Christine Dunham is a leading expert on the ribosome — an elaborate macro-molecular machine that operates like a factory within a cell to manufacture proteins. In her latest paper, published in Nature Communications, Dunham and colleagues showed through advanced imaging techniques how a small RNA chemical modification, known as a methyl group, influences gene expression.Continue readingNew view of ‘frameshifting’ shows how genetic info can get ‘lost in translation’
Emory chemist Doug Mulford (right) and his students are a perennial hit at the festival. This year, they will demonstrate chemistry polymers, combustion reactions and cloud formation, while also throwing in a few fireballs, during the “Chemistry Bonanza Demo Show” on campus Friday, March 20, and during the Exploration Expo at Piedmont Park on Saturday, March 21.Continue readingAtlanta Science Festival opens doors to discovery for all
With Emory University and Emory Healthcare boasting a combined total of more than 50,000 employees, meeting couples who both work for Emory, such as chemist Bill Wuest and wife Liesl Wuest, isn’t uncommon. Continue readingThe chemistry of courtship: Meet three of Emory’s cross-campus couples
Samuel Chandler Dobbs Professor of Chemistry Khalid Salaita (right) is one of 15 professors who will act as a faculty mentor for undergraduate students selected as Beckman Scholars. Students in his research group work with DNA to decode cell mechanics, build synthetic motors and advance therapeutics.Continue readingEmory selected for 2026 Beckman Scholars Program to further undergraduate science research
The W.M. Keck Foundation has awarded Emory University chemist Monika Raj a three-year, $850,000 grant to advance a novel approach aimed at repairing malfunctioning proteins that drive diseases such as cancer and inherited disorders.Continue readingMonika Raj to explore ‘molecular patches’ with $850,000 Keck Foundation grant
Emily Pacek describes her research journey, including a “life-changing” experience as an inaugural participant in Emory Chemistry’s NSF REU program.Continue readingEmory Chemistry REU participant calls experience “life-changing”
In an age where misinformation about science and our health runs rampant, the new podcast – a collaboration between Maia and her sister, Elena – shares biochemistry knowledge to help others become more informed and “normalize” researching and discussing scientific topics. Continue readingGrad student Maia Vierengel launches new STEM podcast
Dennis Liotta provides a view on the life-changing impact that federally funded university research can have in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Continue readingAJC Opinion: Despite Trump Cabinet member’s claim, taxpayer-funded science pays dividends
A repurposed algae protein gives a greener biocatalytic approach to valuable molecular building blocks Continue readingResearch from Biegasiewicz and Davis labs featured in C&EN
Yao Wang is a member of two funded teams and will receive two awards n the inaugural year of Scialog: Quantum Matter and Information, a three-year initiative aiming to promote broader interactions among different sectors of the quantum science community and spark interdisciplinary projects to enhance our understanding of the quantum world.Continue readingYao Wang part of two teams awarded funding in 1st Year of Scialog: Quantum Matter and Information
Raphael Ribeiro is co-editor of a new book, “Polariton Chemistry: Molecules in Cavities”, along with Joel Yuen-Zhou at UC San Diego, and Professor Chris Giebink at the University of Michigan. Polariton Chemistry is a rapidly emerging field that is focused on understanding the extent to which physical and chemical properties of molecules change when they are placed in an optical microcavity. Continue readingRaphael Ribeiro is co-editor of a new book on the emerging field of Polariton Chemistry
As a process development senior scientist at Amgen, Ogonna J. Nwajiobi helps advance the commercial development of high-quality medicines for patients with unmet medical needs.Continue readingPhD Alum Ogonna J. Nwajiobi selected for Emory’s 40 Under 40