Description
The ICDDD 2008 was the first major international conference and exhibition of this series, which aimed to present cutting edge advances in various disciplines of drug design and discovery that have been recently achieved. Over 400 leading industrial and academic experts presented their findings in the form of lectures and poster presentations at this four-day conference. The ICDDD 2008 offered an in-depth assessment of the challenges involved in the dynamic and fast moving field of drug discovery and development. It brought together leading chemists, pharmacologists, biotechnologists, and other allied professionals to discuss and present the latest important developments in drug design and discovery. The major topics of discussion related to drug design and discovery included: Cancer; Cardiovascular Diseases; CNS; Pharmacogenomics; Protein & Peptides; Inflammation & Allergy; Drug Delivery & Safety; Drug Discovery Informatics; Drug Metabolism; Medicinal and Combinatorial Chemistry; Nanotechnology; Emerging Biomarkers & Drug Targets; Case Studies of Successful Drug Discovery and Development. Dubai, the host city, is the region's business and tourism centre which is connected to all international markets. The city is also famous as the regional trading hub and gateway to the rest of the Middle East. The visitors coming to Dubai can enjoy a whole range of different experiences which includes elements of adventure, contrast, discovery and surprise. Dubai World Trade Center, the venue of the conference, offers a comprehensive range of facilities catering to all types of meetings and major international conventions.| Period | 4 Feb 2008 → 8 Feb 2008 |
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| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Dubai, United Arab EmiratesShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |