Chemistry has significantly improved our quality of life in the past century. As we address today’s challenges — like utilizing sustainable energy sources, targeted medications, and quantum technologies — chemistry will be critical. Yale Chemistry is a community of ~400 people dedicated to research and teaching. Our undergraduate majors, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers conduct world-leading research alongside faculty experts and subsequently pursue either graduate study in chemistry or careers in academia and industry.
News
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Study on DNA-water interactions in drug binding recognized in prestigious journal collection
Research sheds light on interactions between drug molecules and water molecules surrounding DNA, offering insights for designing DNA-targeted drugs.
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A method for methanol
Chemists have developed a novel, scalable approach to converting methane into methanol under mild, light-driven conditions.
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Seth Herzon and David Spiegel receive project support from Blavatnik Fund for Innovation
They will receive funding to support projects for developing therapeutics for cancer and other diseases.
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Anna Rullan Buxo '22 selected as 2026 Gates Cambridge Scholar
Recent Yale College graduate and Johnson Lab alum among 26 U.S. scholars selected for fully-funded postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge
In the Media
Lab Manager
The Yale-developed MOSAIC platform uses artificial intelligence to create an experimental chemistry procedure.
ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters
An editorial recognizes the efforts of William Jorgensen, who has helped shape the journal over the years.
Hartford Courant
Yale researchers launched a spinout company in 2021 to develop a novel drug for glioblastomas, a highly aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer.
Academic & Training Programs
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Undergraduate Studies
The B.A. or B.S. degree in chemistry prepares students for further studies in chemistry, biochemistry, or health-related disciplines, and provides broad scientific training.
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Post-Baccalaureate Research Program
An opportunity for recent college undergraduates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to gain research and clinical experience at Yale.
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Graduate Program
The Ph.D. degree is designed to prepare students for a career in scientific research with the tools they need to succeed.
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Postdoctoral Studies
The Department of Chemistry’s diverse research programs welcome postdoctoral scholars from around the world.
Research Spotlight
Featured Researcher: Elsa Yan
Drug binding disrupts chiral water structures in the DNA first hydration shell
Ty Santiago, Daniel Konstantinovsky, Matthew Tremblay, Ethan A. Perets, Sharon Hammes-Schiffer, and Elsa C. Y. Yan
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