Episode 54: Nobel Laureate Dr. Morten Meldal on Click Chemistry
Nobel laureate Dr. Morten Meldal, Professor of Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen, revolutionized the field of chemistry with his pioneering work on click chemistry—earning him the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. On this exciting episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry edited by Presley Vu, hosts Jason Lu and Neel Youts dive into our interview with Dr. Meldal, exploring his journey from molecular modeling to groundbreaking discoveries in peptide synthesis and bioorthogonal chemistry. Dr. Meldal shares insights into the applications of click chemistry in drug development, material science, and even green chemistry solutions. From his experiences at the Carlsberg Laboratory to the moment he received the Nobel Prize, Dr. Meldal reflects on his career, collaborations, and the future of chemistry. We hope you enjoy!
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Episode 53: Dr. Gaurav Giri on Crystallization Chemistry and MOF Innovation
Dr. Gaurav “Gino” Giri, Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia, is pioneering research in crystallization and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). On this exciting episode of Let's Talk Chemistry, hosts Erin and Aanya discuss their interview with Dr. Giri about his groundbreaking work in MOF-based air filtration masks, drug delivery systems, and carbon capture technology. From his innovative startup tackling air pollution to his insights on balancing academic research with entrepreneurship, Dr. Giri shares his journey and vision for using chemistry to solve global challenges. We hope you enjoy!
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Episode 52: Dr. Tashica Amirgholizadeh on Merging Chemistry and Law
Dr. Tashica Amirgholizadeh is a patent litigator at Gilead Sciences who combines her passion for chemistry with the law. She obtained her PhD in Chemistry at the California Institute of Technology and her JD at the University of California Berkeley School of Law. She shares her unique career journey and her responsibilities at Gilead. We hope you enjoy!
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Episode 51: Dr. Benjamin Hsiao on Sustainable Chemistry
Dr. Benjamin Hsiao, Professor of Chemistry at Stony Brook University, is a renowned scientist in the fields of polymer science, materials chemistry, and nanotechnology. On this exciting episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry edited by Emma Stewart, hosts Erin Suh and Elizabeth Li discuss our interview with Dr. Benjamin Hsiao. He shares his career journey, passion for global energy solutions, and more. We hope you enjoy!
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Episode 50: Dr. Adina Paytan on Earth Materials and Climate Science
Dr. Adina Paytan, Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California Santa Cruz, is an ocean chemist who works on various topics—including earth materials and biogeochemical processes. On this exciting episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry edited by Presley Vu, hosts John Strojny and Jasmine Winter discuss our interview with Dr. Adina Paytan. She shares her career journey and passion for climate science. We hope you enjoy!
About Let's Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk
ChemTalk (chemistrytalk.org) is a brand-new non-profit, whose mission is to make chemistry more fun, easier to learn, and more accessible to people around the world - in the safest manner possible and also to be perceived in a more positive way. On our podcast, we interview chemists, scientists, and educators from across the globe who show the many career paths that involve chemistry, and how a love for chemistry can manifest itself in many unique ways.
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