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The University of Maryland
CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY NEWS
DECEMBER 2025
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Faculty & Research
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Building Better Tools for Brain Chemistry
Associate Professor Ling Hao is on a quest to decode the molecular changes that cause neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. READ MORE » |
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New Molecules Capture, Contain and Clear Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
Professor Lyle Isaacs and his team developed “molecular containers” that can trap anesthetic drugs and flush them from the body, speeding up patient recovery and improving hospital efficiency. READ MORE »
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Chemical Traces of 2023 Canadian Wildfires Detected in Maryland Months After Smoke Subsided
Chemistry Ph.D. student Esther Olonimoyo led a study of campus air samples that revealed chemical compounds from Canada’s historic 2023 fires lingered in the air, forming an ‘atmospheric soup.’ READ MORE »
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Maryland Quantum-Thermodynamics Hub Secures Three More Years of Funding
Co-led by Distinguished University Professor Christopher Jarzynski, the hub melds 19th-century physics with the modern techniques and tools of quantum information science. READ MORE »
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Professor Janice Reutt Robey Retires
After 37 years at UMD, she reflects on decades of department growth, research innovation and mentorship. READ MORE »
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Professor Pratyush Tiwary Answers Questions About the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Drug Discovery
The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything spotlighting theoretical chemistry research. READ MORE »
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Students & Alums
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Benjamin Raufman Awarded Prestigious Astronaut Scholarship
The junior mathematics and chemistry dual-degree student’s journey from high school lab work to national recognition highlights the power of early research experience. READ MORE »
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Finding the Right Career Chemistry
As a research scientist at Colgate-Palmolive, Hakeem Henry (Ph.D. ’21, chemistry) develops unique formulations for the personal care products millions of people use every day. READ MORE »
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Career Q&A with Biochemistry and Biological Sciences Alum Angel Obiorah
Counsel from the Reed-Yorke Health Professions Advising Office helped Obiorah (B.S. ’24) get into the M.D./Ph.D. program at Washington University in St. Louis. READ MORE »
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The Brew Believer Leading UMD’s Fermentation Lab
Tom Flores (B.S. ’92, biochemistry) teaches the art and science of an age-old craft. READ MORE »
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