Fighting against infectious diseases is, even in the 21st century, still an important issue, and becomes even more urgent due to faster emergence of pathogens, their rapid spread by modern traffic systems and the dramatic increase of resistances. Efficient drugs are especially needed for tropical diseases, for which only insufficient therapies exist. Hence, the development of novel agents with novel modes of action is of pivotal importance for public health.
To meet this challenge, the Collaborative Research Center SFB 630 presents an interdisciplinary platform of 17 research groups for the identification of novel agents against infective pathogens, to characterize their modes of action and to optimize their efficiency. Our here announced Second International Symposium is aimed to bring together the leading scientists of all the fields involved in this interdisciplinary research, from Analytical and Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Pharmacy, Micro-biology, Parasitology, Physical Chemistry, to Theoretical Chemistry, Bioinformatics and Physics to discuss the latest developments and to offer the opportunity to intensify or initiate cooperations.

We heartily welcome all interested scientists to contribute their innovative ideas and to enjoy the stimulating atmosphere based on the common goal of all participants.