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Catching the (viral) burglar
Viruses are the most ingenious burglars of the world as they manage to enter their host with permission. However, all work differently. What is a common denominator among viruses and where are their cellular entry points that could be targets for future therapies? Yohei Yamauchi, new Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, wants to find answers using cell biology, virology, and biochemistry. He is hot on the heels of influenza- and coronaviruses.
Accurate rapid tests made from smart graphene paper
A team led by ETH Zurich chemical engineers Chih-Jen Shih and Andrew deMello have developed a rapid test system made of smart graphene paper. It only costs a few Swiss Rappen per test strip, is easy to use but is as accurate as lab measurements. The approach will impact more than just disease monitoring. Now the team is top 5 finalist for the Spark Award 2023 which takes place tomorrow.
#IChO - The connecting power of chemistry
Stefan Schmid and Magdalena Lederbauer met at a Chemistry Olympiad five years ago. Both won several “Olympic” medals during their school years. Now the two Austrians are studying chemistry at the D-CHAB of ETH Zurich and are task authors at the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2023. In the interview, they talk about their fascination for chemistry, their studies at ETH, and their Olympiad experiences that continue to influence them to this day.
ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Award in Spectrochemical Analysis 2023 an Renato Zenobi
Prof. Renato Zenobi is the recipient of the 2023 ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Award in Spectrochemical Analysis. The award is given to researchers who are advancing the fields of spectrochemical analysis and optical spectrometry. The award is handed over at the Fall ACS (American Chemical Society) Meeting in San Francisco.
Javier Pérez-Ramírez member of the Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences
The Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences of Spain is a public institution dedicated to the study and research in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and geology and their applications, as well as their promotion for the benefit of society. Now Javier Pérez Ramírez has also been elected a member. The ceremony and presentation of the diploma took place this week.