Medicinal Chemistry News
Renowned medicinal chemist, mentor and lyricist of VCU alma mater Lemont Kier dies at 93
Jan. 12, 2024
‘A stalwart’ in his field and the community, Kier developed pioneering scientific concepts while emphasizing student achievement – and embodying the spirit of ‘We Gather Here.’
Class of 2023: Doctoral student Samuel Holmes combines medicinal chemistry and computational modeling at a small scale
Dec. 19, 2023
Exploring the shape of heparin chains, he hopes his research could point to molecular designs for cancer treatment.
VCU announces first class of faculty scholars honored for ‘exceptional accomplishments’
Oct. 11, 2023
National/International Recognition Award will reward faculty members who personify the uncommon excellence that can be found across VCU.
Excellence – and commitment – celebrated at VCU Faculty Convocation
Sept. 7, 2023
Seven educators and researchers are highlighted at 41st annual ceremony, where President Michael Rao links education and empathy.
Faculty Convocation will honor seven VCU educators and researchers for excellence
Aug. 31, 2023
Annual ceremony on Sept. 6 highlights teaching, scholarship and service.
More than ever, startups at VCU are turning ideas into businesses
July 11, 2023
Where science meets commerce, TechTransfer and Ventures is helping inventors find an audience beyond campus.
Five new Blick Scholars reflect how VCU junior faculty are making their mark in medical research
June 20, 2023
From longevity and neuroscience to asthma and health equity, these assistant professors are rising stars in their fields.
Fighting fentanyl
May 17, 2023
VCU researchers are spearheading efforts to reverse the toxicity of the potent synthetic.
NSF director visits VCU and calls it one of the U.S. universities that ‘matter for the future’
Feb. 7, 2023
NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan, Sen. Tim Kaine and Rep. Rob Wittman spent Monday at VCU seeing how VCU is advancing science and innovation and helping to expand diversity in STEM.