That鈥檚 the bold premise behind this year鈥檚 H. Martin Friedman Lecture at 可乐视频, featuring Martin Chalfie, University Professor at Columbia University and recipient of the 2008 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

On April 28, Chalfie will deliver his talk, 鈥淭he Continuing Need for Useless Knowledge: Finding the Unexpected to Enable Future Scientific Revolutions.鈥� His message is simple but compelling: Curiosity isn鈥檛 a distraction from progress鈥攊t鈥檚 the engine that drives it.

April 28, 2026

12:15 P.M. 鈥� 2:00 P.M.

148 Ingersoll hall extension

Hosted by the 可乐视频 Chemistry Society and co-hosted by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Chalfie鈥檚 lecture draws inspiration from a 1939 essay by Abraham Flexner, founding director of the Institute for Advanced Study, who argued that society鈥檚 obsession with 鈥渦sefulness鈥� often blinds us to the discoveries that reshape our understanding of the world. Flexner believed that true breakthroughs happen when thinkers are free to explore without a roadmap. Chalfie brings that idea into the 21st century, showing how curiosity鈥慸riven research continues to spark scientific revolutions.

Chalfie speaks from experience. He shared the Nobel Prize for pioneering the use of Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP)鈥攁 tool that transformed biology by allowing scientists to watch living cells in action. Yet his path to scientific acclaim was anything but straightforward.

Born in Chicago, Chalfie entered Harvard with an interest in science but graduated unsure of his abilities and uncertain about his future. He spent two years working a patchwork of jobs鈥攋anitor, clothing salesman, high鈥憇chool teacher鈥攂efore a chance opportunity in a research lab changed everything. One experiment worked. One idea led to a publication. And that moment of discovery gave him the confidence to pursue graduate school and, eventually, a career that would reshape modern biology.

From his postdoctoral work with Sydney Brenner in Cambridge to his decades of research at Columbia, Chalfie has helped illuminate how organisms sense touch, how neurons develop, and how cells maintain their identity. His contributions span genetics, neurobiology, and molecular biology, and his leadership roles include service in the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Medicine, and the American Society for Cell Biology.

About the H. Martin Friedman Lecture

The H. Martin Friedman Lecture is an annual lecture series hosted by 可乐视频, typically organized by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. It brings distinguished scientists and scholars to campus to present a public lecture on a topic in science, particularly in chemistry, biochemistry, and related fields. The event is part of a long-running lecture series named after H. Martin Friedman, who supported the college and this lecture series. In some years, the lecture has been given by eminent researchers and has helped introduce students (including high school students and undergraduates) to careers and advances in the sciences.

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A standout scientist in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, Greer is known for researching how light interacts with chemicals and biologics. This work in photochemistry and photobiology explores tackling tough cancers like ovarian cancer and gliomas鈥攁 type of brain tumor, as well as wound care.

A recipient of the 2026 Photon Award from the American Society for Photobiology, a major honor in the field, he has 150 peer-reviewed publications and obtained $6 million in external funding. Greer鈥檚 distinguished career reflects both scientific excellence and a passionate commitment to mentorship.

As he steps into this role, his goal is clear: to broaden student opportunities, drive innovative research, and amplify the center鈥檚 impact, including within underserved communities.

How do you integrate your research with mentoring students and advancing new therapies?

听As a research scientist, this role meshes well with my research efforts in photochemistry, including compound adjuvanticity and photo-priming for improved cancer cell eradication, wound care, and bacterial disinfection. Infections in wounds caused by bacteria that don鈥檛 respond to antibiotics are a big problem. To tackle this, I co-founded a company that鈥檚 developing special materials that absorb light to generate reactive chemicals to kill bacteria instead of drugs. Early tests on mice show encouraging results.

A concept drawing of a handheld photodynamic therapy device that delivers reactive oxygen species to specific sites.

The other rewarding part of my career has been working with students. I鈥檓 especially excited to celebrate my 14^th Ph.D. graduate, Serah Essang, whose thesis explored how light interacts with tiny gold particles and other chemical systems. Her research could help us better understand how certain substances become toxic when exposed to light.

