News – MIT Department of Chemistry

In tests in human cancer cells, a derivative of verticillin A showed particular promise against a type of pediatric brain cancer called diffuse midline glioma.

MIT chemists synthesize a fungal compound that holds promise for treating brain cancer

Preliminary studies find derivatives of the compound, known as verticillin A, can kill some types of glioma cells.

Ernest Opoku poses next to an MIT building entrance at 77 Mass. Ave.

Quantum modeling for breakthroughs in materials science and sustainable energy

Quantum chemist Ernest Opoku is working on computational methods to study how electrons behave as a School of Science Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellow.

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MIT Energy Initiative conference spotlights research priorities amidst a changing energy landscape

Industry leaders agree collaboration is key to advancing critical technologies.

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Leading quantum at an inflection point

The MIT Quantum Initiative is taking shape, leveraging quantum breakthroughs to drive the future of scientific and technological progress.

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Graduate Student Spotlight: Seth Furniss

Chemistry Graduate Student Seth Furniss describes his research and answers 20 random questions as part of the Graduate Student Spotlight series.

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Astronomical data collection of Taurus Molecular Cloud-1 reveals over 100 different molecules

The discovery will help researchers understand how chemicals form and change before stars and planets are born.

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Matthew Shoulders named head of the Department of Chemistry

A leading researcher in protein folding biochemistry and next-generation protein engineering techniques will advance chemistry research and education.

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Six microscopic images of red-tinted crystals.

Chemists create red fluorescent dyes that may enable clearer biomedical imaging

The new dyes are based on boron-containing molecules that were previously too unstable for practical use.

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Lithium ions moving from an electrolyte solution to a cobalt oxide electrode.

A simple formula could guide the design of faster-charging, longer-lasting batteries

MIT researchers developed a model that explains lithium intercalation rates in lithium-ion batteries.

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Graduate Student Spotlight: Xiao Huang

Chemistry Graduate Student Xiao Huang describes his research and answers 20 random questions as part of the Graduate Student Spotlight series.

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Department of Chemistry seeks Assistant Professor Candidates

To receive full consideration, completed applications must be received by November 1, 2025

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Deiaa Harraz wins 2025 Davison Prize

Established in 1998, the Davison Prize is given annually to recognize the best PhD thesis in Inorganic Chemistry.

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Department of Chemistry welcomes Georgia Voyiatzis to its Staff

Georgia joins the Department of Chemistry as a Research Administration Coordinator.

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