Join us in San Diego!
We are excited to welcome you to the 29th American Peptide Symposium and 15th International Peptide Symposium to be held at the beautiful Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina in San Diego from June 15th – 19th, 2025.
This thematic symposium “Peptides Rising” will feature lectures from world renowned peptide scientists, emerging talents, and trailblazing leaders in the field of peptide science.
Join us in 2025 to discover revolutionary breakthroughs that have elevated these molecules beyond the conventional, propelling them to transcend the status quo and reshape our world. We are thrilled to welcome keynote speakers Dame Margaret Brimble, University of Auckland, and Scott Miller, Yale University, who will bring this theme to life.
Keynote Speakers
Dame Margaret Brimble
Distinguished Professor and Director of Medicinal Chemistry
University of Auckland
Scott Miller
Sterling Professor of Chemistry
Yale University
Confirmed Speakers
Emel Adaligil
Senior Scientific Manager
Genentech
Michelle Arkin
Professor
University of California, SF
Florence Brunel
Senior Principal Scientist
Novo Nordisk
William DeGrado
Professor
University of California, SF
Richard DiMarchi
Distinguished Professor
Indiana University
Lila Gierasch
Distinguished Professor
University of Massachusetts
John Gleeson
Senior Scientist
Merck
Carrie Haskell-Luevano
Professor
University of Minnesota
Christian Heinis
Associate Professor
EPFL
Maja Köhn
Professor
University of Bonn
Joshua Kritzer
Professor
Tufts University
David Lawrence
Distinguished Professor
University of North Carolina
Lara Malins
Professor
Australian National University
Kevin McDonnell
V.P. Chemistry
Bicycle Therapeutics
James Nowick
Distinguished Professor
University of California, Irvine
Laurie Parker
Professor
University of Minnesota
Joel Schneider
Senior Investigator
National Cancer Institute
Hiroaki Suga
Professor
University of Tokyo
Marcey Waters
Glen H. Elder, Jr. Distinguished Professor
University of North Carolina
Dek Woolfson
Professor
University of Bristol
Symposium Co-Chairs
Jean Chmielewski
Distinguished Professor
Department of Chemistry
Purdue University
Wendy Hartsock
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Aralez Bio
Eileen Kennedy
Georgia Athletic Association Professor of Pharmacy
University of Georgia
Our Hotel and Symposium Venue
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina dazzles guests with spectacular views of the marina or downtown skyline. Experience San Diego with a central location in the heart of the harbor, yet just minutes from San Diego Airport with a free shuttle. Enjoy being near downtown, Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Zoo, and Petco Park, for a fun time in the city.
Our newly renovated marina tower shines with coastal hues and modern amenities and our light-filled accommodations have a private balcony with seating. Enjoy picturesque views of the bay or marina in the classic bay tower guest rooms that also boast private balconies with seating. Stop by Quinn’s Alehouse for a refreshing brew or enjoy dining al fresco at Shoreline Cantina.
Enjoy our sprawling outdoor pool complex, with ample opportunities to soak in the San Diego sun or large fitness center. Featuring over 130,000 sq ft of venue space accentuated by waterfront views, our San Diego Harbor Hotel is an inspired choice for weddings and meetings.
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