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Welcome to the Molecular Graphics and Modelling Society (MGMS) website. This site contains information about the society, how to become a member, and also lists forthcoming events organised or affiliated to the MGMS. Navigation is via the menu bar at the top of the page, and clicking on the MGMS logo will always bring you back here. We would be grateful of any comments or suggestions you have about the site - these can be sent to the webmaster.
The MGMS was set up in 1981 as a society dedicated solely to the interests of molecular modelling and related aspects of computational chemistry. Since then it has gone from strength to strength, with chapters of the society formed in America and Germany. Current membership of the society is around 500 with a geographical spread including most European countries, North America, Japan and Australia.
The society organises many large meetings around the world which bring together people from all aspects of the discipline. Smaller, more focused meetings are also arranged to allow more detailed discussion of particular areas.
For those interested in learning more about the history and growth of the Society, presentations from the MGMS Silver Jubilee Meeting are available.
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In conjunction with Elsevier, the Society publishes the Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling. The journal now appears 8 times a year, the increase in the number of issues resulting directly from the increased number of high quality submissions received. The journal is published in full colour and is devoted to high quality practical and theoretical papers on the use of computers for the investigation of molecular structure, function and interaction. Details of the Journal can be found via Science Direct. |
The MGMS is pleased to announce that nominations can now be accepted for the 3rd Silver Jubilee Prize. Details of the nomination procedure can be found in this document. Last years prize was awarded to Dr Graeme Day, University of Cambridge. Details of his research can be found on his home page.
Lifetime member of the MGMS, Dr Yvonne Martin, has recently been announced as the recipient of the 2009 Herman Skolnik Award presented by the Division of Chemical Information (CINF) of the American Chemical Society. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to and achievements in the theory and practice of chemical information science and related disciplines. Read more
The editor of the Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling, Professor Jonathan Hirst presenting Professor Graham Richards with his special bound edition of the journal in honour of his 67th birthday and enormous contribution to the society.
During 2005, the MGMS instituted a new scheme to support visiting lecturers who wish to present their work in the UK and Europe. This MGMS Lecturer scheme should support travel to the UK, as well as honouring international scientists in the field. Prof Jan Jensen (University of Iowa) was the first MGMS Lecturer, and gave excellent lectures at the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Oxford and Imperial College, London. Nominations for MGMS Lecturers are welcome and should be submitted either to Adrian Mulholland or Steve Maginn for consideration by the Committee.
