Sweet Targets
With cases on the rise, the Huang Group aims to develop a powerful “one-two punch” vaccine strategy against whooping cough by leveraging the carbohydrate chemistry.
Good Vibrations
Researchers in the Beck Group have discovered an unexpected moment of quantum harmony: a finding that could help recapture lost solar energy.
Student Success
Aswath Karai is named a Goldwater Scholar for his work in the Wang Lab that's uncovering the secrets behind antimicrobial resistance
Chemistry that Matters
The Department of Chemistry investigates matter's fundamental properties looking to solve our moment's greatest challenges.
From sustainable materials and clean energy, to the molecular mechanisms of disease,
this work aims to transform science, health, and our understanding of the universe, as well as mentor the next generation of chemical innovators.
What's New
Professor Tom O'Halloran was named a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His research in inorganic chemistry has led to the development of drugs targeting fungal infections, new discoveries in the role of metals in fertilization, and novel cancer therapies currently in clinical trials.
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