Alumna Dr. Nako Nakatsuka (PhD ’17 Andrews/P. Weiss Groups), a senior scientist at ETH Zürich, is named one of MIT Technology Review’s list of 35 Innovators Under 35. Nakatsuka is being recognized in the “2021 Pioneers” category for her research on miniature biosensors that could give scientists better insight into depression and dementia. According to […]

Congratulations to Professor Jose Rodriguez on his promotion to associate professor with tenure, effective July 1, 2021. A true Bruin, Professor Jose Rodriguez received his B.S. in BioPhysics and his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology at UCLA. He came to the U.S. from Mexico at a young age, went to public school in Los Angeles, and then to UCLA, […]

Thanks to our generous donors, 21 undergraduate students will conduct research in our faculty labs this year as summer research fellows. The summer research experience can be one of the most meaningful parts of an undergraduate education. It enables students to pursue science research rather than having to accept a summer job in an unrelated […]

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry welcomes Professor Abigail Doyle, who joins the department as the Saul Winstein Chair of Organic Chemistry. Prof. Doyle joined the department as a Full Professor effective July 1, 2021. Her office and laboratory are located in the Molecular Sciences Building. Born in Princeton, New Jersey, Prof. Doyle received her […]

Academic Senate Awards were garnered by Alex Spokoyny (Senate Teaching award), PhD students Samantha Mensah (DEI award) and Cheylene Tanimoto (TA award). Each year UCLA’s Academic Senate recognizes Senate and non-Senate faculty and graduate students for their achievements and contributions to the University. Congratulations to this year’s Chemistry & Biochemistry recipients! Professor Alex Spokoyny is one […]

Graduate student Salvador Bernardino (Harran lab) is one of 12 chemists from around the nation selected for the inaugural Merck Chemists of Color Award. This award recognizes underrepresented chemistry Ph.D. students (3rd year and above) and postdocs. Recipients are given the opportunity to work with a Merck mentor and networking opportunities, as well as travel […]

Professor Paul Weiss is discusses his research and gives advice to young researchers in Peking Universities’ new video series  – iCANX Stories.  The new series, which airs each week on Fridays at 4 am Pacific Time (Thursday nights at 8 pm in Beijing), features interviews with top scientists, highlighting their career paths and personal stories. […]

On Wednesday, May 26, 2021 we celebrated world-class research, leadership, mentorship, and teaching in UCLA’s Division of Physical Sciences at a virtual event. Three members of the Chemistry & Biochemistry community were honored at the UCLA Physical Sciences Centennial Awards event. UCLA alumnus and supporter Dr. Myung Ki “Mike” Hong (B.S. Chemistry ’59) received the […]