WEBINAR:

Smarter Chemistry for Tomorrow

Digital Tools for Efficient Synthetic Planning
 

Modern synthetic chemistry faces growing demands for speed, sustainability, and creativity in molecule design. In this webinar, Dr. Ewa Gajewska, Head of Product Management at Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany, will introduce the scientific principles and practical impact of computer-assisted retrosynthesis, focusing on the SYNTHIA® Retrosynthesis Software.

Attendees will learn how expert-coded algorithms supported by AI can streamline route design, reduce manual labor, and support greener chemistry by optimizing pathways and minimizing hazardous reagents. Real-world case studies will illustrate how SYNTHIA® enables researchers to rapidly explore novel synthetic routes, evaluate cost and environmental impact, and collaborate more effectively.

This session is designed for scientists across disciplines who want to enhance their synthetic planning, accelerate discovery, and contribute to more sustainable laboratory practices.
 

Key Learning Objectives

  1. Understand the fundamentals of computer-assisted retrosynthesis and its role in modern synthetic chemistry.

  2. Explore how SYNTHIA® leverages expert-coded rules and AI to propose efficient, innovative synthetic routes.

  3. Learn practical strategies for integrating digital retrosynthesis tools to save time, reduce costs, and support green chemistry initiatives.

  4. Discover real-world examples of how automated synthesis planning accelerates research and improves collaboration in scientific teams.

Speaker

Dr. Ewa Gajewska is the Head of Product Management at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, where she leads the development of SYNTHIA Retrosynthesis Software – a groundbreaking software for computer-assisted synthetic planning. She graduated in biotechnology and chemistry from the Gdansk University of Technology and was a recipient of the Outstanding Achievements Award from Poland’s Minister of Science and Higher Education. In 2020 she received her PhD from the Institute of Organic Chemistry at the Polish Academy of Sciences. Her passion for tackling complex scientific challenges within commercial settings and the unique blend of her interdisciplinary skills drive the realization of innovative features of SYNTHIA Retrosynthesis Software.