Establishment and operation of a forum in Switzerland to promote research in the biomedical field, particularly to foster interdisciplinary collaboration in these areas. Strengthening the network between researchers from all countries, especially between chemists in the medicinal and synthetic fields. Promotion of international exchange of research results. Provision of a platform for the joint development of research projects. Promotion of young researchers, especially those active in Switzerland, in the field of biomedicine, for example through the awarding of research prizes. Development, publication and support of publications without profit motive and without own entrepreneurial activity. Organization and support of international conferences, in particular the Alpine Winter Conference on Medicinal and Synthetic Chemistry.