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Journal of the American Chemical Society Like JACS here and follow us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/J_A_C_S The most cited journal in chemistry, JACS received over 556,000 total citations in 2019.

The Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS), founded in 1879, is the flagship journal of the American Chemical Society and the world's preeminent journal in all of chemistry and interfacing areas of science. Published weekly, JACS provides research articles that are essential to the field of chemistry. JACS' Impact Factor increased to 14.612, as reported in the 2020 Journal Citation Report

s® (Clarivate Analytics, 2019). The journal is ranked as a top publication in Google Scholar with an h5-index of 236.

That's a wrap on the first day of the at the University of Cape Town. An outstanding lineup of speakers explored the...
09/10/2026

That's a wrap on the first day of the at the University of Cape Town.

An outstanding lineup of speakers explored the latest advances in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery, from TB, malaria, schistosomiasis, and viral infections to AI-driven drug discovery, supramolecular chemistry, nanotechnology, and advanced drug delivery systems.

The afternoon's JACS in Conversation publishing panel sparked valuable discussion on peer review, scientific storytelling, and publishing impactful research:

💬 "Be open minded and be ready to take on feedback and suggestions about your research." – Prof. Jayanta Haldar

💬 "What is ready for one journal may not be ready for another." – Prof. Peter Cheuka

💬 "As a graduate student, I underestimated the importance of peer review in making my research better." – Prof. Jayanta Haldar

💬 "Don't give up if you get a negative review, keep going" - Dr. Stephen Fienberg

And from the scientific sessions:

💬 "All the medicinal chemists doing work on this structure are doing heroes' work. It's not for the faint of heart." – Prof. Valerie Mizrahi

💬 "Chemistry has the power to transform knowledge into application, from disease to sustainable solutions." – Prof. Thokozani Mendoza

Thank you to all speakers, panelists, presenters, and attendees for contributing to a day of inspiring science, thoughtful discussion, and meaningful connections. We look forward to continuing the conversation tomorrow.

Prof. Marique Aucamp of the University of the Western Cape, South Africa, took to the stage to share groundbreaking insi...
09/10/2026

Prof. Marique Aucamp of the University of the Western Cape, South Africa, took to the stage to share groundbreaking insights into how supramolecular chemistry is transforming the future of pharmaceutical science.

Her presentation explored the powerful role of molecular self-assembly and host-guest interactions in developing smarter, more effective drug formulations that address some of healthcare’s most pressing challenges.

By improving the solubility, stability, and bioavailability of therapeutic compounds, these innovative approaches have the potential to enhance treatment outcomes while reducing costs and improving patient adherence.

Prof. Aucamp highlighted how advances in supramolecular chemistry are paving the way for accessible, affordable, and patient-centered healthcare solutions, bringing cutting-edge science closer to real-world impact for communities around the globe.

On the cover of this week's issue: "Gas–Responsive Metal–Organic Frameworks for Adaptive Thermal Energy Storage with Tun...
09/10/2026

On the cover of this week's issue: "Gas–Responsive Metal–Organic Frameworks for Adaptive Thermal Energy Storage with Tunable Charge–Discharge Temperatures"

Read it here 🔗 https://go.acs.org/eEO

Prof. Adrienne Edkins at Rhodes University, South Africa, took to the stage at : Cape Town to present pioneering rese...
09/10/2026

Prof. Adrienne Edkins at Rhodes University, South Africa, took to the stage at : Cape Town to present pioneering research focused on combating KSHV-associated cancers by targeting and inhibiting viral replication.

Her work includes the discovery of a novel non-cytotoxic inhibitor, offering a promising new approach to suppressing the virus without damaging healthy cells.

In addition, her research has generated important new insights into KSHV biology and the mechanisms that drive virus-associated malignancies, advancing our understanding of disease progression and highlighting potential targets for future therapeutic interventions.

These findings could help lay the foundation for the development of more effective and less toxic treatments for KSHV-related cancers.

Welcome to the Series at the University of Cape TownOver the next two days, leading researchers, educators, and emer...
09/10/2026

Welcome to the Series at the University of Cape Town

Over the next two days, leading researchers, educators, and emerging scientists from across Africa and around the world will come together to explore the latest advances in biological and medicinal chemistry.

Through expert lectures, dynamic discussions, interactive poster sessions, and networking opportunities, the symposium provides a platform for sharing discoveries, exchanging ideas, and fostering collaboration across disciplines.

This session’s distinguished speaker lineup includes internationally recognized leaders from academia and research institutions, highlighting both global perspectives and regional impact in addressing critical health challenges.

The symposium opened with inspiring reflections on the transformative role of chemistry and the importance of scientific collaboration.

As Professor Thokozani Mendoza of the University of Johannesburg noted, “Chemistry has the power to transform knowledge into application, from disease to sustainable solutions.”

Echoing the excitement for the session ahead, Professor Kelly Chibale, PhD, of the University of Cape Town welcomed delegates, saying, “We look forward to the next two days of exciting science.”

Together, these remarks set the tone for an engaging and impactful gathering dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and innovation.

On the cover of this week's issue: "Elucidating Formation Mechanisms of Inorganic Sulfates upon OH Radical Oxidation of ...
09/09/2026

On the cover of this week's issue: "Elucidating Formation Mechanisms of Inorganic Sulfates upon OH Radical Oxidation of Organosulfates via Non-Sulfur Radical Pathways: Insights from Methyl Sulfate"

Read it here 🔗 https://go.acs.org/eEH

On the cover of this week's issue: "Atomic-Scale Visualization of Vacancy-Ordered Intermediates and Pathway Selection in...
09/08/2026

On the cover of this week's issue: "Atomic-Scale Visualization of Vacancy-Ordered Intermediates and Pathway Selection in the Perovskite-Infinite-Layer Transformation"

Read it here 🔗 https://go.acs.org/eEg

On the cover of this week's issue: "Direct Evidence of Photoinduced Protonation-Site Switching in Flavins"Read it here 🔗...
09/07/2026

On the cover of this week's issue: "Direct Evidence of Photoinduced Protonation-Site Switching in Flavins"

Read it here 🔗 https://go.acs.org/eE5

Introducing a selection of our speakers who will be giving a talk at the upcoming ACS150 Series: University of Cape To...
09/06/2026

Introducing a selection of our speakers who will be giving a talk at the upcoming ACS150 Series: University of Cape Town

Prof. Dennis Liotta, Editorial Advisory Board, ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters

Prof. Marique Aucamp, Professor, School of Pharmacy, University of Cape Town South Africa

Prof. Peter Mubanga Cheuka, Senior Lecturer and Head of Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, The University of Zambia, Zambia

📍University of Cape Town, South Africa

📅 10-11 September

Celebrate 150 years of the American Chemical Society, chemical discovery, and the future of scientific collaboration with two exciting days of innovation in biological and medicinal chemistry.

🔗 Apply to attend: https://go.acs.org/eDS

From the lab to the cover of and center stage at 🌟Spotted at by JACS Editor-in-Chief Prof. Erick Carreira - the mo...
09/04/2026

From the lab to the cover of and center stage at 🌟

Spotted at by JACS Editor-in-Chief Prof. Erick Carreira - the most recent cover (Volume 148, Issue 32) was on display throughout the convention center, putting this research in front of thousands of scientists from around the world.

The cover artwork comes from the paper: "Freestanding Ordered Intermetallic Nanomembranes" by Jiayue Wang, Yi Cui, Ella Blake, and Harold Y. Hwang, et al.

🔗 Issue Cover: https://go.acs.org/eDB
🔗 Article: https://go.acs.org/eDA

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