@Kelly_Chibale

Professor at @UCT_News; Neville Isdell Chair; Founder and Director of H3D research centre; Editor-In-Chief at ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters.

 Cape Town, South Africa
h3d.uct.ac.za
Joined August 2020
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Our editors are catalysts for scientific progress as active researchers at top institutions. With expertise and global reach, they champion original research that shapes the future. Join a community committed to advancing science and submit today: go.acs.org/ezq
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In the July Issue of #ACSMedChemLett Elena De Vita describes three must read articles. go.acs.org/eqN
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The June Issue of #ACSMedChemLett is out today! Sara Goldstein describes three must read articles this month In this Issue: go.acs.org/ejs
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📢 Call for Abstracts: ACS150 JACS Symposium Series: University of Cape Town - Molecules to Medicine: Advancing Health Innovation in Africa! 📍 @UCT_news 📅 10-11 September Submit your abstract before 10 June 2026.  🔗 Apply today:  go.acs.org/eh5
Poster abstract submissions for the ACS150 JACS Symposium: University of Cape Town - Molecules to Medicine: Advancing Health Innovation in Africa are now open!   📍University of Cape Town, South Africa 📅 10-11 September 2026 We are seeking abstracts that are focused on the following topics: Drug Discovery & Therapeutics Infectious Diseases & Resistance Non-Communicable Diseases Biomedical Imaging & Diagnostics Biomaterials Applications in Medicine Chemical & Molecular Biology Methods Natural Products Synthesis To present at this scientific exchange on biological and medicinal chemistry, apply to attend this free event and submit your poster abstract before 10 June 2026. 

ALT Poster abstract submissions for the ACS150 JACS Symposium: University of Cape Town - Molecules to Medicine: Advancing Health Innovation in Africa are now open!   📍University of Cape Town, South Africa 📅 10-11 September 2026 We are seeking abstracts that are focused on the following topics: Drug Discovery & Therapeutics Infectious Diseases & Resistance Non-Communicable Diseases Biomedical Imaging & Diagnostics Biomaterials Applications in Medicine Chemical & Molecular Biology Methods Natural Products Synthesis To present at this scientific exchange on biological and medicinal chemistry, apply to attend this free event and submit your poster abstract before 10 June 2026. 

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BLANCO-MEDI@MJBlanco_mediJun 3
Announcing Call for Papers for Special Issue on Allosteric Modulators in Drug Discovery. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs…
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Don't forget to register for our upcoming webinar, where winners of the 2026 Portoghese Lectureship Award will be discussing 'Emerging Medicinal Chemistry Approaches to Targeting Disease Pathways’. 📅 June 3, 12:00PM EDT Register to attend: go.acs.org/eg0
Announcing ‘Emerging Medicinal Chemistry Approaches to Targeting Disease Pathways’, part of our ‘Fueling Scientific Discovery: ACS Publications’ Celebrated Scientists’ webinar series. Taking place on June 3, 12:00–13:30 ET - and presented by our 2026 Portoghese Lectureship Award winners: 🌟 Prof. Alison Axtman, UNC Chapel Hill, United States 🌟 Prof. Fleur Ferguson, UC San Diego, United States Moderated by: Prof. Craig Lindsley, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry and Professor at Vanderbilt University, United States

ALT Announcing ‘Emerging Medicinal Chemistry Approaches to Targeting Disease Pathways’, part of our ‘Fueling Scientific Discovery: ACS Publications’ Celebrated Scientists’ webinar series. Taking place on June 3, 12:00–13:30 ET - and presented by our 2026 Portoghese Lectureship Award winners: 🌟 Prof. Alison Axtman, UNC Chapel Hill, United States 🌟 Prof. Fleur Ferguson, UC San Diego, United States Moderated by: Prof. Craig Lindsley, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry and Professor at Vanderbilt University, United States

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📢 Call for Abstracts: ACS150 JACS Symposium Series: University of Cape Town - Molecules to Medicine: Advancing Health Innovation in Africa! 📍 @UCT_news 📅 10-11 September Submit your abstract before 10 June 2026.  🔗 Apply today:  go.acs.org/efU
Poster abstract submissions for the ACS150 JACS Symposium: University of Cape Town - Molecules to Medicine: Advancing Health Innovation in Africa are now open!   📍University of Cape Town, South Africa 📅 10-11 September 2026 We are seeking abstracts that are focused on the following topics: Drug Discovery & Therapeutics Infectious Diseases & Resistance Non-Communicable Diseases Biomedical Imaging & Diagnostics Biomaterials Applications in Medicine Chemical & Molecular Biology Methods Natural Products Synthesis To present at this scientific exchange on biological and medicinal chemistry, apply to attend this free event and submit your poster abstract before 10 June 2026. 

