Cheminformatics Resources of U.S. Governmental Organizations 2026 Workshop

The Cheminformatics Resources of U.S. Governmental Organizations 2026 Workshop is a collaborative event organized by the FDA's Chemical Informatics and Modeling Interest Group, in partnership with several U.S. government agencies. This workshop aims to enhance communication and collaboration among organizations that develop and maintain databases, data standards, datasets, scientific approaches, and computational resources related to chemical structures and properties of molecules and materials.

Key topics include the application of cheminformatics to support analytical chemistry, focusing on integrating cheminformatics into analytical workflows and developing machine learning models for chemical analysis. Another session addresses the cloudization of cheminformatics and data sharing, discussing the adoption of data standards, improving data sharing through chemical-based datasets, and enhancing data access via government cloud resources. Additionally, the workshop explores applications of AI and machine learning in cheminformatics research, covering predictive modeling, the role of large language models in chemical information extraction, and regulatory perspectives in government-industry collaboration.

The workshop is scheduled for January 5-7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET each day, at the FDA White Oak Campus in Silver Spring, Maryland, with virtual attendance options available. Registration is required and limited to government employees and contractors. Attendees will have opportunities to engage with experts from various governmental organizations, participate in panel discussions, and gain practical insights into incorporating cheminformatics tools into their research and analysis workflows.

This workshop is ideal for professionals involved in cheminformatics, analytical chemistry, data management, and regulatory science within U.S. government agencies. Participants will benefit from in-depth discussions on current challenges and advancements in the field, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and enhancing the utility of cheminformatics resources in governmental research and regulatory processes.