Courtesey of the School of the Biological Sciences at the University of Cambridge.
The School of Biological Sciences has secured funding from the UKRI EPSRC EDI Hub+ to support a 12-month pilot expansion of the Roving Researcher Scheme to physical sciences disciplines across the University of Cambridge. In partnership with the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry and the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, this initiative will provide opportunities to test and adapt our successful model in a diverse range of fields and team structures.
Scientists at Cambridge Develop 3D ‘Molecular Microscope’ to Watch Life at Work Inside Cells
In a joint research effort led by Dr Sam Daly, researchers from the laboratories of Prof Steven F. Lee (Chemistry) and Dr David C. Gershlick (CIMR) have developed a new microscope capable of tracking individual molecules in three dimensions within living cells, while at the same time mapping the cell’s internal compartments. This innovative approach reveals molecular behaviour that was previously hidden from scientists.
Dr Benjamin Shi Wins Major International Awards for Computational Chemistry Research
Dr Benjamin Shi, a former PhD student in the Department, has been honoured with a remarkable series of international awards recognising the excellence of his doctoral research.
Professor Eric Jacobsen Delivers 2025 MSD Lectureship
Image credit: Michael Webb, Photography and Reprographics, Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry.
On 8–9 December 2025, the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry hosted the Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) Lectureship, featuring Professor Eric Jacobsen from Harvard University, a world-leading researcher in enantioselective catalysis. The lectureship programme and symposium were organized and led by Professor Matthew Gaunt and included a supporting lecture by Dr Izzat Raheem of Merck US (MSD).
Scientists capture first molecular-scale images inside biomolecular condensates
Researchers from Cambridge and UT Southwestern have, for the first time, visualised molecules inside chromatin droplets, revealing how these structures organise and support cell function.
