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Join us in San Diego!

San Diego SkylineWe 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

Margaret Brimble

Dame Margaret Brimble

Distinguished Professor and Director of Medicinal Chemistry
University of Auckland

Scott Miller

Scott Miller

Sterling Professor of Chemistry
Yale University

Confirmed Speakers

Emel Adaligil

Emel Adaligil

Senior Scientific Manager
Genentech

Michelle Arkin

Michelle Arkin

Professor
University of California, SF

Florence Brunel

Florence Brunel

Senior Principal Scientist
Novo Nordisk

William DeGrado

William DeGrado

Professor
University of California, SF

Richard DiMarchi

Richard DiMarchi

Distinguished Professor
Indiana University 

Lila Gierasch

Lila Gierasch

Distinguished Professor
University of Massachusetts

John Gleeson

John Gleeson

Senior Scientist
Merck

Carrie Haskell-Luevano

Carrie Haskell-Luevano

Professor
University of Minnesota

Christian Heinis

Christian Heinis

Associate Professor
EPFL

Maja Köhn

Maja Köhn

Professor
University of Bonn

Joshua Kritzer

Joshua Kritzer

Professor
Tufts University

David Lawrence

David Lawrence

Distinguished Professor
University of North Carolina

Lara Malins

Lara Malins

Professor
Australian National University

Kevin McDonnell

Kevin McDonnell

V.P. Chemistry
Bicycle Therapeutics

James Nowick

James Nowick

Distinguished Professor
University of California, Irvine

Laurie Parker

Laurie Parker

Professor
University of Minnesota

Joel Schneider

Joel Schneider

Senior Investigator
National Cancer Institute

Hiroaki Suga

Hiroaki Suga

Professor
University of Tokyo

Marcey Waters

Marcey Waters

Glen H. Elder, Jr. Distinguished Professor
University of North Carolina

Dek Woolfson

Dek Woolfson

Professor
University of Bristol

Symposium Co-Chairs

Jean Chmielewski

Jean Chmielewski

Distinguished Professor
Department of Chemistry
Purdue University

Wendy Hartsock

Wendy Hartsock

Director of Strategic Partnerships
Aralez Bio

Eileen Kennedy

Eileen Kennedy

Georgia Athletic Association Professor of Pharmacy
University of Georgia

Our Hotel and Symposium Venue

Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina

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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Dining

Comfort