Steven Corcelli Appointed Associate Dean
Steven A. Corcelli, Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry, has been appointed the College of Science’s first Associate Dean for Interdisciplinary Studies and Faculty Development.
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Researchers are the first to observe electron-beam induced plasmonic Fano interferences
In a paper published in Physical Review Letters, Jon P. Camden and collaborators used a combination of electron spectroscopy and theoretical modeling to observe the first direct detection of Fano resonances, or Fano interferences.
Analytical chemistry program at Notre Dame climbs into national ranking
Bohn points to strategic hiring decisions, support from the University and colleges, and the contributions of AD&T— in addition to long-range thinking — as reasons the University has developed a rich and varied program in such a short time. AD&T researchers use analytical science — techniques and methods to separate, identify, and quantify molecules — to develop technologies for more personalized medicine and improved environmental monitoring.
Researchers land funding to help launch diabetic ulcer drug over ‘Valley of Death’
The $4.6 million award from the Department of Defense will help fund the expensive studies required before the compound can be given approval by the FDA to be tested on people.
Researchers discover critical process for how breast cancer spreads in bones
Researchers from the University of Notre Dame have identified a pair of proteins believed to be critical for spreading, or metastasizing, breast cancer to bone.
Provost honors Brian M. Baker as member of the All-Faculty Team
At every home football game, the provost recognizes a different member of the 2019 Notre Dame All-Faculty Team. The honoree for the Sept. 28 game vs. Virginia was Brian M. Baker, Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Q&A with Sharon Stack
Eck Institute for Global Health faculty, Sharon Stack, shares some of her background, research interests, and her unusual family pets. Stack is currently the Ann F. Dunne and Elizabeth Riley Director of Harper Cancer Research Institute and Kleiderer-Pezold Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame.
Brian M. Baker
Rev. John A. Zahm, C.S.C., Professor of Structural Biology
At every home football game, the provost will recognize a different member of the 2019 Notre Dame All-Faculty Team. The honoree for the Sept. 28 game vs. Virginia was Brian M. Baker from the College of Science.
Three Indiana research universities to collaborate with industry to solve critical measurement science challenges in new NSF-funded center
Powering everything from the development of new drugs and medical devices to the detection of dangerous chemicals, measurement science is a multi-billion-dollar industry that is key to both U.S. and international economies. With a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), researchers from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, and Purdue University have formed a new center that will work to solve ongoing and emerging industry-relevant challenges in measurement science.
New collaboration led by Notre Dame leverages Data Revolution to solve current challenges in chemistry
Olaf Wiest, professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, will direct The Center for Computer-Assisted Synthesis (C-CAS). “This will significantly accelerate progress in drug discovery and materials science where such molecules are critical to fundamental research,” Wiest said.
Marya Lieberman Gives Eminent Scientist Lecture at ACS Core Student Program
Prof. Marya Lieberman was selected to give the Eminent Scientist Lecture at the American Chemical Society National Meeting Core Student Program on August 26, 2019.
Notre Dame announces significant growth in research funding
Researchers from Notre Dame have received $180.6 million in research funding for fiscal year 2019—$100 million more than 10 years ago and a more than 27 percent increase from last year. The awards received support a broad range of projects that tackle globally significant issues, including vector-borne diseases, cancer, psychology, nanotechnology, hypersonics and much more.
Researchers to explore why cancer burden increases with age
Advanced aging is a key risk factor for developing most cancers, including ovarian cancer. With a new award from the National Institutes of Health, researchers from the University of Notre Dame, the National Institute on Aging, and the National Cancer Institute will explore why age is significant in developing ovarian cancer, and how it can negatively affect tumor growth and patient survival.
Clark named guest editor for protein publication
University of Notre Dame biophysicist Patricia Clark was the guest editor for a special July edition of the journal Protein Science, which focuses on proteins in the cell.
Record eight undergraduates earn Gilman Scholarships to study abroad
Eight Notre Dame students, all sophomores, have been awarded Gilman Scholarships to study abroad during the 2019-20 academic year, a record number for the University for a single application cycle.
Changing the Culture: Lab Safety Officer program launched in Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Striving for safety should be part of the regular culture in chemistry laboratories, professors say, and a new program at the University of Notre Dame is solidifying that mindset.
Melander lab specializes in exploring ways to prevent antibiotic resistance
Christian Melander, the George & Winifred Clark Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, believes there may not be a university more invested in antibiotic research within the chemistry field than Notre Dame is.
Graduate students receive summer fellowships to conduct research to combat kidney, neurodegenerative diseases
Three graduate students from Notre Dame have received fellowships from Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics. Each fellowship recipient will spend their summer conducting research at Notre Dame that aims to combat disease or promote health.
Twenty students and alumni awarded Fulbright grants
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program, offering grants to research, study and teach abroad.
Mariette Quinn Wins Graduate Administrative Staff Member Award
Mariette Quinn, administrative assistant for graduate studies in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, is the 2019 recipient of the Graduate Administrative Staff Member Award. This award, given by the Graduate School, is presented yearly to a staff member who has had a significant positive impact on his or her department’s graduate program.