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Chemistry Department Professor Becomes AAAS Fellow
As part of the section on biological sciences, Dr. David Draper, professor and Vernon Krieble Chair in Chemistry for the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and director of the university’s intercampus Program in Molecular Biophysics, was named for distinguished contributions to the field of biology, particularly for contributions to the understanding of the fundamental principles of RNA folding and protein-RNA binding. RNA molecules were once thought to be primarily passive carriers of genetic information, but active roles for RNA molecules in the functioning of cells and viruses now are continually being uncovered. These additional roles require some RNAs to adopt intricate structures and recognize other cellular components. Draper has used a variety of physical, biochemical and genetic techniques to explore the various strategies RNAs use to fold into their functional structures and to respond to cellular factors. Some of the RNAs that are being studied include structures essential for retrovirus infectivity, a target for an antibiotic that inhibits protein synthesis, and “riboswitches” that modulate gene expression in response to changing cellular conditions. Read more.
We are delighted to announce the hiring of Dr. Maxime Siegler as the new X-Ray Crystallographer for the Department of Chemistry. Dr. Siegler received his Ph.D. from The University of Kentucky under Dr. Carolyn Brock, and comes to us from the Bijvoet Center for Biomolecular Research in the Netherlands, where his research focused on small molecule x-ray crystallography, polymorphism, solid-state phase transitions, high-Z’ structures, disorder, and twinning. In addition to his arrival, we are also pleased to announce the creation of a new website for the Chemistry Department’s X-Ray Facility.
We are very pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Tyrel M. McQueen as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry. Dr. McQueen will also hold a 
joint appointment in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Tyrel received his Ph.D. from Princeton University under Robert Cava and is currently completing his postdoctoral studies with Daniel Nocera at MIT. Tyrel’s research interests lie in the general area of solid state chemistry with an emphasis on the development of new materials with unique properties, including superconductors, thermoelectrics, and photovoltaics. His research is very interdisciplinary, requiring expertise in both chemistry (to devise synthetic strategies) and condensed matter physics (to characterize the materials and their properties).
Chemistry-Biology Interface Program
The Department of Chemistry participates in the Chemistry Biology Interface (CBI) Program. This Ph.D. program brings together faculty preceptors throughout Johns Hopkins University to train graduate students at the interface of the chemical and biological sciences.
Students interested in this program can apply directly to the CBI Program.
Chemistry Open Positions
Click here to view open positions in the Chemistry Department.
Department Seminars, Colloquia and Events
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Download the Graduate Student Handbook 2009-2010 [PDF] (last updated 9/9/09)
Click here to visit the new Chemistry Department Mass Spectrometry Facility website
Remote Order from the Stockroom or Schedule Instrumentation Time From Your Desktop!!
It is now possible to order supplies from the stockroom and to schedule instrumentation time conveniently from your computer. To use these systems you must be set up as a user. For access to the system contact Paul Schimmel at pschimm1@jhu.edu
To remote order from the stockroom click here Remote Ordering
To schedule instrumentation time click here Schedule Instrumentation Time