News: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

A man in a labcoat sit near a computer
Research |

Rebel Grad Slam winner Nam Hoang’s research focuses on how tumors trick the body into feeding them, and how to stop it.

A woman smiles while working with scientific equipment
People |

Alumna Vanessa Sanders finding new paths for isotopes therapeutic and diagnostic at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Bradley Boe ready to play wheelchair rugby
People |

Bradley Boe finds empowerment in a new scholarship for students with spinal cord injuries.

Jun Yong Kang writes on a glass board.
People |

The most exciting thing about chemistry? The infinite failures in even the most thoroughly thought-out experiments, the biochemist says.

A scientist recoils from The Machine. (Illustration by Chris Jones)
Research |

Professor Clemens Heske's pride and joy is unique worldwide in its ability to study surface chemistry.

Bhagya De Silva portrait
People |

Doctoral student Bhagya De Silva traveled more than nine thousand miles to mine for better Alzheimer's Treatments.

U.N.L.V. graduate in cap and gown in crowd
Campus News |

A collection of stories highlighting UNLV students and faculty who made the news in 2018.

UNLV students at commencement
Campus News |

UNLV president Marta Meana will highlight exceptional graduating students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the Winter 2018 graduating class.

UNLV students in caps and gowns celebrating commencement
People |

UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

Portrait Hannah Patenaude
Research |

Nevada undergraduate research journal offers UNLV students the opportunity to promote their research and boost their resumes.

UNLV grad cap
People |

Five UNLV graduates will be recognized by President Len Jessup during winter commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.

Eshani Lee
Research |

Doctoral candidate Eshani Lee’s research ensures college chemistry knowledge doesn’t get lost in translation.