ALT Poster abstract submissions for the ACS150 JACS Symposium: University of Cape Town - Molecules to Medicine: Advancing Health Innovation in Africa are now open!   📍University of Cape Town, South Africa 📅 10-11 September 2026 We are seeking abstracts that are focused on the following topics: Drug Discovery & Therapeutics Infectious Diseases & Resistance Non-Communicable Diseases Biomedical Imaging & Diagnostics Biomaterials Applications in Medicine Chemical & Molecular Biology Methods Natural Products Synthesis To present at this scientific exchange on biological and medicinal chemistry, apply to attend this free event and submit your poster abstract before 10 June 2026. 

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Congratulations Kelly Chibale of @UCT_news, newly inducted NAS international member! #NAS163 #NASmember #chemistry #biology #pharmacology
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Congratulations to Schmidt Sciences' AI2050 Senior Fellow @Kelly_Chibale on being named an Honorary Fellow of the @RoySocChem. Dr. Chibale was one of seven world-renowned scientists recognized with the RSC's top accolade this year. rsc.org/news/2026-honorary-f…

Seven world-class scientists awarded Honorary Fellowships

The Royal Society of Chemistry is proud to announce that seven of the world's most influential scientists have been awarded Honorary Fellowships.

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The December issue of #ACSMedChemLett is out today! Amanda Dombrowski summarizes three must read articles In this Issue. go.acs.org/dyI
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For the 1-year anniversary of our International Research Network, we're featuring ongoing research from Dr. @Kelly_Chibale & @dr_vinayaksingh Working with Dr. @CCapicciotti, this project is examining nanocluster-bacterial interactions' potential against antimicrobial resistance.
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Explore recent developments in CDK-targeting PROTACs-covering linker chemistry, SAR insights, and emerging degradation strategies in cancer therapy. #PROTAC #ACSMedChemLett @ACSPublications @mark_blaskovich @IMBatUQ go.acs.org/dtB
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just scored this book in the second hand bookstore across the road, ahead of the 6th H3D meeting on drug discovery and global health organized in 2026 by @Kelly_Chibale
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Meet PKM2Pred (go.acs.org/dqF), where AI meets oncology! Instantly discover and predict potent PKM2 modulators, driving faster and smarter anticancer drug discovery. #ACSMedChemLett go.acs.org/dqE
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Kelly Chibale retweeted
WCP2026@WCP202612 Nov 2025
The wait is over – the #WCP2026 preliminary program is now LIVE! 🎉 Get ready to explore world-class #pharmacology research and innovation coming to #Melbourne #Australia in July 2026. 👉wcp2026.org/ #ASCEPT #IUPHAR #VISITMELBOURNE
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Congratulations to AI2050 Senior Fellow Dr. @Kelly_Chibale for being honored as a Distinguished International Fellow by the @ASTMH, recognizing his contributions to tropical medicine, chemistry, drug discovery, and global health.
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In London today, to meet alumni and supporters - including Nobel Prize Winner @demishassabis of @GoogleDeepMind. So grateful for their ongoing support and cheerleading for @QueensCam and for @Cambridge_Uni, market leaders for innovation and excellence.
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Kelly Chibale retweeted
ASTMH@ASTMH28 Oct 2025
In advance of our Annual Meeting in Toronto, Nov 9-13, this Q&A with ASTMH President David Fidock discussing malaria appeared in the Toronto Star on Monday. tinyurl.com/49h4x4fk
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This article from Accent Tx details the discovery of ATX020, a potent KIF18A inhibitor with favorable kinesin selectivity, ADME properties, and efficacy in the OVCAR-3 cell-derived xenograft model. #ACSMedChemLett go.acs.org/dl2
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Prof. @Kelly_Chibale @UCT_News delivered a fascinating talk on "Chemical biology and modelling in repurposing human kinase inhibitors for malaria" @GSC_2025 @ACSBioMed @iitbombay @ruchianand1975 @anidchemiitb
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