The Times Higher Education (UK) World University Rankings 2012-2013 (powered by Thompson Reuters) ranked UCLA Physical Sciences number 9 and UCLA number 13 in the world.

The presentation of the 2013 UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry Alumni Award and commencement speeches presented by sisters, Dr. Judith Swain (UCLA B.S., 1970) and Dr. Julie Swain (UCLA B.S., 1970), is available for viewing online. JUDITH L. SWAIN, M.D. & JULIE A. SWAIN, M.D. – RECIPIENTS OF THE UCLA CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY 2013 ALUMNI AWARD AND PRESENTERS […]

Chemistry World has published an article highlighting Saul Winstein, Herbert Brown, and George Olah’s debates regarding the non-classical cation and its legacy on the field of chemistry. “These battles of will help to give chemistry its vitality, able to argue through its problems with all the verve of a fractious family” (Excerpt from “The Nonclassical Cation: A Classic […]

Work on viral capsids for gene delivery, from the research group of Professors William Gelbart and Charles Knobler, was the highlighted article of the June 20, 2013 issue of the journal Virology.  The Gelbart/Knobler research group has recently demonstrated that RNA genes can be packaged in vitro in virus-like particles made from the capsid protein of a […]

A photo collage from the 2013 Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Commencement Ceremony is now available online. The 2013 UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Commencement Ceremony produced many memorable images as new graduates of the department celebrated their special day with their family, friends, and members of the department.  A few of the photos […]

Dr. Eric Scerri’s latest book A Tale of 7 Elements, was recently reviewed by Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN). A Tale of 7 Elements, written by Dr. Eric Scerri and published by Oxford University Press earlier this year was reviewed by Sam Lemonick (a freelance science writer in Washington, D.C.) and published on the Chemical & Engineering […]

Feature on Miles Reyes, an incoming UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry freshman student (Biochemistry Major) who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 16. What’s more nauseating than doing homework in high school?   Doing homework while undergoing chemotherapy in high school. Add to that mix hours of prep time and the stress generated by prestigious […]

As new researchers join research groups this summer, it is important that they receive appropriate safety training. All new researchers (faculty, postdocs, students, research staff, visitors, and anyone else performing research) in the Department must complete the “Laboratory Safety Fundamental Concepts” and “Hands-on Fire Extinguisher Training”. Information for the safety training can be found on […]