Impacting Biology through Analysis

Overview
Make plans to attend the 12th Annual Symposium on Chemical and Pharmaceutical Structure Analysis (CPSA 2009)! This unique event is highly interactive. The program features updated perspectives and experiences on chemical and pharmaceutical structure analysis. Imagination and stimulating discussion are central to each CPSA function and session.

Program Chair
Kevin P. Bateman, Merck Frosst Canada

Plenary Lecture
Ian Jardine, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Keynote Lecture
Thomas A. Baillie, University of Washington

Poster Session Chairs
Jim Stephenson, RTI International
Matthew Szapacs, GlaxoSmithKline
Tracie Williams, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Donglu Zhang, Bristol-Myers Squibb

Vendor Session Chairs
Mark Hayward, Lundbeck Research USA
Ragu Ramanathan, Bristol-Myers Squibb

CPSA is User Friendly!
The CPSA symposia and roundtables are highly interactive events where opinion leaders share their experiences and visions in a collegial setting.

CPSA Background and History
This annual meeting began in 1998 and was the first industry-led event to complement academic-based meetings and address the specific needs of industry researchers. The program highlights current industry trends and relevant topics. The broad-based support has allowed the meeting to evolve into a premier industry-led event that is dedicated to promoting awareness of issues and needs associated with research and development.

Over the past 12 years, the CPSA event has attracted sponsors, thought leaders, and participants who are dedicated to the spirit of cooperation to achieve common goals. The event is dedicated to promoting the analytical sciences in an interactive and educational environment.

Meeting Format
The meeting features a unique format to allow scientists to openly share their comprehensive perspectives on industry-related issues and needs. First-hand experiences with specific applications and technologies are openly discussed.

Symposia Feature– Industry Opinion Leaders
Issues and Needs – Analysis Strategies – Performance Benchmarks

Roundtables Feature – Open Discussion
Commercial Technology – Mainstream Applications – Analysis Trends

Short Courses Feature
Practical Industry Applications – Real-World Examples – New Methods and Techniques

CPSA attracts sponsors, thought leaders, and participants who are dedicated to the spirit of cooperation to achieve common goals. Imagination needed.

CPSA - Where Technology and Solutions Meet