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Official account for the Department of Chemistry at Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
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The Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Materials Science invite applications for an assistant professor faculty position in microelectronics chemistry.
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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor- Chemistry
The Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Wayne State University are inviting applications for a faculty position...
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Happy Holidays from WSU Chemistry ❄️ Have a wonderful Winter break!
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#winterbreak
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The Brock Lab at the all-hands meeting of COMPASS: Center for Complex Particle System hosted by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Library. This is network science at its best!
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#COMPASS
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7 days ago
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Does ATP Provide Energy? Tom Kuntzleman gives a thermodynamic analysis of the ATP to ADP reaction in this ChemED Exchange post.
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#ChemEd
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Does ATP Provide Energy?
When using standard thermodynamic values, the chemical reaction whereby ATP is converted to ADP is found to have a positive value for ΔG. This would imply the reaction REQUIRES energy. However, analyz...
https://www.chemedx.org/blog/does-atp-provide-energy
8 days ago
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Aloha! Carlos Lucecki attended Pacificchem, an international conference in Hawaii, where he delivered a 30 minute talk on "Cobalt(III) Platforms Containing Redox-Active Ligands for Water Oxidation.”
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#chemistryindetroit
#Pacifichem2025
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8 days ago
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Himanshu Yadav, of the Brock Lab, spent an inspiring week at the 2025 Materials Research Society Fall Meeting in Boston where he presented his research on "Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Water Splitting Using CdS-ZnSe Type-Il Heterostructured Aerogel.”
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#MRS2025
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11 days ago
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#TBT
WSU NOBCChE looking very festive for the holidays!
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#wsunobcce
#festivechemistry
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12 days ago
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#PhDfinished
! Dr. Megan Quandt successfully defended her dissertation, "A Scalable Synthetic Route for Anabaenopeptin Production” yesterday afternoon at
#wsuchemistry
. Congratulations, Dr. Quandt!
#KodankoLab
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#PhDdone
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It’s Commencement Day 💚💛 Congratulations to our newest graduates; Shuxiao Li, Anthony Porath, and Andrew Herppich!
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#WarriorStrong
13 days ago
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Congratulations to Justice Keech, recipient of the 2025 Hugh & Mary Ann Kelly Chemistry Undergraduate Endowed Research Scholarship!
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#chemistryundergrad
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14 days ago
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Congratulations to the
#WSUCLAS
faculty members recognized for their exceptional teaching this year, including our own Tom Kuntzleman!
#wsuchemistry
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CLAS faculty honored with 2025 teaching awards
https://clas.wayne.edu/news/clas-faculty-honored-with-2025-teaching-awards-67821
15 days ago
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How does the Allen Lab celebrate the end of the semester? With a paint party of course! Matt Allen painted a closeup of europium, while the rest of the lab members all painted
@mattallen12345.bsky.social
🎨 😂
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#paintparty
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15 days ago
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Magnetic Resonance News
23 days ago
RT MagRes@IISc 🧲 @CoherentSpins 📢 ICESR-2026 at IISc Bengaluru, Call for Abstracts - Deadline: 15 Jan 2026 Join the global ESR/EPR community for the inaugural International Conference on Electron Spin Resonance at
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21–24 March 2026
icesr-conf.iisc.ac.in
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The Chekmenev Lab and team report the biocompatible production of hyperpolarized [1-13C]ketoleucine, a branched-chain amino acid probe using
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hyperpolarization in
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#wsuchemistry
#NMR
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Biocompatible SABRE Hyperpolarization of [1‐13C]Ketoleucine for Cellular Metabolic Flux Sensing
We report the biocompatible production of hyperpolarized [1-13C]ketoleucine, a branched-chain amino acid probe. Using SABRE hyperpolarization, relying on parahydrogen as a source of hyperpolarized st...
https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.202502734
18 days ago
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reposted by
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Glenn Facey
18 days ago
Dying iPhones and liquid helium fills
u-of-o-nmr-facility.blogspot.com/2019/04/dyin...
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Photo from 2018’s Holiday celebration at
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19 days ago
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The Final Public Oral Defense for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy from Megan L. Quandt will be held on Wednesday, December 17th, 4:00 pm,
#wsuchemistry
. Good Luck, Megan!
