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Become prepared as a prospective chemist through our research training!

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Health Benefits of Spices: From Traditional Use to Modern Science

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Time: 4:00-5:00 Pm (PST)

Location: Live Online

Harnessing Biological Redox Processes for Sensors and Diagnostics - American Chemical SocietyBiosensors play a vital role in health, environmental, agricultural and food safety arenas. In this seminar, Ariel Furst explains how electrochemistry coupled with synthetic biology facilitates sensing technologies .for diagnostic purposes.

Harnessing Biological Redox Processes for Sensors and Diagnostics

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Time: 3:00-4:00 Pm (PST)

Location: Live Online

Electron transfer is the basis of most cellular processes, ranging from photosynthesis to cellular respiration. These processes have evolved over billions of years to be highly efficient, far surpassing engineered systems. Our research harnesses this natural efficiency by integra6ng electrochemistry with synthetic biology to develop versatile, low-cost, and user-friendly sensing technologies.

We engineer novel materials to enhance electrochemical diagnostics for infectious diseases and improve monitoring of environmental contaminants. The combination of materials science, electrochemistry, and synthetic biology to harness electron transfer processes affords advantages beyond the individual fields alone and demonstrates the power of engineering natural systems to develop equitable and sustainable sensing and diagnostic technologies.

SCALACS Presents: Unraveling Flavor: Chemistry, Sensory Experience and Food Innovation w/ Prof. Devin G. Peterson

Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Time: 3:00-4:00 Pm (PST)

Location: Live Online

Flavor is far more than taste—it's a multisensory experience shaped by complex chemical interactions and human perception. This talk will explore the research activities at the Flavor Research and Education Center, where we investigate the molecular drivers of flavor and their role in food choice, preference, and health. Using advanced analytical plaƞorms such as flavoromics, we identify volatile and nonvolatile compounds that contribute to flavor quality and modulation across diverse food systems—from chili peppers and coffee to beer and whole wheat bread.

Our work bridges chemistry and sensory science to uncover how specific molecules influence consumer behavior and dietary decisions. By establishing a chemical basis for palatability, we aim to support healthier food choices without compromising enjoyment. This presentation will highlight recent discoveries, methodological innovations, and the broader implications of flavor chemistry for food design, public health, and interdisciplinary collaboration.