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Read more at: Zhang appointed Assistant Professor in Materials Chemistry
Jenny Zhang with Corpus Christi college in background, smiling at camera

Zhang appointed Assistant Professor in Materials Chemistry

Assistant Professor Jenny Zhang at Corpus Christi College, courtesy Nathan Pitt

Apr 25 2024

Dr Jenny Zhang has been appointed as Assistant Professor in Materials Chemistry, with effect from 1 July 2024.

Read more at: New technique identifies individual aggregates associated with Alzheimer’s disease
microscopic images of aggregates

New technique identifies individual aggregates associated with Alzheimer’s disease

Images of aggregates observed in tissue, courtesy Klenerman Lab

Apr 18 2024

Researchers here have developed a new method to detect and characterise with unprecedented detail the protein clumps that cause Alzheimer’s.

Read more at: Mess is best: disordered structure of battery-like devices improves performance
Prof Dame Clare Grey Xinyu Liu Dr Alex Forse in the lab

Mess is best: disordered structure of battery-like devices improves performance

Prof Dame Clare Grey, Xinyu Liu and Dr Alex Forse, taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge

Apr 18 2024

The energy density of supercapacitors – battery-like devices that can charge in seconds or a few minutes – can be improved by increasing the ‘messiness’ of their internal structure.

Read more at: AI speeds up drug design for Parkinson’s by ten-fold

AI speeds up drug design for Parkinson’s by ten-fold

Michele Vendruscolo taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge

Apr 17 2024

Researchers have used artificial intelligence techniques to massively accelerate the search for Parkinson’s disease treatments.

Read more at: A battery of FUSE interns
Daniel Leong in the lab

A battery of FUSE interns

Daniel Leong taken by Michael Webb ©University of Cambridge

Apr 11 2024

Undergrad Daniel Leong completed a summer project in the Grey Lab and won a prize for his research poster. Daniel’s project was funded through the Faraday Undergraduate Summer Experience (FUSE), which funds undergrad placements in battery research.

Read more at: Promising research for Parkinson's Disease
Klavs Jermakovs and Hussein Murtada in the lab.

Promising research for Parkinson's Disease

Klavs Jermakovs & Hussein Murtada taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge.

Apr 11 2024

Klavs Jermakovs and Hussein Murtada are our first two Una Finlay scholars. They are studying Parkinson's disease, how it behaves, and potential new drug candidates.

Read more at: Award recognises global impact of next generation sequencing
Image of medal and three prize winners: Klenerman, Balasubramanian & Meyer

Award recognises global impact of next generation sequencing

Image courtesy the Gairdner Foundation

Apr 11 2024

Professors Sir David Klenerman and Sir Shankar Balasubramanian have been named as two of the five recipients of the 2024 Canada Gairdner International Award.

Read more at: SynTech CDT students launch start-up to accelerate chemical synthesis
Daniel and Alex smiling at camera with image of company logo behind them

SynTech CDT students launch start-up to accelerate chemical synthesis

ReactWise founders Daniel Wigh (left) and Alexander Pomberger at the company launch, courtesy Chemistry Photography

Apr 3 2024

Two PhD students from our department have launched a start-up which will democratise access to advanced optimisation strategies with a new, no-code software platform.

Read more at: NAS Award winner in Chemical Sciences to give Melville Lectures
Professor Matyjaszewski using a scientific instrument

NAS Award winner in Chemical Sciences to give Melville Lectures

Professor Matyjaszewski, courtesy Carnegie Mellon and National Academy of Science

Mar 21 2024

Professor Kris Matyjaszewski of Carnegie Mellon University will deliver our prestigious Melville Lectures on 14 and 16 May in the Wolfson Lecture Theatre.

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