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New ligand-guided technique enhances drug development

Researchers use chemical “helpers” called ligands to yield exceptionally precise chemical reactions.

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Partridge Group Selected for MIRA Grant

August 23, 2024

Congratulations to Ben Partridge's group for winning a National Institute of General Medical Science ...

Tessa Baker wins the 2024 Sandra M. Beach Memorial Award

July 8, 2024

Tessa Baker was particularly recognized for being instrumental in installing new NMR devices, and fo ...

Two UR chemistry students win 2024 Merck Underrepresented Chemists of Color Research Award

April 10, 2024

Congratulations to Ignacio Gustin and Medina Afandiyeva for winning the 2024 Merck Underrepresented ...

Shauna Paradine receives 2023 Eili Lilly Grant

February 21, 2024

Congratulations to Shauna Paradine for being a recipient of the 2023 ACC Lilly Grantee Award! The El ...

Benjamin Partridge wins Young Investigators Award

February 6, 2024

Congratulations to Benjamin Partridge for winning a Young Investigators Award from the Air Force Off ...

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