The BU-CMD symposium is an educational opportunity for students and industry professionals in the fields of Chemistry, Molecular Discovery and Drug Discovery as well as an opportunity to share research and network. We have assembled an excellent group of speakers who stand at the forefront of advances in organic synthesis and chemical biology. The BU-CMD symposium is an opportunity for attendees to share their research, to broaden their knowledge of current research in their field and to network in an inquisitive and constructive environment.