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T cells use their ‘fingers’ to poke holes in toxic cells

Professor Sir David Klenerman, courtesy Chemistry Photography

Researchers here have discovered how T cells detect danger by using their ‘fingers’ to poke holes in suspect cells.


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Lab Technicians needed

Technicians often help with Dr Peter Wothers' Open Day lectures, courtesy Chemistry Photography

We are looking for a Chemistry Research Lab Technician or Trainee Sernior Research Lab Technician - apply by 16 April!


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New investment for battery degradation research

Professor Dame Clare Grey has a leading role in the research, courtesy Chemistry Photography

Professor Dame Clare Grey of this department will take a leading role in a new £29 million funding commitment to UK battery research.


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The joy of discovery

Ben Feringa, Sally Boss, John Hopkins and Jeremy Sanders with photo of Alex, courtesy Chemistry photography

This year’s Alex Hopkins memorial lecture was given by Nobel Laureate Professor Ben Feringa.


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Photosynthesis 'hack' could lead to new ways of generating renewable energy

Illustration of cells and electrons during photosynthesis, illustrated by Robin Horton

An in-depth study of photosynthesis could lead to new ways of generating clean fuel and renewable energy.


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Alex Rafaniello takes over our Twitter account

Twitter takeover banner. University of Cambridge.

Third year PhD student Alex Rafaniello, a founding member of the Queer in Chemistry Network, took over our Twitter account @ChemCambridge on 16 March 2023.


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Designer antibodies

Dr Pietro Sormanni (left) and Dr Xing Xu in the lab taken by Nathan Pitt, ©University of Cambridge

Bespoke antibodies designed and tested in the lab are a promising tool to speed up drug design.


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Chemistry Open Day 18 March 2023

Slime pond at Chemistry Open Day, courtesy @Cambridge Photography

After a three-year absence, the Chemistry Open Day makes a welcome return on Saturday 18 March.


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Stephanie Smith receives Pilkington Prize

Dr Stephanie Smith, taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge

Congratulations to Dr Stephanie Smith who received the Pilkington Prize in recognition of her excellence in teaching.


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Where are they now?

Dr Victoria Steadman. Sai Life.

Introducing Dr Victoria Steadman and Dr Teagan Stockdale, two alumni from the Paterson group and where they are today.


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Dr Olga Kennard OBE FRS, 1924-2023

Dr Olga Kennard giving opening remarks at the CCDC's CSD 50th celebration

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Dr Olga Kennard, founder of the Cambridge Structural Database and Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre.


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Black Women in Science Network marks Black History Month

Tomi Akingbade, Black women in science

PhD student Oluwatomi Akingbade founded the Black Women in Science Network when she was an undergraduate at the University of Nottingham in 2018.


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Coffee and chemistry: global women’s breakfast

Global Womens Breakfast Feb 2023 taken by Michael Webb ©University of Cambridge

Postdoctoral researchers hosted poster presentations alongside coffee and pastries to celebrate the IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast on 14 February.


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Conversations on Chemistry: watch Dr Peter Wothers alumni lecture

Dr Peter Wothers presentation 11th Feb 2023 taken by Michael Webb ©University of Cambridge

Dr Peter Wothers gave a fascinating talk on pioneering science writer Jane Marcet at our annual alumni lecture on 11 February,


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New gift for Alzheimer’s disease research

Chemistry of Health opening ceremony, Nathan Pitt, University of Cambridge.

Mr R. Derek Finlay (Emmanuel 1952) has given another £2 million to promote further innovation in the Department’s Centre for Misfolding Diseases (CMD), located in our Chemistry of Health building.