The Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences (D-CHAB) has a long tradition of outstanding research, recognized by several Nobel Prizes.
Zurich, Switzerland
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Congratulations to Alexandria Deliz Liang, Prof. for Digital Bioinorganic Chemistry at UZH, who receives the 2026 Ruzicka Prize for her innovative use of genetically encoded non-canonical amino acids to understand and control enzyme catalysis. More info coming soon. Stay tuned!
What if we could intelligently link protein expression to the presence of a specific disease? Daniel Richards and Yukina Partington developed a new method to selectively control protein production in response to specific disease targets.
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Who thinks chemistry cannot be entertaining was proven wrong at this year's #IgNobelPrize ceremony. Congratulations to Sanchari Banerjee et al., who received the Prize in Chemistry for for their research into how a species of cockroach nourishes its developing embryos.
This year’s #Scientifica offered plenty of exciting topics. The D-CHAB also joined with presentations. The Group of Maksym Kovalenko took visitors on a journey into the fascinating world of light and Jan Cvengros' experimental show lit up the room as well👇
How do researchers find the knowledge their work builds on? And how has the search for chemical information changed over the past few decades? Visitors found out during the tours guided by Jozica Dolenc and Leo Betschart from the ICBP at Scientifica 2026.
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D-CHAB Alumnus Leon Jeckel was recently selected as a Dean of Science Fellow at MIT after being nominated by the MIT Department of Chemistry. The scholarship is awarded by the MIT School of Science to 20 new postgraduate students each year.
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The German Chemical Society (GDCh) is awarding Helma Wennemers, Professor of organic chemistry at D-CHAB, the Emil Fischer Medal for her research into synthetic peptides. @GDCh_aktuell
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Why do certain chemical processes happen despite being nigh-on impossible from a theoretical perspective?
Jeremy Richardson finds answers to questions like this. Now, he has been awarded the prestigious ETH Zurich Rössler Prize.
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12 researchers from ETH received ERC Advanced Grants, among them Hans Jakob Wörner from D-CHAB. In their ERC project, the Wörner Group aims to investigate electron movements in chiral.
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Javier Pérez-Ramírez receives the Environment Prize of the Royal Society of Chemistry for connecting catalyst design, reaction engineering, and sustainability metrics to develop new catalytic technologies that enable circular carbon utilisation.
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As first Professor of Practice at D-CHAB, Christina Ruob will be strengthening practice-oriented teaching and research in the pharmacy program. In this article, Christina Ruob reveals how she plans to achieve this goal.
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The University of Chemistry and Technology Prague has awarded the honorary doctorate to Hans Jakob Wörner in honor of his breakthrough results in physical chemistry, ultrafast spectroscopy, and the study of electronic processes.
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During his nearly 30 years at D-CHAB, Hansjörg Grützmacher has trained numerous students and published discoveries that are now used worldwide. To mark his retirement, he shares some personal stories with us.
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After more than 30 years at LAC, D-CHAB, Professor Hansjörg Grützmacher is retiring. He will give his farewell lecture on 11 May, 5.15. pm. Save the date and spread the word. We hope to see you there!
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ETH Zurich continues to rank among the 10 best universities in the world in a total of 16 subject areas, among them disciplines from D-CHAB: Chemical Engineering (rank 7) and Chemistry (rank 9). Check out the full overview here 👇
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Chemists led by Jeffrey Bode have found a way to link up poorly soluble protein fragments into complete proteins 1000 times faster than known methods. Check out their work!👇
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What (unexpected) opportunities unfold after graduation? In view of International Women's Day 2026 on March 8, we introduce you to three D-CHAB alumnae who share their stories. They also have a clear message for young female scientists. Read the story 👇
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On June 3, 2026, D-CHAB is inviting interested school students (aged 16–19) and teachers to the TOL 2026. Visitors can look forward to exciting lab tours and workshops, short lectures + experimental show! Please spread the word!👇
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Three years ago Ilirida Mahmudi was one of the few female beer brewers in 🇨🇭What motivated her to become a chemical laboratory technician at D-CHAB? On today’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the apprentice from Macedonia shares her story
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