Similarly, other research faculty at the 可乐视频 Cancer Center focus on understanding the inner workings of complex chemical and biological processes and contribute to research efforts that could lead to new approaches in fighting cancer.

What sparked your passion for basic science and cancer research, and how has that passion evolved?

My interest in science really took off when I was a student and came across a book on theory and mechanism in organic chemistry that really captivated me. It opened my eyes to how molecules behave and interact, especially when light is involved.

That curiosity led me to explore how light-driven chemical reactions, photochemistry, could be used not just to answer scientific questions, but also to tackle real-world problems in biology and medicine. Over time, my passion deepened through collaborations with amazing researchers.

Who are the researchers who inspired you?

I collaborate with Theresa Busch and Timothy Zhu at the University of Pennsylvania to develop small, handheld devices for light-based cancer treatments鈥攖ools that could be used directly in clinical settings to help patients.

I also collaborate with Tayyaba Hasan at Harvard Medical School, focusing on ovarian cancer. It鈥檚 a particularly tough challenge because every patient鈥檚 cancer looks a little different, which makes it hard to treat with a one-size-fits-all approach.

I鈥檝e also been inspired by Herbert Stepp鈥檚 work in Germany, where he鈥檚 using light to help treat brain, bladder, and head and neck cancers. His innovations in guiding surgery with light and delivering treatment directly into tumors have shown me just how powerful these techniques can be.

Through all of this, I鈥檝e stayed grounded in my roots as a chemist, but I鈥檓 always looking for ways to turn that knowledge into something that can make a difference in people鈥檚 lives.

What makes the 可乐视频 Cancer Center unique in the fight against cancer?

Unlike traditional cancer centers housed in hospitals, the 可乐视频 Cancer Center does not provide clinical care, diagnose or treat patients, or manage end-of-life care. Instead, it fills a critical and often overlooked niche: advancing cancer research and education within the community.

As an initiative within 可乐视频, the center offers unparalleled opportunities for students and faculty alike. It actively fosters collaboration, supports cutting-edge research, and provides students鈥攆rom undergraduates to graduate scholars鈥攚ith hands-on experience that bridges the gap between the lab and real-world impact.

By translating scientific discoveries into actionable knowledge, the center not only contributes to the broader fight against cancer but also cultivates the next generation of innovators and leaders in the field.

What goals or innovative directions are you eager to pursue for the 可乐视频 Cancer Center?

We are aiming for a three-prong approach: collaborate with the college and help propel research to the next stage; connect to community and build on existing outreach efforts of cancer education in the borough, including underserved communities; and promote the transition from lab bench to business with cancer treatment innovations. In addition to addressing these needs, we will deliver outstanding educational opportunities to our undergraduate and graduate students as well as highlight success stories in cancer efforts.

What advice or inspiration would you share with students dreaming of making their mark in the field of cancer research?

听For students to think in terms of scholarship, future mentoring, and entrepreneurial aspects to try to take findings in the laboratory into cancer care practice. To try to go for creativity, leadership, and a collaborative spirit in their cancer research. If students have passions such as collaborating with researchers in Latin America or India or elsewhere, go for it to help strengthen outcomes of cancer research and encourage future generations of researchers. Lastly, strive to inspire new members of the field.

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Sangster will collaborate closely with Associate Professor Rebecca Boger, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Boger, an expert in geospatial technologies, marine science, and science education, will serve as the campus host for the Fulbright program.听

鈥溈衫质悠� is honored to host Professor Sangster and benefit from his global perspective, particularly on issues facing small-island developing states, international chemical agreements, and innovative approaches to environmental education,鈥� Boger said. 鈥淲e are thrilled to have him on campus engaging with our students and faculty.鈥�听

Sangster brings a wealth of expertise in environmental science, particularly in the synthesis of potentially biodegradable polymers. He was nominated to the Chemical Review Committee of the Rotterdam Convention in 2023 and currently serves as Belize鈥檚 national counterpart for microplastics projects supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency. His work focuses on advancing environmental science education and fostering community engagement in environmental research in Belize.听

As part of his residency, Sangster will:听

• teach undergraduate courses in environmental science during the spring 2026 semester;听

