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On behalf of my fellow organizers, I am delighted to welcome you to the “Modern Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis & Its Applications” Symposium, an official satellite of the 7th Australian Peptide Symposium. Continued and exciting advances in all aspects of the science of solid phase peptide synthesis, ranging from solid supports, instrumentation, chemistries and protocols, have allowed the acquisition of ever more complex and large biological targets. These include small proteins, de novo designed peptides with purposely conferred structural properties, cyclic peptides, post-translationally modified peptides and peptide-oligonucleotide conjugates. Importantly, these advances that have allowed access to this diverse array of peptide products have enabled a dramatic increase in the chemical, biological and medical applications of peptides.

This symposium provides a superb opportunity for all practitioners (and interested observers!) of solid phase peptide synthesis together with those who use synthetic peptides for a myriad of applications to congregate at beautiful, tropical Port Douglas to hear of and discuss the latest developments over two and a half relaxed and convivial days. The venue is a 45 minute scenic coastal drive north of Cairns (the venue of the 7th Australian Peptide Symposium following immediately afterwards) and is renowned as gateway to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and tropical rainforests.

Ample time will be allowed in the scientific program for enjoyment of the surroundings including the many golf courses, superb beaches, snorkelling and rainforest safaris. Additionally, the social program will include memorable occasions including breakfast with wildlife and an escorted tour up the Daintree River to see the many crocodiles and other flora and fauna. Together these will allow a fostering of old and new friendships and collaborations and will be a splendid prelude to the 7th Australian Peptide Symposium.

We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to Port Douglas and to your company at “Modern Solid Phase Synthesis & Its Applications”!

Best wishes, 

John Wade
Chairman
Email : j.wade@hfi.unimelb.edu.au
 

Local Organizing Committee John Wade (Chair) Masa Cemazar Nicholas Ede Eleni Giannakis Akhter Hossain Neil O'Brien-Simpson Andrea Robinson Denis Scanlon Geoffrey Tregear Suode Zhang

International Program Committee Saburo Aimoto (Japan) Fernando Alberico (Spain) Roger Epton (UK) Gregg Fields (USA) Yoon-Sik Lee (South Korea) Jean Martinez (France) Manfred Mutter (Switzerland) Laszlo Otvos (USA) Anna Maria Papini (Italy) Ram Sharma (UK) Michael Verlander (USA)