In collaboration with UW-Madison, the Dickinson Group developed a "lock and key" system for high-precision cellular mapping, detailing a 200x more active evolved enzyme that eliminates proximity labeling "noise," enabling BAP-seq for accurate, leak-free RNA sequencing.

Link---> shorturl.at/gvqx5

Karl F. Freed, pioneering theoretical chemist and decoder of molecular complexity, 1942–2026

Honoring the legacy of Karl F. Freed (1942–2026). A titan who decoded molecular complexity, mentored Nobel laureates, and shaped the foundations of theoretical chemistry for 50+ years at the University of Chicago.

Read the full remembrance: shorturl.at/APz0x

#UChicagoChem #ChemLegacy #KarlFreed

Prof. Laura Gagliardi is currently featured in the Women in Energy exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry! Housed in the historic rotunda, this tribute highlights the leaders shaping our energy future. Visit this March to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth and the future of #WomenInSTEM.

We are proud to announce that Sir Shankar Balasubramanian will receive an honorary Doctor of Science degree at the UChicago 2026 Convocation: shorturl.at/asSTC

#UChicago #Chemistry #ChemicalBiology #Genomics #STEM #Innovation #UChicago2026

New Center to Build Safer, Cleaner and More Sustainable Batteries Batteries are essential to electrifying our global economy, powering growth and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But the popular lithium batteries that charge everything from our phones and laptops ...

UChicago’s new COBI initiative launches to develop safer, recyclable #OrganicBatteries with Argonne National Laboratory.

Learn more: shorturl.at/p7ilg

The Schrödinger equation turns 100 Century-old quantum formulation continues to be one of chemistry’s most-used tools

The Schrödinger Equation turns 100!

In a commemorative C&EN feature, Professor Laura Gagliardi takes part in reflecting how this quantum milestone is now merging with AI and quantum computing to redefine the future of the field.

Explore the legacy - shorturl.at/goaaL

High-energy science alert Leslie M. Schoop (Princeton) visits @uchicago.edu this Fri (2/27) to talk Quantum Materials. ⚛️

Giulia Galli Appointed Associate Editor to Reviews of Modern Physics Globally recognized leader in computational materials becomes the first woman to lead journal’s flagship Computation Physics "Reviews" section

History in the making: UChicago Prof. Giulia Galli is the first woman named Associate Editor for Computational Physics at Reviews of Modern Physics since 1929.

Her leadership in predictive physics marks a new era for the field. Full story: shorturl.at/NZtrc

We are pleased to share that Assistant Professor Anna Wuttig has been named a 2026 Sloan Research Fellow! 🏆

This honor from the Sloan Foundation recognizes early-career scientists with the potential to revolutionize their fields.

#UChicago #Chemistry #SloanFellow #Electrochemistry #WomenInSTEM

QTLS launches! Join Kyle Tomczak on 2/19 to discuss Quantum Academy, a mentorship program pairing researchers with CPS teachers to simplify quantum science.

Facilitated by CCTL Fellow Noah Garrett (UChicago Chemistry). Register: shorturl.at/9yYK3

#UChicagoChemistry #STEM #QuantumAcademy

A recent publication in Nature Biotechnology by graduate student Zhe Cheng and Professor Bozhi Tian details the development of AI-enabled vascular grafts designed to do more than simply restore circulation—they actively communicate with clinicians. Link---> shorturl.at/2btj5

UChicago Chemistry Alum Lucas Berard (SB '25) Extends University’s 20-Year Fulbright Legacy As one of only five College graduates currently conducting Fulbright research abroad, Berard is utilizing synthetic chemistry in Vienna to tackle the global crisis of antibiotic resistance.

Celebrating 20 years of @UChicago Fulbright excellence! 🎓

Chemistry alum Lucas Berard (SB '25) is in Vienna using synthetic chemistry to silence superbugs. 🧪🇦🇹

Read how our graduates are synthesizing the future: lnkd.in/gR6HS-35

#UChicago #Fulbright #STEM

Andrea Ferrari (University of Cambridge) - Closs Lecture Advances in Raman Spectroscopy of Graphene and Layered Materials Raman spectroscopy is an integral part of graphene research. It is used to det...

This afternoon, we are honored to welcome Professor Andrea C. Ferrari from the University of Cambridge. He will deliver the Closs Lecture, 'Advances in Raman Spectroscopy of Graphene and Layered Materials. events.uchicago.edu/event/253510...

Loved creating this animated cover for the new triplet aryl nitrene C→N transmutation story from the lab of @levinchem.bsky.social

Full text on @chemrxiv.org!

@uchichemistry.bsky.social
#sciart ⌬ #research ⌬ #chemistry ⌬ #organicchemistry

UChicago Chemistry is currently taking application for a Research Assistant Professor in Neuroscience. See full description and Apply here: apply.interfolio.com/180073

#UChicago #Neuroscience #Chemistry #AcademicJobs #STEM #Research #BrainPlasticity #ScienceCareers #Chicago

Congratulations to Professor Bozhi Tian on receiving the 2026 Marian and Stuart Rice Research Award! Designed to support innovative research ventures, this $100,000 award recognizes Professor Tian’s groundbreaking work in bioelectronic medicine. physicalsciences.uchicago.edu/news/article...

Sergey Pronin (UC Irvine) “New Methods & Strategies in the Synthesis of Natural Products” Studies in the synthesis of terpenoid natural products and how they ins...

