Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Scientific Campus "E. Mattei", Via Cà le Suore, 2/4, 61029, Urbino (PU), Italy.
Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitplein 1, 2610, Antwerp, Belgium.
ChemMedChem. 2024 Aug 1;19(15):e202400134. doi: 10.1002/cmdc.202400134. Epub 2024 May 22.
The establishment of the Young Scientists Network (YSN) by the European Federation for Medicinal Chemistry (EFMC) served as a proactive response to the evolving landscape of the scientific community. The YSN aims to assist early-career medicinal chemists and chemical biologists by responding to emerging themes, such as the influence of social media, shifts in gender balance within the scientific population, and evolving educational opportunities. The YSN also ensures that the upcoming generation of scientists actively contributes to shape the EFMC's strategic direction while addressing their specific needs. Initially conceived as a general concept, YSN has evolved into a proactive and dynamic team which demonstrates a tangible impact. To boost the impact of the YSN and involve additional motivated young scientists, we have adopted a novel organization, and structured the team in seven working groups (WGs). Herein, we will discuss the tasks of the different WGs as well as the activities planned for the near future. We believe this structure will strengthen the pivotal role YSN has already played in serving medicinal chemists and chemical biologists in Europe. The YSN now has the structure and motivation to pave the way to attract young scientists across Europe and to give them the stage within EFMC.
欧洲药物化学联合会（EFMC）成立青年科学家网络（YSN）是对科学界不断变化的格局的积极回应。YSN 的目标是通过应对社交媒体的影响、科学界性别平衡的变化以及不断变化的教育机会等新兴主题，来帮助初出茅庐的药物化学家及化学生物学家。YSN 还确保未来一代科学家积极参与塑造 EFMC 的战略方向，同时满足他们的特定需求。YSN 最初是作为一个通用概念提出的，现已发展成为一个积极主动、充满活力的团队，并产生了切实的影响。为了提高 YSN 的影响力并吸引更多有积极性的青年科学家，我们采用了一种新颖的组织形式，并将团队分为七个工作组（WG）。在此，我们将讨论不同工作组的任务以及近期计划的活动。我们相信，这种结构将加强 YSN 在为欧洲的药物化学家及化学生物学家提供服务方面已经发挥的关键作用。YSN 现在有结构和动力来吸引欧洲各地的青年科学家，并为他们在 EFMC 中提供舞台。
