Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry

Fight Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Has a Glowing New Weapon

A 3D representation of the chemical probe as it bridges two zinc molecules
June 2, 2021
Chemistry Assistant Professor Emily Que, Ph.D. and the College of Pharmacy’s Walt Fast, Ph.D. are working together to research new methods to fight against antibiotic resistance. The fluorescent chemical probe developed by Que and Fast may help find a different way to combat resistant bacteria.
Dr. Tamer Kaoud

Tamer Kaoud, Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professor of Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry

Kun Yang profile

Kun Yang, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry

Dr. John Kozarich

John W. Kozarich, Ph.D.

Adjunct Professor of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry

Dr. Hung-wen (Ben) Liu

Hung-wen (Ben) Liu, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry

George H. Hitchings Regents Chair in Drug Design

Cathy Rodriguez wearing a necklace and smiling.

Catherine Rodriguez

Administrative Program and Division Coordinator, Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry

Dr. Chris Whitman

Christian P. Whitman, Ph.D.

Division Head and Professor of Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry

Romeo T. Bachand, Jr. Regents Professor in Pharmacy

Executive Committee Chair

Fellow of Alumni Centennial Endowed Fellowship in Pharmacy (P1 Teaching Award)

Dr. Seongmin Lee wearing a suit, tie and glasses.

Seongmin Lee, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry

Alan W. Hamm Centennial Fellow in Pharmacy

Subscribe to Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry