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Read more at: Blavatnik Postdoc Fellowships

Blavatnik Postdoc Fellowships

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Aug 1 2017

The Blavatnik Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme is inviting applications from Israelis seeking to undertake their first postdoctoral funding in life sciences, physical sciences and engineering at the University of Cambridge.

Read more at: Silk 'micro cocoons' could be used in biotechnology and medicine

Silk 'micro cocoons' could be used in biotechnology and medicine

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Aug 1 2017

Researchers, led by Professor Tuomas Knowles in the Department of Chemistry, have created microscopic versions of the cocoons spun by silkworrms.

Read more at: Chemistry Networks Event Registration Open

Chemistry Networks Event Registration Open

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Aug 1 2017

The Department of Chemistry is delighted to invite you to get to know us better at the annual Chemistry Networks Event on Friday 29 September.

Read more at: EPSRC funds corrosion in demanding environments research

EPSRC funds corrosion in demanding environments research

Jul 14 2017

A new multimillion-pound collaborative research project could help to dramatically reduce the impact that surface degradation processes such as corrosion and wear have on industry worldwide.

Read more at: The Chemistry of Health Building Tops Out

The Chemistry of Health Building Tops Out

Professor Chris Dobson celebrates the topping out of the Chemistry of Health building with the traditional bottle of beer. Dennis Cotton, Kier Construction enjoys the moment.

Jun 27 2017

The Chemistry of Health building, being constructed at the back of the Department of Chemistry on Union Road, Cambridge has reached its highest point. To mark the achievement a topping out ceremony was held on the rooftop.

Read more at: Computer-designed antibodies target Alzheimer’s disease

Computer-designed antibodies target Alzheimer’s disease

Brain showing hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease (plaques in blue) Credit: NIH Image Gallery

Jun 22 2017

Researchers in the Vendruscolo Group have designed antibodies that target the protein deposits in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease, and stop their production.

Read more at: Academic promotions announced

Academic promotions announced

L-R: Silvia Vignolini, Stuart Clarke, Sophie Jackson, Erwin Reisner

Jun 15 2017

The Department is pleased to announce several academic promotions. 

Read more at: Dr James Keeler wins the 2017 Shoolery Award

Dr James Keeler wins the 2017 Shoolery Award

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Jun 15 2017

Dr James Keeler has won the 2017 Shoolery Award for his contributions to small molecule NMR spectroscopy.

Read more at: Biomaker challenge for low-cost sensors

Biomaker challenge for low-cost sensors

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Jun 12 2017

Applications are due on 23 June for the Cambridge Biomaker challenge, a four-month programme challenging interdisciplinary teams to build low-cost sensors and instruments  for biology.

Read more at: Jane Clarke 1st female president of Wolfson College

Jane Clarke 1st female president of Wolfson College

Jun 12 2017

Lucy Cavendish Honorary Fellow, Professor Jane Clarke FRS becomes the sixth President of Wolfson College and the first female president of Wolfson College.

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