Born out of the biologist’s and chemist’s common interest in chemical strategies to investigate biological questions, the interdisciplinary field of Chemical Biology has emerged to become an important and central discipline by itself. Researchers in Chemical Biology find themselves at home in both classical disciplines and make use of experimental tools that both have to offer. Accordingly, this conference is aiming to represent Chemical Biology in an appropriate way. Therefore, careful consideration is given to a balanced program with some of the most renowned experts in the field.

The conference on ‘Chemical Biology 2010’ intends to give an overview on the current status of the field, to highlight the latest advances, and to provide an outlook to where the field is heading. It will encompass various innovative experimental concepts and tools and their application to biological questions. The conference will provide a unique opportunity for scientists using diverse research approaches and methods to come together. It is as attractive for chemists interested in applying their science to biology as for biologists and biochemists looking for novel solutions to their most urgent questions.