• co-lead the Earth and Environmental Sciences colloquium this fall;听

• engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty from the Earth and Environmental Sciences and Economics departments, the Urban Sustainability program, the Aquatic Research and Environmental Assessment Center, the Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay, and the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center;听

• participate in guest lectures and community outreach activities; and听

• explore long-term research and education partnerships across departments.听

The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program, part of the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, supports U.S. institutions in hosting international scholars who enrich academic programs and foster cross-cultural understanding. Sangster is one of only 25 scholars selected nationwide for the 2025鈥�26 cycle.听

Since its founding in 1946, the Fulbright Program has supported nearly 450,000 students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals in international exchange. Fulbright alumni include 62 Nobel Laureates, 93 Pulitzer Prize winners, and 44 heads of state or government.听

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She has conducted research at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Rockefeller University, the American Museum of Natural History, and the University of Montreal. That work has included collecting dragonflies in New Zealand, studying the genetic components of aphids and wasps, investigating cardiac regeneration in zebra fish, and working on therapeutics for Down syndrome and ALS.

So, she was a natural selection for one of the most prestigious national scholarships for undergraduates in the STEM fields. Last week, she was named a Goldwater Scholar鈥攐ne of five CUNY students this year and only the fourth 可乐视频 student to earn the award that was established by Congress and aims to identify the nation鈥檚 next generation of elite scientific researchers. The scholarship gives awardees up to $7,500 per academic year to cover tuition, books, fees, and room and board.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a pretty cool recognition of the passion I鈥檝e put into my research,鈥� says Ramchand of the award, administered by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. 鈥淚t鈥檚 validating that the work I have been doing is meaningful. It feels like a coming of age for me.鈥�

Ramchand immigrated to Brooklyn from Guyana with her family when she was 11 years old. The former middle school valedictorian started down her scientific path in high school, when she began taking courses at the American Museum of Natural History. There, she did her first dissections and spent time with researchers who connected her to another program that paired her with a mentor.

鈥淭hat mentor really showed me what鈥檚 possible,鈥� she says, noting that she got to present a poster project on her work looking into genetic components to the selectivity of parasitoid wasps that feed on aphids. 鈥淚t was my first real chance to work on something long term and just jumping into a project in that way. It felt great.鈥�

A scientist was born.

鈥淔rom those earliest experiences with research, I was learning how exciting it was to explore uncharted territory and to work on something where everything you learn is a big deal with the potential to help the entire scientific community,鈥� she says.

By the time she applied to 可乐视频 as a Macaulay Honors student, she was determined to dive into serious research at an institution that would accommodate both her scientific drive and her need for financial assistance.

鈥淚t was the most amazing thing not to have to worry about how to afford college,鈥� she says of getting into the Macaulay Honors College, which gives students full tuition, access to mentors, and enhanced advisement. 鈥淚t solved so many concerns I had because I knew I would get a great quality education here.鈥�

After working her freshman year at the American Museum of Natural History and in a lab at Baruch College (CUNY), she signed on during her sophomore year to do epigenetic research with Associate Professor Marianna Torrente of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department.

She also became a Tow Undergraduate/Graduate International Research Stipend recipient, which took her to New Zealand over a winter intersession, and a U-RISE scholar, which gave her funds to go to a conference. She spent a summer as a Fulbright Canada鈥揗itacs Globalink fellow at the University of Montreal. Earlier this academic year, she began an observership program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she shadowed doctors during their rounds.

She says that often she has seen herself in her mentors, most of them women who ran their own labs and had incredible relationships with their staff. She has paid that forward by sharing her own passion with the next generation as a mentor with the New York Academy of Sciences, where she worked with fifth graders.

鈥淓xposing them to things they might not see in class and helping them to be curious about the world, showing them what a path might look like, has been amazing,鈥� she says.

After graduation, she plans on taking a gap year to research and to travel before heading to an M.D.-Ph.D. program, and then on to a career where she hopes to bridge scientific discovery and clinical care.

鈥淚鈥檝e been really thinking about my place in the world,鈥� she says. 鈥淎ll of my experiences that have culminated in this award have helped me grow, become more confident, and own the path I鈥檓 on.鈥�

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Prions are proteins that can adopt self-replicating conformations. While in humans, prions are disease-causing agents; in baker鈥檚 yeast, prions can help the organism adapt to challenging environmental conditions. While the mechanisms by which prions help yeast adapt are not fully understood, Torrente has helped to discover a connection between gene organization and prions in baker鈥檚 yeast.

