The News Review:
- Chemistry professor wins award
- Red Bank Teacher ”Chemistry Teacher of the Year”
- … Leonard G. Contillo to Speak at the 2008 International…
- Studies stir confusion on safety of plastics
- Biopharmaceutical spin-out company Domainex secures funding
- Local WVU seniors to be honored
Chemistry professor wins award
Daily Northwestern – Apr 23, 2008
Michael Wasielewski received the 2008 Porter Medal last month in recognition of his contributions to the field of photochemistry throughout his career. The global award is considered the most prestigious in photochemistry said Joseph Hupp chairman of the chemistry department. It is granted once every two years by the European Photochemistry Association the Inter-American Photochemical Society and the Asian and Oceanian Photochemistry Association in honor of the late photochemist George Porter who was a Nobel Laureate in 1967. Wasielewski called his win a “major accomplishment. “I’d say it’s one of the best” he said.
Red Bank Teacher ”Chemistry Teacher of the Year”
WTVC – Apr 23, 2008
Cox who teaches chemistry biology anatomy and physiology at Red Bank High School received a $150 check from the ACS Division of Chemical Education and a commemorative plaque on Monday April 21 2008 at the UTC University Center during a special ACS awards banquet. “Hamilton County is very fortunate to have Sandra Cox as a model teacher. Blending her medical background with her teaching expertise has been an asset for continued success of red Bank’s Health Careers Academy” said Christy Evans secondary math and science director. “Her enthusiasm and energy are contagious in her classroom and she has encouraged many of her students to pursue opportunities in the science field. Cox began her health career in 1975 as a Medical Technologist at Erlanger.
… Leonard G. Contillo to Speak at the 2008 International…
Earthtimes – Apr 23, 2008
Bioscience Pioneer Leonard G. Contillo to Speak at the 2008 International Microwaves in Chemistry Conference… Recent research the technology and the advantages of using microwave peptide synthesis will be discussed. The International Microwaves in Chemistry Conference will be held in Cambridge Massachusetts May 13 – 16 2008 at the Cambridge Marriott at MIT. This year’s conference will be hosted by distinguished organic chemistry researcher. Buchwald Camille Dreyfus Professor in the Department of Chemistry at MIT. The Conference is the premiere symposium for the discussion of the latest research using microwave technology in various fields of chemistry and it continues to grow in popularity.
Studies stir confusion on safety of plastics
San Diego Union Tribune – Apr 23, 2008
“The findings provide reassurance that consumers can continue to use products made from bisphenol-a” said Steven G. Hentges of the American Chemistry Council an advocacy group. The draft report marked the first time that a U. government agency had expressed public concern about possible health risks posed by BPA.
Biopharmaceutical spin-out company Domainex secures funding
News-Medical.net – Apr 23, 2008
The proteins are then screened to select soluble stable protein domains that are ideal reagents for use in drug discovery programmes. Domainex has already used its CDH protein expression platform to successfully tackle a series of difficult target proteins and has fulfilled commercial contracts with a number of major pharmaceutical companies such as leading global firm UCB. Domainex also provides comprehensive chemistry services to biotech and pharmaceutical firms involved in drug discovery through its subsidiary NCE Discovery which has laboratories on the Cambridge Science Park and is managed by Research Director Dr Trevor Perrior a highly experienced scientist who has been responsible for the discovery of several medicines. The Company plans to use the new funding to develop its CDH technology and NCE Discovery chemistry services businesses. It will also seek to commercialise its drug discovery projects by forging alliances with pharmaceutical partners to develop novel drugs and by early out-licensing of key discoveries such as X-ray structures. Dr Eddy Littler Chief Executive Officer of Domainex said: “We are delighted to have attracted this investment particularly in a challenging fundraising environment. Our objective now is to realize the full value of our unique biology and build a portfolio of targets that we will out-license to clients – at an early stage in the case of key reagents and X-ray crystal structures and at a later stage with our associated lead series of inhibitors.
Local WVU seniors to be honored
Daily Mail – Charleston – Apr 23, 2008
Hanley is the son of Steve and Cathy Hanley of St. He will graduate with a 4. 0 GPA and a degree in chemistry. A Promise Scholar he has received numerous scholarships and awards including the WVU Presidential Scholarship and the ACS Outstanding Junior Chemistry Major. As a chemistry laboratory assistant Hanley has been recognized as Most Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Assistant from the faculty. He is a trumpeter with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps and member of Phi Beta Kappa… 0 GPA and a degree in chemistry. A Promise Scholar he has received numerous scholarships and awards including the WVU Presidential Scholarship and the ACS Outstanding Junior Chemistry Major. As a chemistry laboratory assistant Hanley has been recognized as Most Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Assistant from the faculty. He is a trumpeter with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps and member of Phi Beta Kappa. He will attend the University of Illinois to earn a PhD in chemistry. Phoenix is the daughter of Paul and Shirlett Phoenix of Cross Lanes.