News and Highlights

Wednesday, 11 March 2009

Professor Allen Bard receives SURA Distinguished Scientist Award

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is pleased to announce that Professor Allen Bard has received the Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) Distinguished Scientist Award. These awards are presented to individuals who have worked to support the SURA mission "to foster excellence in scientific research, to strengthen the scie...

Tuesday, 03 March 2009

Professor Jason Shear nominated to the Beckman Foundation Grants Advisory Council

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is pleased to announce that Professor Jason Shear has been nominated to serve on the Grants Advisory Council (GAC) for the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation. The Beckman Foundation is a major contributor to scientific research, and makes grants to non-profit research institutions to promote research in...

Wednesday, 18 February 2009

Steven Moore Runs!

You may think that walking to Welch Hall from satellite parking—perhaps toting a laptop, lunch, books, and paperwork—along with routine sessions on the stair master at Gregory, and even running several miles each day, is a workout. Think again. I met with Steven Moore, the UT Chemistry and Biochemistry Department’s Project Manager for Facilities an...

Thursday, 29 January 2009

New next-generation genome analysis technology allows UT biochemists to target and enhance genomic research

A new “next-gen” genomic analysis system , SOLiD™, will allow UT researchers to quickly catalog large genomes and greatly increase the focus and pace of their research. The new technology is sponsored by the Texas Institute for Drug and Diagnostic Development, directed by chemistry professor Brent Iverson. This technology will be used by several ge...

Wednesday, 21 January 2009

Professor Chris Bielawski selected as Young Observer to 2009 IUPAC General Assembly and Congress

Chris Bielawski has been selected as a Young Observer to the 2009 IUPAC General Assembly and Congress in Glasgow, Scotland. This fellowship enables awardees to attend and participate in the IUPAC general assembly meeting in Scotland in summer 2009 Established in 1977, the program allows participants to experience the global efforts that impact the...