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Sub-disciplines: Organic/Bioorganic, Biochemistry/Biophysical, Inorganic/Bioinorganic,
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The Community, Opportunity, Respect, and Engagement committee fosters a culture of access and representation
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Graduate degrees offered: the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), a thesis Master of Science (M.S.), and a coursework M.S
Discovery, Community, Impact
At UC Santa Cruz, we’re redefining chemistry—an inclusive, forward-thinking community pushing the boundaries of discovery while mentoring the next generation of scientific leaders.
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Explore the Facilities
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry boasts state-of-the-art facilities that provide cutting-edge resources for groundbreaking research and discovery.
Chemical Screening Center
The Chemical Screening Center (CSC) is a shared research facility providing instrumentation and chemical collections that aid in the discovery of therapeutic agents and biomedical research tools.
Biomolecular Cryo-Electron Microscopy Facility
The Biomolecular cryoEM Facility is a leading provider of cutting-edge structural biology solutions using transmission electron microscopy.
Macromolecular Structure Function Core Facility
The Macromolecular Structure Function Core Facility (MSFCF) provides state of the art instrumentation, supplies, and expertise to assist researchers in the structural characterization of biological macromolecules.
Mass Spectrometry
The Mass Spectrometry Facility provides analytical support for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and others by housing the LC-MSLTQ and LTQ-Orbitrap Velos Pro MS.
NMR Facility
The NMR facility brings together an interdisciplinary group of researchers and manages three high resolution NMR spectrometers.
X-Ray Laboratory
The X-ray Facility offers advanced diffraction instrumentation for detailed structural analysis of crystals, powders, thin films, polymers, and gels using single crystal, powder, and thin film diffraction techniques.
Meet the people
From faculty and researchers to staff and graduate students, our people are the engine which drives the incredible research and education across our state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories.
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Your gift fuels education and research in chemistry and biochemistry, fostering cross-disciplinary discovery and scientific advancement. It takes only one inspired student or one scientific discovery to change the world—and it’s all been made possible by generous gifts from people like you.