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#chemistryindetroit
#graduateresearch
#phdlife
19 days ago
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Happy
#WarriorWednesday
from the ladies of the Brock Lab! 🔬#wsuchemistry
#BrockStars
#ChemSky
#materialschemistry
20 days ago
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Tom Kuntzleman received a CLAS Teaching Award at yesterday’s
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Holiday Celebration. Well deserved, Tom 👏
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#ChemEd
20 days ago
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Our peer mentors got together today for some well deserved end of the semester cheer. Peer mentors are students who have taken the courses before and can aid with understanding difficult or complex parts of the material.
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#peermentors
#endofthesemester
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21 days ago
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PUBLICATION ALERT 🚨 “Experimental Observation and Modeling of Potential Oscillations on Iron Electrodes” is a comprehensive laboratory exercise for students led by Tom Kuntzleman in the Journal of Chemical Education.
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Experimental Observation and Modeling of Potential Oscillations on Iron Electrodes
A comprehensive laboratory exercise is described whereby students measure oscillations in electric potential between iron and carbon electrodes immersed in an acidic solution of hydrogen peroxide. The oscillations observed vary greatly in complexity. After collecting the data, students use a kinetic mechanism to qualitatively model some of the less complex oscillations. The experiment is straightforward to carry out and uses materials commonly found in chemistry laboratories. In addition, the proposed mechanism involves a variety of iron species that are familiar to students of chemistry.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.5c01390
22 days ago
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Congratulations to the recipients of the Dr. Cal Stevens Memorial Scholarship; Fathima Abdul Rauf, Michael Hotor, Elliot Furr, and Tolulope Oyewumi! The Cal Stevens Memorial Scholarship was created by the Surendra and Karen Gupta ARC Foundation.
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22 days ago
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Md Masudur Raman, of the Brock Lab, presented his research at the 2025 Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meeting in Boston. He gave a 15-minute talk on his work: “CaS Aerogel for Pb²⁺ Remediation via Cation Exchange and Chemisorption”⁺ ions.” Well done!
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25 days ago
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The Fehl lab on ice! Did you know the ideal temperature for ice skating is between 17 and 29 degrees Fahrenheit.
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26 days ago
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Save the date! Ashley Campanile, an alum of
#wsuchemistry’s
Kodanko Lab, will be the guest at the next Chemistry & Food Tuesdays on December 9th at 12:30 pm. Ashley is currently an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the Grand Rapids Community College.
#lunchandlearn
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26 days ago
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Happy
#WarriorWednesday
from our Graduate Ambassadors, Blessed Oguh and Himanshu Yadav! Graduate Ambassadors mentor prospective students and share their grad journey to inspire others to chase their goals.
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#phdjourney
#WarriorStrong
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#gradschool
26 days ago
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Check out the latest insights into the hyperpolarization of pyruvate using parahydrogen in reversible exchange as a function of pH in the Journal of Physical Chemistry B. Great work led by Ed Chekmenev at
#wsuchemistry
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#NMR
#spectroscopy
#SABRE
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Multidimensional pH-Temperature Mapping of SABRE-SHEATH 13C Hyperpolarization of [1-13C]Pyruvate
Hyperpolarized [1-13C]pyruvate has emerged as a next-generation molecular probe for in vivo metabolic flux imaging in deep tissue. This molecular contrast agent is now under evaluation in over 50 clin...
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcb.5c05015
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The Department at Wayne State University is inviting applications for a faculty position in the broad area of microelectronics chemistry. Wayne State is a Carnegie R1 research university. Visit the following link to apply:
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The Nguyen lab has recently published a study in JACS Au, collaborating with Prof. Steve Varga at St. Jude Research Hospital, focused on the development of novel vaccine adjuvants, designed to enhance immune responses.
