A gold-mine of natural marine compounds
The Bergdahl lab focuses on the synthesis and evaluation of biologically active target compounds with various types of potent anticancer activities." More (Bergdahl group)
Undergraduate research and equity in Science magazine
In a letter with colleagues, Prof. Christal Sohl explains the importance of measuring equity in undergraduate research. (Photo with Adam Grunseth and Precious Moman.) More (Science letter)
Novel separations with a different type of solvent
The Harrison lab is exploring how deep eutectic solvents can be applied to sample preparation as well as used as the separation media in capillary electrophoresis. More (Harrison lab)
Monsters inside cells could help explain treatment failure and improve drug development
SDSU scientists use parasites to explore a scarcely studied phenomenon that may render drugs useless against infections. More (McCall group)
Three students find community in chemistry research
Read how three students have benefited from participating in the Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) program, which provides funds and mentorship for undergraduates conducting biomedical research and interested in pursuing a PhD. More (IMSD)
Natural products
A gold-mine of natural marine compounds
Research equity
Undergraduate research and equity in Science magazine
Deep eutectic solvents
Novel separations with a different type of solvent
Parasites as probes
Discovering why drugs can fail
IMSD
Students find community in CASA program
Welcome
Welcome to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at San Diego State University!
Hours of Operation: 8:30am-12pm; 1-4:30pm Pacific Time Monday-Friday in GMCS-209.
SDSU offers the ACS-accredited bachelor's degree.
Announcements
- We are accepting applications for a tenure track faculty position in Organic Chemistry at the assistant and associate rank.
- Please see the excellent C&EN piece on Ph.D. student Kristine Legaspi's Crochet Chemistry booth at a recent Maker Faire! Wonderful work, Kristine.
- Distinguished Professor and Provost Bill Tong is featured in a recent profile by the ACS Committee on Professional Training on chemistry programs overseas!
- The Department thanks Dr. Greg Elliott for his exemplary service as Director of our Mass Spec Facility, recognized by his second Outstanding Staff Award!
- The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry is delighted to present our newest faculty member, NIH K99 recipient Dr. Juan Hu, who will start working with us in Fall 2024! Welcome!
- SPRING AND SUMMER 2025 CHEM 100 and CHEM 200 students! Please see important information about the ONLINE Chem Placement Exam.
Upcoming Events
| Nov 15 | Dept. Seminar – Dr. Lesley Litt, Crystal-Flex Packaging Corporation, GMCS-301, 2:00 PM |
| Nov 22 | Dept. Seminar – (faculty search), , GMCS-301, 2:00 PM |
| Dec 06 | Dept. Seminar – Prof. Ming Wang, University of California, Riverside, GMCS-301, 2:00 PM |
| Jan 24 | Dept. Seminar – Prof. Shaowei Li, U.C. San Diego, GMCS-301, 2:00 PM |
| Jan 31 | Dept. Seminar – Prof. Svasti Haricharan , San Diego State University, GMCS-301, 2:00 PM |
| Feb 07 | Dept. Seminar – Prof. Andrew Petit, CSU Fullerton, GMCS-301, 2:00 PM |
Department Contacts
Chair: Tom Huxford
Undergraduate Advisor: Peter van der Geer, pvanderg@sdsu.edu
Graduate Advisor: Thomas Cole, tcole@sdsu.edu
Doctoral Program Director: Byron Purse, bpurse@sdsu.edu
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Statement on Systemic Racism
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at San Diego State University speaks out with outrage and sadness against the systemic racism plaguing our nation, leading most recently to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade and other African Americans. We condemn the many actions of violence and hate inflicted upon African Americans that have not been filmed or publicized. We denounce the systemic racism that manifests routinely in the lives of our students in acts of discrimination, microaggression, stereotype threat, and marginalization, and other harmful and humiliating actions.
We stand in support of our African American students. We stand in support of our Latinx students, our Native American students, any students of color, our LGBTQ+ students, our differently-abled students, our veterans, our first-generation students, and for all groups marginalized in our society.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will show our support in our actions. We commit to providing space to amplify their voices, and to being active allies. We commit to making our places of learning inclusive, safe, and fertile for fostering their success. We commit to standing up against discrimination in our classrooms, in our labs, and at San Diego State at large. We know that by supporting and empowering our diverse student body, we enrich our academic excellence, innovation, and success. #BlackLivesMatter