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New ligand-guided technique enhances drug development

Researchers use chemical “helpers” called ligands to yield exceptionally precise chemical reactions.

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Congratulations Churchill Scholar Derek Chien

March 3, 2025

Congratulations to our most recent University of Rochester recipient of the Churchill Scholarship! T ...

Lucy Huffman wins Edward Peck Curtis Award

February 26, 2025

Congratulations to Lucy Huffman for being one of a handful students across the University to win an ...

Partridge Group Selected for MIRA Grant

August 23, 2024

Congratulations to Ben Partridge's group for winning a National Institute of General Medical Science ...

Tessa Baker wins the 2024 Sandra M. Beach Memorial Award

July 8, 2024

Tessa Baker was particularly recognized for being instrumental in installing new NMR devices, and fo ...

Two UR chemistry students win 2024 Merck Underrepresented Chemists of Color Research Award

April 10, 2024

Congratulations to Ignacio Gustin and Medina Afandiyeva for winning the 2024 Merck Underrepresented ...

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