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#womensday: Get to know Alena Budinska
In celebration of tomorrow's International Women's Day, we present Alena Budinska. The organic chemist has already accomplished remarkable milestones, even though she only recently completed her doctorate at D-CHAB – and has been selected for this year’s Forbes 30 Under 30 Czech Republic. What is her secret to success? In this video clip, Alena Budinska shares her journey and delivers a powerful message to aspiring female researchers.
D-CHAB women scientists up close
Ursula Quitterer, Ruth Signorell and Helma Wennemers are among the most experienced women professors at D-CHAB. They have trained countless students, won prizes and set up research groups. But what profession would they have chosen if they hadn't gone into science and what are they most proud of? On today's International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a short questionnaire shows the successful women researchers from a personal perspective.
Deciphering the molecular life of catalysts
Whether for cling film or hydrogen production, in chemistry, everything strives for efficient, inexpensive catalysts. Surprisingly, little is known about how they work on a molecular level. Prof. Murielle Delley from the University of Basel aims to change this and is developing methods to promote the production of more efficient, sustainable catalysts. She has now been awarded the 2024 Ruzicka Prize for her work on the controlled surface modification of cobalt phosphide with sulfur. A portrait.
Appointments and farewells at D-CHAB
Jörg Scheuermann, currently Private Lecturer at ETH is appointed as Adjunct Professor in the D-CHAB. Jörg Scheuermann is an internationally recognised researcher in the field of DNA-Encoded Chemical Libraries (DEL) technology. Prof. Peter Chen, Full Professor of Physical-Organic Chemistry, will retire at the end of July 2025. Peter Chen joined ETH Zurich in 1994. In his research recognized by multiple awards he combines detailed physical measurements with the planning and synthesis of molecules.
Luminous tools for living cells
Cells constantly process complex signals, be they for survival, metabolism, development, or cell death. Anyone who can spy on this internal communication has a decisive advantage regarding the development of new therapies. Michelle Frei, the new Assistant Professor of Chemical Biology and Molecular Imaging, and her team are developing chemical tools to better visualize and study cellular processes using fluorescent markers. In this article, she introduces herself.