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Protonated Phenanthroline Catalyzed Stereoselective Glycosylation: Synthesis and Evaluation of Saponin Adjuvant Lablaboside F and Variants Leading to Simplified Vaccine Adjuvants
Vaccine adjuvants are substances that are coadministered with antigens to enhance the immune response. Lablaboside F, a triterpene oleanolic acid β-linked to two trisaccharide chains on its eastern and western sides, emerged as a promising adjuvant candidate due to exhibiting robust adjuvanticity and low toxicity . We developed a β-stereoselective glycosylation method using a [PhenH]+[BF4]− catalyst to glycosylate oleanolic acid with C2-branched oligosaccharides, synthesizing lablaboside F and structural derivatives (S1–S8) as a result of constructing the target oligosaccharide. This approach simplifies the synthetic process when varying sugars are used and provides a platform for structure–activity relationship studies. Lablaboside F and S1–S8 were tested in vivo and in vitro for adjuvant activity, toxicity, and cytokine production. The entire branched trisaccharide on the western side of lablaboside F is not essential for adjuvant activity. Six derivatives showed low toxicity, while four increased pro-inflammatory cytokine levels. Notably, compound S5, composed of oleanolic acid and the eastern trisaccharide, demonstrated a favorable safety profile in vitro and higher antigen-specific total IgG levels than lablaboside F in vivo, without eliciting IgE production that can lead to allergic reactions. These findings advance our understanding of saponin structure–function relationships and provide a pathway for developing nontoxic adjuvants.
https://doi.org/10.1021/jacsau.5c01046
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Pictures from the 2025 Michigan Inorganic Chemistry Symposium (#MICS) earlier this fall. Thanks to Buddhika Abeysekara, of the Groysman Lab, for co-organizing. Looking forward to next year’s MICS at
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#inorganicchemistry
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29 days ago
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Happy Thanksgiving! This week, the faculty, staff and students of
#wsuchemistry
got together for food and fun. Special thanks to Professor Hien Nguyen for hosting a potluck in the atrium. We truly appreciate all of you ☺️ Enjoy the holiday break 💚💛
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about 1 month ago
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Save the date! Yasashri Ranathunga, an alum of
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Li Lab, will be the guest at the next Chemistry & Food Tuesdays on December 2nd at 12:30 pm. Yasashri is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Michigan.
#chemtalk
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about 1 month ago
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Rare puppy sighting at
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about 1 month ago
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🚨 PUBLICATION ALERT 🚨 From the Pflum Lab, “HDAC11 Deacetylates BRAF to Regulate Kinase Activity and Cell Proliferation” in ACS Chemical Biology.
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HDAC11 Deacetylates BRAF to Regulate Kinase Activity and Cell Proliferation
Histone acetylation, governed by histone deacetylase (HDAC) enzymes, plays a pivotal role in cell biology. Elevated HDAC expression is linked to a poor prognosis in various diseases, including cancer, making HDAC inhibitors clinically valuable. Among the 11 metal-dependent HDAC isoforms, the exceptional ability of HDAC11 to regulate both the deacetylation and defattyacylation of proteins suggests an expansive role in cellular processes. However, since HDAC11 is one of the least studied HDAC isoforms, the known roles for HDAC11 in cell biology are limited. In this study, proteomics-based mutant trapping was performed to identify nonhistone substrates of HDAC11 and link HDAC11 activity to specific cellular events. Proteomics revealed 64 putative substrates, with follow-up studies documenting that HDAC11 deacetylates the BRAF kinase on K680 to suppress kinase activity and cell proliferation. Given the established role of BRAF in cancer, HDAC11-mediated deacetylation likely influences signaling pathways in tumor progression, underscoring the diverse regulatory role of HDAC11 in cellular events.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acschembio.5c00631
about 1 month ago
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Check out this collaboration between the Chekmenev and Boyd Goodson Labs in The Journal of Physical Chemistry B.
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#NMRchat
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1H/15N NMR and Low-Field 1H MRI of SABRE-Hyperpolarized Pyrazinamide─An Approved Antibiotic and Potential MRI Contrast Agent
Pyrazinamide (PZA), an FDA-approved antibiotic, was investigated for potential use as a hyperpolarized MRI contrast agent. PZA was readily hyperpolarized via parahydrogen-based NMR Signal Amplificatio...
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcb.5c05707
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Angela recently presented research at the CLAS Undergraduate symposium where she received an award. Keep up the amazing work, Angela!
