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Interdisciplinary Frontiers in Pharmaceutical SciencesSHANGHAI, CHINA SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
Title:
Interdisciplinary Frontiers in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Date:
September, 11th 2025 (UTC +8)
Organizer:
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Symposium Chair:
Dr. Xiangdong Xue
Personal Bio:
Dr. Xiangdong Xue serves as an Associate Professor, Principal Investigator, and PhD supervisor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. His research focuses on targeted nanomedicine-based immune modulation for tumor treatment and sepsis therapy. Dr. Xue obtained his PhD from the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and subsequently completed a 5-year postdoctoral fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and UC Davis in the United States. He has authored over 70 high-impact SCI papers, which have been cited more than 4,700 times, including these published in Nature Nanotechnology, Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, ACS Nano, Nano Letters, and Biomaterials. His work has been highlighted by F1000, Forbes, Science Daily, and the American Chemical Society. Additionally, he has filed two PCT international patents and nine Chinese patents. Dr. Xue is an editorial board member for journals including Materials Today Bio, Exploration, Biomaterials Translational, and iRadiology, and actively participates in youth committees of the Chinese Pharmaceutical Association, China Anti-Cancer Association, and Shanghai Pharmaceutical Association. Among his honors are the Shanghai Overseas High-Level Talent Award, the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Nanoscale Emerging Investigator (2024), the Chinese Biophysical Society’s Outstanding Young Scholar Award (2023), and Wiley’s High-Contribution Author Award.
Committee Members:
Dr. Haijing Qu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, hjqu@sjtu.edu.cn
Dr. Yuqing Pan, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, panyuqing@sjtu.edu.cn
Call for Papers
Background:
Pharmaceutical sciences are at the forefront of addressing global health challenges, integrating advances in chemistry, biology, materials science, and clinical research. The development of next-generation therapeutics, such as targeted nanomedicines, biologics, and personalized medicines, demands a deep understanding of molecular mechanisms, drug delivery systems, and translational strategies. Emerging areas like immunotherapy, gene editing, and AI-driven drug discovery are reshaping the field, necessitating interdisciplinary approaches to tackle complex diseases like cancer, inflammation, and neurodegenerative disorders. This workshop, Interdisciplinary Frontiers in Pharmaceutical Sciences, provides a platform for researchers and students to explore these cutting-edge developments and their applications.
Goal/Rationale:
The workshop aims to establish a professional platform for pharmaceutical researchers and students to present cutting-edge research, engage in discussions on emerging trends, and develop interdisciplinary collaborations spanning chemistry, biology, materials science, AI and clinical research. By fostering dialogue on critical topics such as drug design, immunotherapy, and personalized medicine, the workshop seeks to bridge disciplinary divides, stimulate innovative approaches, and expedite the advancement of transformative therapeutics. This event is designed to equip early-career researchers with opportunities to expand their professional networks and make meaningful contributions to the field's development.
Scope and Information for Participants:
This workshop provides a dynamic platform for junior researchers, students, and established scientists to interact with leading experts in pharmaceutical sciences and related fields. It places strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research, particularly in the areas of drug discovery, delivery systems, and translational applications. Covering topics such as pharmaceutical chemistry, nanomedicine, and immunotherapy, the event promotes collaborative efforts to address challenges in the development of innovative therapeutics. Participants will explore critical issues, facilitating cross-disciplinary solutions and contributing to the advancement of the field.
Topics:
The main topics of this symposium are listed below.
Basic Science of Medicine
- Anatomy
- Medical Biochemistry
- Human Physiology
- Immunology
- Medical Microbiology
- Radiation Medicine
- Pharmacology
- History of Medicine
- Medical Cell Biology
- Tissue Embryology
- Medical Genetics
- Medical Virology
- Pathology
- Medical Statistics
Meanwhile, submissions aligned with the overall conference theme are also welcome.
Biomedical Engineering and Bioinformatics
- Biomedical Text Mining and Ontologies
- Clinical Data Analysis
- Genome-Phenome Analysis
- Pathogen bioinformatics
- Biorobotics and Biomechanics
- Biomedical & Health Informatics
- Translational Engineering for Healthcare Innovation and Commercialization
- Biomedical Intelligence
- Electronic Health Record
- Biomedical Signal/Image Analysis
- Biomarker Discovery
- Biomedical Sensors and Wearable Systems
- Therapeutic & Diagnostic Systems and Technologies
- Biomedical Engineering Education and Society
Clinical and Public Health
- Internal Medicine
- Anesthesiology
- Dermatology
- Pediatrics
- Ophthalmology
- Radiology
- Hematology
- Occupational Medicine
- Nutrition, Healthy Diet, and Dietary Balance
- Food Safety
- General Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Epidemiology
- Neurosurgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Urology
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Disease Control
- Health Care
- Sports Medicine
- Health and Sport Science
Biological Sciences
- Animal Science
- Bacteriology and Microbiology
- Cell Biology
- Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation
- Molecular Biology
- Plant Biology
- Agriculture and Horticulture
- Biochemistry
- Developmental Biology
- Marine Biology
- Paleontology
- Structural Biology
Biological Engineering
- Tissue engineering
- Protein Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Computational Proteomics
- Biomechanics
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Recycling Materials
- Genetic engineering
- Neural Engineering
- Biochemical Engineering
- Pharmaceutical Engineering
- Biological Systems Engineering
- Biomimetics
Submission:
Prospective authors are kindly invited to submit full papers that include title, abstract, introduction, tables, figures, conclusion and references. It is unnecessary to submit an abstract in advance. Please submit your papers in English.
Each paper should be no less than 4 pages. One regular registration can cover a paper of 6 pages, and additional pages will be charged. Please format your paper well according to the conference template before submission. Paper Template Download
Please prepare your paper in both .doc/.docx and .pdf format and submit your full paper by email with both formats attached directly to sympo_shanghai@icbiomed.org
Important Dates:
| Process Date & Time | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Submission Deadline | September 4, 2025 |
| Symposium Date | September 11, 2025 |
| Notification of Acceptance | 7-20 workdays |
Publication:
Accepted papers of the symposium will be published in Theoretical and Natural Science (TNS) (Print ISSN 2753-8818), and will be submitted to Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), Crossref, CNKI, Portico, Engineering Village (Inspec), Google Scholar, and other databases for indexing. The situation may be affected by factors among databases like processing time, workflow, policy, etc.
Publication info
Title: Theoretical and Natural Science (TNS)
Press: EWA Publishing, United Kingdom
ISSN: 2753-8818, 2753-8826 (electronic)
This symposium is organized by ICBioMed 2025 and it will independently proceed the submission and publication process.
* The papers will be exported to production and publication on a regular basis. Early-registered papers are expected to be published online earlier.
Ways to Participate
Venue:
800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China
Attend in Person:
If you want to attend the symposium on-site, please email sympo_shanghai@icbiomed.org . The symposium seats are limited. Both contributors and non-contributors who wish to participate in the symposium in person need to apply to the symposium organizers.
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