International conference on cutting-edge research in chemistry

The international conference "New Emerging Trends in Chemistry – 2025" took place, with YSU Institute of Pharmacy among its co-organizers. Director of the institute Anna Mkrtchyan participated as a member of the organizing committee and session chair, also delivering a scientific report on the synthesis of chiral α-amino acid derivatives.

Held at the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia (NAS RA) from September 21 to 25, the "New Emerging Trends in Chemistry – 2025" conference was organized through the joint initiative of YSU Institute of Pharmacy, the Scientific-Technological Center of Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry of NAS RA, and the N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Associate Professor Anna Mkrtchyan contributed to the conference by presenting a presentation dedicated to the synthesis of enantiomerically enriched chiral α-amino acid derivatives using A³ and Glaser-type coupling reactions.

The conference brought together leading chemists and early-career scientists from around the world, aiming to present recent research findings, promote professional dialogue and knowledge exchange, and foster new connections and collaborations.

Academician Ashot Saghyan, President of NAS RA, welcomed participants and noted in his opening remarks: "Today, such meetings are more essential than ever, considering the geopolitical landscape and the challenges we must face with unity and preparedness. History has shown that in such times, science, education, and culture play a decisive role in bringing nations together."

Academician Valentin Ananikov from the Russian Academy of Sciences, who proposed the idea of organizing the conference, touched upon technological trends in the field: "Back in 1996, when I was a PhD student, there was much talk about the introduction of computers into chemistry. People were saying they would soon replace chemists. However, time has proven that while they are powerful tools, they do not replace specialists. The same applies to nanotechnology, and now, artificial intelligence. These fields are advancing, but chemistry remains a creative and analytical science."

Throughout the conference, presentations were delivered on a wide range of topics, including organic synthesis, catalysis, medicinal, supramolecular, and heterocyclic chemistry, materials science, as well as modern digital technologies utilized in chemistry, biology, and medicine.

High-tech scientific research is of vital importance for the whole world, and in this context, such communication and collaboration among scientists, as well as international conferences of this kind, are of great significance.