Welcome back PhD alum Sergey Pronin (’10) this Friday! The UC Irvine professor returns to Kent 120 (12:45pm) to share his latest work in synthesis.

events.uchicago.edu/chem/event/2...

Managing Director Department PSD Chemistry: Staff Leadership About the Department One of the first departments founded at the University of Chicago was the Department of Chemistry. Since its inception, the Department o...

The University of Chicago Department of Chemistry is currently seeking a Managing Director to Lead Department of Chemistry Operations.

Follow the link for full job description, qualifications and benefits- tinyurl.com/3p3r8rn9

Huge congratulations to Wen Li from the Tian Research Group for a double win at the 2025 MRS Fall Meeting! Wen took home both the MRS Graduate Student Gold Award and the Best Poster Award for his groundbreaking work in bioelectronics.

#MaterialsScience #Bioelectronics #Innovation #MRS2025 #UChichem

Scanning nitrogen in sp3-rich scaffolds enabled by carbonyl-to-nitrogen atom swap Abstract: Saturated nitrogen heterocycles (SNHs) are prevalent in small-molecule drugs, and the position of the nitrogen atom strongly influences biological activity and physicochemical properties of ...

The Guangbin Dong lab just introduced a precise "atom swap" method to exchange carbonyl oxygen for nitrogen in sp³-rich scaffolds, renewing how we approach nitrogen scanning, from laborious multi-step reconstructions to direct skeletal editing. Read more: shorturl.at/zOTDH

The 2026 Chicago Chemical Biology and Therapeutics Symposium is coming! UChicago BSD invite students, postdocs, and researchers to submit abstracts for our dedicated poster session—a premier opportunity for networking and collaboration. Register & Submit Your Abstract Here: shorturl.at/fU2Rq

Diffusivity and adlayer formation of C60 on oxygen decorated moiré patterned graphene on Ru(0001) The dynamic mobility and placement of buckminsterfullerene (C60) molecules on moiré-patterned graphene as oxygen atoms are adsorbed across the interface are ill

Featured on the latest #JVSTA cover, graduate student Joshua Wagner and Professor Steven Sibener investigate how atomic oxygen affects the behavior of C₆₀ molecules on 2D materials. Check out their cover-worthy work today - shorturl.at/F2Uuv
#Nanotechnology #Graphene #Physics #QuantumTech

University of Chicago Professor Yamuna Krishnan is using nanotechnology to illuminate life’s smallest unit. Go inside the Krishnan Lab to grasp the impact of how this nano-sized vision is redefining the frontiers of cellular chemistry: physicalsciences.uchicago.edu/news/article...

🔥Hot off the press: Chuan He, PhD and his team have developed a novel methylation analysis method called ultra-mild bisulfite sequencing, which detects epigenetic changes in cancers more quickly, accurately, and reliably than existing methods. @uchichemistry.bsky.social
https://ow.ly/ALtf50XrlC4

A new study shows that inflammation caused by exposure to excessive sunlight degrades YTHDF2, a key protein that protects normal skin cells from turning cancerous, pointing towards ways to prevent skin cancer. UChicago Cancer @uchichemistry.bsky.social UChicagoBSD
https://ow.ly/Z8hl50XrS8w

Anastassia Alexandrova (UCLA) Catalytic Interfaces in and out of equilibrium Catalytic interfaces in reaction conditions undergo significant morphological changes, support h...

This Friday, we are thrilled to host Anastassia Alexandrova from UCLA for our first Chemistry seminar of 2026! Join us for her talk, "Catalytic Interfaces in and out of equilibrium".

See abstract and details: events.uchicago.edu/chem/event/2...

Connection between Hebbian Unlearning and Steady States Generated by Nonequilibrium Dynamics Active persistent dynamics are shown to mimic some aspects of Hebbian unlearning --- suggesting that nonequilibrium dynamics can provide an alternative way to improve associative recall in neural netw...

Check out new work by Agnish, Matt and co-workers. Active, persistent dynamics can mimic Hebbian “unlearning,” hinting that nonequilibrium physics offers a new route to sharpen associative recall in neural nets. go.aps.org/49O1yHO @uchichemistry.bsky.social

Manipulating dynamic covalent bonds through direct photoisomerization The wide availability, ease of manipulation, and access to spatiotemporal control make light an attractive stimulus for controlling dynamic covalent chemistries/networks. In this work, a series of pho...

Published in Chemical Science, the Stuart Rowan and Scott Snyder labs at UChicago have found a way to instantly control material stiffness using light! 💡 They manipulate polymer bonds (DCCs) with a new strategy for on-demand stiffening. ➡️ See the work: doi.org/10.1039/D5SC...

The Reticular Revolution: UChicago Chemists Move from Discovery to Design with Metal-Organic Frameworks Harnessing Atomic-Level Precision and Computational Intelligence to Build Materials of the Future

Following the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognizing the monumental impact of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), UChicago Chemists are leading the effort to custom-build materials atom by atom, fundamentally defining the future of the New Energy Economy.

Congratulations to Joanna (Qiaohong) Wang of the Gagliardi Group! Joanna recently earned a poster award at the 2025 Chicago Quantum Summit for her innovative contributions to quantum research—a significant achievement at one of the field's premier annual events. @gagliardilaura.bsky.social