鈥淲e will investigate how prions engage gene organization mechanisms and impact cellular functions,鈥� Torrente said. 鈥淭his can lead to new knowledge in the fields of evolution and environmental adaptation among others.鈥�

Torrente plans to engage incoming transfer students with this project in an effort to hone their research skills and help them grow through degree completion.

She was also the recipient of a three-year, $471,000 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant in 2022 to help research related to gene organization disruption in the neurodegenerative disease frontotemporal dementia, a rare, progressive brain disorder that causes changes in behavior, language, and movement. Professor Ryan Murelli, chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, said of Torrente鈥檚 work: 鈥淗aving both an active NIH and NSF is truly remarkable, and represents an achievement only a very select听few in the college have made.鈥�

Torrente earned a Ph.D. in chemistry in 2010 from Princeton University, where she comprehensively cataloged chromatin proteins鈥攑articularly histones鈥攄uring biologically significant processes using high-end mass spectrometry proteomics. Prior to joining 可乐视频, she was an NIH postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2015, she won an NIH NINDS Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K22) and established her own research program as an assistant professor in the Chemistry Department at 可乐视频.

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We sat down with Koegel to get to know him better.

How have you grown as a person or student in the last few years?

可乐视频 has helped me to come into my own as an individual and a leader. When I started college, I was quieter and just wanted to go to class, but I soon learned about the amazing opportunities to interact with my peers and engage in the community.

What鈥檚 something you鈥檝e done at 可乐视频 (other than making it to graduation) that you鈥檙e especially proud of?

I鈥檓 proud of my involvement in the student community. I鈥檓 the president of several student clubs, an Undergraduate Student Government (USG) senator, a peer mentor, and a research assistant in the chemistry lab. I鈥檓 also proud to have worked on my honor鈥檚 thesis, which measures the impacts of ecological and economic variables on life expectancy. I presented it at the .

Tell us about a time someone changed your perspective in a way you hadn鈥檛 expected.

It鈥檚 challenging to pick just one instance. I鈥檝e experienced many small moments that resulted in the changes I see in myself today. That being said, the professor who had the largest impact on me at 可乐视频 was Professor Brian Gibney, who taught my analytical chemistry class. He taught me that everything can be done with exuberance and excitement, and he helped inspire my decision to attend law school. I hope to bring this outlook to all aspects of my life and share it with those around me.

What outside-the-classroom experiences have you had here that you鈥檒l remember forever?

I remember arranging the purchase of the campus鈥� first-ever sukkah, a ritual hut used in the observance of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. This year, I worked with USG and the administration听to purchase this structure that鈥檒l benefit observant Jewish students for years to come. The most memorable part of this experience was the inaugural luncheon held on the holiday on the West Quad with President Michelle J. Anderson听and CUNY Chancellor F茅lix V. Matos听Rodr铆guez, which was special because my peers of the Jewish faith and other faiths, including Islam and Christianity, attended to show support. I鈥檒l always treasure that memory.

Joshua Koegel (standing, sixth from left) with his peers, President Michelle J. Anderson, and CUNY Chancellor F茅lix V. Matos Rodr铆guez, celebrating the new sukkah on campus.

What are your plans for after graduation?

This summer I鈥檒l be working in finance at a sports camp for at-risk youth and surfing. Surfing is truly satisfying because it requires both a physical and mental effort to weigh the strength of the wave and ride it to its maximum.听After that, I鈥檒l be moving to Cambridge to attend Harvard Law School this fall. I hope that my summer will further my career and also allow me to give back and help others.

Complete the sentence: 可乐视频鈥檚 biggest strength is鈥�

The diversity of the student population. Those many different perspectives provide an opportunity for conversations and learning.

