News: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
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.
Organic chemistry undergraduate Citlally Lopez strives to diversify science.
Katherine Luebke’s success in UNLV’s radiochemistry doctoral program stems from a lifelong passion for the niche area of study.
Doctoral student Melissa Schofield stepped out of her bubble to explain her work with bacteria and build connections with other students.
UNLV undergrad Mary Blankenship blends public policy, science, and economics into a cocktail for successful global change.

As director of UNLV's radiochemistry program, Art Gelis enjoys mentoring doctoral students.

Jackie Phan reflects on her many years at UNLV and what inspires her as she pursues her Ph.D. in biochemistry.

UNLV scientist Gary Kleiger at the forefront of a potential new drug modality; research published in the journal Nature.
As the pandemic tightened its grip on Nevada, the nation, and the world, UNLV responded in ways big and small. Members of the media also turned to UNLV's faculty experts for answers.
A yearlong collection of UNLV faculty making the news for their discoveries and contributions to the community.
One of her hobbies has taught the lab safety manager that sometimes the victor is the one who just keeps moving forward.