News – MIT Department of Chemistry

Timothy M. Swager to receive the 2026 Theodore Richards Medal

This prestigious honor is awarded biennially by the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society.

Charles "Chuck" Casey (PhD '67) passed away on December 21, 2025.

Researchers uncover a hidden mechanism that allows cancer to develop aggressive mutations.

Learning more about this structure could help scientists find ways to block Tau from forming tangles in the brain of Alzheimer’s patients.

The protein, known as intelectin-2, also helps to strengthen the mucus barrier lining the digestive tract.

Meg joins the Chemistry Department after 18 years at Harvard University.

The program recognizes outstanding mentorship of graduate students.

Chemistry Graduate Student Dilyara Sharipova describes her research and answers 20 random questions as part of the Graduate Student Spotlight series.

New research suggests liver cells exposed to too much fat revert to an immature state that is more susceptible to cancer-causing mutations.

The winners were nominated by students, postdocs, faculty, and staff in recognition of their exceptional commitment to mentorship.

Jun O. Liu PhD ’90 was among those honored for highly impactful inventions.

The LAD Early Career Award is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the field within 10 years of receiving their Ph.D.