06/16/2026
The 14th Annual Advances in Chemical Sciences Symposium, hosted by NESACS MedChem at Alkermes in Waltham, MA, brought together more than 250 attendees from across academia, biotech, pharma, government research, and the broader life sciences community.
A key highlight was the keynote lecture by Dr. Martin Chalfie of Columbia University, recipient of the 2008 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Dr. Chalfie discussed the discovery and development of Green Fluorescent Protein as a biological marker, sharing how curiosity-driven science can lead to discoveries that transform biomedical research, diagnostics, and therapeutics.
Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, attendees, and Alkermes for making this year’s symposium a success.
Read more about the symposium in the NESACS Summer Edition, available July 1.