Organic chemists are interested in organic molecules of many different types. They may synthesize these compounds in the laboratory or isolate them from natural sources. Many of the molecules that organic chemists study play important roles in biology and medicine.

 

The 27th annual Student Research Conference will be held March 9.
BYU Conference To Be Held March 9

The 27th annual Student Research Conference will be held March 9 in the Jesse Knight Building.

 

Dr. Ess has helped describe the invention of a new chemical reagent.
A Chemical Breakthrough

Dr. Daniel Ess’s new chemical reaction has caused a national reaction among chemists.

 

Dr. Daniel Ess stands with members of his research group.
Daniel Ess’ Research Highlighted in C&E News

The Chemical & Engineering News (C&E News) recently highlighted a paper by collaborators Dr Daniel Ess of BYU and Dr László Kürti of the University of Texas Southwestern

Steven Wood demonstrates "gunpowder," or "flash" cotton to a rapt audience.
National Chemistry Week Awes, Teaches and Inspires

The cotton disappeared in a flash of fire.

Dr. Castle and his family lived in Japan while he worked on cancer research.
Rare Sponges May Carry a New Cure for Cancer

Cancer-killing chemicals in sea sponges? Sounds too good to be true.

 

Dr. Paul Savage awarded Reed M. Izatt and James J....

BYU professor Dr Paul B Savage received the Reed M Izatt and James J Christensen Faculty Excellence in Research Award September 9 at 4 p.m. in W140 BNSN.

Interview with Professor Emeritus Morris J. Robins in...

Dr Morris J Robins, emeritus BYU professor, encourages young people to pursue their interests with patience and vigor in an interview for the Highlights in Chemical Science Journal: 

BYU researchers announce immune system key in 'Science...

As part of a multidisciplinary team of scientists from around the world, a Brigham Young University professor and his graduate students have helped to discover a key to how the body regulates its i

BYU researchers develop method for efficient creation of...

Brigham Young University researchers have developed a method of producing synthetic molecules that would allow pharmaceutical companies to make certain prescription drugs more efficiently, includin

Associated Faculty
Paul B Savage
Research interests include: Membrane active antibiotics Glycolipid immunology...
Steven L Castle
Additional research areas: Bioorganic, Cancer Research, Medicinal and Natural...
Merritt B Andrus
Member of the Cancer Research Center   Efforts in our lab are focused on methods for...
Matt A Peterson
Research in our group focuses on the chemical synthesis and biological evaluation...
Heidi R Vollmer-Snarr
I am interested in biological applications of organic synthesis and bioorganic chemistry...