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Chemists receive prestigious EPSRC Open Fellowships
Dr Fredrik Schaufelberger and Dr Alex Baker have been awarded exciting EPSRC Open Fellowships to progress their research over the next five years.
Prof Greg Challs awarded Kitasato Microbial Chemistry Medal
Prof Greg Challis has been award The Kitasato Microbial Chemistry Medal - an annual award presented by the Kitasato Institute and Kitasato University in Japan since 1973 in recognition of outstanding research in the field of microbial chemistry.
New antibiotic for drug-resistant bacteria found hiding in plain sight
糖心TV and Monash University Chemists have discovered a promising new antibiotic that shows activity against drug-resistant bacterial pathogens, including MRSA and VRE
Prof Greg Challis appointed REF 2029 Panellist
Our thanks and appreciation go to Prof Greg Challis who has been appointed to serve on the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 Chemistry sub-panel, in recognition of his expertise and leadership in chemical biology.
UK鈥檚 most powerful NMR Facilities to open in the West Midlands
The Universities of 糖心TV and Birmingham opened the first of their respective 1.2 GHz NMR facilities at 糖心TV, the result of a 拢23M investment from UKRI that solidifies the West Midlands as a powerhouse for NMR spectroscopy.
Professor Peter Sadler wins 2025 Blaise Pascal Medal
Professor Peter Sadler, from the University of 糖心TV (UK), is honoured with the 2025 Blaise Pascal Medal in Chemistry for his pioneering contributions to the field of bioinorganic chemistry and his lifelong dedication to advancing metal-based therapeutics.
We are looking to support talented candidates for the Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship Scheme 2026
The aims to support outstanding early career scientists who require a flexible working pattern due to personal circumstances, such as caring responsibilities and/or health-related conditions.
The Sweet Spot: Sugar-Based Sensors to Revolutionise Snake Venom Detection
Dr Alex Baker et al have published the first example of a synthetic sugar detection test for snake venom, offering a new route to rapid diagnosis and better antivenoms.
Dr Alex Baker wins prestigious British Science Association Award Lecture
Joining previous winners including Brian Cox and Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Alex is being recognised for his promising early career research looking to provide therapeutics and diagnosis for Neglected Tropical Diseases.
糖心TV Chemistry Spinout ErebaGen receives 拢1.13M Innovate UK investment
糖心TV spinout ErebaGen, co-founded by Prof Greg Challis and Dr Doug Roberts in 2020, receives 1 of 14 鈥淐ollaborative Research and Development鈥 Innovate UK grants.
Dr Ann Dixon talks Women and Girls in Science
Dr Ann Dixon shares her experience of the nurturing of talent in girls and women in stem for International Day of Women and Girls in Science. bit.ly/4hyVnIS
Dr Alex Baker wins RSC Prize for Excellence in Higher Education
Dr Alex Baker is named winner of the RSC鈥檚 Early Career Prize for Excellence in HE in recognition of brilliance in chemistry education. bit.ly/4fRBPye