Wake Forest Chemistry Faculty Explore the Importance of Molecular Handedness in Medicine Wake Forest University chemistry professors Cédric Schaack and Mallory Green recently contributed an article to The Conversation exploring how a molecule’s “handedness,” or chirality, can determine its biological activity and effectiveness as a medication. Inspired by the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the…
We had a wonderful time gathering together and celebrating our community at the recent department picnic. Alongside the great food and festivities, we were thrilled to take a moment to recognize the hard work, leadership, and outstanding contributions of our graduate students. Please join us in congratulating this year’s award winners: Best Teaching Assistant: Kelsey…
Wake Forest Chemistry students are gaining more opportunities to experience the uncertainty, problem-solving, and discovery of authentic scientific research through a redesigned laboratory course developed by John Lukesh, associate professor and director of Graduate Studies, and graduate assistant Devin Weaver (PhD ’27). The six-week course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE), part of the Medicinal Chemistry and…
Wake Forest University offers summer research opportunities for undergraduates through an NSF-sponsored program and the Wake Forest Translational Science Center. Eligible students from local colleges and universities (with sophomore standing, or 25+ credit hours completed) may apply to participate in 10 weeks of mentored scientific research with a faculty advisor and graduate student mentor. Selected…
In this installment of Walk with Wente, President Susan Wente sits down with Professor Patricia Dos Santos for an engaging conversation about biochemistry, enzyme research, and the real-world impact of scientific discovery. The discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge work happening at Wake Forest, highlighting how curiosity-driven research advances both knowledge and innovation. It’s…
Emerging Investigators 2024: Pioneering the Future of Materials Chemistry The Journal of Materials Chemistry C has unveiled its 2024 Emerging Investigators collection, showcasing some of the most promising early-career scientists in the field of materials chemistry. This curated selection highlights groundbreaking research that spans a diverse range of topics, including luminescent materials, organic semiconductors, nanotechnology,…
The Photostory on “URECA– Research a Catalyst for Change” highlights the experiences of Wake Forest University students participating in the URECA (Undergraduate Research Experiences and Creative Activities) summer program. Dr. Wendu Ding with Leo Liu as well as Dr. Elham Ghadiri and Dany Doughan are among the professor/mentors and students featured. Junior Leo Liu, who…
AT WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY NSF-sponsored program and Wake Forest Translational Science Center provide undergraduate summer stipends for mentored scientific research at Wake Forest University Who is eligible? Students from local colleges and Universities with sophomore standing (25 or more hours passed) are eligible to apply. Is financial assistance available? Students will receive $4,000 stipend* for…
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Abdou Lachgar, professor of chemistry at Wake Forest University, has been named a 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Scholar for Namibia. Lachgar will conduct research and teach at the University of Namibia’s materials science department. His proposed research projects will focus on the sustainable production of hydrogen using solar energy and the conversion of biowaste to biofuel….
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