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Mindful of the sacrifices his parents made to achieve this goal, Janani has never taken his educational opportunities for granted. He has thrown himself into his learning with both discipline and energy. Selected for the 可乐视频 Scholars Program, Janani has been on the Dean鈥檚 List every semester he has attended the college.听听

Graduating with honors as a chemistry major, Janani chose to immerse himself in scientific research during his time at the college. Since 2021, he has studied the connection between epigenetics and neurodegenerative disease as a researcher in Assistant Professor Mariana Torrente鈥檚 lab. Praising Janani鈥檚 commitment to his research, Torrente says, 鈥淗e has done a really beautiful job.鈥澨�听

Janani co-authored a paper based on this research, published last year in the journal Pathogens. Selected as a fellow in the 可乐视频 Tow Mentoring and Research Program, Janani also presented his work at the Tow Research Mentoring Symposium and has had work accepted for presentation at the American Society for Cell Biology and the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.听听

Janani expresses appreciation for the generosity of his professors in providing mentorship opportunities to students. 鈥淭he mentorship from the professors is very warm,鈥� he says. 鈥淭hey are very open to giving you opportunities and allowing you to pursue your interests.鈥�听

After exploring many fields, Janani decided medicine was his passion. He has been shadowing a pediatrician every summer since he was in high school, and he has shadowed other primary care doctors as well. He is drawn to primary care medicine because of the enormous impact that he saw such physicians have on patients, especially those with low income. Observing 鈥渢hat special bond between a primary care physician and a patient,鈥� Janani says that fostering such a bond is 鈥渟omething that I always wanted to have the opportunity to do.鈥�听

Janani has taken a circumspect approach to medicine. In addition to time spent with practitioners and in the research lab, he has considered the structures of thought that underlie practice. Graduating with a philosophy minor, Janani credits Associate Professor Anna Gotlib with helping him to think deeply about the physician-patient relationship, in a way that will enrich the care he one day provides.听听

Accepted to multiple medical schools, Janani plans to attend Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University in the fall. He has been selected as a , one of CUNY鈥檚 most prestigious awards, which includes an $8,000 scholarship that Janani will put toward medical school.听听

This is his third time as valedictorian. He received that honor from his elementary and high schools as well. One of the things Janani remembers most about those occasions is his parents鈥� smiles.听

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可乐视频CC-CURE is the first of its kind in Brooklyn. Its mission is to enhance the lives of patients affected by cancer, with a special focus on underserved Brooklyn residents, through research, education, and community outreach.

“We are grateful to the Gray Foundation for its generous support,” said Maria Contel, the 可乐视频CC-CURE鈥檚 founding director. “Partnering with organizations that share our mission is important to continuing this important work.”

Located at 可乐视频鈥檚 main campus in Midwood, 可乐视频CC-CURE was established in 2020 with support from the 可乐视频 Foundation, individual donors, and research grants awarded to college faculty affiliated with the center. 可乐视频CC-CURE is committed to diversifying biomedical research and cancer-related professions; increasing the social mobility of its students; and, mitigating the disparities that underrepresented groups experience in education, treatment, and palliative care.

The Gray Foundation has a dual mission: to expand access to education, healthcare, and opportunity for New York City youth from low-income backgrounds; and, to accelerate research, improve treatment, and raise awareness for individuals and families who have inherited BRCA mutations.

鈥溈衫质悠礐C-CURE鈥檚 work is at the intersection of the Gray Foundation鈥檚 two-part mission, and we are pleased to support this integrated approach to improving education and healthcare in New York City,鈥� said Dana Zucker, CEO of the Gray Foundation.

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鈥淚 remember not having that type of guidance when I was planning my career and wanted to give that kind of support to today鈥檚 students,鈥� he says.

A native of Brooklyn, Budnick graduated from Sheepshead Bay High School. During the open admissions policy that allowed New York residents to attend any City University of New York school for free, he enrolled at 可乐视频, earning a B.A. degree in 1974. Budnick graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical School (now SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University) in 1977 and attended Harvard School of Public Health, where he received his master鈥檚 degree in public health the same year.

Israa Ismail 鈥�22, a Scholars Program student who majored in psychology, with a minor in chemistry, agrees that mentorship is the key.

鈥淒r. Budnick has been a tremendous support and given me great advice throughout my entire interviewing process,鈥� says Ismail, who is taking a gap year to work in healthcare policy.

