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Remembering Jack Dunitz—crystallographer and pioneering scientist

Peter Wood – Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:21:00 GMT

The CCDC team were deeply saddened to hear that Jack Dunitz has passed away at the age of 98. Here we reflect on Jack’s life and work with memories from colleagues and friends.

Celebrating CCDC Founder and Crystallographer, Dr Olga Kennard’s IUCr Ewald Prize

Suzanna Ward – Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:34:00 GMT

CCDC Founder and crystallographer, Dr Olga Kennard recently received the International Union of Crystallography (IUCr)’s twelfth Ewald Prize for her invaluable contribution to the development of crystallographic databases — specifically the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD). On 14^th August, we are delighted that Olga’s achievements will be celebrated in the Ewald Prize Lecture during the IUCr Congress Opening Ceremony.

Dexamethasone briefing - its chemistry and history

Jason Cole – Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:13:00 GMT

On 16^th June news outlets around the world reported the fantastic results seen in trials using dexamethasone in critically ill COVID-19 patients. This quick briefing explores the chemistry and history of this compound, and what could be coming next.

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Remembering Jack Dunitz—crystallographer and pioneering scientist

Celebrating CCDC Founder and Crystallographer, Dr Olga Kennard’s IUCr Ewald Prize

Dexamethasone briefing - its chemistry and history

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