Training in chemical biology at MIT enables graduate students to address problems that transcend the traditional boundaries of chemistry and biology. Chemical biologists interrogate molecular processes that occur in human, plant, and microbial cells, as well as in viruses and animals.

Moungi Bawendi named a member of the 2025 Class of “Great Immigrants, Great Americans” by the Carnegie Corporation
Bawendi is one of 20 distinguished naturalized American citizens chosen in honor of contributions that have enriched society and helped to strengthen democracy.