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Let us join in congratulating Prof. Milan Delor, recently named a 2025 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow!
The publication in Nature redefines how mRNA activates protein production, overturning a long-held model, while also highlighting new potential therapeutic targets for diseases such as cancer.
The Department of Chemistry at Columbia University invites applicants for an Associate Research Scientist or Research Scientist position
The Department of Chemistry at Columbia University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor position to start July 1, 2025. This tenure-track position is open to all computational and/or theoretical chemists.
Prof. Berkelbach announced as a recipient of an American Chemical Society 2025 National Award, the ACS Award in Pure Chemistry!
Take a look through the first ever Women in Chemistry newsletter!
Featuring an introduction to an “WiC Legend”, an interview with our own Prof. Makeda Tekle-Smith, and a highlight some fun grad student hobbies.
A recent study by the Sames lab lead by Dr. David Lankri, reveals that a modified psychedelic compound found in the venom of the Colorado River toad might offer hope for those struggling with depression and anxiety!
The Chemistry Department mourns the loss of our Professor Ken Eisenthal, please see obituary to honor his memory.
Prof. Wei Min’s study regarding nanoplastics, and its potential effects on human health, has created quite the buzz!
Many top news outlets have interviewed Prof. Min on the topic, citing interest in understanding the extent of plastic exposure--see articles linked.
Congratulations to Prof. Stockwell, who is among the 90 newly elected regular members to the National Academy of Medicine earlier this month!
With great excitement we share the news that Professor Brus has been awarded a 2023 Nobel Prize alongside two other scientists “for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots.”
Joonho Lee, PhD, who finished up as a postdoc in the Reichman group this past July, was nominated by Columbia Unviersity and received the 2023 Blavatnik Regional Award in the category of Chemistry.
Congratulations are in order, as Liang Li, a rising fifth-year student in the Nuckolls and Venkataraman labs has received the 2023 Edward Prince Goldman Scholarship in Science from The New York Community Trust--given annually to Natural Sciences graduate students selected by faculty.
In recognition of his academic record, Prof. Colin Nuckolls has been selected to receive the Humboldt Research Award.
The Chemistry Department mourns the loss of our Professor Philip Pechukas, please see obituary to honor his memory.