Probe Hackathon

The Chemical Probes Portal and the European Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences invite you to
The Chemical Probes Hackathon

Work with experts to review chemical probes in a race to find the best and worst compounds for use in biological research.

Calling all Post Doctoral Fellows and advanced PhD students in chemistry, biology, and related fields Work with experts from industry and academia Rate chemical tools Help improve global science In-person event

The details

Thursday 20th February 2025 10.00-14.30
In person
University of Vienna, UZA2, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, 1090 Vienna, Austria

What to expect

An introduction to chemical probes and the Chemical Probes Portal
Discussions with experts from academia and industry about the quality of compounds used in biomedical research
An opportunity to contribute to the Chemical Probes Portal and improve the quality of biomedical research using protein inhibitors/chemical probes
Networking with experts from academia and industry

Work in a group with an expert reviewer to evaluate and rate inhibitors and other chemical probes.
Each participant will have a chance to prepare and present one compound for discussion and review by the group.
These reviews will be added to the Portal to help researchers choose the best compounds for their research.

Why join?

Contribute to improving scientific research
Network with experts from academia and industry as well as local PhD students and postdocs
Earn a Certificate of Attendance
Learn how to critically evaluate inhibitors

Still have questions?

Please get in touch with any questions or issues: hackathon@chemprobes.org

Can’t make this event?

If you want to hear about future opportunities, please email hackathon@chemprobes.org to be added to the mailing list.

Interested in hosting an event?

We’re looking for groups to host Probe Hackathon events around the world. If you are a company, an academic institution or a group of students who want to host an event to find out more about and review chemical probes, we want to know. Please get in touch: hackathon@chemprobes.org

Terms and Conditions

Results generated during the Chemical Probes Hackathon will be published anonymously on the Chemical Probes Portal.
Taking part in the Probe Hackathon does not automatically award participants entry into any other event or competition supported by the organisers.
We will only use your personal data to contact you about the event. All personal data will be deleted within one month, unless you request to remain in contact with the Portal.