
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry News
Chemistry, the “central science,” deals with the composition, structure, and properties of matter, especially in chemical reaction. The curriculum meets the needs of students intending to pursue advanced training in the sciences, medicine, and other professional and technical fields.
Current Chemistry and Biochemistry News

Student achievements including competition wins, a science fellowship first, and new innovations splashed local and national news headlines in 2022.

Vice President for Research David Hatchett's first goal is hiring more staff to make it easier for faculty to get grant funding.

A collection of news stories highlighting UNLV experts who made headlines locally, nationally, and around the world.

Here's how UNLV's radiochemistry program is building a diverse workforce for the nation's nuclear energy sector.
A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.
Ukraine native, chemist, and policy researcher Mary Blankenship explains how one aspect of the Russia-Ukraine war is being fought online, on TV, and on social media platforms.
Chemistry and Biochemistry In The News
Even though you can't see them, your home is full of microscopic germs that can make your family or visitors sick. "Even the cleanest home has bacteria and viruses," says Ernesto Abel-Santos, a professor of biochemistry at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. "In fact, most have benefits for us."

UNLV researchers are part of a team that will receive nearly $3 million in federal funding for a project focusing on the nuclear energy workforce.

Biology student Citlally Lopez wants to help medical patients every step of the way.
Citlally López has two clear goals: to find a cure for cancer , through her new research grant , and to break down the cultural and gender barriers that surround the very masculine world of science .

Citlally López has two clear goals: to find a cure for cancer and to break the cultural and gender barriers that surround the very masculine world of science.
Organic chemistry undergraduate Citlally Lopez strives to diversify science.
Chemistry and Biochemistry Experts

