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NJACS-OTG The NJACS Organic Chemistry Topical group brings together New Jersey’s organic chemists from academia, companies and the pharmaceutical industry — hosting regular meetings and semi-annual symposia.

Call for nominations:  The ACS North Jersey Section is soliciting nominations for the 2024 Award for Creativity in Molecular Design & Synthesis. The award recognizes initiative, creativity, leadership, and perseverance in pure and/or applied chemistry. Nominees must have had broad impact in the areas of chemical      synthesis, method development, bioorganic/medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, and/or molecular recognition.

Nominations should include a letter describing the nominee’s achievements, a brief biography and curriculum vitae, and a list of the nominee’s important published works. Supporting letters are strongly encouraged.

Please  submit  materials  by  February 29  to Professor Joseph Badillo: joseph.badillo@shu.edu. The prize consists of a crystal plaque and a $5,000 honorarium.   Advertisement for nominations for 2024 Creativity Award

Board Members

Professor Joseph Badillo

Professor Joseph Badillo, Seton Hall University

Chair

Dr. Michael Smith

Dr. Michael Smith, Bristol-Myers Squibb

Treasurer

Dr. Mike DiMaso

Dr. Mike DiMaso, Merck Research Laboratories

Member

Jingwei Li, Merck Research Laboratories

Member

Dr. Chunrui Sun

Dr. Chunrui Sun, Merck Research Laboratories

Member

Dr. John Gurak

Dr. John Gurak, Bristol Myers Squibb

Member

Professor Magnus Bebbington

Professor Magnus Bebbington, Montclair State University

Member

Dr. Vladislav Lisnyak

Dr. Vladislav Lisnyak, Bristol Myers Squibb

Member

Kevin Lee

Kevin Lee, William Paterson University

Student Member

Joshua Korn-Heilner, Seton Hall University

Student Member

Nadya Ackermanian, Montclair State University

Student Member

Meeting Archives

  • Nov 21, 2019 – Technology & Innovation in Organic Chemistry

    Organic Topical Group Fall Symposium Award for Technology & Innovation in Organic Chemistry Award recipient:  Dr Ann Weber Date:  Thursday, November 21, 2019 Times: 8:00 AM - Check-in & breakfast Times: 9:20 AM - Symposium begins Times: 12:30 PM - Lunch Venue: The Pala...

  • Nov 29, 2018 – Creativity Award Symposium

    Organic Topical Group Fall Symposium Award for Creativity in Molecular Design and Synthesis Award recipient:  Dr Ann Weber Date:  Thursday, November 29, 2018 Time:  Check-in & breakfast at 8:00 AM. Symposium begins at 9:00 AM Venue: The Palace at Somerset Park   ...

  • Nov 30, 2017 – Early Career Symposium

    The Organic Topical Group's Fall 2017 Event Early Career Symposium Date: Thursday, November 30, 2017 Time: Check-in & breakfast at 8:00 AM. Symposium begins at 9:20 AM Venue: The Palace at Somerset Park 333 Davidson Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873 [raw] [ directions | register | flyer | O...

  • Dec 3, 2015 – Innovation in Drug Discovery 2015

    The Organic Topical Group's 2015 Symposium Innovation in Drug Discovery Date:  Thursday, December 3, 2015 Time:  Check-in & breakfast at 8:30 AM. Symposium begins at 9:20 AM Venue: The Palace at Somerset Park        333 Davidson Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873 [raw]        [ directio...

  • Dec 5, 2014 – Award for Creativity in Molecular Design & Synthesis

    OTG 2014 Award Symposium 2014 Award Recipient – Professor David MacMillan Professor MacMillan will be recognized “for his pioneering work in the field of enantioselective catalysis, new reaction methodology and natural product synthesis”. Venue: West Auditorium Robert Wood Johnson Medical...
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