Emory chemist Rong Ma received a $150,000 Michelson Prize for her proposal to harness the mechanical processes of cells as a new approach in the long-running quest to develop cancer vaccines.Continue readingNew approach in quest for cancer vaccines nets Emory chemist a Michelson Prize
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RODRIGO SALINAS came to Emory to study chemistry, but since he arrived, he’s found that and so much more. In fact, he says Emory has helped him find his voice—both as a leader and an artist.Continue readingChemist Rodrigo Salinas (24C) featured in Emory Magazine
Undergraduate alum Kevin Welsher is part of the 2021 cohort of 40 Under 40. The prestigious recognition from the Emory Alumni Association potlights selected alumni across a variety of vocations for having made a significant impact in business, research, leadership, public service and/or philanthropic endeavors. Continue readingChemistry alum Kevin Welsher (EC ’05) is part of Emory’s 2021 40 Under Forty
Undergraduate chemistry major Emma Giarrocco has developed a resource for her peers to help them seek career learning opportunities.Continue readingChemistry major Emma Giarrocco creates chemistry careers resource for peers
Khalid Salaita has been named Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Chemistry, one of the highest honors that Emory bestows upon a member of its faculty.Continue readingKhalid Salaita appointed to distinguished professorship
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Molnupiravir and Drug Development at Emory
Molnupiravir is currently being developed by Merck & Co. Inc. in collaboration with Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, which licensed the drug from DRIVE (founded by Emory chemist Dennis Liotta) in 2020. It could be the first oral antiviral medicine to treat COVID-19. Continue readingMolnupiravir and Drug Development at Emory
Bill Wuest, a chemistry professor at Emory University, says the hot job market in pharmaceutical chemistry contrasts with a dearth of jobs in academia. And even some of those who have jobs in academia are making a move. Read more.Continue readingBill Wuest discusses biotech job market in C&EN