Conference Report: The 2nd Annual Shanghai Symposium on Chemical and Pharmaceutical Structure Analysis

The 2nd Annual Shanghai Symposium on Chemical and Pharmaceutical Structure Analysis (CPSA Shanghai 2011) was held on 13–16 April 2011 in Shanghai, China. The CPSA Shanghai meetings began in 2010 and are an international extension of the CPSA USA annual meetings – the first industry-led event to focus on the specific needs of industry researchers. The goal of the CPSA meetings is to provide an in-depth review of innovative technology and industry practices through open discussion of industry-related issues and needs. Education and specialized training are the foundation of all CPSA events: ‘Where technology and solutions meet’.