A multidisciplinary cross-Canada team co-lead by @ubcmedicine's François Bénard and #SFUChemistry professor Caterina Ramogida is developing radioactive isotopes for the precision treatment of late-stage cancers. https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/nfrf-fnfr/stories-histoires/2023/fight_cancer-lutter_contre_le_cancer-eng.aspx #sfu #sfuscience #chemistry #oncology #cancer

For over 50 years Paul Saunders has worked to support teaching and learning at #SFU's Department of Chemistry. Along the way he's made vital contributions to health and safety at SFU, co-authored papers and made friends from around the world: https://www.sfu.ca/science/news/2023-news/after-50-years-at-sfu-paul-saunders-is-still-having-fun.html #SFUScience #SFUChemistry #chemistry

One of the most pressing global health crises is the rise of antimicrobial drug resistance. Dennis Yu Liu developed an assay to study vulnerabilities unique to drug-resistant bacteria.
This assay has helped him discover new bioactive compounds that specifically target these bacteria and can act in combination with major antibiotics to suppress the emergence of drug resistance.
http://ow.ly/MzlJ50OHcUi #sfuscience #sfuchemistry #antimicrobialresistance

Congratulations to this multidisciplinary research team co-lead by UBC Medicine's François Bénard and #SFUChemistry assistant professor Caterina Ramogida! They been awarded over $23 million in federal funding to develop new #radiopharmaceuticals to treat many different kinds of cancers, including end-stage metastatic cancers with few treatment options. https://www.med.ubc.ca/news/nuclear-medicine-can-cure-cancer-and-canadian-researchers-are-stepping-up-the-fight/ #oncology #nuclearmedicine #cancer

Research from #SFUChemistry and #UWChemistry is lighting the way for improved optical sensing and communications tech 💡

Using the state-of-the-art 4D Labs, #SFU's Gates Group have uncovered a way to move optical energy more efficiently within a nanosystem. https://www.sfu.ca/research/scholarly-impacts/new-discoveries-enhance-performance-optical-processes #nanotechnology #chemistry #sfuscience #optics

Can plastics help society transition away from fossil fuels? #SFUChemistry PhD candidate Kate Fraser has won international recognition for her presentation on the untapped potential of highly conductive #polymers in addressing the global energy crisis. https://www.sfu.ca/science/news/2023-news/sfu-chemistry-student-wins-international-award-with-innovative-t.html #chemistry #materialsscience #renewableenergy #sfuscience #sfu

Do you know how to spot art forgeries? Researchers at #SFUChemistry are using analytical #chemistry to connect with the art world, and to equip students with practical skills for their careers. https://www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stories/2023/02/sleuthing-sfu-scientists-sniff-out-fake-art.html #sfu #sfuscience #art #science