentation at one of our events. For more details, please see the CBBG Awards page.
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