From:
Monica Soma Hensley <mnyansa**At_Symbol_Here**MTU.EDU>
Subject:
[DCHAS-L] ACS FALL 2026 ABSTRACTS ARE NOW OPEN!
Date:
Jan 17, 2026 15:58 UTC
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ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU>
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Dear CHAS members,
Abstract submissions for the ACS Fall 2026 Meeting are now open! The deadline is Monday, March 30, 2026. Attending ACS Fall 2026 in Chicago, IL (August 23–27)? Consider submitting an abstract to one or more CHAS and CANN sessions. Submit an abstract
Title | Type | Description |
From Natural Scaffolds to Lead Compounds: Medicinal Chemistry Approaches to Cannabis and Plant-Based Drug Development | Oral | The development of botanical drugs from cannabis and other plant sources presents unique medicinal chemistry challenges that require innovative approaches to compound identification, optimization, and formulation. This symposium showcases the complete translational pathway from botanical flavonoid discovery to therapeutic application, with a specific focus on advancing melanoma therapy through hemp-derived compounds and transdermal delivery systems. The session addresses critical medicinal chemistry principles including structure-activity relationships in botanical extracts, AI-driven compound selection and optimization, bioavailability enhancement through novel delivery mechanisms, and the integration of traditional pharmacognosy with modern drug design. |
General Papers in Cannabis Chemistry | Oral | Considering the breadth of cannabis topics in the chemistry enterprise, a general session is offered to collect innovative and creative topics which don't fit neatly into planned symposia but are of interest to the membership. |
Artificial Intelligence and Safety Education and Training - How AI Can Enhance and Inform a Safer Workplace for All | Oral | This symposium will offer presenters an opportunity to discuss how they are using AI to support safety education and training in laboratories. |
Best Practices Handling High Hazard Reagents | Oral | This symposium will focus on safely handling high hazard reagents and offer case studies on successful implementation of these best practices. |
Consumer Relevant Quality Metrics in Cannabis | Oral | This novel symposium will be comprised of a number of curated panel discussions focused on the fundamental properties underlying and differentiating cannabis quality with end user requirements as a focus. Proposed panels include: What is Cannabis Quality Panel Cannabinoid Beverage Quality Roundtable Pharma CannaAPI Approvals and Candidates Roundtable |
W
e look forward to your abstract submissions and to seeing you in Chicago!
Best,
Monica (CHAS Co-programming Chair)
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Monica Soma Hensley (She/Her), Ph.D.
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