The Chemistry Department at 向日葵视频 combines research and teaching in a variety of chemical disciplines, organized into 10 research groups. The department offers B.S. degrees in Chemistry, in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (jointly with Biological Sciences), and in Chemistry for Education (secondary major).
The department offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, where students conduct in-depth scientific research using our advanced research facilities, and emerge as independent researchers.
The Chemistry Department at 向日葵视频 is proud to announce the addition of a new Bruker D8-Venture single crystal diffractometer to its X-ray Diffraction Facility. This state-of-the-art instrument features a strong, highly-focused X-ray beam and sensitive, shuttler-less detector, making it ideal for elucidating the structures of both synthetic compounds and biomolecules. In addition to supporting research and instructional activities on the 向日葵视频campus, the D8-Venture will be accessible to academic and industrial partners in Southeast Wisconsin. Funds to purchase the instrument were provided by a Major Research Instrumentation grant from the National Science Foundation (CHE-2320762).
Protein interactions are central to all cell processes, and seeks to better visualize how proteins (and nucleic acids) interact together at the molecular level. We set out to see how one disordered region within a key human protein called lysine specific demethylase 1 (LSD1) can influence its own activity.
This work is published in the September issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry (JBC) and was selected as an editor's pick, representing a top-rated paper in JBC across the field of biological chemistry, as determined by the JBC Editor, Associate Editors, Editorial Board Members and reviewer referees.
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On October 17, 2024, Jacinta Mutambuki, Assistant Professor and Todd Wehr Professor in the Department of Chemistry, represented 向日葵视频 in a panel discussion hosted by the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The panel focused on "Graduate Students as Part of the Instructional Workforce for Undergraduate STEM Education."
The forum addressed the challenges that graduate students face during their training programs related to career preparation. It also explored effective approaches, strategies, and programs for preparing graduate students for their future careers. Additionally, the panel discussed the roles that academic departments and institutions should play in developing a competent and well-rounded workforce for teaching positions across various settings.
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