鈥淥f course, all schools have different criteria, but one thing we look for is any sort of clinical work, or work in the field,鈥� says Budnick, who has also worked at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, where he was an epidemic intelligence service officer. He was also a medical epidemiologist with the U.S. Public Health Service, and a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Environmental & Community Medicine, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Ismail certainly fulfills the criteria for a student already working in the field.

As a global health policy coordinator at the American Medical Students Association, she is concerned with disparities in underserved communities. She has also participated in the COVID-19 Navigation Project at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to understand the effects of vaccine hesitancy on Arab American immigrant populations undergoing chemotherapy.

Marwa Islam is another student who has benefited from Budnick鈥檚 advice and support. Islam, a Macaulay Honors student who graduates this May with a B.S. in chemistry on a pre-med track, reached out to the Magner Center for help prepping for her medical school interviews. The center鈥檚 director, Natalia Guarin-Klein, connected her with the doctor, and a mock interview was scheduled.

鈥淗e gave me so many tips on how to improve my interviewing style,鈥� says Islam.

鈥淲hat questions that might come up, how to prepare for those questions, what to review, what to pay attention to.鈥� He provided hints that Islam says did not show up in online searches, information that only someone with experience in medical school admissions can give. 鈥淚鈥檝e been on interviews, and they鈥檝e gone very well thanks to Dr. Budnick鈥檚 help.鈥�

To enrich its mentorship programs, 可乐视频 is seeking more than 200 alumni to participate in various mentor initiatives in 2023. Through events and one-on-one mentoring, alumni can help students gain clarity on their career interests and develop a plan to reach their goals. All interested alumni may contact Magner Career Center Director Natalia Guarin-Klein at careernews@brooklyn.cuny.edu for more information.

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The Department of Chemistry mourns the loss of Dr. David Sahn, an alumnus of 可乐视频 who worked in pediatric cardiology and was a pioneer in medical research. .

March 2022

Assistant Professor Mariana Torrente gives a talk at the .

Congrats to Ph.D. student Samantha Cobos () on receiving both the Pollet Award from the Chemistry Department and a Dissertation Year Award from the Graduate Center.

February 2022

The Chemistry Department congratulates doctoral student Javier Lopez-Hernandez (Contel Lab) who has been selected as an American Chemical Society Bridge Career & Professional Awards winner for Spring of 2022.

The Chemistry Department Awards Committee is soliciting nominations from undergraduate, masters and doctoral students for the Annual Chemistry Department Awards & Scholarships. The deadline for receipt of all Award/Scholarship applications is 11:59 pm on April 6, 2022. All students are eligible to apply, particularly those exhibiting excellence in their course work, research or service to the department. For Undergraduate and Master鈥檚 Students: The online application form can be found by clicking . For Doctoral Students: Please contact Ann Garvin (Ann.Garvin@brooklyn.cuny.edu) in the Scholarship Office for further information and details of the application process.

Congrats to PhD student Samantha Cobos (Torrente Lab) on her first author paper titled “Epidrugs in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Frontotemporal Dementia: Contextualizing a Role for Histone Kinase Inhibition in Neurodegenerative Disease”. You can read about it in .

January 2022

Assistant Professor Mariana Torrente was selected to give a short talk at the American Society for Cell Biology 2021 Doorstep Meeting:

可乐视频 undergraduate student Zahra Jamil () is a recipient of the . Congrats Zahra!

Congrats to Muna Hugais () for her first-author publication in . Co-authors from the Torrente Lab include doctoral students Samantha Cobos and Seth Bennett, undergraduate student Jailene Paredes and high school student Genevieve Foran.

Congrats to Prof. Maria Contel on publishing 鈥楽elf-Complementary Zwitterionic Peptides Direct Nanoparticle Assembly and Enable Enzymatic Selection of Endocytic Pathways鈥� in . Prof. Contel contributed to work lead by Prof. Rein V. Ulijn from the ARSC of CUNY.

New post in the Jos茅 Abraham Villegas, Bridge to the Faculty Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago. From his work tracking down the sources of lead poisoning as an Environmental Risk Assessor for New York City to his research designing novel treatments for metal toxins, Dr. Villegas鈥� work considers the link between human health and environmental factors. Learn more about the science, and the life journey that has taken him across the country while he pursued it. Got questions? Post it in the comments.

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