MIKIW 2025

The first Medicinal Chemistry Meeting-in-Miniature was organized by faculty from the Departments of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy at the Universities of University of Minnesota, University of Illinois at Chicago, The University of Kansas, and The University of Iowa in 1963. Since then, the Departments of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy at these universities have alternately hosted the MIKI meeting. MIKI is the longest running and largest regional medicinal chemistry meeting in the U.S., and brings together over 200 graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty members from the four universities on an annual basis. In 2018, the University of Wisconsin-Madison joined MIKI, giving the conference the new name MIKIW. In 2025, the graduate students at The University of Kansas are excited to host the Annual MIKIW Meeting and continue this great tradition.

Graduate students from the hosting university have the opportunity to organize and moderate the entire meeting, providing the valuable experience of coordinating a professional event. In addition, participating students receive professional experiences by delivering oral and/or poster presentations, as well as vital networking opportunities. Furthermore, these annual meetings also act as a catalyst for sharing and exchanging ideas among students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty of the different universities. The meeting features a keynote address from a distinguished scientist in academia, industry, or government, who is a leader in the field of medicinal chemistry.

MIKI Founders

This two-day annual meeting includes formal research presentations by graduate students from each of the five schools (Universities of Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Illinois at Chicago, and Wisconsin-Madison) and two poster sessions. In addition, a keynote address is given by a distinguished scientist from academia, industry, or government who is a leader in the field of medicinal chemistry. This year we are excited to have Matthew Disney, Institute Professor and Chair at UF-Scripps Institute, as our keynote speaker.

Student Oral Presentations: There are 13 student presentations throughout the meeting covering a wide variety of topics, including traditional medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, and cellular biology.

Student Poster Presentations: We will have 70 poster presentations at the meeting in 2025.

*GLH: Gray Little Hall (1567 Irving Hill Rd, Lawrence, KS)

Sponsors

The 62nd Annual MIKIW Medicinal Chemistry Meeting would not be possible without the support of the following sponsors. The MIKIW 2025 Organizing Committee and the Department of Medicinal Chemistry at The University of Kansas express our appreciation and sincere gratitude for these generous financial contributions. Thank you to all of the 2025 MIKIW supporters!

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Logo Design

Zac Kitay

Originally from Stamford, Connecticut, Zac Kitay is now a graphic designer, photographer, and marketer based in Flagstaff, Arizona after graduating from the University of Kansas. Zac received a B.S. in journalism with a concentration in media arts and production and a minor in Jewish studies. In his free time he enjoys reading, playing keyboard and rhythm guitar, and rock climbing. Zac's work in media, photography, and design can be found throughout the University of Kansas and Lawrence community. Check out more of his work here.

A big thank you to Zac for designing the MIKIW 2025 logo!

The previous keynote speakers are among the most accomplished scientists. This group includes Nobel laureates, members of the National Academy of Sciences, leaders in the pharmaceutical industry, and many members of the ACS Medicinal Chemistry Division Hall of Fame. This year, we are pleased to have Dr. Matthew D. Disney of UF Scripps deliver the keynote address.

Past Keynote Lectures