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about 1 month ago
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Livia Philip, of the Nguyen Lab, closed out the fall seminar season with her 4th Year Talk. Congratulations on this milestone, Livia!
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about 1 month ago
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The Department of Chemistry at
@waynestateclas.bsky.social
are inviting applications for a faculty position in the broad area of microelectronics chemistry.
#wsuchemistry
#ChemSky
#chemjobber
#AlDep
Visit the following link to apply:
waynetalent.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...
about 1 month ago
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#TBT
Faria, of the Brock Group, participated in the 2023 ACS Outreach Summit in Washington DC. At the summit they exchanged insights on optimizing the planning and execution of outreach events while prioritizing safety.
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#outreach
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about 1 month ago
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#WSUchemistry
alum Darrell Marshall (WSU, BS, Analytical Chemistry, 2011) is featured
@afro-tech.bsky.social
for the work he’s doing with the Helios-1, his AI-powered device that detects pathogens on surfaces in minutes.
#chemistryindetroit
#BioTech
#AnaChem
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This Detroit-Based Founder And Scientist Developed An AI-Powered Device That Can Detect Pathogens On Surfaces Within Minutes - AfroTech
https://afrotech.com/darrell-marshall-ai-powered-device-detects-pathogens-on-surface
about 1 month ago
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If you are interested in pursuing a PhD at
#wsuchemistry
, make sure to join us at our next virtual information session on Friday, November 21, 9:30am.
#chemistryindetroit
#chemistryphd
#phdapplication
#WarriorStrong
#recruitment
#ChemSky
RSVP:
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about 1 month ago
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A Departmental Citation for Excellence in Teaching Services was awarded to Sachini W. Sivirathne. Congratulations!
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#wsuchemistry
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#WarriorWednesday
about 1 month ago
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Wayne State delegation travels to National Science Foundation to share expertise at national, invitation-only workshop. url:https://economicdevelopment.wayne.edu/news/wayne-state-delegation-travels-to-national-science-foundation-to-share-expertise-at-national-invitation-only-workshop-67441
about 1 month ago
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Many thanks to Asem Abdulahad for visiting
#wsuchemistry
and sharing his research on a wide range of topics including organic to materials/polymer chemistry with applications in energy and carbon capture.
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about 1 month ago
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Folake Amoo, of the Brock Lab, presented her research at the 70th Annual Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (#MMM2025), held in West Palm Beach Florida. Yay, Folake!
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#chemistryindetroit
#MaterialsScience
#ChemSky
#MondayMotivation
about 1 month ago
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Valentine Nwanelo, of the Pflum Lab, is one step closer to his PhD after giving his 4th year talk on: "Unveiling novel molecular mechanisms of histone deacetylase proteins in Breast Cancer Progression" at
#wsuchemistry
today. Congratulations, Valentine!
#NextStopPhD
#chembio
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about 2 months ago
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#FridayFlashback‼️#wsuchemistry
is feeling grateful as we approach the Thanksgiving season 💚💛 Photos from potlucks past.
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Magnetic Resonance News
about 2 months ago
Postdoc position in protein NMR, Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center, iNANO, Aarhus University, the Viennet lab invites you to apply for a 3-year postdoc position funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation
international.au.dk/about/profil...
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Postdoc position in protein NMR - Vacancy at Aarhus University
Vacancy at Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center - INANO-Kemi, iNANO-huset, Aarhus University
https://international.au.dk/about/profile/vacant-positions/job/postdoc-position-in-protein-nmr
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Nick Vukotic was in the building today, giving a seminar on: “Building Better Materials, Faster: High-Throughput Discovery of Functional Organic and Inorganic Materials for Controlled Drug Release.” Hope you had a chance to catch his talk!
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#chemtalk
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about 2 months ago
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Lauren Kotsull’s PhD research has been published! This project represents years of hard work, creativity, and collaboration in research in the Pflum Lab at
#wsuchemistry
. Congrats, Lauren!
#chembio
#HDAC
#chemistryindetroit
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about 2 months ago
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More photos from
#ANACHEM2025
! Plenary Lecturer, Mary Rodgers was presented with the Anachem Award by Ratan Kukreja, the President of Anachem.
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about 2 months ago
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